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Prediction Audit: Merthyr Town vs Macclesfield Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Merthyr Town Merthyr Town
Sep 05, 2026 - 14:00
2 1.25
1 1.35
xG Accuracy: 74%
Macclesfield Macclesfield

The model missed the final outcome (Merthyr Town win 2–1).

The model had projected Macclesfield at 37.5%, 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 (3 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Macclesfield Merthyr Town ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-2, 2-1 2-1 ✔ Correct

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 3 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
  • Exact score 2–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (3 goals)
  • 1X2: model leaned Macclesfield; match finished Merthyr Town

Market lesson

The full-time result was Merthyr Town win 2–1, which did not match the model's pre-match lean on 1X2.

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Aug 30, 2026 · 02:46 UTC Forecast generated
    • xG · Merthyr Town 1.25 — Macclesfield 1.35
  2. Sep 05, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Kickoff
  3. FT Full-time result Merthyr Town win · 2–1
  4. FT Prediction missed 1X2 lean did not match full-time result
  5. 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 57/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Pending
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation pending
Market Compatibility 100/100
Betting Confidence 59/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 30, 2026 · 02:46 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-6148631

Closing Odds Pending
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Merthyr Town win · Merthyr Town 2–1 Macclesfield
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.

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AI match briefing

AI Match Summary

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: National League - North
  • Fixture: Merthyr Town vs Macclesfield
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-05 14:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 32.9% · Draw 29.6% · Away 37.6%
  • xG (showing): Merthyr Town 1.25 — Macclesfield 1.35 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • 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): Structural lean (model): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5 (Under 2.5 51.8% · Over 2.5 48.2%); BTTS Yes (Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.5%)

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.

Most likely correct score stays a low-probability tail: use it for context, not as a must-bet story.

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

October 03, 2026 (UTC)

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# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Hereford 10 7 2 1 23
2 Macclesfield 10 6 3 1 21
3 Oxford City 10 6 2 2 20
4 South Shields 10 6 2 2 20
5 Hebburn Town 10 5 3 2 18
6 Spalding United 10 5 2 3 17
7 Chester 10 5 2 3 17
8 King's Lynn Town 10 5 1 4 16
9 Buxton 10 5 1 4 16
10 Bedford Town 10 5 1 4 16
11 Morecambe 10 4 2 4 14
12 Chorley 10 4 2 4 14
13 Merthyr Town 10 3 4 3 13
14 Scarborough Athletic 10 3 3 4 12
15 Hednesford Town 10 3 3 4 12
16 Marine 10 4 0 6 12
17 Harborough Town 10 3 3 4 12
18 Worksop Town 10 4 0 6 12
19 Brackley Town 10 3 3 4 12
20 Southport 10 2 3 5 9
21 AFC Telford United 10 2 3 5 9
22 Darlington 1883 10 2 1 7 7
23 Spennymoor Town 10 1 4 5 7
24 Radcliffe 10 2 0 8 6
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Hereford 10 22 5 +17 23
2 King's Lynn Town 10 20 15 +5 16
3 Oxford City 10 18 7 +11 20
4 Buxton 10 18 18 0 16
5 Hednesford Town 10 17 17 0 12
6 Hebburn Town 10 16 16 0 18
7 Chorley 10 16 17 -1 14
8 Scarborough Athletic 10 15 12 +3 12
9 South Shields 10 15 13 +2 20
10 Spalding United 10 14 8 +6 17
11 Morecambe 10 14 9 +5 14
12 Bedford Town 10 14 14 0 16
13 Macclesfield 10 13 6 +7 21
14 Chester 10 13 9 +4 17
15 Southport 10 13 20 -7 9
16 Merthyr Town 10 12 11 +1 13
17 Marine 10 12 12 0 12
18 Darlington 1883 10 12 21 -9 7
19 Brackley Town 10 11 19 -8 12
20 Spennymoor Town 10 11 21 -10 7
21 Harborough Town 10 10 12 -2 12
22 Worksop Town 10 10 16 -6 12
23 Radcliffe 10 9 20 -11 6
24 AFC Telford United 10 8 15 -7 9