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

Aug 02, 2026 - 18:15
2 1.47
1 1.13
xG Accuracy: 83%

AI correctly predicted the CSKA 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 CSKA Sofia CSKA 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 CSKA Sofia higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: CSKA Sofia -32.7 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
CSKA Sofia 43.4% 76.0% -32.7 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.1% 15.9% +13.2 pp Model Edge
Dunav Ruse 27.5% 8.0% +19.5 pp Model Edge

The closing market estimates CSKA Sofia's win probability at 76.0%, compared with the model's estimate of 43.4%, a difference of 32.7 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 model's directional lean matched the result (CSKA Sofia win 2–1).

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 3 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
  • Exact score 2–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

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 CSKA Sofia higher (76.1% vs model 43.4%, 32.7 pp), but the model's lean was validated (CSKA Sofia win 2–1).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Aug 02, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · CSKA Sofia 43.3% · Draw 29.2% · Dunav Ruse 27.5%
    • xG · CSKA Sofia 1.47 — Dunav Ruse 1.13
  2. Aug 02, 2026 · 17:44 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · CSKA Sofia 1.24 · Draw 5.91 · Dunav Ruse 11.76
    • Implied 1X2 · CSKA Sofia 76.0% · Draw 15.9% · Dunav Ruse 8.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 02, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · CSKA Sofia 1.24 · Draw 5.91 · Dunav Ruse 11.76
    • Implied 1X2 · CSKA Sofia 76.0% · Draw 15.9% · Dunav Ruse 8.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 02, 2026 · 18:15 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result CSKA 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 33/100 · Low
  • Validation: Fail
  • Large market gap (33 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market strongly disagrees on price
  • Validation failed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 0/100
Monitoring Confidence 9/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 27, 2026 · 01:52 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1955126

Closing Odds 1.24
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result CSKA Sofia win · CSKA 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 CSKA Sofia; market prices CSKA Sofia instead — inputs may be missing or stale.

  • Model: CSKA Sofia 1.47 xG vs Dunav Ruse 1.13 → CSKA Sofia 43.4%
  • Market: CSKA Sofia ~76.0% 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 53.7% · No 46.3%) 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 27, 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