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Prediction Audit: Forfar Athletic vs Stranraer Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Sep 05, 2026 - 14:00
0 1.38
3 1.22
xG Accuracy: 42%

The model missed the final outcome (Stranraer win 0–3).

The model had projected Forfar Athletic at 39.0%, 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 (3 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Forfar Athletic Stranraer ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 0-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Stranraer higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Stranraer -7.3 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Forfar Athletic 39.0% 33.3% +5.7 pp Model Higher
Draw 29.5% 27.9% +1.7 pp Aligned
Stranraer 31.5% 38.8% -7.3 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Stranraer's win probability at 38.8%, compared with the model's estimate of 31.5%, a difference of 7.3 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 Stranraer win 0–3.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Stranraer. 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) — 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

The closing market differed from the model on Forfar Athletic by 7.3 percentage points (46.4% vs model 39.0%) — 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. Sep 05, 2026 · 14:07 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Forfar Athletic 39.0% · Draw 29.5% · Stranraer 31.5%
    • xG · Forfar Athletic 1.38 — Stranraer 1.22
  2. Sep 05, 2026 · 13:40 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Forfar Athletic 2.75 · Draw 3.29 · Stranraer 2.36
    • Implied 1X2 · Forfar Athletic 33.3% · Draw 27.9% · Stranraer 38.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 05, 2026 · 14:07 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Forfar Athletic 2.75 · Draw 3.29 · Stranraer 2.36
    • Implied 1X2 · Forfar Athletic 33.3% · Draw 27.9% · Stranraer 38.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 05, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Stranraer win · 0–3
  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) 22/100
Monitoring Confidence 33/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 30, 2026 · 02:32 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-6145027

Closing Odds 2.36
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Stranraer win · Forfar Athletic 0–3 Stranraer
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: League Two
  • Fixture: Forfar Athletic vs Stranraer
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-05 14:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 39.0% · Draw 29.5% · Away 31.5%
  • xG (showing): Forfar Athletic 1.38 — Stranraer 1.22 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: None — no positive EV on tracked lines at current best prices (same as the decision block: 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%)

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: 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 27, 2026 (UTC)

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League Two League Two — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Clyde 8 5 2 1 17
2 Stranraer 8 5 1 2 16
3 Spartans 8 3 3 2 12
4 Elgin City 8 3 2 3 11
5 Forfar Athletic 8 3 2 3 11
6 Edinburgh City 8 4 2 2 9
7 Annan Athletic 8 3 0 5 9
8 Dumbarton 8 3 0 5 9
9 Kelty Hearts 8 3 0 5 9
10 Stirling Albion 8 1 2 5 5
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Clyde 8 19 10 +9 17
2 Elgin City 8 19 14 +5 11
3 Spartans 8 19 15 +4 12
4 Edinburgh City 8 19 15 +4 9
5 Stranraer 8 17 8 +9 16
6 Kelty Hearts 8 11 18 -7 9
7 Stirling Albion 8 10 22 -12 5
8 Annan Athletic 8 9 10 -1 9
9 Forfar Athletic 8 8 13 -5 11
10 Dumbarton 8 8 14 -6 9