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Prediction Audit: North Carolina Courage W vs Houston Dash W Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

North Carolina Courage W North Carolina Courage W
Aug 16, 2026 - 23:00
2 2.30
3 2.01
xG Accuracy: 70%
Houston Dash W Houston Dash W

The model missed the final outcome (Houston Dash W win 2–3).

The model had projected North Carolina Courage W at 44.7%, 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 (5 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 North Carolina Courage W Houston Dash W ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 2-2, 2-1, 1-2, 1-1, 3-2 2-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The model rates Houston Dash W considerably stronger than the closing betting market.

Largest probability gap: Houston Dash W +14.2 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
North Carolina Courage W 44.7% 58.6% -13.9 pp Market Higher
Draw 21.3% 21.7% -0.4 pp Aligned
Houston Dash W 34.0% 19.7% +14.2 pp Model Edge

The statistical model estimates Houston Dash W's win probability at 34.0%, compared with the closing market's implied probability of 19.7%, a difference of 14.2 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 result was Houston Dash W win 2–3.

Market Assessment

The statistical fair estimate is materially higher than the market on Houston Dash W.

  • 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

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 4.31) — 5 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 North Carolina Courage W; match finished Houston Dash W
  • Exact score: outside the model's top score bins

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on North Carolina Courage W by 14.2 percentage points (30.5% vs model 44.7%) — 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 16, 2026 · 22:59 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · North Carolina Courage W 44.7% · Draw 21.4% · Houston Dash W 33.9%
    • xG · North Carolina Courage W 2.30 — Houston Dash W 2.01
  2. Aug 16, 2026 · 22:29 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · North Carolina Courage W 1.55 · Draw 4.19 · Houston Dash W 4.61
    • Implied 1X2 · North Carolina Courage W 58.6% · Draw 21.7% · Houston Dash W 19.7%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 16, 2026 · 22:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · North Carolina Courage W 1.55 · Draw 4.19 · Houston Dash W 4.61
    • Implied 1X2 · North Carolina Courage W 58.6% · Draw 21.7% · Houston Dash W 19.7%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 16, 2026 · 23:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Houston Dash W win · 2–3
  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: Monitor
Historical Decision Monitor
Outcome Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 50/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (14 pp)
  • High xG deviation from league baseline (70%+)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Statistical edge detected
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 28/100
Betting Confidence 40/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 11, 2026 · 02:07 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-3617285

Closing Odds 4.61
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Houston Dash W win · North Carolina Courage W 2–3 Houston Dash W
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: NWSL Women
  • Fixture: North Carolina Courage W vs Houston Dash W
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-16 23:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 44.7% · Draw 21.3% · Away 33.9%
  • xG (showing): North Carolina Courage W 2.3 — Houston Dash W 2.01 (total xG ≈ 4.31)
  • Value headline: None (actionable) — best tracked EV is about +1.2%, 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 19.6% · Over 2.5 80.4%); BTTS Yes (Yes 78.7% · No 21.3%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Over 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 78.7% · No 21.3%
  • Correct score (top bin): 2-2 (7.2%)

Saying “no value” on a snapshot is a feature, not a bug: it protects readers from forcing a play when the edge is not there.

Prefer skipping to over-staking when the engine is honest about missing edge.

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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NWSL Women NWSL Women — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 NJ/NY Gotham FC W 26 16 6 4 54
2 San Diego Wave W 26 15 3 8 48
3 Washington Spirit W 26 14 4 8 46
4 Angel City W 26 12 6 8 42
5 Utah Royals W 25 13 3 9 42
6 Portland Thorns W 25 12 6 7 42
7 Kansas City W 26 12 5 9 41
8 Seattle Reign FC 26 12 4 10 40
9 North Carolina Courage W 25 12 3 10 39
10 Denver Summit W 26 9 8 9 35
11 Orlando Pride W 25 9 3 13 30
12 Houston Dash W 25 8 5 12 29
13 Bay FC 25 7 5 13 26
14 Boston Legacy W 26 7 5 14 26
15 Racing Louisville W 26 7 2 17 23
16 Chicago Red Stars W 26 5 2 19 17
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 North Carolina Courage W 25 48 37 +11 39
2 Angel City W 26 44 28 +16 42
3 Kansas City W 26 43 37 +6 41
4 Portland Thorns W 25 42 34 +8 42
5 Denver Summit W 26 42 37 +5 35
6 Utah Royals W 25 41 33 +8 42
7 San Diego Wave W 26 38 27 +11 48
8 Washington Spirit W 26 36 24 +12 46
9 Racing Louisville W 26 35 51 -16 23
10 NJ/NY Gotham FC W 26 34 20 +14 54
11 Seattle Reign FC 26 33 31 +2 40
12 Orlando Pride W 25 32 40 -8 30
13 Boston Legacy W 26 32 44 -12 26
14 Houston Dash W 25 31 35 -4 29
15 Bay FC 25 26 34 -8 26
16 Chicago Red Stars W 26 15 60 -45 17
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 San Diego Wave W 26 7.6 4.5 +3.1 48
2 Denver Summit W 26 3.9 1.9 +2.0 35
3 Bay FC 25 3.1 1.4 +1.7 26
4 Orlando Pride W 25 4.6 3.5 +1.1 30
5 North Carolina Courage W 25 2.3 1.2 +1.1 39
6 Boston Legacy W 26 3.9 2.9 +1.0 26
7 Seattle Reign FC 26 3.2 2.3 +0.9 40
8 Utah Royals W 25 1.5 1.9 -0.4 42
9 Kansas City W 26 3.7 4.2 -0.5 41
10 Washington Spirit W 26 1.2 2.3 -1.1 46
11 Angel City W 26 1.7 3.0 -1.3 42
12 Portland Thorns W 25 3.0 4.5 -1.5 42
13 Racing Louisville W 26 1.4 3.1 -1.7 23
14 Houston Dash W 25 1.9 3.9 -2.0 29
15 Chicago Red Stars W 26 1.2 3.5 -2.3 17
16 NJ/NY Gotham FC W 26 — — — 54
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