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Prediction Audit: Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Aug 23, 2026 - 17:15
2 1.22
5 1.38
xG Accuracy: 30%

AI correctly predicted the Maccabi Tel Aviv win.

The match finished 2–5, validating the model's directional assessment.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade B-

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 (7 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Maccabi Tel Aviv Maccabi Tel Aviv ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-2, 2-1 2-5 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Maccabi Tel Aviv higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Maccabi Tel Aviv -25.5 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Hapoel Katamon 31.5% 13.8% +17.6 pp Model Edge
Draw 29.5% 21.7% +7.8 pp Model Higher
Maccabi Tel Aviv 39.0% 64.5% -25.5 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Maccabi Tel Aviv's win probability at 64.5%, compared with the model's estimate of 39.0%, a difference of 25.5 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 (Maccabi Tel Aviv win 2–5).

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 7 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 (7 goals)
  • Exact score: outside the model's top score bins

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Maccabi Tel Aviv higher (64.5% vs model 39.0%, 25.5 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Maccabi Tel Aviv win 2–5).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Aug 23, 2026 · 17:14 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Hapoel Katamon 31.5% · Draw 29.5% · Maccabi Tel Aviv 39.0%
    • xG · Hapoel Katamon 1.22 — Maccabi Tel Aviv 1.38
  2. Aug 23, 2026 · 16:44 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Hapoel Katamon 6.85 · Draw 4.37 · Maccabi Tel Aviv 1.47
    • Implied 1X2 · Hapoel Katamon 13.8% · Draw 21.7% · Maccabi Tel Aviv 64.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 23, 2026 · 17:14 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Hapoel Katamon 6.85 · Draw 4.37 · Maccabi Tel Aviv 1.47
    • Implied 1X2 · Hapoel Katamon 13.8% · Draw 21.7% · Maccabi Tel Aviv 64.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 23, 2026 · 17:15 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Maccabi Tel Aviv win · 2–5
  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: Cautious / Wait

Historical label: Originally displayed as "Wait for validation".

Historical Decision Wait
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 50/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (26 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market strongly disagrees on price
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 0/100
Betting Confidence 32/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 17, 2026 · 01:45 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-4370006

Closing Odds 1.47
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Maccabi Tel Aviv win · Hapoel Katamon 2–5 Maccabi Tel Aviv
Prediction ✔ Correct
Decision Grade B-

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: Ligat Ha'al
  • Fixture: Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-23 17:15:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 31.5% · Draw 29.5% · Away 39.0%
  • xG (showing): Hapoel Katamon 1.22 — Maccabi Tel Aviv 1.38 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: At least one tracked line reaches the headline EV threshold — align with the hero / Primary card if shown.
  • 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%)

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: Wait

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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Ligat Ha'al Ligat Ha'al — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Maccabi Tel Aviv 5 5 0 0 15
2 Maccabi Haifa 5 4 0 1 12
3 Hapoel Tel Aviv 5 3 1 1 10
4 Hapoel Beer Sheva 5 3 1 1 10
5 Beitar Jerusalem 5 3 0 2 9
6 Hapoel Katamon 5 2 1 2 7
7 Hapoel Haifa 5 1 3 1 6
8 Maccabi Petah Tikva 5 2 0 3 6
9 Maccabi Netanya 5 1 2 2 5
10 Bnei Sakhnin 5 1 1 3 4
11 Hapoel Ramat Gan 5 1 0 4 3
12 Ironi Kiryat Shmona 5 1 0 4 3
13 Hapoel Petah Tikva 5 1 0 4 3
14 Ironi Tiberias 5 2 1 2 1
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Maccabi Tel Aviv 5 18 6 +12 15
2 Maccabi Haifa 5 12 7 +5 12
3 Hapoel Katamon 5 12 12 0 7
4 Hapoel Tel Aviv 5 11 4 +7 10
5 Hapoel Beer Sheva 5 8 7 +1 10
6 Maccabi Petah Tikva 5 8 11 -3 6
7 Hapoel Haifa 5 7 6 +1 6
8 Ironi Tiberias 5 7 8 -1 1
9 Beitar Jerusalem 5 7 9 -2 9
10 Maccabi Netanya 5 6 6 0 5
11 Ironi Kiryat Shmona 5 5 11 -6 3
12 Hapoel Ramat Gan 5 4 9 -5 3
13 Bnei Sakhnin 5 3 6 -3 4
14 Hapoel Petah Tikva 5 2 8 -6 3