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Prediction Audit: Estoril vs Benfica Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Estoril Estoril
May 16, 2026 - 19:30
1 0.88
3 1.93
xG Accuracy: 72%
Benfica Benfica

AI correctly predicted the Benfica win.

The match finished 1–3, validating the model's directional assessment.

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 No Yes ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Benfica Benfica ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 0-1, 0-2, 1-1, 1-2, 0-3 1-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Benfica higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Benfica -16.9 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Estoril 15.2% 8.6% +6.6 pp Model Higher
Draw 24.2% 13.8% +10.3 pp Model Edge
Benfica 60.7% 77.6% -16.9 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Benfica's win probability at 77.6%, compared with the model's estimate of 60.7%, a difference of 16.9 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 model's directional lean matched the result (Benfica win 1–3).

Market Assessment

The market is materially more optimistic about Benfica than the current fair estimate.

  • Investors may be incorporating information not fully reflected in the baseline model.
  • Tournament-specific context can shift market pricing.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.81) — 4 goals materialised
  • Benfica attacking xG significantly stronger (1.93 vs 0.88)

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS No; match finished BTTS Yes
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (4 goals)

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Benfica higher (77.6% vs model 60.7%, 16.9 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Benfica win 1–3).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. May 17, 2026 · 15:59 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Estoril 15.2% · Draw 24.2% · Benfica 60.6%
    • xG · Estoril 0.88 — Benfica 1.93
  2. May 17, 2026 · 15:29 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Estoril 11.11 · Draw 6.89 · Benfica 1.23
    • Implied 1X2 · Estoril 8.6% · Draw 13.8% · Benfica 77.6%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. May 17, 2026 · 15:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Estoril 11.11 · Draw 6.89 · Benfica 1.23
    • Implied 1X2 · Estoril 8.6% · Draw 13.8% · Benfica 77.6%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. May 16, 2026 · 19:30 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Benfica win · 1–3
  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 55/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (17 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Strong model lean
  • Pricing remains divergent
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 15/100
Betting Confidence 44/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 24, 2026 · 14:19 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1604934

Closing Odds 1.23
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Benfica win · Estoril 1–3 Benfica
Prediction ✔ Correct
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: Estoril vs Benfica
  • Kickoff: 2026-05-17 16:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 15.2% · Draw 24.2% · Away 60.7%
  • xG (showing): Estoril 0.88 — Benfica 1.93 (total xG ≈ 2.81)
  • Value headline: At least one tracked line reaches the headline EV threshold — align with the hero / Primary card if shown.
  • Structural leans (not bets): Structural lean (model): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5 (Under 2.5 46.7% · Over 2.5 53.3%); BTTS Yes (Yes 51.4% · No 48.6%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS No
  • BTTS (model): Yes 51.4% · No 48.6%
  • Correct score (top bin): 0-1 (11.6%)

The decision block shows no default Primary: Primary needs consensus EV ≥ +5.0% plus strength/reliability/calibration gates. A separate Lean/tracked gate is +2.0% (selective only). Lean labels are directional only — not bankroll-sized recommendations.

If lines move materially, re-run generation or refresh — implied probabilities and any future EV readouts will change first.

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 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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