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Prediction Audit: San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

San Jose Earthquakes II San Jose Earthquakes II
Sep 06, 2026 - 02:30
1 1.38
2 1.22
xG Accuracy: 73%
Tacoma Defiance Tacoma Defiance

The model missed the final outcome (Tacoma Defiance win 1–2).

The model had projected San Jose Earthquakes II at 39.0%, 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 (3 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 San Jose Earthquakes II Tacoma Defiance ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 1-2 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices San Jose Earthquakes II higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: San Jose Earthquakes II -14.0 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
San Jose Earthquakes II 39.0% 52.9% -14.0 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.5% 22.8% +6.8 pp Model Higher
Tacoma Defiance 31.5% 24.3% +7.2 pp Model Higher

The closing market estimates San Jose Earthquakes II's win probability at 52.9%, compared with the model's estimate of 39.0%, a difference of 14.0 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 Tacoma Defiance win 1–2.

Market Assessment

The market is materially more optimistic about San Jose Earthquakes II than the current fair estimate.

  • Investors may be incorporating information not fully reflected in the baseline model.
  • Tournament-specific context can shift market pricing.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 3 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
  • Exact score 1–2 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (3 goals)
  • 1X2: model leaned San Jose Earthquakes II; match finished Tacoma Defiance

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on San Jose Earthquakes II by 14.0 percentage points (53.0% vs model 39.0%) — 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 06, 2026 · 02:29 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · San Jose Earthquakes II 39.0% · Draw 29.5% · Tacoma Defiance 31.5%
    • xG · San Jose Earthquakes II 1.38 — Tacoma Defiance 1.22
  2. Sep 06, 2026 · 01:59 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · San Jose Earthquakes II 1.73 · Draw 4.02 · Tacoma Defiance 3.77
    • Implied 1X2 · San Jose Earthquakes II 52.9% · Draw 22.8% · Tacoma Defiance 24.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 06, 2026 · 02:29 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · San Jose Earthquakes II 1.73 · Draw 4.02 · Tacoma Defiance 3.77
    • Implied 1X2 · San Jose Earthquakes II 52.9% · Draw 22.8% · Tacoma Defiance 24.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 06, 2026 · 02:30 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Tacoma Defiance win · 1–2
  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 56/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (14 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 30/100
Betting Confidence 44/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 31, 2026 · 00:55 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-6320282

Closing Odds 1.73
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Tacoma Defiance win · San Jose Earthquakes II 1–2 Tacoma Defiance
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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: MLS Next Pro
  • Fixture: San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-06 02:30:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 39.0% · Draw 29.5% · Away 31.5%
  • xG (showing): San Jose Earthquakes II 1.38 — Tacoma Defiance 1.22 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: None — no positive EV on tracked lines at current best prices (same as the decision block: no default bet).
  • 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 54.4% · No 45.6%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.4% · No 45.6%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.5%)

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.

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: 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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# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Columbus Crew II 28 17 0 11 48
1 Crown Legacy 26 19 0 7 54
1 Austin II 26 19 0 7 59
2 New England II 28 16 0 12 48
2 Chattanooga 26 17 0 9 50
2 Portland Timbers II 26 18 0 8 54
3 New York City II 28 16 0 12 47
3 Atlanta United II 26 14 0 12 45
3 Houston Dynamo FC II 26 18 0 8 51
4 Connecticut FC 28 16 0 12 46
4 LA Galaxy II 26 17 0 9 50
5 New York RB II 28 15 0 13 46
5 St. Louis City II 26 14 0 12 43
6 Bethlehem Steel 28 14 0 14 43
6 Los Angeles II 26 13 0 13 42
7 Toronto II 28 13 0 15 39
7 Tacoma Defiance 26 13 0 13 39
8 FC Cincinnati II 28 7 0 21 20
8 North Texas 26 13 0 13 38
9 Orlando City II 26 14 0 12 41
9 Minnesota United II 25 12 0 13 37
10 San Jose Earthquakes II 26 12 0 14 36
11 Real Monarchs 25 11 0 14 29
12 Chicago Fire II 26 13 0 13 39
12 Whitecaps II 26 10 0 16 27
13 Huntsville City 26 12 0 14 38
13 Swope Park Rangers 26 6 0 20 20
14 Carolina Core 26 9 0 17 28
14 Colorado Rapids II 26 5 0 21 18
16 Fort Lauderdale CF 26 4 0 22 15
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Crown Legacy 26 63 36 +27 54
2 Connecticut FC 28 59 52 +7 46
3 New York RB II 28 58 48 +10 46
4 Atlanta United II 26 57 40 +17 45
5 LA Galaxy II 26 54 34 +20 50
6 Austin II 26 51 21 +30 59
7 Houston Dynamo FC II 26 51 30 +21 51
8 Chattanooga 26 51 38 +13 50
9 New York City II 28 50 44 +6 47
10 Orlando City II 26 50 51 -1 41
11 Columbus Crew II 28 49 43 +6 48
12 Chicago Fire II 26 49 45 +4 39
13 Toronto II 28 48 56 -8 39
14 New England II 28 47 42 +5 48
15 San Jose Earthquakes II 26 45 36 +9 36
16 Los Angeles II 26 43 44 -1 42
17 Huntsville City 26 43 45 -2 38
18 St. Louis City II 26 41 37 +4 43
19 North Texas 26 41 39 +2 38
20 Tacoma Defiance 26 39 40 -1 39
21 Whitecaps II 26 38 55 -17 27
22 Bethlehem Steel 28 37 40 -3 43
23 Carolina Core 26 37 50 -13 28
24 Real Monarchs 25 36 50 -14 29
25 Portland Timbers II 26 35 27 +8 54
26 Minnesota United II 25 35 36 -1 37
27 FC Cincinnati II 28 32 62 -30 20
28 Swope Park Rangers 26 32 68 -36 20
29 Fort Lauderdale CF 26 27 63 -36 15
30 Colorado Rapids II 26 26 50 -24 18