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Prediction Audit: Benfica vs SC Braga Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Benfica Benfica
May 11, 2026 - 19:15
2 1.93
2 0.90
xG Accuracy: 72%
SC Braga SC Braga

The model missed the final outcome (Draw 2–2).

The model had projected Benfica at 60.2%, but the full-time result went the other way.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade F

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

  • Market Prediction Result Outcome
  • Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5 Over 2.5 (4 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Benfica Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-0, 2-0, 1-1, 2-1, 3-0 2-2 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Benfica higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Benfica -6.8 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Benfica 60.2% 67.0% -6.8 pp Market Higher
Draw 24.2% 19.9% +4.3 pp Aligned
SC Braga 15.6% 13.1% +2.5 pp Aligned

The closing market estimates Benfica's win probability at 67.0%, compared with the model's estimate of 60.2%, a difference of 6.8 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: PRE1.

After full time, the result was Draw 2–2.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Benfica. 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 2.83) — 4 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (4 goals)
  • 1X2: model leaned Benfica; match finished Draw

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Benfica by 6.8 percentage points (67.0% vs model 60.2%) — in this case the market view proved closer.

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. May 10, 2026 · 15:59 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Benfica 60.2% · Draw 24.2% · SC Braga 15.6%
    • xG · Benfica 1.93 — SC Braga 0.90
  2. May 10, 2026 · 15:29 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Benfica 1.40 · Draw 4.71 · SC Braga 7.17
    • Implied 1X2 · Benfica 67.0% · Draw 19.9% · SC Braga 13.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. May 10, 2026 · 15:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Benfica 1.40 · Draw 4.71 · SC Braga 7.17
    • Implied 1X2 · Benfica 67.0% · Draw 19.9% · SC Braga 13.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. May 11, 2026 · 19:15 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Draw · 2–2
  6. FT Prediction missed 1X2 lean did not match 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 Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 76/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Strong model lean
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 65/100
Betting Confidence 79/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 24, 2026 · 04:10 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1548910

Closing Odds 1.4
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · Benfica 2–2 SC Braga
Prediction ✖ Missed
Decision Grade F

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

Pre-match snapshot for this fixture.

  • League: Primeira Liga
  • Fixture: Benfica vs SC Braga
  • Kickoff: 2026-05-10 16:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 60.2% · Draw 24.2% · Away 15.6%
  • xG (showing): Benfica 1.93 — SC Braga 0.9 (total xG ≈ 2.83)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): Under 2.5 goals
  • Model: 46.2% · Implied: 43.0% · Probability edge: +3.2 pts · Est. EV: +3.5%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 52.1% · No 47.9%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-0 (11.4%)

Use the cards for tiering; this text only restates the same inputs in narrative form.

Correct score remains high-variance even when a line is most likely on paper.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: No Primary Bet

Outcome: Missed — Pre-match 1X2 lean did not match 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 03, 2026 (UTC)

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Primeira Liga Primeira Liga — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 FC Porto 34 28 4 2 88
2 Sporting CP 34 25 7 2 82
3 Benfica 34 23 11 0 80
4 SC Braga 34 16 11 7 59
5 Famalicao 34 15 11 8 56
6 GIL Vicente 34 13 11 10 50
7 Moreirense 34 12 7 15 43
8 Arouca 34 12 6 16 42
9 Guimaraes 34 12 6 16 42
10 Estoril 34 10 9 15 39
11 Alverca 34 10 9 15 39
12 Rio Ave 34 8 12 14 36
13 Santa Clara 34 9 9 16 36
14 Nacional 34 9 7 18 34
15 Estrela 34 6 12 16 30
16 Casa Pia 34 6 12 16 30
17 Tondela 34 6 10 18 28
18 AVS 34 3 12 19 21
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Sporting CP 34 89 24 +65 82
2 Benfica 34 74 25 +49 80
3 FC Porto 34 66 18 +48 88
4 SC Braga 34 64 36 +28 59
5 Estoril 34 54 57 -3 39
6 GIL Vicente 34 47 38 +9 50
7 Arouca 34 47 64 -17 42
8 Famalicao 34 42 29 +13 56
9 Guimaraes 34 39 51 -12 42
10 Estrela 34 38 56 -18 30
11 Nacional 34 37 45 -8 34
12 Moreirense 34 37 49 -12 43
13 Alverca 34 35 52 -17 39
14 Rio Ave 34 35 57 -22 36
15 Santa Clara 34 32 41 -9 36
16 Casa Pia 34 31 57 -26 30
17 Tondela 34 27 55 -28 28
18 AVS 34 27 67 -40 21
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Sporting CP 34 69.0 23.9 +45.1 82
2 Benfica 34 68.4 27.3 +41.1 80
3 FC Porto 34 62.1 22.5 +39.6 88
4 SC Braga 34 57.3 37.3 +20.0 59
5 Famalicao 34 45.6 33.7 +11.9 56
6 GIL Vicente 34 44.9 36.8 +8.1 50
7 Santa Clara 34 36.4 35.2 +1.2 36
8 Alverca 34 40.5 40.1 +0.4 39
9 Guimaraes 34 39.3 45.4 -6.1 42
10 Tondela 34 36.6 48.7 -12.1 28
11 Estoril 34 42.8 55.2 -12.4 39
12 Nacional 34 37.9 50.6 -12.7 34
13 Estrela 34 40.7 53.6 -12.9 30
14 Rio Ave 34 34.2 52.3 -18.1 36
15 Arouca 34 30.8 49.4 -18.6 42
16 Moreirense 34 31.3 51.7 -20.4 43
17 Casa Pia 34 31.6 54.8 -23.2 30
18 AVS 34 31.9 62.6 -30.7 21
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