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Prediction Audit: Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Rochdale Rochdale
Sep 01, 2026 - 18:45
3 1.74
0 1.56
xG Accuracy: 46%
Shrewsbury Shrewsbury

AI correctly predicted the Rochdale win.

The match finished 3–0, 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 Over 2.5 Over 2.5 (3 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Rochdale Rochdale ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 2-1, 1-2, 2-2, 1-0 3-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Broadly Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned.

Largest probability gap: Shrewsbury +2.8 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Rochdale 41.0% 42.8% -1.8 pp Aligned
Draw 25.5% 26.5% -1.0 pp Aligned
Shrewsbury 33.5% 30.7% +2.8 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: PRE1.

After full time, the model's directional lean matched the result (Rochdale win 3–0).

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

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 3.30) — 3 goals materialised
  • Over 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No
  • Exact score: outside the model's top score bins

Market lesson

The model's directional lean matched the full-time result (Rochdale win 3–0).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Sep 01, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Rochdale 41.0% · Draw 25.5% · Shrewsbury 33.5%
    • xG · Rochdale 1.74 — Shrewsbury 1.56
  2. Sep 01, 2026 · 18:15 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Rochdale 2.23 · Draw 3.60 · Shrewsbury 3.11
    • Implied 1X2 · Rochdale 42.8% · Draw 26.5% · Shrewsbury 30.7%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 01, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Rochdale 2.23 · Draw 3.60 · Shrewsbury 3.11
    • Implied 1X2 · Rochdale 42.8% · Draw 26.5% · Shrewsbury 30.7%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 01, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Rochdale win · 3–0
  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: Observe
Historical Decision No Primary Bet
Outcome Validated
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 86/100
Betting Confidence 81/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 26, 2026 · 02:34 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-5506151

Closing Odds 3.11
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Rochdale win · Rochdale 3–0 Shrewsbury
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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: League Two
  • Fixture: Rochdale vs Shrewsbury
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-01 18:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 41.0% · Draw 25.5% · Away 33.5%
  • xG (showing): Rochdale 1.74 — Shrewsbury 1.56 (total xG ≈ 3.3)
  • 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 Over 2.5 (Under 2.5 35.9% · Over 2.5 64.1%); BTTS Yes (Yes 66.4% · No 33.6%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Over 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 66.4% · No 33.6%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (10.0%)

When book depth is thin or odds are missing, EV may be unavailable even though the model still prefers one side on totals or BTTS — wait for cleaner prices or skip.

Prefer skipping to over-staking when the engine is honest about missing edge.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: No Primary Bet

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 29, 2026 (UTC)

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# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Barnet 7 4 3 0 15
2 Walsall 7 3 4 0 13
3 Grimsby 7 3 4 0 13
4 Gillingham 7 3 3 1 12
5 Cheltenham 7 3 3 1 12
6 Bristol Rovers 7 4 0 3 12
7 York 7 3 2 2 11
8 Chesterfield 7 3 2 2 11
9 Crewe 7 2 5 0 11
10 Tranmere 7 2 4 1 10
11 Fleetwood Town 7 2 4 1 10
12 Salford City 7 3 1 3 10
13 Swindon Town 7 3 1 3 10
14 Rotherham 7 2 3 2 9
15 Colchester 7 2 3 2 9
16 Oldham 7 2 1 4 7
17 Rochdale 7 2 1 4 7
18 Shrewsbury 7 2 1 4 7
19 Newport County 7 1 3 3 6
20 Exeter City 7 1 3 3 6
21 Accrington ST 7 1 3 3 6
22 Northampton 7 1 3 3 6
23 Port Vale 7 1 2 4 5
24 Crawley Town 7 1 1 5 4
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Barnet 7 17 10 +7 15
2 Cheltenham 7 14 11 +3 12
3 York 7 13 10 +3 11
4 Bristol Rovers 7 12 11 +1 12
5 Grimsby 7 11 6 +5 13
6 Gillingham 7 11 6 +5 12
7 Walsall 7 10 4 +6 13
8 Chesterfield 7 10 8 +2 11
9 Rotherham 7 10 10 0 9
10 Newport County 7 10 11 -1 6
11 Accrington ST 7 10 13 -3 6
12 Tranmere 7 9 7 +2 10
13 Fleetwood Town 7 8 7 +1 10
14 Salford City 7 8 9 -1 10
15 Oldham 7 8 9 -1 7
16 Colchester 7 8 10 -2 9
17 Swindon Town 7 8 11 -3 10
18 Crewe 7 7 5 +2 11
19 Rochdale 7 7 10 -3 7
20 Crawley Town 7 6 13 -7 4
21 Shrewsbury 7 5 11 -6 7
22 Exeter City 7 4 5 -1 6
23 Northampton 7 3 6 -3 6
24 Port Vale 7 3 9 -6 5
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Accrington ST 7 3.0 0.5 +2.5 6
2 Walsall 7 3.5 1.8 +1.7 13
3 Rotherham 7 2.2 0.7 +1.5 9
4 Northampton 7 1.6 0.3 +1.3 6
5 Barnet 7 2.8 1.8 +1.0 15
6 Shrewsbury 7 2.1 1.2 +0.9 7
7 Crewe 7 1.7 0.8 +0.9 11
8 Grimsby 7 1.9 1.1 +0.8 13
9 Oldham 7 1.5 0.9 +0.6 7
10 Bristol Rovers 7 2.0 1.6 +0.4 12
11 Fleetwood Town 7 1.9 1.5 +0.4 10
12 York 7 1.6 2.0 -0.4 11
13 Chesterfield 7 1.5 1.9 -0.4 11
14 Port Vale 7 0.9 1.5 -0.6 5
15 Exeter City 7 1.1 1.9 -0.8 6
16 Tranmere 7 1.2 2.1 -0.9 10
17 Crawley Town 7 0.8 1.7 -0.9 4
18 Salford City 7 1.8 2.8 -1.0 10
19 Swindon Town 7 0.3 1.6 -1.3 10
20 Cheltenham 7 0.7 2.2 -1.5 12
21 Gillingham 7 1.8 3.5 -1.7 12
22 Colchester 7 0.5 3.0 -2.5 9
23 Rochdale 7 — — — 7
24 Newport County 7 — — — 6
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