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Prediction Audit: Dundalk vs Galway United Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Dundalk Dundalk
Aug 21, 2026 - 18:45
1 1.52
2 1.65
xG Accuracy: 79%
Galway United Galway United

The model missed the final outcome (Galway United win 1–2).

The model had projected Dundalk at 37.1%, but the full-time result went the other way.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade C

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 (3 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Dundalk Galway United ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 0-1, 2-2 1-2 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Dundalk higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Dundalk -12.4 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Dundalk 37.1% 49.5% -12.4 pp Market Higher
Draw 26.2% 24.6% +1.6 pp Aligned
Galway United 36.7% 25.9% +10.7 pp Model Edge

The closing market estimates Dundalk's win probability at 49.5%, compared with the model's estimate of 37.1%, a difference of 12.4 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 Galway United win 1–2.

Market Assessment

The market is materially more optimistic about Dundalk than the current fair estimate.

  • Investors may be incorporating information not fully reflected in the baseline model.
  • Tournament-specific context can shift market pricing.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 3.17) — 3 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
  • Over 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile

What failed

  • 1X2: model leaned Dundalk; match finished Galway United

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Dundalk by 12.4 percentage points (49.5% vs model 37.1%) — 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 21, 2026 · 19:41 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Dundalk 37.1% · Draw 26.3% · Galway United 36.7%
    • xG · Dundalk 1.52 — Galway United 1.65
  2. Aug 21, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Dundalk 1.94 · Draw 3.90 · Galway United 3.70
    • Implied 1X2 · Dundalk 49.5% · Draw 24.6% · Galway United 25.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 21, 2026 · 18:44 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Dundalk 1.94 · Draw 3.90 · Galway United 3.70
    • Implied 1X2 · Dundalk 49.5% · Draw 24.6% · Galway United 25.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 21, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Galway United win · 1–2
  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: Monitor
Historical Decision Monitor
Outcome Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 57/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (12 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 38/100
Betting Confidence 45/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 15, 2026 · 02:16 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-4038431

Closing Odds 1.94
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Galway United win · Dundalk 1–2 Galway United
Prediction ✖ Missed
Decision Grade C

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

Pre-match snapshot for this fixture.

  • League: Premier Division
  • Fixture: Dundalk vs Galway United
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-21 18:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 37.1% · Draw 26.3% · Away 36.7%
  • xG (showing): Dundalk 1.52 — Galway United 1.65 (total xG ≈ 3.17)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): Galway United
  • Model: 37.1% · Implied: 49.5% · Probability edge: -12.4 pts · Est. EV: -15.8%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 64.5% · No 35.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (10.5%)

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: 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 30, 2026 (UTC)

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# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 St Patrick's Athl. 32 17 8 7 59
2 Shamrock Rovers 31 17 8 6 59
3 Bohemians 31 16 8 7 56
4 Derry City 32 9 14 9 41
5 Dundalk 32 10 11 11 41
6 Shelbourne 32 9 13 10 40
7 Galway United 32 9 11 12 38
8 Waterford 32 7 13 12 34
9 Drogheda United 32 8 10 14 34
10 Sligo Rovers 32 5 8 19 23
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Bohemians 31 55 37 +18 56
2 St Patrick's Athl. 32 52 25 +27 59
3 Shamrock Rovers 31 49 31 +18 59
4 Dundalk 32 49 53 -4 41
5 Derry City 32 45 42 +3 41
6 Waterford 32 44 54 -10 34
7 Shelbourne 32 42 45 -3 40
8 Galway United 32 42 48 -6 38
9 Drogheda United 32 38 51 -13 34
10 Sligo Rovers 32 24 54 -30 23
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Waterford 32 13.0 7.8 +5.2 34
2 St Patrick's Athl. 32 12.6 8.9 +3.7 59
3 Bohemians 31 11.5 8.2 +3.3 56
4 Derry City 32 10.8 7.8 +3.0 41
5 Shamrock Rovers 31 9.7 8.2 +1.5 59
6 Dundalk 32 13.0 12.1 +0.9 41
7 Galway United 32 10.9 13.0 -2.1 38
8 Shelbourne 32 6.2 9.8 -3.6 40
9 Drogheda United 32 6.4 12.3 -5.9 34
10 Sligo Rovers 32 8.0 14.1 -6.1 23
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