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Prediction Audit: Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Universitatea Craiova Universitatea Craiova
May 17, 2026 - 17:30
5 1.58
0 0.78
xG Accuracy: 32%
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea Cluj

AI correctly predicted the Universitatea Craiova win.

The match finished 5–0, validating the model's directional assessment.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade B-

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 (5 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS No No ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Universitatea Craiova Universitatea Craiova ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-0, 2-0, 1-1, 0-0, 2-1 5-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Universitatea Cluj higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Universitatea Cluj -6.3 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Universitatea Craiova 54.9% 49.3% +5.6 pp Model Higher
Draw 28.2% 27.6% +0.7 pp Aligned
Universitatea Cluj 16.9% 23.2% -6.3 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Universitatea Cluj's win probability at 23.2%, compared with the model's estimate of 16.9%, a difference of 6.3 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: PRE5.

After full time, the model's directional lean matched the result (Universitatea Craiova win 5–0).

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Universitatea Cluj. The remaining divergence may reflect differences in team-strength assumptions rather than a directional disagreement.

  • Monitor line movement before kickoff — not a betting recommendation.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Universitatea Craiova attacking xG significantly stronger (1.58 vs 0.78)
  • Both Teams To Score (No) matched the full-time result

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (5 goals)
  • Exact score: outside the model's top score bins

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Universitatea Craiova higher (61.2% vs model 54.9%, 6.3 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Universitatea Craiova win 5–0).

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Prediction Timeline

How this prediction moved from forecast to full-time review.

  1. May 16, 2026 · 14:58 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Universitatea Craiova 54.9% · Draw 28.2% · Universitatea Cluj 16.9%
    • xG · Universitatea Craiova 1.58 — Universitatea Cluj 0.78
  2. May 16, 2026 · 14:33 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Universitatea Craiova 1.88 · Draw 3.36 · Universitatea Cluj 4.00
    • Implied 1X2 · Universitatea Craiova 49.3% · Draw 27.6% · Universitatea Cluj 23.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. May 16, 2026 · 14:58 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
    • 1X2 odds · Universitatea Craiova 1.88 · Draw 3.36 · Universitatea Cluj 4.00
    • Implied 1X2 · Universitatea Craiova 49.3% · Draw 27.6% · Universitatea Cluj 23.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. May 17, 2026 · 17:30 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Universitatea Craiova win · 5–0
  6. FT Prediction validated Directional lean matched 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 Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 76/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Moderate model lean
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 68/100
Betting Confidence 79/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 24, 2026 · 00:52 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1521474

Closing Odds 4.0
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Universitatea Craiova win · Universitatea Craiova 5–0 Universitatea Cluj
Prediction ✔ Correct
Decision Grade B-

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: Liga I
  • Fixture: Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj
  • Kickoff: 2026-05-16 15:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 54.9% · Draw 28.2% · Away 16.9%
  • xG (showing): Universitatea Craiova 1.58 — Universitatea Cluj 0.78 (total xG ≈ 2.36)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): BTTS No
  • Model: 55.5% · Implied: 50.9% · Probability edge: +4.6 pts · Est. EV: +3.8%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 44.5% · No 55.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-0 (14.9%)

Where EV is shown, it is estimated return per unit stake at the best tracked decimal price — not the same thing as a raw probability gap.

Early match state can move realised goals away from pre-kick projections.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: No Primary Bet

Outcome: Validated — Pre-match lean validated against 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

October 03, 2026 (UTC)

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Liga I Liga I — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Universitatea Craiova 10 6 2 2 50
2 Universitatea Cluj 10 6 1 3 46
3 CFR 1907 Cluj 10 4 4 2 43
4 Dinamo Bucuresti 10 3 4 3 39
5 Rapid 10 1 3 6 34
6 Arges Pitesti 10 1 4 5 32
7 FCSB 30 13 7 10 46
8 Uta Arad 30 11 10 9 43
9 FC Botosani 30 11 9 10 42
10 Oţelul 30 11 8 11 41
11 Farul Constanta 30 10 7 13 37
12 Petrolul Ploiesti 30 7 11 12 32
13 Csikszereda 30 8 8 14 32
14 Unirea Slobozia 30 7 4 19 25
15 AFC Hermannstadt 30 5 8 17 23
16 Metaloglobus 30 2 6 22 12
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 FCSB 30 48 40 +8 46
2 Oţelul 30 39 32 +7 41
3 Farul Constanta 30 39 37 +2 37
4 Uta Arad 30 39 44 -5 43
5 FC Botosani 30 37 29 +8 42
6 Csikszereda 30 30 58 -28 32
7 AFC Hermannstadt 30 29 50 -21 23
8 Unirea Slobozia 30 27 46 -19 25
9 Metaloglobus 30 25 66 -41 12
10 Petrolul Ploiesti 30 24 31 -7 32
11 Universitatea Cluj 10 13 11 +2 46
12 Dinamo Bucuresti 10 13 12 +1 39
13 Universitatea Craiova 10 12 6 +6 50
14 CFR 1907 Cluj 10 8 7 +1 43
15 Rapid 10 8 14 -6 34
16 Arges Pitesti 10 6 10 -4 32
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 FCSB 30 50.6 28.2 +22.4 46
2 Dinamo Bucuresti 10 43.7 24.3 +19.4 39
3 Universitatea Craiova 10 37.5 24.4 +13.1 50
4 Oţelul 30 41.3 33.1 +8.2 41
5 Farul Constanta 30 37.8 33.2 +4.6 37
6 CFR 1907 Cluj 10 34.8 32.4 +2.4 43
7 Rapid 10 35.3 33.2 +2.1 34
8 FC Botosani 30 33.9 32.2 +1.7 42
9 Universitatea Cluj 10 32.0 30.8 +1.2 46
10 Arges Pitesti 10 26.0 25.8 +0.2 32
11 AFC Hermannstadt 30 29.8 31.9 -2.1 23
12 Petrolul Ploiesti 30 28.9 34.5 -5.6 32
13 Uta Arad 30 33.5 42.0 -8.5 43
14 Unirea Slobozia 30 26.9 39.8 -12.9 25
15 Metaloglobus 30 23.1 42.4 -19.3 12
16 Csikszereda 30 22.9 49.8 -26.9 32
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