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Prediction Audit: Derry City vs Tolka Rovers Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Jul 19, 2026 - 15:00
3 1.44
0 1.16
xG Accuracy: 47%

AI correctly predicted the Derry City win.

The match finished 3–0, validating the model's directional assessment.

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 No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Derry City Derry City ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 2-1, 0-1, 2-0 3-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Derry City higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Derry City -28.2 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Derry City 58.9% 87.1% -28.2 pp Market Higher
Draw 23.2% 8.5% +14.7 pp Model Edge
Tolka Rovers 17.9% 4.4% +13.6 pp Model Edge

The closing market estimates Derry City's win probability at 87.1%, compared with the model's estimate of 58.9%, a difference of 28.2 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 model's directional lean matched the result (Derry City win 3–0).

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 3 goals materialised

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (3 goals)

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Derry City higher (87.2% vs model 58.9%, 28.2 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Derry City win 3–0).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Jul 19, 2026 · 14:59 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Derry City 58.9% · Draw 23.2% · Tolka Rovers 17.9%
    • xG · Derry City 1.44 — Tolka Rovers 1.16
  2. Jul 19, 2026 · 14:29 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Derry City 1.04 · Draw 10.66 · Tolka Rovers 20.81
    • Implied 1X2 · Derry City 87.1% · Draw 8.5% · Tolka Rovers 4.4%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Jul 19, 2026 · 14:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Derry City 1.04 · Draw 10.66 · Tolka Rovers 20.81
    • Implied 1X2 · Derry City 87.1% · Draw 8.5% · Tolka Rovers 4.4%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Jul 19, 2026 · 15:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Derry City win · 3–0
  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: Cautious / Wait

Historical label: Originally displayed as "Wait for validation".

Historical Decision Wait
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 49/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (28 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Moderate model lean
  • Market strongly disagrees on price
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 0/100
Betting Confidence 31/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 29, 2026 · 09:08 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-2348720

Closing Odds 1.04
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Derry City win · Derry City 3–0 Tolka Rovers
Prediction ✔ Correct
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

Pre-match snapshot for this fixture.

  • League: FAI Cup
  • Fixture: Derry City vs Tolka Rovers
  • Kickoff: 2026-07-19 15:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 58.9% · Draw 23.2% · Away 17.9%
  • xG (showing): Derry City 1.44 — Tolka Rovers 1.16 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: At least one tracked line reaches the headline EV threshold — align with the hero / Primary card if shown.
  • 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 54.0% · No 46.0%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.0% · No 46.0%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.4%)

The decision block shows no default Primary: Primary needs consensus EV ≥ +5.0% plus strength/reliability/calibration gates. A separate Lean/tracked gate is +2.0% (selective only). Lean labels are directional only — not bankroll-sized recommendations.

Most likely correct score stays a low-probability tail: use it for context, not as a must-bet story.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: Wait

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

September 28, 2026 (UTC)

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