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Prediction Audit: Zira vs Sumqayıt Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Zira Zira
May 17, 2026 - 14:00
2 1.45
1 1.25
xG Accuracy: 80%
Sumqayıt Sumqayıt

AI correctly predicted the Zira win.

The match finished 2–1, 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 Under 2.5 Over 2.5 (3 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Zira Zira ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 0-0 2-1 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The model rates Sumqayıt considerably stronger than the closing betting market.

Largest probability gap: Sumqayıt +13.3 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Zira 41.8% 53.8% -12.1 pp Market Higher
Draw 25.7% 26.8% -1.2 pp Aligned
Sumqayıt 32.6% 19.3% +13.3 pp Model Edge

The statistical model estimates Sumqayıt's win probability at 32.6%, compared with the closing market's implied probability of 19.3%, a difference of 13.3 percentage points. This highlights a substantial disagreement between the model's assessment and the market consensus, rather than 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 (Zira win 2–1).

Market Assessment

The statistical fair estimate is materially higher than the market on Sumqayıt.

  • The model may see a slower-scoring or closer matchup than the market.
  • Monitor line movement before kickoff — not a betting recommendation.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.70) — 3 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
  • Exact score 2–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • 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 Zira more conservatively (28.5% vs model 41.8%, 13.3 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Zira win 2–1).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. May 16, 2026 · 12:59 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Zira 41.8% · Draw 25.7% · Sumqayıt 32.6%
    • xG · Zira 1.45 — Sumqayıt 1.25
  2. May 16, 2026 · 12:29 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Zira 1.70 · Draw 3.41 · Sumqayıt 4.74
    • Implied 1X2 · Zira 53.8% · Draw 26.8% · Sumqayıt 19.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. May 16, 2026 · 12:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Zira 1.70 · Draw 3.41 · Sumqayıt 4.74
    • Implied 1X2 · Zira 53.8% · Draw 26.8% · Sumqayıt 19.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. May 17, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Zira 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: Monitor
Historical Decision Monitor
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 56/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (13 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Statistical edge detected
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 33/100
Betting Confidence 44/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 07, 2026 · 03:19 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-3156181

Closing Odds 4.74
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Zira win · Zira 2–1 Sumqayıt
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: Premyer Liqa
  • Fixture: Zira vs Sumqayıt
  • Kickoff: 2026-05-16 13:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 41.8% · Draw 25.7% · Away 32.6%
  • xG (showing): Zira 1.45 — Sumqayıt 1.25 (total xG ≈ 2.7)
  • Primary / headline line (Betting Primary Pick when shown): BTTS Yes
  • Model: 59.8% · Implied: 46.5% · Probability edge: +13.3 pts · Est. EV: +19.6%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 59.8% · No 40.2%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.8%)

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

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

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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Premyer Liqa Premyer Liqa — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Sabah FA 33 24 6 3 78
2 Qarabag 33 21 6 6 69
3 Turan 33 17 8 8 59
4 Neftchi Baku 33 16 11 6 59
5 Zira 33 13 14 6 53
6 Araz 33 13 7 13 46
7 Sumqayıt 33 12 5 16 41
8 Keshla FC 33 9 11 13 38
9 Mil-Muğan 33 7 13 13 34
10 Kapaz 33 8 3 22 27
11 Qabala 33 7 6 20 27
12 Karvan 33 3 6 24 15
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Sabah FA 33 75 25 +50 78
2 Qarabag 33 71 27 +44 69
3 Neftchi Baku 33 57 32 +25 59
4 Sumqayıt 33 45 49 -4 41
5 Turan 33 44 27 +17 59
6 Araz 33 44 58 -14 46
7 Zira 33 43 36 +7 53
8 Qabala 33 32 49 -17 27
9 Keshla FC 33 31 40 -9 38
10 Kapaz 33 25 61 -36 27
11 Mil-Muğan 33 23 43 -20 34
12 Karvan 33 23 66 -43 15
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