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FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Model and market gates cleared for a Primary position.

Oct 18, 2026 - 23:00
1.47 1.49

Primary Bet 4.4/10

Model Signal · Columbus Crew (36.7%)

Consensus EV +33.9%
Decision Model vs Market Gap 9.5 pp
Reliability 65/100 · Moderate
Prediction Overview

Base Prediction Model

Raw match outcome probabilities from the xG-based scoring model.

FC Cincinnati
37%
Draw
24%
Columbus Crew
38%

Decision Model vs Market

Decision Model36.7%
Market (no-vig)27.2%
Difference+9.5 pp

No decisive market alignment yet

Why This Clears Primary Decision Gate

Positive factors

  • ✓
    Decision Model probability exceeds market expectationDecision Model 36.7% vs Market 27.2%
  • ✓
    Risk-adjusted EV passes Primary threshold (≥ +5.0%)+33.9%
  • ✓
    Clear directional model signal: Columbus Crew

Risk factors

  • ✗
    Elevated xG uncertaintyModel confidence reduced due to calibration uncertainty
  • ✓
    No blocking risk gates for Primary

Market Intelligence

No market-move signal tracked for this fixture yet.

Market Decisions (Model vs Market)

1X2 Model EV

Lean
Columbus Crew
Model probability
36.7%
Market probability
27.2%
Difference
+9.5 pp
Risk-adjusted EV (P1.5)
+1.6%
Positive Edge

Over / Under 2.5

Lean
Under 2.5
Model probability (Under)
43.2%
Market probability (Under)
31.4%
Difference
+11.8 pp
Risk-adjusted EV
+3.0%
Positive Edge
Total Goals (Model)
5.2%
0
15.3%
1
22.7%
2
22.4%
3
34.3%
4+

BTTS (No)

Lean
No
Model probability
38.9%
Market probability
32.1%
Difference
+6.8 pp
Risk-adjusted EV
-0.4%
No Value Edge

Correct Score

Top Score
1-1
Model probability (1-1)
11.3%
Market probability (1-1)
11.1%
Difference
+0.2 pp
EV @ Market Odds
+1.7%
Positive Edge
Top 5 Model Scores
  • 1-1 11.3%
  • 1-2 8.5%
  • 2-1 8.3%
  • 0-1 7.7%
  • 1-0 7.6%

Match Phase: Upcoming

Decision Lifecycle

Current stage: Market monitoring

  1. Prediction Generated
  2. Market Compared
    Entry 1.91
  3. Validation Passed
  4. Closing Recorded
    Closing Waiting Expected before kickoff
  5. CLV Evaluated
    CLV Pending

Final Verdict

Primary Bet

The Decision Model estimates Columbus Crew at 36.7%, compared with a no-vig market probability of 27.2%.

Decision Summary
  • Decision Model identifies Columbus Crew as the value side (36.7%)
  • No decisive market conflict on direction
  • Consensus EV, reliability/execution, and calibration cleared Primary gates
  • Model confidence reduced due to calibration uncertainty
Action

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OddsGPT Decision Engine 2.5.0 · Educational framing only · Not personalised advice

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