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

CSKA Sofia CSKA Sofia
Jul 27, 2026 - 18:15
3 2.07
2 1.12
xG Accuracy: 61%
Botev Plovdiv Botev Plovdiv

AI correctly predicted the CSKA Sofia win.

The match finished 3–2, validating the model's directional assessment.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade A

Each row compares the pre-match model lean to the full-time result.

  • Market Prediction Result Outcome
  • Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5 Over 2.5 (5 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 CSKA Sofia CSKA Sofia ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 2-1, 1-1, 2-0, 1-0, 3-1 3-2 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Broadly Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned.

Largest probability gap: CSKA Sofia +1.6 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
CSKA Sofia 57.6% 56.0% +1.6 pp Aligned
Draw 23.9% 25.2% -1.3 pp Aligned
Botev Plovdiv 18.5% 18.8% -0.3 pp Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned, with probability differences below 5 percentage points.

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 (CSKA Sofia win 3–2).

Market Assessment

The market and model are broadly aligned. Any small pricing gap likely reflects rounding or bookmaker margin, not a structural disagreement.

  • Current pricing remains close to the model baseline.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 3.19) — 5 goals materialised
  • CSKA Sofia attacking xG significantly stronger (2.07 vs 1.12)
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result

What failed

  • Exact score: outside the model's top score bins

Market lesson

The model's directional lean matched the full-time result (CSKA Sofia win 3–2).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Jul 27, 2026 · 19:31 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · CSKA Sofia 57.5% · Draw 23.9% · Botev Plovdiv 18.6%
    • xG · CSKA Sofia 2.07 — Botev Plovdiv 1.12
  2. Jul 27, 2026 · 17:44 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · CSKA Sofia 1.69 · Draw 3.76 · Botev Plovdiv 5.03
    • Implied 1X2 · CSKA Sofia 56.0% · Draw 25.2% · Botev Plovdiv 18.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Jul 27, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · CSKA Sofia 1.69 · Draw 3.76 · Botev Plovdiv 5.03
    • Implied 1X2 · CSKA Sofia 56.0% · Draw 25.2% · Botev Plovdiv 18.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Jul 27, 2026 · 18:15 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result CSKA Sofia win · 3–2
  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 72/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
  • High xG deviation from league baseline (53%+)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Moderate model lean
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Market Compatibility 92/100
Betting Confidence 75/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 23, 2026 · 14:16 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1457899

Closing Odds 1.69
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result CSKA Sofia win · CSKA Sofia 3–2 Botev Plovdiv
Prediction ✔ Correct
Decision Grade A

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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: First League
  • Fixture: CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
  • Kickoff: 2026-07-27 18:15:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 57.6% · Draw 23.9% · Away 18.6%
  • xG (showing): CSKA Sofia 2.07 — Botev Plovdiv 1.12 (total xG ≈ 3.19)
  • Value headline: None — no positive EV on tracked lines at current best prices (same as the decision block: no default bet).
  • Structural leans (not bets): Structural lean (model): O/U 2.5 Over 2.5 (Under 2.5 38.2% · Over 2.5 61.8%); BTTS Yes (Yes 60.1% · No 39.9%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Over 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 60.1% · No 39.9%
  • Correct score (top bin): 2-1 (9.9%)

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.

Prefer skipping to over-staking when the engine is honest about missing edge.

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

September 28, 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