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

Aug 30, 2026 - 16:00
1 0.88
3 1.24
xG Accuracy: 60%

AI correctly predicted the Levski Sofia win.

The match finished 1–3, validating the model's directional assessment.

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 Under 2.5 Over 2.5 (4 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS No Yes ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Levski Sofia Levski Sofia ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 0-1, 1-1, 0-0, 1-0, 0-2 1-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Levski Sofia higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Levski Sofia -12.6 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Botev Plovdiv 24.6% 18.6% +5.9 pp Model Higher
Draw 32.5% 25.9% +6.7 pp Model Higher
Levski Sofia 42.9% 55.5% -12.6 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Levski Sofia's win probability at 55.5%, compared with the model's estimate of 42.9%, a difference of 12.6 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: PRE5.

After full time, the model's directional lean matched the result (Levski Sofia win 1–3).

Market Assessment

The market is materially more optimistic about Levski Sofia than the current fair estimate.

  • Investors may be incorporating information not fully reflected in the baseline model.
  • Tournament-specific context can shift market pricing.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Levski Sofia attacking xG significantly stronger (1.24 vs 0.88)

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS No; match finished BTTS Yes
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (4 goals)

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Levski Sofia higher (55.5% vs model 42.9%, 12.6 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Levski Sofia win 1–3).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Aug 30, 2026 · 15:55 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Botev Plovdiv 24.6% · Draw 32.5% · Levski Sofia 42.9%
    • xG · Botev Plovdiv 0.88 — Levski Sofia 1.24
  2. Aug 30, 2026 · 15:31 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Botev Plovdiv 5.09 · Draw 3.67 · Levski Sofia 1.71
    • Implied 1X2 · Botev Plovdiv 18.6% · Draw 25.9% · Levski Sofia 55.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 30, 2026 · 15:55 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
    • 1X2 odds · Botev Plovdiv 5.09 · Draw 3.67 · Levski Sofia 1.71
    • Implied 1X2 · Botev Plovdiv 18.6% · Draw 25.9% · Levski Sofia 55.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 30, 2026 · 16:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Levski Sofia win · 1–3
  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: Monitor
Historical Decision Monitor
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 57/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (13 pp)
Evidence
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 36/100
Betting Confidence 45/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 23, 2026 · 04:48 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-5160447

Closing Odds 1.71
AI Fair Odds
CLV Pending
Final Result Levski Sofia win · Botev Plovdiv 1–3 Levski Sofia
Prediction ✔ Correct
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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: First League
  • Fixture: Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-30 16:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 24.6% · Draw 32.6% · Away 42.9%
  • xG (showing): Botev Plovdiv 0.88 — Levski Sofia 1.24 (total xG ≈ 2.12)
  • Value headline: None (actionable) — best tracked EV is about +1.5%, still below the +2.0% minimum for a headline / default stake (no default bet).
  • Structural leans (not bets): Structural lean (model): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5 (Under 2.5 64.4% · Over 2.5 35.6%); BTTS No (Yes 43.3% · No 56.7%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS No
  • BTTS (model): Yes 43.3% · No 56.7%
  • Correct score (top bin): 0-1 (14.9%)

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: Monitor

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 24, 2026 (UTC)

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First League First LeagueStandings
# 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