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Prediction Audit: JFK Ventspils vs Smiltene Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

JFK Ventspils JFK Ventspils
Aug 02, 2026 - 12:00
1 1.36
2 1.24
xG Accuracy: 74%
Smiltene Smiltene

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

The model had projected JFK Ventspils at 38.0%, 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 JFK Ventspils Smiltene ✖ 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 JFK Ventspils higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: JFK Ventspils -19.0 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
JFK Ventspils 38.0% 57.0% -19.0 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.6% 22.4% +7.2 pp Model Higher
Smiltene 32.4% 20.7% +11.7 pp Model Edge

The closing market estimates JFK Ventspils's win probability at 57.0%, compared with the model's estimate of 38.0%, a difference of 19.0 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 Smiltene win 1–2.

Market Assessment

The market is materially more optimistic about JFK Ventspils 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 JFK Ventspils; match finished Smiltene

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on JFK Ventspils by 19.0 percentage points (57.0% vs model 38.0%) — 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. Aug 02, 2026 · 12:00 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · JFK Ventspils 38.0% · Draw 29.6% · Smiltene 32.4%
    • xG · JFK Ventspils 1.36 — Smiltene 1.24
  2. Aug 02, 2026 · 11:30 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · JFK Ventspils 1.57 · Draw 4.00 · Smiltene 4.33
    • Implied 1X2 · JFK Ventspils 57.0% · Draw 22.4% · Smiltene 20.7%
    • Bookmaker · Bet365
  3. Aug 02, 2026 · 11:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · JFK Ventspils 1.57 · Draw 4.00 · Smiltene 4.33
    • Implied 1X2 · JFK Ventspils 57.0% · Draw 22.4% · Smiltene 20.7%
    • Bookmaker · Bet365
  4. Aug 02, 2026 · 12:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Smiltene 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 54/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (19 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Pricing remains divergent
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 5/100
Betting Confidence 43/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 27, 2026 · 01:00 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1943595

Closing Odds 1.57
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Smiltene win · JFK Ventspils 1–2 Smiltene
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: 1. Liga
  • Fixture: JFK Ventspils vs Smiltene
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-02 12:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 38.0% · Draw 29.6% · Away 32.4%
  • xG (showing): JFK Ventspils 1.36 — Smiltene 1.24 (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 30, 2026 (UTC)

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