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Prediction Audit: Detroit City vs Tampa Bay Rowdies Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Detroit City Detroit City
Aug 22, 2026 - 23:00
1 1.35
0 1.25
xG Accuracy: 64%
Tampa Bay Rowdies Tampa Bay Rowdies

AI correctly predicted the Detroit City win.

The match finished 1–0, validating the model's directional assessment.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade B-

Each row compares the pre-match model lean to the full-time result.

  • Market Prediction Result Outcome
  • Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5 Under 2.5 (1 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Detroit City Detroit City ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 1-0 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The model rates Detroit City considerably stronger than the closing betting market.

Largest probability gap: Detroit City +10.3 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Detroit City 37.5% 27.2% +10.3 pp Model Edge
Draw 29.6% 33.6% -4.0 pp Aligned
Tampa Bay Rowdies 32.9% 39.2% -6.4 pp Market Higher

The statistical model estimates Detroit City's win probability at 37.5%, compared with the closing market's implied probability of 27.2%, a difference of 10.3 percentage points. This highlights a substantial disagreement between the model's assessment and the market consensus, rather than 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 model's directional lean matched the result (Detroit City win 1–0).

Market Assessment

The statistical fair estimate is materially higher than the market on Detroit City.

  • The model may see a slower-scoring or closer matchup than the market.
  • Monitor line movement before kickoff — not a betting recommendation.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile
  • Exact score 1–0 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Detroit City more conservatively (27.2% vs model 37.5%, 10.3 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Detroit City win 1–0).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Aug 22, 2026 · 22:59 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Detroit City 37.6% · Draw 29.6% · Tampa Bay Rowdies 32.9%
    • xG · Detroit City 1.35 — Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.25
  2. Aug 22, 2026 · 22:29 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Detroit City 3.50 · Draw 2.84 · Tampa Bay Rowdies 2.43
    • Implied 1X2 · Detroit City 27.2% · Draw 33.6% · Tampa Bay Rowdies 39.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 22, 2026 · 22:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Detroit City 3.50 · Draw 2.84 · Tampa Bay Rowdies 2.43
    • Implied 1X2 · Detroit City 27.2% · Draw 33.6% · Tampa Bay Rowdies 39.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 22, 2026 · 23:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Detroit City win · 1–0
  6. FT Prediction validated Directional lean matched 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 Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 58/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (10 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Statistical edge detected
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 16/100
Monitoring Confidence 20/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 16, 2026 · 03:16 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-4244265

Closing Odds 3.5
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Detroit City win · Detroit City 1–0 Tampa Bay Rowdies
Prediction ✔ Correct
Decision Grade B-

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: USL Championship
  • Fixture: Detroit City vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-22 23:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 37.6% · Draw 29.6% · Away 32.9%
  • xG (showing): Detroit City 1.35 — Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.25 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • 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 Under 2.5 (Under 2.5 51.8% · Over 2.5 48.2%); BTTS Yes (Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.5%)

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.

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

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: Monitor

Outcome: Validated — Pre-match lean validated against 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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# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Tampa Bay Rowdies 26 15 7 4 52
1 Orange County SC 16 7 7 2 28
2 Charleston Battery 26 14 4 8 46
2 San Antonio 16 6 7 3 25
3 Detroit City 25 11 8 6 41
3 New Mexico United 14 7 3 4 24
4 Hartford Athletic 26 9 12 5 39
4 Colorado Springs 15 6 4 5 22
5 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 27 11 5 11 38
5 FC Tulsa 14 6 4 4 22
6 Louisville City 26 10 7 9 37
6 Lexington 15 6 3 6 21
7 Indy Eleven 25 9 6 10 33
7 Oakland Roots 16 5 6 5 21
8 Rhode Island 24 9 5 10 32
8 Sacramento Republic 14 5 5 4 20
9 Miami FC 26 7 9 10 30
9 Phoenix Rising 16 5 5 6 20
10 Birmingham Legion 25 4 11 10 23
10 El Paso Locomotive 15 5 4 6 19
11 Loudoun United 25 4 11 10 23
11 Las Vegas Lights 15 5 3 7 18
12 Brooklyn 25 4 6 15 18
12 Monterey Bay 16 4 3 9 15
13 Sporting JAX 26 3 5 18 14
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Charleston Battery 26 52 31 +21 46
2 Tampa Bay Rowdies 26 45 23 +22 52
3 Louisville City 26 43 42 +1 37
4 Birmingham Legion 25 36 42 -6 23
5 Rhode Island 24 35 28 +7 32
6 Indy Eleven 25 32 31 +1 33
7 Miami FC 26 32 43 -11 30
8 Loudoun United 25 31 43 -12 23
9 Sporting JAX 26 31 69 -38 14
10 Detroit City 25 29 19 +10 41
11 Hartford Athletic 26 29 26 +3 39
12 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 27 28 27 +1 38
13 Colorado Springs 15 26 22 +4 22
14 Orange County SC 16 25 18 +7 28
15 El Paso Locomotive 15 25 25 0 19
16 Brooklyn 25 25 49 -24 18
17 Lexington 15 24 20 +4 21
18 Oakland Roots 16 24 24 0 21
19 Phoenix Rising 16 23 24 -1 20
20 Las Vegas Lights 15 23 26 -3 18
21 San Antonio 16 21 19 +2 25
22 New Mexico United 14 19 15 +4 24
23 FC Tulsa 14 18 16 +2 22
24 Sacramento Republic 14 16 14 +2 20
25 Monterey Bay 16 16 25 -9 15
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