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Prediction Audit: Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Botev Plovdiv Botev Plovdiv
Jul 21, 2026 - 18:30
1 2.54
1 1.07
xG Accuracy: 64%
Lokomotiv Sofia Lokomotiv Sofia

The model missed the final outcome (Draw 1–1).

The model had projected Botev Plovdiv at 68.2%, 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 Over 2.5 Under 2.5 (2 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Botev Plovdiv Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 2-1, 2-0, 3-1, 3-0, 1-1 1-1 ✔ Correct

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
  • Exact score 1–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Over 2.5; match finished Under 2.5 (2 goals)
  • 1X2: model leaned Botev Plovdiv; match finished Draw

Market lesson

The full-time result was Draw 1–1, which did not match the model's pre-match lean on 1X2.

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Jul 20, 2026 · 18:29 UTC Forecast generated
    • xG · Botev Plovdiv 2.54 — Lokomotiv Sofia 1.07
  2. Jul 21, 2026 · 18:30 UTC Kickoff
  3. FT Full-time result Draw · 1–1
  4. FT Prediction missed 1X2 lean did not match full-time result
  5. 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 Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 45/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Pending
  • High xG deviation from league baseline (88%+)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Strong model lean
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation pending
Market Compatibility 100/100
Betting Confidence 47/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 27, 2026 · 02:03 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1957579

Closing Odds Pending
AI Fair Odds 1.47
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · Botev Plovdiv 1–1 Lokomotiv Sofia
Prediction ✖ Missed
Decision Grade F

Probability Calibration

  • Expected: 68.2%
  • Historical Bucket: 65–70% — Building sample

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.

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AI match briefing

AI Match Summary

Pre-match snapshot for this fixture.

  • League: Bulgarian First League
  • Fixture: Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia
  • Kickoff: 2026-07-20 18:30:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 68.2% · Draw 18.8% · Away 13.0%
  • xG (showing): Botev Plovdiv 2.54 — Lokomotiv Sofia 1.07 (total xG ≈ 3.61)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): Botev Plovdiv
  • Model: 68.2% · Implied: 53.1% · Probability edge: +15.1 pts · Est. EV: +7.5%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 61.5% · No 38.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 2-1 (9.3%)

Totals and BTTS are evaluated against current market prices where available.

1X2 can look balanced even when side markets show clearer structure.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: No Primary Bet

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

October 15, 2026 (UTC)

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First League First League — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Levski Sofia 9 8 1 0 25
2 CSKA Sofia 10 7 3 0 24
3 Ludogorets 9 7 2 0 23
4 CSKA 1948 10 7 1 2 22
5 Arda Kardzhali 10 5 2 3 17
6 Botev Plovdiv 10 5 1 4 16
7 Slavia Sofia 10 2 5 3 11
8 Spartak Varna 10 2 4 4 10
9 Botev Vratsa 10 2 3 5 9
10 Septemvri Sofia 10 2 2 6 8
11 Lokomotiv Sofia 10 1 4 5 7
12 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 10 2 1 7 7
13 Cherno More Varna 10 1 3 6 6
14 Dunav Ruse 10 1 2 7 5
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 CSKA Sofia 10 24 7 +17 24
2 Levski Sofia 9 21 4 +17 25
3 CSKA 1948 10 19 10 +9 22
4 Ludogorets 9 16 7 +9 23
5 Botev Plovdiv 10 16 14 +2 16
6 Arda Kardzhali 10 15 12 +3 17
7 Lokomotiv Sofia 10 11 18 -7 7
8 Cherno More Varna 10 11 20 -9 6
9 Spartak Varna 10 10 15 -5 10
10 Dunav Ruse 10 10 19 -9 5
11 Slavia Sofia 10 9 8 +1 11
12 Botev Vratsa 10 9 19 -10 9
13 Septemvri Sofia 10 8 18 -10 8
14 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 10 5 13 -8 7