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Prediction Audit: Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Jul 26, 2026 - 19:00
0 2.26
1 1.20
xG Accuracy: 51%
Botafogo Botafogo

The model missed the final outcome (Botafogo win 0–1).

The model had projected Cruzeiro at 58.2%, 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 (1 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Cruzeiro Botafogo ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 2-1, 1-1, 2-0, 3-1, 1-0 0-1 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Broadly Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned.

Largest probability gap: Cruzeiro +4.2 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Cruzeiro 58.2% 54.0% +4.2 pp Aligned
Draw 22.7% 25.0% -2.3 pp Aligned
Botafogo 19.1% 21.0% -1.9 pp Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned, with probability differences below 5 percentage points.

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 Botafogo win 0–1.

Market Assessment

The market and model are broadly aligned. Any small pricing gap likely reflects rounding or bookmaker margin, not a structural disagreement.

  • Current pricing remains close to the model baseline.

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 (1 goals)

Market lesson

The full-time result was Botafogo win 0–1, which did not match the model's pre-match lean on 1X2.

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Jul 26, 2026 · 20:23 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Cruzeiro 58.2% · Draw 22.7% · Botafogo 19.1%
    • xG · Cruzeiro 2.26 — Botafogo 1.20
  2. Jul 26, 2026 · 18:31 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Cruzeiro 1.78 · Draw 3.91 · Botafogo 4.63
    • Implied 1X2 · Cruzeiro 54.4% · Draw 24.8% · Botafogo 20.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Jul 26, 2026 · 18:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Cruzeiro 1.79 · Draw 3.87 · Botafogo 4.61
    • Implied 1X2 · Cruzeiro 54.0% · Draw 25.0% · Botafogo 21.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Jul 26, 2026 · 19:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Botafogo win · 0–1
  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 71/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
  • High xG deviation from league baseline (67%+)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Strong model lean
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Market Compatibility 79/100
Betting Confidence 74/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 23, 2026 · 14:46 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1462262

Closing Odds 1.79
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Botafogo win · Cruzeiro 0–1 Botafogo
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

Below is a compact, numbers-first snapshot aligned with the same engine as the cards above.

  • League: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
  • Fixture: Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
  • Kickoff: 2026-07-26 19:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 58.2% · Draw 22.7% · Away 19.1%
  • xG (showing): Cruzeiro 2.26 — Botafogo 1.2 (total xG ≈ 3.46)
  • Value headline: None (actionable) — best tracked EV is about +0.9%, still below the +2.0% minimum for a headline / default stake (no default bet).
  • Structural leans (not bets): Structural lean (model): O/U 2.5 Over 2.5 (Under 2.5 32.8% · Over 2.5 67.2%); BTTS Yes (Yes 63.7% · No 36.3%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Over 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 63.7% · No 36.3%
  • Correct score (top bin): 2-1 (9.6%)

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: 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

September 28, 2026 (UTC)

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Serie A Serie A — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Flamengo 28 18 6 4 60
2 Palmeiras 28 16 9 3 57
3 Atletico Paranaense 28 14 7 7 49
4 Fluminense 28 13 9 6 48
5 Bahia 28 12 10 6 46
6 Cruzeiro 28 13 6 9 45
7 Atletico-MG 27 11 7 9 40
8 Santos 27 10 8 9 38
9 Coritiba 28 10 8 10 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 10 6 11 36
11 Sao Paulo 27 10 6 11 36
12 Botafogo 28 9 8 11 35
13 Vitoria 28 9 6 13 33
14 Corinthians 28 8 8 12 32
15 Mirassol 28 8 8 12 32
16 Vasco DA Gama 27 8 7 12 31
17 Gremio 28 7 8 13 29
18 Internacional 28 6 10 12 28
19 remo 28 5 8 15 23
20 Chapecoense-sc 27 3 9 15 18
20 Chapecoense B 20 1 7 12 10
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Flamengo 28 55 23 +32 60
2 Palmeiras 28 47 21 +26 57
3 Fluminense 28 44 36 +8 48
4 Atletico Paranaense 28 43 32 +11 49
5 Bahia 28 43 35 +8 46
6 Cruzeiro 28 42 40 +2 45
7 Santos 27 41 40 +1 38
8 Botafogo 28 41 45 -4 35
9 Coritiba 28 37 43 -6 38
10 Atletico-MG 27 36 32 +4 40
11 Vasco DA Gama 27 34 41 -7 31
12 RB Bragantino 27 33 31 +2 36
13 Mirassol 28 33 42 -9 32
14 Sao Paulo 27 32 30 +2 36
15 remo 28 32 47 -15 23
16 Internacional 28 30 36 -6 28
17 Gremio 28 30 38 -8 29
18 Corinthians 28 29 32 -3 32
19 Chapecoense-sc 27 29 53 -24 18
20 Vitoria 28 28 42 -14 33
21 Chapecoense B 20 19 41 -22 10
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Bahia 28 12.2 6.9 +5.3 46
2 Santos 27 9.9 6.6 +3.3 38
3 Flamengo 28 9.0 5.7 +3.3 60
4 Vasco DA Gama 27 9.2 6.1 +3.1 31
5 Atletico-MG 27 5.9 2.9 +3.0 40
6 Corinthians 28 7.2 4.7 +2.5 32
7 Atletico Paranaense 28 10.2 8.1 +2.1 49
8 Fluminense 28 8.7 6.8 +1.9 48
9 Palmeiras 28 8.2 6.5 +1.7 57
10 Botafogo 28 11.0 10.9 +0.1 35
11 Sao Paulo 27 4.9 4.8 +0.1 36
12 RB Bragantino 27 4.9 5.7 -0.8 36
13 Cruzeiro 28 9.3 10.2 -0.9 45
14 Mirassol 28 7.1 9.0 -1.9 32
15 remo 28 5.6 7.7 -2.1 23
16 Coritiba 28 4.9 7.1 -2.2 38
17 Chapecoense-sc 27 7.3 9.9 -2.6 18
18 Internacional 28 8.8 11.5 -2.7 28
19 Vitoria 28 6.6 11.7 -5.1 33
20 Gremio 28 5.3 13.5 -8.2 29
21 Chapecoense B 20 — — — 10
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