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Prediction Audit: Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 FF Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Aug 02, 2026 - 15:00
3 1.98
3 1.05
xG Accuracy: 44%

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

The model had projected Molde at 57.6%, 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 (6 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Molde Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 2-1, 1-0, 2-0, 3-1 3-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Broadly Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned.

Largest probability gap: Draw +1.0 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Molde 57.6% 57.8% -0.2 pp Aligned
Draw 24.1% 23.1% +1.0 pp Aligned
Sarpsborg 08 FF 18.3% 19.1% -0.9 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 Draw 3–3.

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 worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 3.03) — 6 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 Molde; match finished Draw
  • Exact score: outside the model's top score bins

Market lesson

The full-time result was Draw 3–3, 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. Aug 02, 2026 · 19:16 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Molde 57.7% · Draw 24.1% · Sarpsborg 08 FF 18.2%
    • xG · Molde 1.98 — Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.05
  2. Aug 02, 2026 · 14:30 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Molde 1.67 · Draw 4.19 · Sarpsborg 08 FF 5.05
    • Implied 1X2 · Molde 57.8% · Draw 23.1% · Sarpsborg 08 FF 19.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 02, 2026 · 14:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Molde 1.67 · Draw 4.19 · Sarpsborg 08 FF 5.05
    • Implied 1X2 · Molde 57.8% · Draw 23.1% · Sarpsborg 08 FF 19.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 02, 2026 · 15:00 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 78/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Moderate model lean
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Market Compatibility 94/100
Betting Confidence 81/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 27, 2026 · 01:31 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1949829

Closing Odds 4.19
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · Molde 3–3 Sarpsborg 08 FF
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: Eliteserien
  • Fixture: Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-02 15:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 10.0% · Draw 45.0% · Away 45.0%
  • xG (showing): Molde 1.98 — Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.05 (total xG ≈ 3.03)
  • Value headline: None — no positive EV could be estimated on tracked lines at current best prices (missing odds or thin book depth).
  • Structural leans (not bets): See the Over/Under and BTTS cards for any directional lean text.
  • BTTS (model): Yes N/A · No N/A
  • Correct score (top bin): N/A

When book depth is thin or odds are missing, EV may be unavailable even though the model still prefers one side on totals or BTTS — wait for cleaner prices or skip.

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 25, 2026 (UTC)

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Eliteserien Eliteserien — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Bodo/Glimt 20 16 2 2 50
2 Viking 20 15 2 3 47
3 Molde 21 11 3 7 36
4 Tromso 20 10 5 5 35
5 Rosenborg 21 10 3 8 33
6 Lillestrom 20 10 2 8 32
7 Fredrikstad 20 8 3 9 27
8 Brann 20 8 2 10 26
9 Sarpsborg 08 FF 21 6 7 8 25
10 KFUM Oslo 21 7 4 10 25
11 Ham-Kam 20 6 5 9 23
12 Valerenga 20 6 4 10 22
13 Aalesund 21 4 9 8 21
14 Sandefjord 20 5 5 10 20
15 Kristiansund BK 21 5 4 12 19
16 Start 20 4 4 12 16
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Bodo/Glimt 20 52 17 +35 50
2 Viking 20 51 20 +31 47
3 Molde 21 44 32 +12 36
4 Rosenborg 21 39 30 +9 33
5 Tromso 20 37 27 +10 35
6 Brann 20 37 31 +6 26
7 Valerenga 20 33 42 -9 22
8 Aalesund 21 33 46 -13 21
9 Lillestrom 20 28 26 +2 32
10 Ham-Kam 20 27 41 -14 23
11 KFUM Oslo 21 25 35 -10 25
12 Sarpsborg 08 FF 21 24 29 -5 25
13 Fredrikstad 20 24 31 -7 27
14 Start 20 22 41 -19 16
15 Kristiansund BK 21 21 40 -19 19
16 Sandefjord 20 18 27 -9 20
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Molde 21 17.3 5.4 +11.9 36
2 Bodo/Glimt 20 15.3 4.9 +10.4 50
3 Viking 20 14.1 9.9 +4.2 47
4 Rosenborg 21 13.0 9.7 +3.3 33
5 Start 20 10.6 8.7 +1.9 16
6 Brann 20 8.6 7.3 +1.3 26
7 Sarpsborg 08 FF 21 11.8 11.0 +0.8 25
8 Tromso 20 7.4 7.7 -0.3 35
9 Lillestrom 20 10.1 11.1 -1.0 32
10 Valerenga 20 12.6 14.4 -1.8 22
11 Fredrikstad 20 9.0 12.2 -3.2 27
12 Sandefjord 20 7.1 11.3 -4.2 20
13 Kristiansund BK 21 6.7 11.2 -4.5 19
14 Ham-Kam 20 6.8 12.0 -5.2 23
15 Aalesund 21 9.6 14.9 -5.3 21
16 KFUM Oslo 21 7.6 15.7 -8.1 25