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Prediction Audit: Zenit vs FC Sochi Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Zenit Zenit
May 10, 2026 - 12:00
2 1.45
1 0.60
xG Accuracy: 77%
FC Sochi FC Sochi

AI correctly predicted the Zenit win.

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

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Zenit higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Zenit -25.9 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Zenit 56.4% 82.3% -25.9 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.7% 11.7% +18.0 pp Model Edge
FC Sochi 13.9% 6.0% +7.9 pp Model Higher

The closing market estimates Zenit's win probability at 82.3%, compared with the model's estimate of 56.4%, a difference of 25.9 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: PRE5.

After full time, the model's directional lean matched the result (Zenit win 2–1).

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Zenit attacking xG significantly stronger (1.45 vs 0.60)
  • Exact score 2–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

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 (3 goals)

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Zenit higher (82.3% vs model 56.4%, 25.9 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Zenit win 2–1).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. May 09, 2026 · 14:57 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Zenit 56.5% · Draw 29.7% · FC Sochi 13.9%
    • xG · Zenit 1.45 — FC Sochi 0.60
  2. May 09, 2026 · 14:31 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Zenit 1.15 · Draw 8.13 · FC Sochi 15.72
    • Implied 1X2 · Zenit 82.3% · Draw 11.7% · FC Sochi 6.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. May 09, 2026 · 14:57 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
    • 1X2 odds · Zenit 1.15 · Draw 8.13 · FC Sochi 15.72
    • Implied 1X2 · Zenit 82.3% · Draw 11.7% · FC Sochi 6.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. May 10, 2026 · 12:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Zenit win · 2–1
  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: Cautious / Wait

Historical label: Originally displayed as "Wait for validation".

Historical Decision Wait
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 50/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (26 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Moderate model lean
  • Market strongly disagrees on price
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 0/100
Betting Confidence 32/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 24, 2026 · 02:52 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1538689

Closing Odds 1.15
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Zenit win · Zenit 2–1 FC Sochi
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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: Premier League
  • Fixture: Zenit vs FC Sochi
  • Kickoff: 2026-05-09 15:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 56.5% · Draw 29.7% · Away 13.9%
  • xG (showing): Zenit 1.45 — FC Sochi 0.6 (total xG ≈ 2.05)
  • 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 66.3% · Over 2.5 33.7%); BTTS No (Yes 36.0% · No 64.0%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS No
  • BTTS (model): Yes 36.0% · No 64.0%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-0 (18.7%)

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.

Prefer skipping to over-staking when the engine is honest about missing edge.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: Wait

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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Premier League Premier League — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Zenit 30 20 8 2 68
2 FC Krasnodar 30 20 6 4 66
3 Lokomotiv 30 14 11 5 53
4 Spartak Moscow 30 15 7 8 52
5 CSKA Moscow 30 15 6 9 51
6 Baltika 30 11 13 6 46
7 Dynamo 30 12 9 9 45
8 Rubin 30 11 10 9 43
9 Akhmat 30 9 10 11 37
10 FC Rostov 30 8 9 13 33
11 Krylia Sovetov 30 8 8 14 32
12 FC Orenburg 30 7 8 15 29
13 Akron 30 6 9 15 27
14 Makhachkala 30 5 11 14 26
15 Nizhny Novgorod 30 6 5 19 23
16 FC Sochi 30 6 4 20 22
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 FC Krasnodar 30 60 23 +37 66
2 Lokomotiv 30 54 39 +15 53
3 Zenit 30 53 19 +34 68
4 Dynamo 30 51 40 +11 45
5 Spartak Moscow 30 47 39 +8 52
6 CSKA Moscow 30 44 33 +11 51
7 Baltika 30 38 21 +17 46
8 Akhmat 30 35 39 -4 37
9 Krylia Sovetov 30 35 50 -15 32
10 Akron 30 35 53 -18 27
11 Rubin 30 29 30 -1 43
12 FC Orenburg 30 29 44 -15 29
13 FC Sochi 30 29 60 -31 22
14 Nizhny Novgorod 30 26 50 -24 23
15 FC Rostov 30 25 32 -7 33
16 Makhachkala 30 19 37 -18 26
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 FC Krasnodar 30 27.6 15.2 +12.4 66
2 Zenit 30 25.0 14.1 +10.9 68
3 Lokomotiv 30 26.7 20.4 +6.3 53
4 Dynamo 30 23.7 18.5 +5.2 45
5 Spartak Moscow 30 22.8 19.0 +3.8 52
6 Baltika 30 22.2 18.6 +3.6 46
7 Rubin 30 19.1 16.8 +2.3 43
8 FC Rostov 30 19.1 17.2 +1.9 33
9 Akhmat 30 20.2 19.3 +0.9 37
10 CSKA Moscow 30 23.4 24.7 -1.3 51
11 Makhachkala 30 15.7 17.1 -1.4 26
12 Akron 30 21.8 24.9 -3.1 27
13 FC Orenburg 30 18.4 23.8 -5.4 29
14 Nizhny Novgorod 30 16.7 25.0 -8.3 23
15 Krylia Sovetov 30 12.9 26.0 -13.1 32
16 FC Sochi 30 12.1 27.1 -15.0 22