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ST Johnstone vs Ayr Utd Prediction

Model lean is not a Primary bet — one answer only below.

Jan 27, 2026 - 19:45 PST
1.49 1.23

No Primary Bet 5.2/10

Model Signal · ST Johnstone (43.2%)

Reason Market Quality Risk

Price reliability is weak (thin coverage, outlier quote, or low book agreement).

Other factors
  • Edge Below Threshold
Consensus EV +1.0%
Decision Model vs Market Gap 15.4 pp
Reliability 69/100 · Moderate
Prediction Overview

Base Prediction Model

Raw match outcome probabilities from the xG-based scoring model.

ST Johnstone
43%
Draw
25%
Ayr Utd
31%

Decision Model vs Market

Decision Model43.2%
Market (no-vig)58.6%
Difference+15.4 pp

Direction aligns with model lean; pricing still diverges

Why Is The Bet Blocked?

Positive factors

  • ✓
    Positive consensus EV (below Primary gate)+1.0% · need ≥ +5.0%
  • ✓
    Clear directional model signal: ST Johnstone

Risk factors

  • ✗
    Market moved against Ayr Utd4.2 → 4.75 · ↑ +13.1%
  • ✗
    Outlier price excluded from Primary+80% EV → consensus +1.0%

Market Intelligence

Market drift · Ayr Utd · ↑ +13.1%

4.2 → 4.75
Breadth 11/12
Move Score 54 (B)
PhaseMarket drift
StatusDrift
CLVWaiting for Close
Ref bookBet365

Broad market drift supports the same direction as the model lean.

Market Decisions (Model vs Market)

1X2 Model EV

Lean
ST Johnstone
Model probability
43.2%
Market probability
58.6%
Difference
-15.4 pp
Risk-adjusted EV (P1.5)
-20.2%
No Value Edge

Over / Under 2.5

Lean
Over 2.5
Model probability (Over)
51.1%
Market probability (Over)
—
Difference
—
Risk-adjusted EV
—
No Value Edge
Total Goals (Model)
6.6%
0
17.9%
1
24.4%
2
22.1%
3
29.0%
4+

BTTS (Yes)

Lean
Yes
Model probability
56.4%
Market probability
—
Difference
—
Risk-adjusted EV
—
No Value Edge

Correct Score

Top Score
1-1
Model probability (1-1)
12.1%
Market probability (1-1)
—
Difference
—
EV @ Market Odds
—
No Value
Top 5 Model Scores
  • 1-1 12.1%
  • 1-0 9.8%
  • 2-1 9.0%
  • 0-1 8.1%
  • 1-2 7.4%

Match Phase: Upcoming

Decision Lifecycle

Current stage: Market monitoring

  1. Prediction Generated
  2. Market Compared
    Entry 4.75
  3. Validation Passed
  4. Closing Recorded
    Closing Waiting Expected before kickoff
  5. CLV Evaluated
    CLV Pending

Final Verdict

No Primary Bet

The Decision Model estimates ST Johnstone at 43.2%, compared with a no-vig market probability of 58.6%.

Decision Summary
  • Decision Model identifies ST Johnstone as the value side (43.2%)
  • Market broadly agrees with the direction
  • Market quality / price reliability is insufficient for Primary
  • Edge does not clear Primary threshold
Action

Monitor closing market and validate with CLV.

OddsGPT Decision Engine 2.5.0 · Educational framing only · Not personalised advice

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