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Prediction Audit: Pachuca vs Puebla Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Pachuca Pachuca
Aug 18, 2026 - 03:06
2 1.21
3 0.95
xG Accuracy: 46%
Puebla Puebla

The model missed the final outcome (Puebla win 2–3).

The model had projected Pachuca at 40.3%, 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 (5 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS No Yes ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Pachuca Puebla ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-0, 1-1, 0-0, 0-1, 2-0 2-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Pachuca higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Pachuca -20.7 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Pachuca 40.3% 61.0% -20.7 pp Market Higher
Draw 32.6% 23.4% +9.1 pp Model Higher
Puebla 27.1% 15.6% +11.6 pp Model Edge

The closing market estimates Pachuca's win probability at 61.0%, compared with the model's estimate of 40.3%, a difference of 20.7 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 Puebla win 2–3.

Post Match Insights

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS No; match finished BTTS Yes
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (5 goals)

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Pachuca by 20.7 percentage points (61.0% vs model 40.3%) — 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 18, 2026 · 07:06 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Pachuca 40.3% · Draw 32.5% · Puebla 27.1%
    • xG · Pachuca 1.21 — Puebla 0.95
  2. Aug 18, 2026 · 02:35 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Pachuca 1.58 · Draw 4.11 · Puebla 6.19
    • Implied 1X2 · Pachuca 61.0% · Draw 23.4% · Puebla 15.6%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 18, 2026 · 03:05 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Pachuca 1.58 · Draw 4.11 · Puebla 6.19
    • Implied 1X2 · Pachuca 61.0% · Draw 23.4% · Puebla 15.6%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 18, 2026 · 03:06 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Puebla win · 2–3
  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: Cautious / Wait

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

Historical Decision Wait
Outcome Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 53/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (21 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Pricing remains divergent
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 0/100
Betting Confidence 34/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 12, 2026 · 02:04 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-3727125

Closing Odds 1.58
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Puebla win · Pachuca 2–3 Puebla
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

Pre-match snapshot for this fixture.

  • League: Liga MX
  • Fixture: Pachuca vs Puebla
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-18 03:06:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 45.0% · Draw 45.0% · Away 10.0%
  • xG (showing): Pachuca 1.21 — Puebla 0.95 (total xG ≈ 2.16)
  • Value headline: None — no positive EV could be estimated on tracked lines at current best prices (missing odds or thin book depth).
  • Structural leans (not bets): See the Over/Under and BTTS cards for any directional lean text.
  • BTTS (model): Yes N/A · No N/A
  • Correct score (top bin): N/A

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: Wait

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 16, 2026 (UTC)

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Liga MX Liga MX — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Club America 6 5 1 0 16
2 Guadalajara Chivas 7 4 2 1 14
3 Toluca 6 4 1 1 13
4 Club Queretaro 7 4 1 2 13
5 Club Tijuana 7 4 1 2 13
6 Atlas 7 4 1 2 13
7 Puebla 7 4 1 2 13
8 Cruz Azul 7 4 0 3 12
9 Pachuca 8 3 2 3 11
10 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 7 3 2 2 11
10 Leon 7 3 1 3 10
12 Monterrey 6 3 0 3 9
13 Necaxa 8 2 2 4 8
14 Atlante FC 8 1 4 3 7
15 Tigres UANL 7 1 3 3 6
16 Atletico San Luis 7 1 3 3 6
17 Santos Laguna 7 0 1 6 1
18 FC Juarez 7 0 0 7 0
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Pachuca 8 13 8 +5 11
2 Monterrey 6 13 10 +3 9
3 Club America 6 12 2 +10 16
4 Toluca 6 12 4 +8 13
5 Guadalajara Chivas 7 12 6 +6 14
6 Cruz Azul 7 12 11 +1 12
7 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 7 11 9 +2 11
8 Club Queretaro 7 10 7 +3 13
9 Club Tijuana 7 10 8 +2 13
10 Atlas 7 10 9 +1 13
11 Puebla 7 10 9 +1 13
12 Leon 7 9 9 0 10
13 Tigres UANL 7 9 11 -2 6
14 Necaxa 8 9 13 -4 8
15 Atletico San Luis 7 8 13 -5 6
16 Atlante FC 8 7 12 -5 7
17 Santos Laguna 7 4 12 -8 1
18 FC Juarez 7 3 21 -18 0
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Club Tijuana 7 8.2 3.2 +5.0 13
2 Cruz Azul 7 11.3 7.5 +3.8 12
3 Monterrey 6 9.8 6.2 +3.6 9
4 Club America 6 9.7 6.1 +3.6 16
5 Tigres UANL 7 9.7 7.3 +2.4 6
6 Guadalajara Chivas 7 8.1 5.8 +2.3 14
7 Toluca 6 7.0 5.5 +1.5 13
8 Necaxa 8 6.8 6.1 +0.7 8
9 Santos Laguna 7 10.1 9.7 +0.4 1
10 Club Queretaro 7 8.6 8.8 -0.2 13
11 Puebla 7 6.7 7.0 -0.3 13
12 Leon 7 8.7 9.4 -0.7 10
13 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 7 6.4 8.0 -1.6 11
14 Pachuca 8 7.4 9.2 -1.8 11
15 Atlas 7 6.6 9.5 -2.9 13
16 Atletico San Luis 7 7.8 11.1 -3.3 6
17 Atlante FC 8 6.3 10.1 -3.8 7
18 FC Juarez 7 4.7 13.4 -8.7 0
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