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Prediction Audit: Levski Sofia vs Dunav Ruse Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Jul 17, 2026 - 18:15
2 1.48
1 1.12
xG Accuracy: 84%

AI correctly predicted the Levski Sofia win.

The match finished 2–1, 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 (3 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Levski Sofia Levski Sofia ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 2-1, 0-1, 2-0 2-1 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Levski Sofia higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Levski Sofia -40.9 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Levski Sofia 43.8% 84.8% -40.9 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.1% 11.5% +17.6 pp Model Edge
Dunav Ruse 27.1% 3.8% +23.3 pp Model Edge

The closing market estimates Levski Sofia's win probability at 84.8%, compared with the model's estimate of 43.8%, a difference of 40.9 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 (Levski Sofia win 2–1).

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 3 goals materialised
  • Levski Sofia attacking xG significantly stronger (1.48 vs 1.12)
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result

What failed

  • 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 Levski Sofia higher (84.7% vs model 43.8%, 40.9 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Levski Sofia win 2–1).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Jul 17, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Levski Sofia 43.9% · Draw 29.1% · Dunav Ruse 27.1%
    • xG · Levski Sofia 1.48 — Dunav Ruse 1.12
  2. Jul 17, 2026 · 17:44 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Levski Sofia 1.12 · Draw 8.27 · Dunav Ruse 25.31
    • Implied 1X2 · Levski Sofia 84.8% · Draw 11.5% · Dunav Ruse 3.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Jul 17, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Levski Sofia 1.12 · Draw 8.27 · Dunav Ruse 25.31
    • Implied 1X2 · Levski Sofia 84.8% · Draw 11.5% · Dunav Ruse 3.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Jul 17, 2026 · 18:15 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Levski Sofia win · 2–1
  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 29/100 · Low
  • Validation: Fail
  • Large market gap (41 pp)
Evidence
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market strongly disagrees on price
  • Validation failed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 0/100
Monitoring Confidence 8/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 24, 2026 · 03:34 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1544497

Closing Odds 1.12
AI Fair Odds
CLV Pending
Final Result Levski Sofia win · Levski Sofia 2–1 Dunav Ruse
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

Model favours Levski Sofia; market prices Levski Sofia instead — inputs may be missing or stale.

  • Model: Levski Sofia 1.48 xG vs Dunav Ruse 1.12 → Levski Sofia 43.8%
  • Market: Levski Sofia ~84.8% implied
  • Validation failed — do not treat 1X2 EV as actionable.

Do not act on 1X2 value until validation passes. Structural leans (O/U, BTTS) need separate odds review.

Structural lean (model): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5 (Under 2.5 51.8% · Over 2.5 48.2%); BTTS Yes (Yes 53.6% · No 46.4%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes

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 22, 2026 (UTC)

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First League First LeagueStandings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Levski Sofia 9 8 1 0 25
2 CSKA Sofia 9 7 2 0 23
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 9 2 4 3 10
9 Botev Vratsa 10 2 3 5 9
10 Septemvri Sofia 10 2 2 6 8
11 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 9 2 0 7 6
12 Cherno More Varna 10 1 3 6 6
13 Dunav Ruse 10 1 2 7 5
14 Lokomotiv Sofia 9 0 4 5 4
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 CSKA Sofia 9 23 6 +17 23
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 Cherno More Varna 10 11 20 -9 6
8 Spartak Varna 9 10 14 -4 10
9 Lokomotiv Sofia 9 10 18 -8 4
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 9 4 12 -8 6