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Prediction Audit: HNK Rijeka vs Vukovar Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

HNK Rijeka HNK Rijeka
May 08, 2026 - 18:00
3 2.07
0 0.85
xG Accuracy: 61%
Vukovar Vukovar

AI correctly predicted the HNK Rijeka win.

The match finished 3–0, 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 Over 2.5 Over 2.5 (3 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 HNK Rijeka HNK Rijeka ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 2-0, 1-0, 2-1, 1-1, 3-0 3-0 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices HNK Rijeka higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: HNK Rijeka -9.3 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
HNK Rijeka 64.4% 73.7% -9.3 pp Market Higher
Draw 22.4% 17.0% +5.5 pp Model Higher
Vukovar 13.2% 9.3% +3.8 pp Aligned

The closing market estimates HNK Rijeka's win probability at 73.7%, compared with the model's estimate of 64.4%, a difference of 9.3 percentage points. This highlights a disagreement between the model and market consensus, without 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: PRE5.

After full time, the model's directional lean matched the result (HNK Rijeka win 3–0).

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on HNK Rijeka. The remaining divergence may reflect differences in team-strength assumptions rather than a directional disagreement.

  • Monitor line movement before kickoff — not a betting recommendation.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.92) — 3 goals materialised
  • HNK Rijeka attacking xG significantly stronger (2.07 vs 0.85)
  • Over 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile

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 HNK Rijeka higher (73.7% vs model 64.4%, 9.3 pp), but the model's lean was validated (HNK Rijeka win 3–0).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. May 09, 2026 · 14:56 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · HNK Rijeka 64.4% · Draw 22.4% · Vukovar 13.2%
    • xG · HNK Rijeka 2.07 — Vukovar 0.85
  2. May 09, 2026 · 14:30 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · HNK Rijeka 1.28 · Draw 5.56 · Vukovar 10.09
    • Implied 1X2 · HNK Rijeka 73.7% · Draw 17.0% · Vukovar 9.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. May 09, 2026 · 14:56 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
    • 1X2 odds · HNK Rijeka 1.28 · Draw 5.56 · Vukovar 10.09
    • Implied 1X2 · HNK Rijeka 73.7% · Draw 17.0% · Vukovar 9.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. May 08, 2026 · 18:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result HNK Rijeka win · 3–0
  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: Observe
Historical Decision No Primary Bet
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 68/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Pass
  • High xG deviation from league baseline (53%+)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Strong model lean
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 53/100
Betting Confidence 71/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 01, 2026 · 05:43 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-2700985

Closing Odds 1.28
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result HNK Rijeka win · HNK Rijeka 3–0 Vukovar
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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: HNL
  • Fixture: HNK Rijeka vs Vukovar
  • Kickoff: 2026-05-09 15:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 64.4% · Draw 22.4% · Away 13.2%
  • xG (showing): HNK Rijeka 2.07 — Vukovar 0.85 (total xG ≈ 2.92)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): Under 2.5 goals
  • Model: 44.1% · Implied: 40.2% · Probability edge: +3.9 pts · Est. EV: +4.5%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 51.3% · No 48.7%
  • Correct score (top bin): 2-0 (11.6%)

Totals and BTTS are evaluated against current market prices where available.

Early match state can move realised goals away from pre-kick projections.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: No Primary Bet

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 02, 2026 (UTC)

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HNL HNL — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Dinamo Zagreb 36 27 5 4 86
2 HNK Hajduk Split 36 20 8 8 68
3 NK Varazdin 36 15 9 12 54
4 HNK Rijeka 36 14 11 11 53
5 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 36 10 14 12 44
6 Istra 1961 36 12 7 17 43
7 NK Slaven Belupo 36 10 11 15 41
8 HNK Gorica 36 11 8 17 41
9 NK Osijek 36 8 11 17 35
10 Vukovar 36 6 10 20 28
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Dinamo Zagreb 36 93 28 +65 86
2 HNK Hajduk Split 36 61 36 +25 68
3 HNK Rijeka 36 49 36 +13 53
4 NK Varazdin 36 47 46 +1 54
5 NK Slaven Belupo 36 46 61 -15 41
6 HNK Gorica 36 40 48 -8 41
7 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 36 40 52 -12 44
8 Istra 1961 36 39 50 -11 43
9 Vukovar 36 37 73 -36 28
10 NK Osijek 36 27 49 -22 35
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Dinamo Zagreb 36 69.3 25.5 +43.8 86
2 HNK Hajduk Split 36 66.5 36.7 +29.8 68
3 HNK Rijeka 36 50.7 32.0 +18.7 53
4 HNK Gorica 36 38.3 43.4 -5.1 41
5 NK Osijek 36 38.2 43.3 -5.1 35
6 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 36 41.0 46.5 -5.5 44
7 NK Varazdin 36 36.8 42.5 -5.7 54
8 NK Slaven Belupo 36 35.6 51.7 -16.1 41
9 Vukovar 36 29.1 54.0 -24.9 28
10 Istra 1961 36 31.4 61.4 -30.0 43