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Prediction Audit: South Shields vs Buxton Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

South Shields South Shields
Sep 26, 2026 - 14:00
4 1.31
0 1.29
xG Accuracy: 34%
Buxton Buxton

AI correctly predicted the South Shields 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 South Shields South Shields ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 4-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices South Shields higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: South Shields -8.7 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
South Shields 35.6% 44.4% -8.7 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.6% 23.5% +6.1 pp Model Higher
Buxton 34.7% 32.1% +2.6 pp Aligned

The closing market estimates South Shields's win probability at 44.4%, compared with the model's estimate of 35.6%, a difference of 8.7 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 (South Shields win 4–0).

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on South Shields. 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 2.60) — 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 South Shields higher (44.3% vs model 35.6%, 8.7 pp), but the model's lean was validated (South Shields win 4–0).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Sep 26, 2026 · 14:06 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · South Shields 35.6% · Draw 29.7% · Buxton 34.7%
    • xG · South Shields 1.31 — Buxton 1.29
  2. Sep 26, 2026 · 13:44 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · South Shields 2.09 · Draw 3.94 · Buxton 2.89
    • Implied 1X2 · South Shields 44.4% · Draw 23.5% · Buxton 32.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 26, 2026 · 14:06 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
    • 1X2 odds · South Shields 2.09 · Draw 3.94 · Buxton 2.89
    • Implied 1X2 · South Shields 44.4% · Draw 23.5% · Buxton 32.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 26, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result South Shields 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: Observe
Historical Decision No Primary Bet
Outcome Validated
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 75/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 56/100
Betting Confidence 78/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Sep 21, 2026 · 01:52 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-10100228

Closing Odds 2.09
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result South Shields win · South Shields 4–0 Buxton
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: National League - North
  • Fixture: South Shields vs Buxton
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-26 14:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 35.6% · Draw 29.7% · Away 34.7%
  • xG (showing): South Shields 1.31 — Buxton 1.29 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Primary / headline line (Betting Primary Pick when shown): Under 2.5 goals
  • Model: 51.8% · Implied: 38.4% · Probability edge: +13.4 pts · Est. EV: +32.1%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.6%)

Totals and BTTS are evaluated against current market prices where available.

1X2 can look balanced even when side markets show clearer structure.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: No Primary Bet

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 29, 2026 (UTC)

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