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Prediction Audit: Energie Cottbus vs Hannover 96 Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Energie Cottbus Energie Cottbus
Aug 09, 2026 - 11:30
3 1.33
1 1.32
xG Accuracy: 58%
Hannover 96 Hannover 96

The model missed the final outcome (Energie Cottbus win 3–1).

The model had projected Hannover 96 at 37.8%, but the full-time result went the other way.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade F

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 Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Hannover 96 Energie Cottbus ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 3-1 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Hannover 96 higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Hannover 96 -6.4 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Energie Cottbus 33.8% 30.2% +3.6 pp Aligned
Draw 28.4% 25.6% +2.8 pp Aligned
Hannover 96 37.8% 44.1% -6.4 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Hannover 96's win probability at 44.1%, compared with the model's estimate of 37.8%, a difference of 6.4 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 Energie Cottbus win 3–1.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Hannover 96. The remaining divergence may reflect differences in team-strength assumptions rather than a directional disagreement.

  • Monitor line movement before kickoff — not a betting recommendation.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.65) — 4 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (4 goals)
  • 1X2: model leaned Hannover 96; match finished Energie Cottbus

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Hannover 96 by 6.4 percentage points (44.2% vs model 37.8%) — 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. Aug 09, 2026 · 19:11 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Energie Cottbus 33.8% · Draw 28.4% · Hannover 96 37.8%
    • xG · Energie Cottbus 1.33 — Hannover 96 1.32
  2. Aug 09, 2026 · 11:02 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Energie Cottbus 3.17 · Draw 3.74 · Hannover 96 2.17
    • Implied 1X2 · Energie Cottbus 30.2% · Draw 25.6% · Hannover 96 44.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 09, 2026 · 11:29 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Energie Cottbus 3.17 · Draw 3.74 · Hannover 96 2.17
    • Implied 1X2 · Energie Cottbus 30.2% · Draw 25.6% · Hannover 96 44.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 09, 2026 · 11:30 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Energie Cottbus win · 3–1
  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: Observe
Historical Decision No Primary Bet
Outcome Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 76/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 68/100
Betting Confidence 79/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 04, 2026 · 00:58 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-2961657

Closing Odds 2.17
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Energie Cottbus win · Energie Cottbus 3–1 Hannover 96
Prediction ✖ Missed
Decision Grade F

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: 2. Bundesliga
  • Fixture: Energie Cottbus vs Hannover 96
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-09 11:30:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 50.0% · Draw 50.0% · Away 0.0%
  • xG (showing): Energie Cottbus 1.33 — Hannover 96 1.32 (total xG ≈ 2.65)
  • 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.

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

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: No Primary Bet

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 29, 2026 (UTC)

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# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Hertha BSC 6 6 0 0 18
2 1. FC Nürnberg 6 5 1 0 16
3 1. FC Heidenheim 6 4 1 1 13
4 VfL Wolfsburg 6 3 2 1 11
5 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6 3 2 1 11
6 1. FC Magdeburg 6 3 1 2 10
7 Energie Cottbus 6 2 2 2 8
8 FC St. Pauli 6 1 4 1 7
9 VfL Bochum 6 2 1 3 7
10 Hannover 96 6 2 1 3 7
11 VfL Osnabrück 6 2 1 3 7
12 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 6 1 3 2 6
13 Arminia Bielefeld 6 1 2 3 5
14 Karlsruher SC 6 1 2 3 5
15 Eintracht Braunschweig 6 1 1 4 4
16 Holstein Kiel 6 0 4 2 4
17 Dynamo Dresden 6 1 1 4 4
18 SV Darmstadt 98 6 1 1 4 4
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Hertha BSC 6 17 7 +10 18
2 1. FC Nürnberg 6 16 6 +10 16
3 VfL Wolfsburg 6 15 8 +7 11
4 1. FC Heidenheim 6 14 12 +2 13
5 Energie Cottbus 6 14 13 +1 8
6 Eintracht Braunschweig 6 12 13 -1 4
7 1. FC Magdeburg 6 11 9 +2 10
8 Arminia Bielefeld 6 10 12 -2 5
9 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 6 9 11 -2 6
10 VfL Osnabrück 6 9 12 -3 7
11 FC St. Pauli 6 8 8 0 7
12 Dynamo Dresden 6 8 14 -6 4
13 Hannover 96 6 7 9 -2 7
14 Holstein Kiel 6 7 10 -3 4
15 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6 6 4 +2 11
16 Karlsruher SC 6 6 12 -6 5
17 VfL Bochum 6 5 6 -1 7
18 SV Darmstadt 98 6 5 13 -8 4
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Arminia Bielefeld 6 5.9 2.9 +3.0 5
2 Hannover 96 6 6.3 4.0 +2.3 7
3 VfL Wolfsburg 6 6.0 3.7 +2.3 11
4 Hertha BSC 6 7.5 5.6 +1.9 18
5 1. FC Heidenheim 6 7.7 6.0 +1.7 13
6 Holstein Kiel 6 5.6 4.1 +1.5 4
7 FC St. Pauli 6 5.7 4.3 +1.4 7
8 VfL Bochum 6 3.8 2.6 +1.2 7
9 Eintracht Braunschweig 6 9.4 8.5 +0.9 4
10 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 6 6.9 7.0 -0.1 6
11 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6 2.6 3.2 -0.6 11
12 1. FC Nürnberg 6 4.2 5.2 -1.0 16
13 Karlsruher SC 6 3.8 5.3 -1.5 5
14 VfL Osnabrück 6 5.7 7.7 -2.0 7
15 SV Darmstadt 98 6 2.0 4.3 -2.3 4
16 Dynamo Dresden 6 3.4 5.8 -2.4 4
17 1. FC Magdeburg 6 4.7 7.7 -3.0 10
18 Energie Cottbus 6 5.0 8.3 -3.3 8