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

Jul 31, 2026 - 16:00
1 2.04
1 1.45
xG Accuracy: 66%

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

The model had projected Slavia Sofia at 50.1%, 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 Slavia Sofia Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 2-1, 1-1, 2-2, 1-2, 2-0 1-1 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The model rates Slavia Sofia considerably stronger than the closing betting market.

Largest probability gap: Slavia Sofia +20.8 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Slavia Sofia 50.1% 29.3% +20.8 pp Model Edge
Draw 23.7% 31.6% -7.8 pp Market Higher
Lokomotiv Sofia 26.2% 39.1% -12.9 pp Market Higher

The statistical model estimates Slavia Sofia's win probability at 50.1%, compared with the closing market's implied probability of 29.3%, a difference of 20.8 percentage points. This highlights a substantial disagreement between the model's assessment and the market consensus, rather than 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 Draw 1–1.

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 Slavia Sofia; match finished Draw

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Slavia Sofia by 20.8 percentage points (29.3% vs model 50.1%) — 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. Jul 31, 2026 · 16:00 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Slavia Sofia 50.0% · Draw 23.8% · Lokomotiv Sofia 26.2%
    • xG · Slavia Sofia 2.04 — Lokomotiv Sofia 1.45
  2. Jul 31, 2026 · 15:33 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Slavia Sofia 3.25 · Draw 3.02 · Lokomotiv Sofia 2.44
    • Implied 1X2 · Slavia Sofia 29.3% · Draw 31.6% · Lokomotiv Sofia 39.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Jul 31, 2026 · 16:00 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Slavia Sofia 3.25 · Draw 3.02 · Lokomotiv Sofia 2.44
    • Implied 1X2 · Slavia Sofia 29.3% · Draw 31.6% · Lokomotiv Sofia 39.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Jul 31, 2026 · 16:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Draw · 1–1
  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 47/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (21 pp)
  • High xG deviation from league baseline (51%+)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Statistical edge detected
  • Pricing remains divergent
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 0/100
Monitoring Confidence 13/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 25, 2026 · 02:59 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1672455

Closing Odds 3.25
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · Slavia Sofia 1–1 Lokomotiv Sofia
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: First League
  • Fixture: Slavia Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia
  • Kickoff: 2026-07-31 16:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 50.0% · Draw 23.8% · Away 26.2%
  • xG (showing): Slavia Sofia 2.04 — Lokomotiv Sofia 1.45 (total xG ≈ 3.49)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): Slavia Sofia
  • Model: 50.0% · Implied: 29.3% · Probability edge: +20.7 pts · Est. EV: +9.3%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 67.8% · No 32.2%
  • Correct score (top bin): 2-1 (9.2%)

Where EV is shown, it is estimated return per unit stake at the best tracked decimal price — not the same thing as a raw probability gap.

Early match state can move realised goals away from pre-kick projections.

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 29, 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