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Prediction Audit: Nassaji Mazandaran vs Esteghlal FC Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Aug 18, 2026 - 15:45
0 1.20
1 1.40
xG Accuracy: 64%

AI correctly predicted the Esteghlal FC win.

The match finished 0–1, validating the model's directional assessment.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade B-

Each row compares the pre-match model lean to the full-time result.

  • Market Prediction Result Outcome
  • Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5 Under 2.5 (1 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Esteghlal FC Esteghlal FC ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-2, 2-1 0-1 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The model rates Nassaji Mazandaran considerably stronger than the closing betting market.

Largest probability gap: Nassaji Mazandaran +11.8 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Nassaji Mazandaran 30.6% 18.8% +11.8 pp Model Edge
Draw 29.5% 29.8% -0.3 pp Aligned
Esteghlal FC 39.9% 51.4% -11.5 pp Market Higher

The statistical model estimates Nassaji Mazandaran's win probability at 30.6%, compared with the closing market's implied probability of 18.8%, a difference of 11.8 percentage points. This highlights a substantial disagreement between the model's assessment and the market consensus, rather than indicating which view is ultimately correct.

Model probabilities are generated from the statistical xG model using a Poisson distribution. Closing market probabilities are derived from consensus closing 1X2 odds after margin removal. Values represent implied probabilities rather than betting recommendations. Closing snapshot: PRE1.

After full time, the model's directional lean matched the result (Esteghlal FC win 0–1).

Market Assessment

The statistical fair estimate is materially higher than the market on Nassaji Mazandaran.

  • The model may see a slower-scoring or closer matchup than the market.
  • Monitor line movement before kickoff — not a betting recommendation.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile
  • Exact score 0–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Esteghlal FC more conservatively (28.1% vs model 39.9%, 11.8 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Esteghlal FC win 0–1).

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Prediction Timeline

How this prediction moved from forecast to full-time review.

  1. Aug 18, 2026 · 15:44 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Nassaji Mazandaran 30.6% · Draw 29.5% · Esteghlal FC 40.0%
    • xG · Nassaji Mazandaran 1.20 — Esteghlal FC 1.40
  2. Aug 18, 2026 · 15:14 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Nassaji Mazandaran 4.80 · Draw 3.02 · Esteghlal FC 1.75
    • Implied 1X2 · Nassaji Mazandaran 18.8% · Draw 29.8% · Esteghlal FC 51.4%
    • Bookmaker · Marathonbet
  3. Aug 18, 2026 · 15:44 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Nassaji Mazandaran 4.80 · Draw 3.02 · Esteghlal FC 1.75
    • Implied 1X2 · Nassaji Mazandaran 18.8% · Draw 29.8% · Esteghlal FC 51.4%
    • Bookmaker · Marathonbet
  4. Aug 18, 2026 · 15:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Esteghlal FC win · 0–1
  6. FT Prediction validated Directional lean matched full-time result
  7. Archived Prediction review

Historical Snapshot

Frozen at kickoff — the model output as it stood before the match started.

Historical verdict: Monitor
Historical Decision Monitor
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 57/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (12 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Statistical edge detected
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 40/100
Betting Confidence 45/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 12, 2026 · 02:13 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-3728207

Closing Odds 4.8
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Esteghlal FC win · Nassaji Mazandaran 0–1 Esteghlal FC
Prediction ✔ Correct
Decision Grade B-

Model Performance

This prediction contributes to:

  • Primary Bets ROI (180d): -100.0%

Review FAQ

How accurate was the prediction?
This page grades directional markets (1X2, Over/Under 2.5, BTTS) against the full-time result. The prediction grade reflects how many of those tracked markets matched reality.
What does xG Accuracy measure?
xG Accuracy compares the model's pre-match expected-goals profile to the actual scoreline — not whether every market hit. A strong directional review can coexist with a moderate xG accuracy score.
Why wasn't the exact score predicted?
Correct-score outcomes are low-probability tails even when the model reads the match profile well. We highlight top score bins for context; missing the exact line does not invalidate a directional review.
Does this improve the AI record?
Each finished match is logged in our validation pipeline. Aggregated hit rates and CLV studies are published separately — this page is the per-match audit trail.

Predictions are for informational purposes only. Always gamble responsibly and within your limits. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

AI match briefing

AI Match Summary

Below is a compact, numbers-first snapshot aligned with the same engine as the cards above.

  • League: Persian Gulf Pro League
  • Fixture: Nassaji Mazandaran vs Esteghlal FC
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-18 15:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 30.6% · Draw 29.5% · Away 40.0%
  • xG (showing): Nassaji Mazandaran 1.2 — Esteghlal FC 1.4 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: None — no positive EV on tracked lines at current best prices (same as the decision block: no default bet).
  • Structural leans (not bets): Structural lean (model): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5 (Under 2.5 51.8% · Over 2.5 48.2%); BTTS Yes (Yes 54.3% · No 45.7%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.3% · No 45.7%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.5%)

Saying “no value” on a snapshot is a feature, not a bug: it protects readers from forcing a play when the edge is not there.

Most likely correct score stays a low-probability tail: use it for context, not as a must-bet story.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: Monitor

Outcome: Validated — Pre-match lean validated against the full-time result.

Risk Factors Considered Before Kickoff

  • Price movement: implied probabilities and EV move with odds.
  • Sample / data gaps: low-information leagues widen forecast bands.
  • In-play state: goals and red cards are not modelled here.
  • Scoreline variance: the most likely scoreline is still usually a low absolute probability outcome (often well below 20%).

Last Updated

October 01, 2026 (UTC)

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Persian Gulf Pro League Persian Gulf Pro League — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Tractor Sazi 7 5 1 1 16
2 Esteghlal FC 7 4 3 0 15
3 Persepolis FC 6 4 1 1 13
4 Aluminium Arak 6 3 3 0 12
5 Sepahan FC 6 3 1 2 10
6 Gol Gohar 7 3 1 3 10
7 Foolad FC 6 2 3 1 9
8 Paykan 7 2 2 3 8
9 Nassaji Mazandaran 7 2 2 3 8
10 Chadormalu SC 7 2 2 3 8
11 Fajr Sepasi 6 1 4 1 7
12 Malavan 6 2 1 3 7
13 Kheybar Khorramabad 6 1 3 2 6
14 ZOB Ahan 6 1 3 2 6
15 Esteghlal Khuzestan 7 1 3 3 6
16 Shams Azar Qazvin 7 1 2 4 5
17 Mes Shahr-e Babak 7 0 5 2 5
18 Sanat Naft 7 0 4 3 4
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Persepolis FC 6 12 3 +9 13
2 Esteghlal FC 7 9 1 +8 15
3 Tractor Sazi 7 8 1 +7 16
4 Aluminium Arak 6 8 3 +5 12
5 Kheybar Khorramabad 6 8 8 0 6
6 Gol Gohar 7 7 7 0 10
7 Shams Azar Qazvin 7 6 9 -3 5
8 Foolad FC 6 5 3 +2 9
9 Sepahan FC 6 5 4 +1 10
10 Paykan 7 5 6 -1 8
11 Malavan 6 5 8 -3 7
12 Mes Shahr-e Babak 7 5 10 -5 5
13 Nassaji Mazandaran 7 4 6 -2 8
14 Chadormalu SC 7 4 9 -5 8
15 Esteghlal Khuzestan 7 4 9 -5 6
16 Fajr Sepasi 6 3 3 0 7
17 ZOB Ahan 6 3 5 -2 6
18 Sanat Naft 7 2 8 -6 4