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Prediction Audit: Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Ittihad FC Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Al-Ettifaq Al-Ettifaq
May 14, 2026 - 18:00
1 1.64
3 2.01
xG Accuracy: 64%
Al-Ittihad FC Al-Ittihad FC

AI correctly predicted the Al-Ittihad FC win.

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

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade A

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 (4 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Al-Ittihad FC Al-Ittihad FC ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-2, 1-1, 2-2, 2-1, 1-3 1-3 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Al-Ittihad FC higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Al-Ittihad FC -5.5 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Al-Ettifaq 30.8% 26.2% +4.6 pp Aligned
Draw 23.6% 22.7% +0.9 pp Aligned
Al-Ittihad FC 45.6% 51.1% -5.5 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Al-Ittihad FC's win probability at 51.1%, compared with the model's estimate of 45.6%, a difference of 5.5 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 (Al-Ittihad FC win 1–3).

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Al-Ittihad FC. 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 3.65) — 4 goals materialised
  • Al-Ittihad FC attacking xG significantly stronger (2.01 vs 1.64)
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Al-Ittihad FC higher (51.1% vs model 45.6%, 5.5 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Al-Ittihad FC win 1–3).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. May 13, 2026 · 16:59 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Al-Ettifaq 30.8% · Draw 23.6% · Al-Ittihad FC 45.6%
    • xG · Al-Ettifaq 1.64 — Al-Ittihad FC 2.01
  2. May 13, 2026 · 16:29 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Al-Ettifaq 3.57 · Draw 4.11 · Al-Ittihad FC 1.83
    • Implied 1X2 · Al-Ettifaq 26.2% · Draw 22.7% · Al-Ittihad FC 51.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. May 13, 2026 · 16:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Al-Ettifaq 3.57 · Draw 4.11 · Al-Ittihad FC 1.83
    • Implied 1X2 · Al-Ettifaq 26.2% · Draw 22.7% · Al-Ittihad FC 51.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. May 14, 2026 · 18:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Al-Ittihad FC 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: Observe
Historical Decision No Primary Bet
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 76/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Market Compatibility 72/100
Betting Confidence 79/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 23, 2026 · 18:39 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1485458

Closing Odds 1.83
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Al-Ittihad FC win · Al-Ettifaq 1–3 Al-Ittihad FC
Prediction ✔ Correct
Decision Grade A

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: Pro League
  • Fixture: Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Ittihad FC
  • Kickoff: 2026-05-13 17:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 30.8% · Draw 23.6% · Away 45.6%
  • xG (showing): Al-Ettifaq 1.64 — Al-Ittihad FC 2.01 (total xG ≈ 3.65)
  • Primary / headline line (Betting Primary Pick when shown): Over 2.5 goals
  • Model: 70.6% · Implied: 58.1% · Probability edge: +12.5 pts · Est. EV: +17.9%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 70.9% · No 29.1%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-2 (8.6%)

Where EV is shown, it is estimated return per unit stake at the best tracked decimal price — not the same thing as a raw probability gap.

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

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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Pro League Pro League — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Al-Nassr 34 28 2 4 86
2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC 34 25 9 0 84
3 Al-Ahli Jeddah 34 25 6 3 81
4 Al-Qadisiyah FC 34 23 8 3 77
5 Al-Ittihad FC 34 16 7 11 55
6 Al Taawon 34 15 8 11 53
7 Al-Ettifaq 34 14 8 12 50
8 NEOM 34 12 9 13 45
9 Al-Hazm 34 11 9 14 42
10 Al-Fayha 34 10 8 16 38
11 Al-Fateh 34 9 10 15 37
12 Al Khaleej Saihat 34 10 7 17 37
13 Al Shabab 34 8 11 15 35
14 Al Kholood 34 9 6 19 33
15 Al Riyadh 34 7 9 18 30
16 Damac 34 6 11 17 29
17 Al Akhdoud 34 5 5 24 20
18 Al Najma 34 3 7 24 16
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Al-Nassr 34 91 28 +63 86
2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC 34 85 27 +58 84
3 Al-Qadisiyah FC 34 83 34 +49 77
4 Al-Ahli Jeddah 34 71 25 +46 81
5 Al Taawon 34 59 46 +13 53
6 Al-Ittihad FC 34 55 48 +7 55
7 Al Khaleej Saihat 34 54 62 -8 37
8 Al-Ettifaq 34 51 55 -4 50
9 Al Shabab 34 44 57 -13 35
10 NEOM 34 43 48 -5 45
11 Al-Fayha 34 41 54 -13 38
12 Al-Fateh 34 41 55 -14 37
13 Al Kholood 34 39 61 -22 33
14 Al-Hazm 34 38 57 -19 42
15 Al Riyadh 34 35 63 -28 30
16 Damac 34 32 55 -23 29
17 Al Najma 34 32 76 -44 16
18 Al Akhdoud 34 27 70 -43 20
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Al-Nassr 34 69.8 26.0 +43.8 86
2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC 34 68.9 25.9 +43.0 84
3 Al-Ahli Jeddah 34 62.4 26.7 +35.7 81
4 Al-Qadisiyah FC 34 62.9 35.2 +27.7 77
5 Al-Ittihad FC 34 49.5 41.2 +8.3 55
6 NEOM 34 45.8 39.4 +6.4 45
7 Al Shabab 34 44.1 44.7 -0.6 35
8 Al Taawon 34 42.0 44.7 -2.7 53
9 Al Khaleej Saihat 34 42.6 46.3 -3.7 37
10 Al-Fateh 34 42.5 49.6 -7.1 37
11 Al Riyadh 34 41.4 50.5 -9.1 30
12 Al-Fayha 34 33.3 43.4 -10.1 38
13 Al-Hazm 34 34.1 47.4 -13.3 42
14 Damac 34 25.1 38.5 -13.4 29
15 Al-Ettifaq 34 39.0 56.5 -17.5 50
16 Al Kholood 34 33.2 51.5 -18.3 33
17 Al Najma 34 28.1 61.0 -32.9 16
18 Al Akhdoud 34 26.8 62.8 -36.0 20