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Prediction Audit: Villarreal vs Deportivo La Coruna Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Sep 05, 2026 - 19:00
2 1.72
3 1.04
xG Accuracy: 54%

The model missed the final outcome (Deportivo La Coruna win 2–3).

The model had projected Villarreal at 56.0%, but the full-time result went the other way.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade C

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 Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Villarreal Deportivo La Coruna ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 2-1, 2-0, 0-1 2-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Villarreal higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Villarreal -10.4 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Villarreal 56.0% 66.4% -10.4 pp Market Higher
Draw 24.9% 19.8% +5.1 pp Model Higher
Deportivo La Coruna 19.2% 13.8% +5.4 pp Model Higher

The closing market estimates Villarreal's win probability at 66.4%, compared with the model's estimate of 56.0%, a difference of 10.4 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: PRE1.

After full time, the result was Deportivo La Coruna win 2–3.

Market Assessment

The market is materially more optimistic about Villarreal 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 2.76) — 5 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
  • Over 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile

What failed

  • 1X2: model leaned Villarreal; match finished Deportivo La Coruna
  • Exact score: outside the model's top score bins

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Villarreal by 10.4 percentage points (66.4% vs model 56.0%) — in this case the market view proved closer.

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Sep 05, 2026 · 19:57 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Villarreal 55.9% · Draw 24.9% · Deportivo La Coruna 19.2%
    • xG · Villarreal 1.72 — Deportivo La Coruna 1.04
  2. Sep 05, 2026 · 18:30 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Villarreal 1.46 · Draw 4.90 · Deportivo La Coruna 7.02
    • Implied 1X2 · Villarreal 66.4% · Draw 19.8% · Deportivo La Coruna 13.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 05, 2026 · 18:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Villarreal 1.46 · Draw 4.90 · Deportivo La Coruna 7.02
    • Implied 1X2 · Villarreal 66.4% · Draw 19.8% · Deportivo La Coruna 13.8%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 05, 2026 · 19:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Deportivo La Coruna win · 2–3
  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 58/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (10 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Moderate model lean
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 47/100
Betting Confidence 46/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 30, 2026 · 04:16 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-6168432

Closing Odds 1.46
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Deportivo La Coruna win · Villarreal 2–3 Deportivo La Coruna
Prediction ✖ Missed
Decision Grade C

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: La Liga
  • Fixture: Villarreal vs Deportivo La Coruna
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-05 19:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 55.9% · Draw 24.9% · Away 19.2%
  • xG (showing): Villarreal 1.72 — Deportivo La Coruna 1.04 (total xG ≈ 2.76)
  • Value headline: At least one tracked line reaches the headline EV threshold — align with the hero / Primary card if shown.
  • Structural leans (not bets): Structural lean (model): O/U 2.5 Over 2.5 (Under 2.5 47.9% · Over 2.5 52.1%); BTTS Yes (Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Over 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (11.3%)

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.

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: 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 30, 2026 (UTC)

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La Liga La Liga — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Barcelona 7 7 0 0 21
2 Atletico Madrid 7 5 1 1 16
3 Real Betis 7 5 1 1 16
4 Real Madrid 7 5 0 2 15
5 Sevilla 7 4 1 2 13
6 Alaves 7 3 2 2 11
7 Deportivo La Coruna 7 2 4 1 10
8 Real Sociedad 7 3 1 3 10
9 Villarreal 7 2 2 3 8
10 Athletic Club 6 2 2 2 8
11 Getafe 7 2 2 3 8
12 Rayo Vallecano 7 2 2 3 8
13 Osasuna 7 2 2 3 8
14 Celta Vigo 7 1 4 2 7
15 Espanyol 7 2 1 4 7
16 Racing Santander 7 2 1 4 7
17 Levante 6 1 2 3 5
18 Elche 7 1 2 4 5
19 Valencia 7 1 1 5 4
20 Malaga 7 0 3 4 3
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Barcelona 7 31 7 +24 21
2 Real Madrid 7 18 8 +10 15
3 Atletico Madrid 7 16 7 +9 16
4 Villarreal 7 13 12 +1 8
5 Alaves 7 11 6 +5 11
6 Rayo Vallecano 7 11 16 -5 8
7 Elche 7 11 17 -6 5
8 Racing Santander 7 11 21 -10 7
9 Deportivo La Coruna 7 10 8 +2 10
10 Sevilla 7 10 9 +1 13
11 Espanyol 7 10 10 0 7
12 Real Betis 7 9 7 +2 16
13 Real Sociedad 7 9 13 -4 10
14 Celta Vigo 7 8 6 +2 7
15 Levante 6 8 12 -4 5
16 Athletic Club 6 7 6 +1 8
17 Osasuna 7 6 13 -7 8
18 Getafe 7 4 7 -3 8
19 Valencia 7 4 13 -9 4
20 Malaga 7 3 12 -9 3
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Barcelona 7 14.9 2.7 +12.2 21
2 Real Madrid 7 5.7 1.8 +3.9 15
3 Osasuna 7 6.7 3.3 +3.4 8
4 Alaves 7 5.8 3.6 +2.2 11
5 Racing Santander 7 4.5 3.1 +1.4 7
6 Villarreal 7 7.6 7.0 +0.6 8
7 Espanyol 7 2.8 2.2 +0.6 7
8 Real Betis 7 7.2 7.4 -0.2 16
9 Levante 6 5.4 5.7 -0.3 5
10 Sevilla 7 3.7 4.2 -0.5 13
11 Malaga 7 4.3 5.1 -0.8 3
12 Athletic Club 6 4.1 4.9 -0.8 8
13 Real Sociedad 7 3.6 5.0 -1.4 10
14 Deportivo La Coruna 7 2.9 4.7 -1.8 10
15 Atletico Madrid 7 2.5 4.7 -2.2 16
16 Elche 7 3.2 6.0 -2.8 5
17 Getafe 7 2.8 5.6 -2.8 8
18 Valencia 7 3.7 6.9 -3.2 4
19 Rayo Vallecano 7 3.5 7.0 -3.5 8
20 Celta Vigo 7 2.4 6.5 -4.1 7