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Prediction Audit: San Carlos vs CS Herediano Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Aug 15, 2026 - 02:00
1 1.16
0 1.44
xG Accuracy: 64%

The model missed the final outcome (San Carlos win 1–0).

The model had projected CS Herediano at 41.9%, 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 Under 2.5 Under 2.5 (1 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 CS Herediano San Carlos ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-2, 1-0, 0-2 1-0 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The model rates CS Herediano considerably stronger than the closing betting market.

Largest probability gap: CS Herediano +5.7 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
San Carlos 28.8% 33.5% -4.7 pp Aligned
Draw 29.3% 30.2% -0.9 pp Aligned
CS Herediano 41.9% 36.2% +5.7 pp Model Higher

The statistical model estimates CS Herediano's win probability at 41.9%, compared with the closing market's implied probability of 36.2%, a difference of 5.7 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 San Carlos win 1–0.

Market Assessment

The fair estimate shows a modest edge over current market pricing on CS Herediano.

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

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile
  • Exact score 1–0 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No
  • 1X2: model leaned CS Herediano; match finished San Carlos

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on CS Herediano by 5.7 percentage points (36.2% vs model 41.9%) — 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 15, 2026 · 01:59 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · San Carlos 28.8% · Draw 29.3% · CS Herediano 41.9%
    • xG · San Carlos 1.16 — CS Herediano 1.44
  2. Aug 15, 2026 · 01:29 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · San Carlos 2.84 · Draw 3.15 · CS Herediano 2.63
    • Implied 1X2 · San Carlos 33.5% · Draw 30.2% · CS Herediano 36.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 15, 2026 · 01:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · San Carlos 2.84 · Draw 3.15 · CS Herediano 2.63
    • Implied 1X2 · San Carlos 33.5% · Draw 30.2% · CS Herediano 36.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 15, 2026 · 02:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result San Carlos 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 71/100
Betting Confidence 79/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 09, 2026 · 00:52 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-3334421

Closing Odds 2.63
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result San Carlos win · San Carlos 1–0 CS Herediano
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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: Primera División
  • Fixture: San Carlos vs CS Herediano
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-15 02:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 28.8% · Draw 29.3% · Away 41.9%
  • xG (showing): San Carlos 1.16 — CS Herediano 1.44 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: None (actionable) — best tracked EV is about +1.4%, 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 51.8% · Over 2.5 48.2%); BTTS Yes (Yes 54.0% · No 46.0%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.0% · No 46.0%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.4%)

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.

Most likely correct score stays a low-probability tail: use it for context, not as a must-bet story.

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

October 01, 2026 (UTC)

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Primera División Primera División — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Deportivo Saprissa 9 7 0 2 21
2 CS Cartagines 9 6 0 3 18
3 Sporting San Jose 9 5 2 2 17
4 San Carlos 9 5 0 4 15
5 LD Alajuelense 9 4 2 3 14
6 Inter San Carlos 9 4 2 3 14
7 Puntarenas FC 9 3 2 4 11
8 Perez Zeledon 9 2 2 5 8
9 CS Herediano 9 2 1 6 7
10 Escorpiones Belén 9 1 1 7 4
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Deportivo Saprissa 9 20 10 +10 21
2 CS Cartagines 9 18 10 +8 18
3 Sporting San Jose 9 16 8 +8 17
4 LD Alajuelense 9 15 10 +5 14
5 Inter San Carlos 9 9 12 -3 14
6 San Carlos 9 8 9 -1 15
7 Puntarenas FC 9 8 13 -5 11
8 CS Herediano 9 8 14 -6 7
9 Perez Zeledon 9 7 14 -7 8
10 Escorpiones Belén 9 6 15 -9 4