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Prediction Audit: Sochaux vs Saint Etienne Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Sochaux Sochaux
Aug 08, 2026 - 18:45
0 1.24
3 1.36
xG Accuracy: 45%
Saint Etienne Saint Etienne

AI correctly predicted the Saint Etienne win.

The match finished 0–3, 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 (3 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Saint Etienne Saint Etienne ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-2, 2-1 0-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Saint Etienne higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Saint Etienne -11.7 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Sochaux 32.4% 23.9% +8.5 pp Model Higher
Draw 29.6% 26.4% +3.2 pp Aligned
Saint Etienne 38.0% 49.7% -11.7 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Saint Etienne's win probability at 49.7%, compared with the model's estimate of 38.0%, a difference of 11.7 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 model's directional lean matched the result (Saint Etienne win 0–3).

Market Assessment

The market is materially more optimistic about Saint Etienne 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

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 3 goals materialised

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (3 goals)

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Saint Etienne higher (49.7% vs model 38.0%, 11.7 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Saint Etienne win 0–3).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Aug 08, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Sochaux 32.4% · Draw 29.6% · Saint Etienne 38.0%
    • xG · Sochaux 1.24 — Saint Etienne 1.36
  2. Aug 08, 2026 · 18:15 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Sochaux 4.02 · Draw 3.64 · Saint Etienne 1.93
    • Implied 1X2 · Sochaux 23.9% · Draw 26.4% · Saint Etienne 49.7%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 08, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Sochaux 4.02 · Draw 3.64 · Saint Etienne 1.93
    • Implied 1X2 · Sochaux 23.9% · Draw 26.4% · Saint Etienne 49.7%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 08, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Saint Etienne win · 0–3
  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 (12 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 41/100
Betting Confidence 45/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 02, 2026 · 02:45 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-2828854

Closing Odds 1.93
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Saint Etienne win · Sochaux 0–3 Saint Etienne
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

Pre-match snapshot for this fixture.

  • League: Ligue 2
  • Fixture: Sochaux vs Saint Etienne
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-08 18:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 32.4% · Draw 29.6% · Away 38.0%
  • xG (showing): Sochaux 1.24 — Saint Etienne 1.36 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: None (actionable) — best tracked EV is about +2.0%, 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 54.4% · No 45.6%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.4% · No 45.6%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.5%)

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: 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 30, 2026 (UTC)

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Ligue 2 Ligue 2 — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Saint Etienne 7 5 1 1 16
2 RED Star FC 93 7 4 2 1 14
3 Reims 7 3 4 0 13
4 Montpellier 7 3 3 1 12
5 Metz 7 2 4 1 10
6 Nancy 7 3 1 3 10
7 Annecy 7 3 1 3 10
8 Sochaux 7 2 4 1 10
9 Dijon 7 2 3 2 9
10 PAU 7 2 2 3 8
11 Guingamp 7 2 2 3 8
12 Dunkerque 7 2 2 3 8
13 Grenoble 7 2 2 3 8
14 Rodez 7 2 1 4 7
15 Nantes 7 2 1 4 7
16 Clermont Foot 7 0 6 1 6
17 Boulogne 7 0 5 2 5
18 Laval 7 1 2 4 5
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Saint Etienne 7 19 8 +11 16
2 Reims 7 15 9 +6 13
3 Rodez 7 14 16 -2 7
4 Metz 7 10 7 +3 10
5 Dijon 7 10 10 0 9
6 Guingamp 7 10 12 -2 8
7 Dunkerque 7 10 12 -2 8
8 RED Star FC 93 7 9 7 +2 14
9 Annecy 7 9 9 0 10
10 Nantes 7 9 13 -4 7
11 Nancy 7 8 7 +1 10
12 Grenoble 7 8 11 -3 8
13 Laval 7 8 14 -6 5
14 Montpellier 7 6 5 +1 12
15 PAU 7 6 6 0 8
16 Sochaux 7 4 5 -1 10
17 Clermont Foot 7 4 6 -2 6
18 Boulogne 7 3 5 -2 5