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Prediction Audit: FC Winterthur vs Yverdon Sport Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Jul 24, 2026 - 18:15
2 1.22
2 1.38
xG Accuracy: 68%

The model missed the final outcome (Draw 2–2).

The model had projected Yverdon Sport at 36.8%, 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 Over 2.5 (4 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Yverdon Sport Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-2, 2-1 2-2 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices FC Winterthur higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: FC Winterthur -8.1 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
FC Winterthur 34.6% 42.7% -8.1 pp Market Higher
Draw 28.5% 25.7% +2.8 pp Aligned
Yverdon Sport 36.8% 31.5% +5.3 pp Model Higher

The closing market estimates FC Winterthur's win probability at 42.7%, compared with the model's estimate of 34.6%, a difference of 8.1 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 Draw 2–2.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on FC Winterthur. 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

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 4 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (4 goals)
  • 1X2: model leaned Yverdon Sport; match finished Draw

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Yverdon Sport by 8.1 percentage points (44.9% vs model 36.8%) — 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. Jul 24, 2026 · 20:24 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · FC Winterthur 34.6% · Draw 28.6% · Yverdon Sport 36.8%
    • xG · FC Winterthur 1.22 — Yverdon Sport 1.38
  2. Jul 24, 2026 · 17:44 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · FC Winterthur 2.23 · Draw 3.70 · Yverdon Sport 3.02
    • Implied 1X2 · FC Winterthur 42.7% · Draw 25.7% · Yverdon Sport 31.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Jul 24, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · FC Winterthur 2.23 · Draw 3.70 · Yverdon Sport 3.02
    • Implied 1X2 · FC Winterthur 42.7% · Draw 25.7% · Yverdon Sport 31.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Jul 24, 2026 · 18:15 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Draw · 2–2
  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 75/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 20/100
Monitoring Confidence 33/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 23, 2026 · 13:56 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1453167

Closing Odds 2.23
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · FC Winterthur 2–2 Yverdon Sport
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: Challenge League
  • Fixture: FC Winterthur vs Yverdon Sport
  • Kickoff: 2026-07-24 18:15:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 0.0% · Draw 50.0% · Away 50.0%
  • xG (showing): FC Winterthur 1.22 — Yverdon Sport 1.38 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: None — no positive EV could be estimated on tracked lines at current best prices (missing odds or thin book depth).
  • Structural leans (not bets): See the Over/Under and BTTS cards for any directional lean text.
  • BTTS (model): Yes N/A · No N/A
  • Correct score (top bin): N/A

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: 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 28, 2026 (UTC)

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Challenge League Challenge League — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Stade Lausanne-Ouchy 9 6 3 0 21
2 FC Winterthur 9 5 3 1 18
3 Yverdon Sport 9 4 4 1 16
4 SC Kriens 9 4 2 3 14
5 FC Aarau 9 3 3 3 12
6 Neuchatel Xamax FC 9 4 0 5 12
7 Rapperswil 9 3 1 5 10
8 Étoile Carouge 9 2 3 4 9
9 FC WIL 1900 9 2 3 4 9
10 Stade Nyonnais 9 0 2 7 2
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 FC Winterthur 9 19 8 +11 18
2 Stade Lausanne-Ouchy 9 17 3 +14 21
3 SC Kriens 9 16 11 +5 14
4 Rapperswil 9 15 16 -1 10
5 FC WIL 1900 9 15 21 -6 9
6 Yverdon Sport 9 14 9 +5 16
7 FC Aarau 9 14 16 -2 12
8 Neuchatel Xamax FC 9 12 17 -5 12
9 Étoile Carouge 9 8 12 -4 9
10 Stade Nyonnais 9 6 23 -17 2