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Prediction Audit: Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Jul 29, 2026 - 17:30
2 1.29
0 1.31
xG Accuracy: 57%

AI correctly predicted the Hapoel Beer Sheva win.

The match finished 2–0, 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 Under 2.5 (2 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Hapoel Beer Sheva Hapoel Beer Sheva ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-2, 2-1 2-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Hapoel Beer Sheva higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Hapoel Beer Sheva -9.4 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Hapoel Beer Sheva 44.5% 53.9% -9.4 pp Market Higher
Draw 27.3% 22.9% +4.4 pp Aligned
Vikingur Reykjavik 28.2% 23.2% +5.0 pp Model Higher

The closing market estimates Hapoel Beer Sheva's win probability at 53.9%, compared with the model's estimate of 44.5%, a difference of 9.4 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 model's directional lean matched the result (Hapoel Beer Sheva win 2–0).

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Hapoel Beer Sheva. 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

  • Under 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 Hapoel Beer Sheva higher (53.9% vs model 44.5%, 9.4 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Hapoel Beer Sheva win 2–0).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Jul 29, 2026 · 20:01 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Hapoel Beer Sheva 44.5% · Draw 27.3% · Vikingur Reykjavik 28.3%
    • xG · Hapoel Beer Sheva 1.29 — Vikingur Reykjavik 1.31
  2. Jul 29, 2026 · 16:59 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Hapoel Beer Sheva 1.62 · Draw 4.02 · Vikingur Reykjavik 4.66
    • Implied 1X2 · Hapoel Beer Sheva 57.1% · Draw 23.0% · Vikingur Reykjavik 19.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Jul 29, 2026 · 17:29 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Hapoel Beer Sheva 1.73 · Draw 4.08 · Vikingur Reykjavik 4.02
    • Implied 1X2 · Hapoel Beer Sheva 53.9% · Draw 22.9% · Vikingur Reykjavik 23.2%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Jul 29, 2026 · 17:30 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Hapoel Beer Sheva win · 2–0
  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 74/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 52/100
Betting Confidence 77/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Jul 23, 2026 · 14:03 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-1455330

Closing Odds 1.73
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Hapoel Beer Sheva win · Hapoel Beer Sheva 2–0 Vikingur Reykjavik
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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: UEFA Champions League
  • Fixture: Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik
  • Kickoff: 2026-07-29 17:30:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 10.0% · Draw 45.0% · Away 45.0%
  • xG (showing): Hapoel Beer Sheva 1.29 — Vikingur Reykjavik 1.31 (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): 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: 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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UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Paris Saint Germain 1 1 0 0 3
2 Bayern München 1 1 0 0 3
3 Barcelona 1 1 0 0 3
4 Manchester United 1 1 0 0 3
5 Como 1 1 0 0 3
6 VfB Stuttgart 1 1 0 0 3
7 Sporting CP 1 1 0 0 3
8 Manchester City 1 1 0 0 3
9 Aston Villa 1 1 0 0 3
10 Lens 1 1 0 0 3
11 Real Betis 1 1 0 0 3
12 Borussia Dortmund 1 1 0 0 3
13 Liverpool 1 1 0 0 3
14 Real Madrid 1 1 0 0 3
15 Arsenal 1 1 0 0 3
16 AEK Athens FC 1 1 0 0 3
17 AS Roma 1 0 1 0 1
18 Shakhtar Donetsk 1 0 1 0 1
19 PSV Eindhoven 1 0 1 0 1
20 Fenerbahce 1 0 1 0 1
21 Villarreal 1 0 0 1 0
22 Lille 1 0 0 1 0
23 Slavia Praha 1 0 0 1 0
24 Club Brugge KV 1 0 0 1 0
25 Inter 1 0 0 1 0
26 Atletico Madrid 1 0 0 1 0
27 Napoli 1 0 0 1 0
28 Lask Linz 1 0 0 1 0
29 Viking 1 0 0 1 0
30 Galatasaray 1 0 0 1 0
31 FC Porto 1 0 0 1 0
32 RB Leipzig 1 0 0 1 0
33 Feyenoord 1 0 0 1 0
34 Sabah FA 1 0 0 1 0
35 Slovan Bratislava 1 0 0 1 0
36 Bodo/Glimt 1 0 0 1 0
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Paris Saint Germain 1 6 1 +5 3
2 Bayern München 1 5 0 +5 3
3 Barcelona 1 5 1 +4 3
4 Manchester United 1 4 0 +4 3
5 Como 1 4 1 +3 3
6 VfB Stuttgart 1 3 1 +2 3
7 Sporting CP 1 3 1 +2 3
8 Aston Villa 1 3 2 +1 3
9 Lens 1 3 2 +1 3
10 Real Betis 1 3 2 +1 3
11 Borussia Dortmund 1 3 2 +1 3
12 Manchester City 1 2 0 +2 3
13 Liverpool 1 2 1 +1 3
14 Real Madrid 1 2 1 +1 3
15 Villarreal 1 2 3 -1 0
16 Lille 1 2 3 -1 0
17 Slavia Praha 1 2 3 -1 0
18 Club Brugge KV 1 2 3 -1 0
19 Arsenal 1 1 0 +1 3
20 AEK Athens FC 1 1 0 +1 3
21 AS Roma 1 1 1 0 1
22 Shakhtar Donetsk 1 1 1 0 1
23 PSV Eindhoven 1 1 1 0 1
24 Fenerbahce 1 1 1 0 1
25 Inter 1 1 2 -1 0
26 Atletico Madrid 1 1 2 -1 0
27 Viking 1 1 3 -2 0
28 Galatasaray 1 1 3 -2 0
29 RB Leipzig 1 1 4 -3 0
30 Feyenoord 1 1 5 -4 0
31 Slovan Bratislava 1 1 6 -5 0
32 Napoli 1 0 1 -1 0
33 Lask Linz 1 0 1 -1 0
34 FC Porto 1 0 2 -2 0
35 Sabah FA 1 0 4 -4 0
36 Bodo/Glimt 1 0 5 -5 0
# TEAM MP xG xGC +/- PTS
1 Manchester City 1 2.3 0.3 +2.0 3
2 Aston Villa 1 3.2 1.5 +1.7 3
3 Borussia Dortmund 1 2.8 1.3 +1.5 3
4 Real Madrid 1 2.9 1.8 +1.1 3
5 Real Betis 1 1.8 0.8 +1.0 3
6 AEK Athens FC 1 1.7 0.7 +1.0 3
7 Liverpool 1 1.6 0.9 +0.7 3
8 Sporting CP 1 1.8 1.2 +0.6 3
9 Galatasaray 1 1.2 1.8 -0.6 0
10 Atletico Madrid 1 0.9 1.6 -0.7 0
11 Lille 1 0.8 1.8 -1.0 0
12 Lask Linz 1 0.7 1.7 -1.0 0
13 Inter 1 1.8 2.9 -1.1 0
14 Villarreal 1 1.3 2.8 -1.5 0
15 Club Brugge KV 1 1.5 3.2 -1.7 0
16 FC Porto 1 0.3 2.3 -2.0 0
17 Paris Saint Germain 1 — — — 3
18 Bayern München 1 — — — 3
19 Barcelona 1 — — — 3
20 Manchester United 1 — — — 3
21 Como 1 — — — 3
22 VfB Stuttgart 1 — — — 3
23 Lens 1 — — — 3
24 Arsenal 1 — — — 3
25 AS Roma 1 — — — 1
26 Shakhtar Donetsk 1 — — — 1
27 PSV Eindhoven 1 — — — 1
28 Fenerbahce 1 — — — 1
29 Slavia Praha 1 — — — 0
30 Napoli 1 — — — 0
31 Viking 1 — — — 0
32 RB Leipzig 1 — — — 0
33 Feyenoord 1 — — — 0
34 Sabah FA 1 — — — 0
35 Slovan Bratislava 1 — — — 0
36 Bodo/Glimt 1 — — — 0