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Prediction Audit: FC Botosani vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

FC Botosani FC Botosani
Sep 05, 2026 - 12:00
5 1.70
0 1.61
xG Accuracy: 26%
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe

AI correctly predicted the FC Botosani win.

The match finished 5–0, 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 (5 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 FC Botosani FC Botosani ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 2-1, 1-2, 2-2, 1-0 5-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The model rates Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe considerably stronger than the closing betting market.

Largest probability gap: Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe +10.1 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
FC Botosani 39.1% 46.7% -7.6 pp Market Higher
Draw 25.6% 28.0% -2.5 pp Aligned
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 35.3% 25.3% +10.1 pp Model Edge

The statistical model estimates Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe's win probability at 35.3%, compared with the closing market's implied probability of 25.3%, a difference of 10.1 percentage points. This highlights a substantial disagreement between the model's assessment and the market consensus, rather than 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 (FC Botosani win 5–0).

Market Assessment

The statistical fair estimate is materially higher than the market on Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe.

  • The model may see a slower-scoring or closer matchup than the market.
  • Monitor line movement before kickoff — not a betting recommendation.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 3.31) — 5 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

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced FC Botosani more conservatively (29.0% vs model 39.1%, 10.1 pp), but the model's lean was validated (FC Botosani win 5–0).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Sep 05, 2026 · 19:17 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · FC Botosani 39.1% · Draw 25.6% · Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 35.4%
    • xG · FC Botosani 1.70 — Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 1.61
  2. Sep 05, 2026 · 11:33 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · FC Botosani 2.04 · Draw 3.40 · Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 3.77
    • Implied 1X2 · FC Botosani 46.7% · Draw 28.0% · Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 25.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 05, 2026 · 11:58 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
    • 1X2 odds · FC Botosani 2.04 · Draw 3.40 · Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 3.77
    • Implied 1X2 · FC Botosani 46.7% · Draw 28.0% · Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 25.3%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 05, 2026 · 12:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result FC Botosani win · 5–0
  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 58/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (10 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Statistical edge detected
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 49/100
Betting Confidence 46/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 30, 2026 · 01:38 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-6132100

Closing Odds 3.77
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result FC Botosani win · FC Botosani 5–0 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe
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

Below is a compact, numbers-first snapshot aligned with the same engine as the cards above.

  • League: Liga I
  • Fixture: FC Botosani vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-05 12:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 10.0% · Draw 45.0% · Away 45.0%
  • xG (showing): FC Botosani 1.7 — Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 1.61 (total xG ≈ 3.31)
  • 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

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.

If lines move materially, re-run generation or refresh — implied probabilities and any future EV readouts will change first.

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

September 30, 2026 (UTC)

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Liga I Liga I — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Dinamo Bucuresti 10 7 2 1 23
2 Rapid 10 6 3 1 21
3 Universitatea Craiova 10 6 2 2 20
4 Petrolul Ploiesti 10 6 1 3 19
5 Universitatea Cluj 9 5 0 4 15
6 Farul Constanta 10 3 5 2 14
7 Corvinul Hunedoara 10 3 4 3 13
8 CFR 1907 Cluj 9 4 1 4 13
9 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 10 3 4 3 13
10 Uta Arad 10 3 3 4 12
11 FCSB 10 3 3 4 12
12 FC Botosani 10 2 5 3 11
13 Arges Pitesti 10 3 2 5 11
14 Oţelul 10 2 4 4 10
15 FC Voluntari 10 2 2 6 8
16 Csikszereda 10 0 1 9 1
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Universitatea Craiova 10 24 9 +15 20
2 Dinamo Bucuresti 10 23 7 +16 23
3 CFR 1907 Cluj 9 15 14 +1 13
4 Rapid 10 14 6 +8 21
5 FC Botosani 10 14 12 +2 11
6 Universitatea Cluj 9 14 13 +1 15
7 Farul Constanta 10 14 14 0 14
8 Uta Arad 10 14 15 -1 12
9 Petrolul Ploiesti 10 13 12 +1 19
10 FCSB 10 13 17 -4 12
11 Corvinul Hunedoara 10 11 9 +2 13
12 Oţelul 10 11 15 -4 10
13 FC Voluntari 10 9 22 -13 8
14 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 10 7 10 -3 13
15 Arges Pitesti 10 6 10 -4 11
16 Csikszereda 10 6 23 -17 1
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Rapid 10 4.0 1.6 +2.4 21
2 Farul Constanta 10 1.7 1.0 +0.7 14
3 Dinamo Bucuresti 10 3.6 3.0 +0.6 23
4 FCSB 10 1.9 1.4 +0.5 12
5 FC Voluntari 10 2.9 2.6 +0.3 8
6 Csikszereda 10 1.3 1.3 0.0 1
7 FC Botosani 10 2.6 2.9 -0.3 11
8 Arges Pitesti 10 1.4 1.9 -0.5 11
9 Universitatea Cluj 9 1.0 1.7 -0.7 15
10 Petrolul Ploiesti 10 1.4 2.2 -0.8 19
11 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 10 1.4 3.6 -2.2 13
12 Universitatea Craiova 10 — — — 20
13 Corvinul Hunedoara 10 — — — 13
14 CFR 1907 Cluj 9 — — — 13
15 Uta Arad 10 — — — 12
16 Oţelul 10 — — — 10
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