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Prediction Audit: DC United vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

DC United DC United
Aug 29, 2026 - 23:30
0 1.39
0 1.58
xG Accuracy: 44%
Los Angeles FC Los Angeles FC

The model missed the final outcome (Draw 0–0).

The model had projected Los Angeles FC at 40.6%, 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 Over 2.5 Under 2.5 (0 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Los Angeles FC Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-2, 0-1, 2-1, 1-0 0-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Los Angeles FC higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Los Angeles FC -9.2 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
DC United 32.2% 24.8% +7.4 pp Model Higher
Draw 27.2% 25.4% +1.8 pp Aligned
Los Angeles FC 40.6% 49.8% -9.2 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Los Angeles FC's win probability at 49.8%, compared with the model's estimate of 40.6%, a difference of 9.2 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 0–0.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Los Angeles 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 failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Over 2.5; match finished Under 2.5 (0 goals)

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Los Angeles FC by 9.2 percentage points (49.8% vs model 40.6%) — 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. Aug 29, 2026 · 23:29 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · DC United 32.2% · Draw 27.3% · Los Angeles FC 40.5%
    • xG · DC United 1.39 — Los Angeles FC 1.58
  2. Aug 29, 2026 · 23:01 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · DC United 3.89 · Draw 3.80 · Los Angeles FC 1.94
    • Implied 1X2 · DC United 24.8% · Draw 25.4% · Los Angeles FC 49.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 29, 2026 · 23:29 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · DC United 3.89 · Draw 3.80 · Los Angeles FC 1.94
    • Implied 1X2 · DC United 24.8% · Draw 25.4% · Los Angeles FC 49.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 29, 2026 · 23:30 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Draw · 0–0
  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 74/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 54/100
Betting Confidence 77/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 23, 2026 · 05:16 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-5165187

Closing Odds 1.94
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · DC United 0–0 Los Angeles FC
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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: Major League Soccer
  • Fixture: DC United vs Los Angeles FC
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-29 23:30:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 32.2% · Draw 27.3% · Away 40.5%
  • xG (showing): DC United 1.39 — Los Angeles FC 1.58 (total xG ≈ 2.97)
  • 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 Over 2.5 (Under 2.5 43.0% · Over 2.5 57.0%); BTTS Yes (Yes 61.1% · No 38.9%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Over 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 61.1% · No 38.9%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (11.3%)

Saying “no value” on a snapshot is a feature, not a bug: it protects readers from forcing a play when the edge is not there.

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

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 01, 2026 (UTC)

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