The model missed the final outcome (Strabane Athletic win 0–1).
The model had projected Ards at 37.1%, but the full-time result went the other way.
Tracked markets vs full-time result
Each row compares the pre-match model lean to the full-time result.
- Market Prediction Result Outcome
- Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5 Under 2.5 (1 goals) ✔ Correct
- Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
- 1X2 Ards Strabane Athletic ✖ Incorrect
- Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 0-1 ✔ Correct
Model vs Closing Market
| Outcome | Model | Closing Market | Difference | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ards | 37.1% | 65.3% | -28.2 pp | Market Higher |
| Draw | 29.6% | 19.9% | +9.8 pp | Model Higher |
| Strabane Athletic | 33.3% | 14.9% | +18.4 pp | Model Edge |
The closing market estimates Ards's win probability at 65.3%, compared with the model's estimate of 37.1%, a difference of 28.2 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: PRE5.
After full time, the result was Strabane Athletic win 0–1.
Post Match Insights
What worked
- Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile
- 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
- 1X2: model leaned Ards; match finished Strabane Athletic
Market lesson
The closing market differed from the model on Ards by 28.2 percentage points (65.3% vs model 37.1%) — in this case the market view proved closer.
Prediction Timeline
How this prediction moved from forecast to full-time review.
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Sep 26, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Forecast generated
- Model 1X2 · Ards 37.0% · Draw 29.6% · Strabane Athletic 33.4%
- xG · Ards 1.34 — Strabane Athletic 1.26
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Sep 26, 2026 · 13:37 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
- 1X2 odds · Ards 1.36 · Draw 4.47 · Strabane Athletic 5.97
- Implied 1X2 · Ards 65.3% · Draw 19.9% · Strabane Athletic 14.9%
- Bookmaker · Pinnacle
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Sep 26, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
- 1X2 odds · Ards 1.36 · Draw 4.47 · Strabane Athletic 5.97
- Implied 1X2 · Ards 65.3% · Draw 19.9% · Strabane Athletic 14.9%
- Bookmaker · Pinnacle
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Sep 26, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Kickoff
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FT Full-time result Strabane Athletic win · 0–1
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FT Prediction missed 1X2 lean did not match full-time result
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Archived Prediction review
Historical Snapshot
Frozen at kickoff — the model output as it stood before the match started.
Historical label: Originally displayed as "Wait for validation".
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
- Validation: Warning
- Large market gap (28 pp)
- No strong statistical edge
- Market strongly disagrees on price
- Validation warning
Validation Report
Immutable SnapshotModel 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.
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Championship — Standings
| # | TEAM | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenavon FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 2 | Newington Youth | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 3 | Annagh United | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 4 | Queen's University | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| 5 | H&W Welders | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 |
| 6 | Newry City AFC | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 7 | Ballinamallard United | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 8 | Warrenpoint Town | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 9 | Institute | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 10 | Ards | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 11 | Loughgall | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 12 | Dundela | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| 13 | Moyola Park | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 14 | Strabane Athletic | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | Armagh City | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 16 | Rathfriland | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| # | TEAM | MP | GS | GC | +/- | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenavon FC | 9 | 22 | 13 | +9 | 17 |
| 2 | Newington Youth | 8 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 17 |
| 3 | Queen's University | 8 | 18 | 6 | +12 | 16 |
| 4 | Annagh United | 8 | 18 | 12 | +6 | 17 |
| 5 | H&W Welders | 9 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 15 |
| 6 | Warrenpoint Town | 9 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 | Dundela | 8 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 8 |
| 8 | Ballinamallard United | 8 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 13 |
| 9 | Newry City AFC | 9 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 | Institute | 8 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 13 |
| 11 | Loughgall | 9 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 10 |
| 12 | Ards | 8 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 13 | Moyola Park | 8 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Strabane Athletic | 8 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 5 |
| 15 | Armagh City | 8 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 4 |
| 16 | Rathfriland | 9 | 6 | 21 | -15 | 3 |
