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Prediction Audit: Newington Youth vs Ballinamallard United Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Newington Youth Newington Youth
Sep 26, 2026 - 14:00
4 1.42
0 1.18
xG Accuracy: 36%
Ballinamallard United Ballinamallard United

AI correctly predicted the Newington Youth win.

The match finished 4–0, 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 Under 2.5 Over 2.5 (4 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS No No ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Newington Youth Newington Youth ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 2-1, 0-1, 2-0 4-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Newington Youth higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Newington Youth -12.2 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Newington Youth 40.9% 53.1% -12.2 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.4% 23.5% +5.9 pp Model Higher
Ballinamallard United 29.7% 23.4% +6.3 pp Model Higher

The closing market estimates Newington Youth's win probability at 53.1%, compared with the model's estimate of 40.9%, a difference of 12.2 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 model's directional lean matched the result (Newington Youth win 4–0).

Market Assessment

The market is materially more optimistic about Newington Youth than the current fair estimate.

  • Investors may be incorporating information not fully reflected in the baseline model.
  • Tournament-specific context can shift market pricing.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 4 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (No) matched the full-time result

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (4 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 Newington Youth higher (53.1% vs model 40.9%, 12.2 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Newington Youth win 4–0).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Sep 26, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Newington Youth 41.0% · Draw 29.4% · Ballinamallard United 29.6%
    • xG · Newington Youth 1.42 — Ballinamallard United 1.18
  2. Sep 26, 2026 · 13:38 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Newington Youth 1.67 · Draw 3.78 · Ballinamallard United 3.79
    • Implied 1X2 · Newington Youth 53.1% · Draw 23.5% · Ballinamallard United 23.4%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 26, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
    • 1X2 odds · Newington Youth 1.67 · Draw 3.78 · Ballinamallard United 3.79
    • Implied 1X2 · Newington Youth 53.1% · Draw 23.5% · Ballinamallard United 23.4%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 26, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Newington Youth win · 4–0
  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: Monitor
Historical Decision Monitor
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 57/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (12 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 38/100
Betting Confidence 45/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Sep 21, 2026 · 01:44 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-10097203

Closing Odds 1.67
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Newington Youth win · Newington Youth 4–0 Ballinamallard United
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: Championship
  • Fixture: Newington Youth vs Ballinamallard United
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-26 14:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 41.0% · Draw 29.4% · Away 29.6%
  • xG (showing): Newington Youth 1.42 — Ballinamallard United 1.18 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): Under 2.5 goals
  • Model: 51.8% · Implied: 36.2% · Probability edge: +15.6 pts · Est. EV: +32.6%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.1% · No 45.9%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.4%)

Where EV is shown, it is estimated return per unit stake at the best tracked decimal price — not the same thing as a raw probability gap.

Early match state can move realised goals away from pre-kick projections.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: Monitor

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

October 01, 2026 (UTC)

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Championship 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
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