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

Ludogorets Ludogorets
Aug 15, 2026 - 18:15
2 1.63
0 0.68
xG Accuracy: 75%
Botev Plovdiv Botev Plovdiv

AI correctly predicted the Ludogorets win.

The match finished 2–0, 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 Under 2.5 Under 2.5 (2 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS No No ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Ludogorets Ludogorets ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-0, 2-0, 1-1, 0-0, 2-1 2-0 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Broadly Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned.

Largest probability gap: Draw +4.1 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Ludogorets 58.9% 59.5% -0.7 pp Aligned
Draw 27.2% 23.1% +4.1 pp Aligned
Botev Plovdiv 13.9% 17.3% -3.4 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 (Ludogorets win 2–0).

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

  • Ludogorets attacking xG significantly stronger (1.63 vs 0.68)
  • Both Teams To Score (No) matched the full-time result
  • Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile

Market lesson

The model's directional lean matched the full-time result (Ludogorets win 2–0).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Aug 15, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Ludogorets 58.9% · Draw 27.3% · Botev Plovdiv 13.9%
    • xG · Ludogorets 1.63 — Botev Plovdiv 0.68
  2. Aug 15, 2026 · 17:44 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Ludogorets 1.59 · Draw 4.09 · Botev Plovdiv 5.46
    • Implied 1X2 · Ludogorets 59.5% · Draw 23.1% · Botev Plovdiv 17.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 15, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Ludogorets 1.59 · Draw 4.09 · Botev Plovdiv 5.46
    • Implied 1X2 · Ludogorets 59.5% · Draw 23.1% · Botev Plovdiv 17.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 15, 2026 · 18:15 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Ludogorets win · 2–0
  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 77/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Moderate model lean
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Market Compatibility 79/100
Betting Confidence 80/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 09, 2026 · 03:11 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-3366046

Closing Odds 4.09
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Ludogorets win · Ludogorets 2–0 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

Below is a compact, numbers-first snapshot aligned with the same engine as the cards above.

  • League: First League
  • Fixture: Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-15 18:15:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 58.9% · Draw 27.3% · Away 13.9%
  • xG (showing): Ludogorets 1.63 — Botev Plovdiv 0.68 (total xG ≈ 2.31)
  • 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 Under 2.5 (Under 2.5 59.3% · Over 2.5 40.7%); BTTS No (Yes 41.1% · No 58.9%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS No
  • BTTS (model): Yes 41.1% · No 58.9%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-0 (16.2%)

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

October 02, 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