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Prediction Audit: Excelsior Virton vs Francs Borains Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Excelsior Virton Excelsior Virton
Aug 30, 2026 - 14:00
0 1.38
1 1.32
xG Accuracy: 63%
Francs Borains Francs Borains

The model missed the final outcome (Francs Borains win 0–1).

The model had projected Excelsior Virton at 36.2%, 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 Over 2.5 Under 2.5 (1 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Excelsior Virton Francs Borains ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 0-1 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Broadly Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned.

Largest probability gap: Excelsior Virton +2.1 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Excelsior Virton 36.2% 34.2% +2.1 pp Aligned
Draw 29.0% 30.6% -1.7 pp Aligned
Francs Borains 34.8% 35.2% -0.4 pp Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned, with probability differences below 5 percentage points.

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: PRE5.

After full time, the result was Francs Borains win 0–1.

Market Assessment

The market and model are broadly aligned. Any small pricing gap likely reflects rounding or bookmaker margin, not a structural disagreement.

  • Current pricing remains close to the model baseline.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Exact score 0–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Over 2.5; match finished Under 2.5 (1 goals)

Market lesson

The full-time result was Francs Borains win 0–1, which did not match the model's pre-match lean on 1X2.

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Aug 30, 2026 · 19:26 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Excelsior Virton 36.2% · Draw 29.0% · Francs Borains 34.7%
    • xG · Excelsior Virton 1.38 — Francs Borains 1.32
  2. Aug 30, 2026 · 13:32 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Excelsior Virton 2.79 · Draw 3.11 · Francs Borains 2.71
    • Implied 1X2 · Excelsior Virton 34.2% · Draw 30.6% · Francs Borains 35.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 30, 2026 · 13:57 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
    • 1X2 odds · Excelsior Virton 2.79 · Draw 3.11 · Francs Borains 2.71
    • Implied 1X2 · Excelsior Virton 34.2% · Draw 30.6% · Francs Borains 35.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 30, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Francs Borains win · 0–1
  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 78/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Market Compatibility 31/100
Monitoring Confidence 35/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 24, 2026 · 01:49 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-5295484

Closing Odds 2.79
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Francs Borains win · Excelsior Virton 0–1 Francs Borains
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: Challenger Pro League
  • Fixture: Excelsior Virton vs Francs Borains
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-30 14:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 50.0% · Draw 50.0% · Away 0.0%
  • xG (showing): Excelsior Virton 1.38 — Francs Borains 1.32 (total xG ≈ 2.7)
  • 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

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.

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 29, 2026 (UTC)

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Challenger Pro League Challenger Pro League — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Beerschot Wilrijk 6 5 0 1 15
2 Dender 6 5 0 1 15
3 AS Eupen 5 4 0 1 12
4 Francs Borains 5 4 0 1 12
5 Excelsior Virton 5 3 1 1 10
6 Lokeren-Temse 6 3 1 2 10
7 Sporting Hasselt 6 3 0 3 9
8 Club Brugge II 5 2 2 1 8
9 KRC Genk II 6 2 1 3 7
10 Liège 6 1 2 3 5
11 KAA Gent II 5 1 2 2 5
12 Lierse Kempenzonen 5 1 2 2 5
13 Patro Eisden 6 1 0 5 3
14 Seraing United 6 0 2 4 2
15 RSC Anderlecht II 6 0 1 5 1
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Beerschot Wilrijk 6 13 5 +8 15
2 Lokeren-Temse 6 13 11 +2 10
3 KRC Genk II 6 12 14 -2 7
4 AS Eupen 5 11 5 +6 12
5 Club Brugge II 5 11 10 +1 8
6 Liège 6 10 13 -3 5
7 Francs Borains 5 9 4 +5 12
8 Dender 6 8 2 +6 15
9 Excelsior Virton 5 8 2 +6 10
10 Patro Eisden 6 7 12 -5 3
11 RSC Anderlecht II 6 7 15 -8 1
12 KAA Gent II 5 6 9 -3 5
13 Seraing United 6 6 12 -6 2
14 Sporting Hasselt 6 4 7 -3 9
15 Lierse Kempenzonen 5 4 8 -4 5
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Excelsior Virton 5 2.0 0.7 +1.3 10
2 AS Eupen 5 1.4 1.3 +0.1 12
3 Lokeren-Temse 6 1.3 1.4 -0.1 10
4 RSC Anderlecht II 6 0.7 2.0 -1.3 1
5 Beerschot Wilrijk 6 — — — 15
6 Dender 6 — — — 15
7 Francs Borains 5 — — — 12
8 Sporting Hasselt 6 — — — 9
9 Club Brugge II 5 — — — 8
10 KRC Genk II 6 — — — 7
11 Liège 6 — — — 5
12 KAA Gent II 5 — — — 5
13 Lierse Kempenzonen 5 — — — 5
14 Patro Eisden 6 — — — 3
15 Seraing United 6 — — — 2