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

Aug 30, 2026 - 17:00
1 1.26
0 1.34
xG Accuracy: 64%

The model missed the final outcome (CS Cartagines win 1–0).

The model had projected CS Herediano at 37.1%, 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 Under 2.5 Under 2.5 (1 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 CS Herediano CS Cartagines ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-2, 2-1 1-0 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

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

Largest probability gap: CS Herediano +11.4 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
CS Cartagines 33.3% 44.5% -11.1 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.6% 29.9% -0.3 pp Aligned
CS Herediano 37.1% 25.6% +11.4 pp Model Edge

The statistical model estimates CS Herediano's win probability at 37.1%, compared with the closing market's implied probability of 25.6%, a difference of 11.4 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 CS Cartagines win 1–0.

Market Assessment

The statistical fair estimate is materially higher than the market on CS Herediano.

  • The model may see a slower-scoring or closer matchup than the market.
  • 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 CS Cartagines

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on CS Herediano by 11.4 percentage points (25.7% vs model 37.1%) — 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. Aug 30, 2026 · 17:00 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · CS Cartagines 33.4% · Draw 29.6% · CS Herediano 37.0%
    • xG · CS Cartagines 1.26 — CS Herediano 1.34
  2. Aug 30, 2026 · 16:32 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · CS Cartagines 2.14 · Draw 3.18 · CS Herediano 3.71
    • Implied 1X2 · CS Cartagines 44.5% · Draw 29.9% · CS Herediano 25.6%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 30, 2026 · 17:00 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · CS Cartagines 2.14 · Draw 3.18 · CS Herediano 3.71
    • Implied 1X2 · CS Cartagines 44.5% · Draw 29.9% · CS Herediano 25.6%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 30, 2026 · 17:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result CS Cartagines 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: Monitor
Historical Decision Monitor
Outcome Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 57/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (11 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Statistical edge detected
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 14/100
Monitoring Confidence 20/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 24, 2026 · 02:25 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-5301695

Closing Odds 3.71
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result CS Cartagines win · CS Cartagines 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

Pre-match snapshot for this fixture.

  • League: Primera División
  • Fixture: CS Cartagines vs CS Herediano
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-30 17:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 33.4% · Draw 29.6% · Away 37.0%
  • xG (showing): CS Cartagines 1.26 — CS Herediano 1.34 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): CS Herediano
  • Model: 37.0% · Implied: 25.6% · Probability edge: +11.4 pts · Est. EV: +5.7%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.5%)

Use the cards for tiering; this text only restates the same inputs in narrative form.

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

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: Monitor

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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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