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Prediction Audit: Cobh Ramblers vs Athlone Town Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Cobh Ramblers Cobh Ramblers
Sep 25, 2026 - 18:45
3 1.47
3 1.13
xG Accuracy: 39%
Athlone Town Athlone Town

The model missed the final outcome (Draw 3–3).

The model had projected Cobh Ramblers at 43.4%, 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 Under 2.5 Over 2.5 (6 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS No Yes ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Cobh Ramblers Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 2-1, 0-1, 2-0 3-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Athlone Town higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Athlone Town -8.2 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Cobh Ramblers 43.4% 35.7% +7.7 pp Model Higher
Draw 29.1% 28.6% +0.5 pp Aligned
Athlone Town 27.5% 35.7% -8.2 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Athlone Town's win probability at 35.7%, compared with the model's estimate of 27.5%, a difference of 8.2 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 3–3.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Athlone Town. 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 worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 6 goals materialised

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS No; match finished BTTS Yes
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (6 goals)

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Cobh Ramblers by 8.2 percentage points (51.6% vs model 43.4%) — 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. Sep 25, 2026 · 18:44 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Cobh Ramblers 43.3% · Draw 29.2% · Athlone Town 27.5%
    • xG · Cobh Ramblers 1.47 — Athlone Town 1.13
  2. Sep 25, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Cobh Ramblers 2.52 · Draw 3.67 · Athlone Town 2.63
    • Implied 1X2 · Cobh Ramblers 37.8% · Draw 26.0% · Athlone Town 36.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 25, 2026 · 18:44 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Cobh Ramblers 2.67 · Draw 3.33 · Athlone Town 2.67
    • Implied 1X2 · Cobh Ramblers 35.7% · Draw 28.6% · Athlone Town 35.7%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 25, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Draw · 3–3
  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 75/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 59/100
Betting Confidence 78/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Sep 19, 2026 · 01:38 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-9575642

Closing Odds 2.67
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · Cobh Ramblers 3–3 Athlone Town
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

Pre-match snapshot for this fixture.

  • League: First Division
  • Fixture: Cobh Ramblers vs Athlone Town
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-25 18:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 43.3% · Draw 29.2% · Away 27.5%
  • xG (showing): Cobh Ramblers 1.47 — Athlone Town 1.13 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Primary / headline line (Betting Primary Pick when shown): Under 2.5 goals
  • Model: 51.8% · Implied: 47.6% · Probability edge: +4.2 pts · Est. EV: +5.1%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 53.7% · No 46.3%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.3%)

Where EV is shown, it is estimated return per unit stake at the best tracked decimal price — not the same thing as a raw probability gap.

1X2 can look balanced even when side markets show clearer structure.

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 29, 2026 (UTC)

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First Division First Division — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Cork City 32 22 5 5 71
2 Bray Wanderers 32 14 8 10 50
3 UCD 32 14 7 11 49
4 Cobh Ramblers 32 13 6 13 45
5 Longford Town 32 12 8 12 44
6 Athlone Town 32 12 8 12 44
7 Kerry 32 11 9 12 42
8 Wexford 32 11 7 14 40
9 Treaty United 32 8 9 15 33
10 Finn Harps 32 6 7 19 25
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Cork City 32 69 30 +39 71
2 Bray Wanderers 32 61 44 +17 50
3 UCD 32 56 45 +11 49
4 Longford Town 32 42 41 +1 44
5 Kerry 32 39 39 0 42
6 Cobh Ramblers 32 39 46 -7 45
7 Wexford 32 37 47 -10 40
8 Athlone Town 32 36 36 0 44
9 Treaty United 32 31 47 -16 33
10 Finn Harps 32 29 64 -35 25
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