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

Aug 24, 2026 - 16:00
1 0.93
0 1.18
xG Accuracy: 71%

The model missed the final outcome (Botev Vratsa win 1–0).

The model had projected Botev Plovdiv at 39.9%, but the full-time result went the other way.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade C

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 (1 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS No No ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Botev Plovdiv Botev Vratsa ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 0-1, 1-1, 0-0, 1-0, 0-2 1-0 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Botev Plovdiv higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Botev Plovdiv -5.0 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Botev Vratsa 27.1% 25.3% +1.8 pp Aligned
Draw 33.0% 29.8% +3.2 pp Aligned
Botev Plovdiv 39.9% 44.9% -5.0 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Botev Plovdiv's win probability at 44.9%, compared with the model's estimate of 39.9%, a difference of 5.0 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 result was Botev Vratsa win 1–0.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Botev Plovdiv. The remaining divergence may reflect differences in team-strength assumptions rather than a directional disagreement.

  • Monitor line movement before kickoff — not a betting recommendation.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Low-scoring profile materialised (ΣxG 2.11, 1 goals)
  • Both Teams To Score (No) matched the full-time result
  • Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile

What failed

  • 1X2: model leaned Botev Plovdiv; match finished Botev Vratsa

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Botev Plovdiv by 5.0 percentage points (44.9% vs model 39.9%) — 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. Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Botev Vratsa 27.1% · Draw 33.0% · Botev Plovdiv 39.9%
    • xG · Botev Vratsa 0.93 — Botev Plovdiv 1.18
  2. Aug 24, 2026 · 15:30 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Botev Vratsa 3.76 · Draw 3.20 · Botev Plovdiv 2.12
    • Implied 1X2 · Botev Vratsa 25.3% · Draw 29.8% · Botev Plovdiv 44.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Botev Vratsa 3.76 · Draw 3.20 · Botev Plovdiv 2.12
    • Implied 1X2 · Botev Vratsa 25.3% · Draw 29.8% · Botev Plovdiv 44.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Botev Vratsa win · 1–0
  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: Observe
Historical Decision No Primary Bet
Outcome Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 76/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Market Compatibility 74/100
Betting Confidence 79/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 18, 2026 · 02:23 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-4455752

Closing Odds 2.12
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Botev Vratsa win · Botev Vratsa 1–0 Botev Plovdiv
Prediction ✖ Missed
Decision Grade C

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: Botev Vratsa vs Botev Plovdiv
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-24 16:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 27.1% · Draw 33.0% · Away 39.9%
  • xG (showing): Botev Vratsa 0.93 — Botev Plovdiv 1.18 (total xG ≈ 2.11)
  • 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 64.7% · Over 2.5 35.3%); BTTS No (Yes 43.7% · No 56.3%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS No
  • BTTS (model): Yes 43.7% · No 56.3%
  • Correct score (top bin): 0-1 (14.3%)

The decision block shows no default Primary: Primary needs consensus EV ≥ +5.0% plus strength/reliability/calibration gates. A separate Lean/tracked gate is +2.0% (selective only). Lean labels are directional only — not bankroll-sized recommendations.

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

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: No Primary Bet

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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# 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