The model missed the final outcome (Ross County win 1–2).
The model had projected Elgin City at 37.1%, but the full-time result went the other way.
Tracked markets vs full-time result
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 Elgin City Ross County ✖ Incorrect
- Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 1-2 ✔ Correct
Model vs Closing Market
| Outcome | Model | Closing Market | Difference | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin City | 37.1% | 15.5% | +21.6 pp | Model Edge |
| Draw | 29.6% | 19.8% | +9.8 pp | Model Higher |
| Ross County | 33.3% | 64.7% | -31.4 pp | Market Higher |
The closing market estimates Ross County's win probability at 64.7%, compared with the model's estimate of 33.3%, a difference of 31.4 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 Ross County win 1–2.
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 1–2 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 Elgin City; match finished Ross County
Market lesson
The closing market differed from the model on Elgin City by 31.4 percentage points (68.5% vs model 37.1%) — in this case the market view proved closer.
Prediction Timeline
How this prediction moved from forecast to full-time review.
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Aug 11, 2026 · 18:46 UTC Forecast generated
- Model 1X2 · Elgin City 37.0% · Draw 29.6% · Ross County 33.4%
- xG · Elgin City 1.34 — Ross County 1.26
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Aug 11, 2026 · 18:16 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
- 1X2 odds · Elgin City 5.86 · Draw 4.57 · Ross County 1.40
- Implied 1X2 · Elgin City 15.5% · Draw 19.8% · Ross County 64.7%
- Bookmaker · Pinnacle
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Aug 11, 2026 · 18:46 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
- 1X2 odds · Elgin City 5.86 · Draw 4.57 · Ross County 1.40
- Implied 1X2 · Elgin City 15.5% · Draw 19.8% · Ross County 64.7%
- Bookmaker · Pinnacle
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Aug 11, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
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FT Full-time result Ross County win · 1–2
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FT Prediction missed 1X2 lean did not match full-time result
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Archived Prediction review
Historical Snapshot
Frozen at kickoff — the model output as it stood before the match started.
Historical label: Originally displayed as "Wait for validation".
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
- Validation: Fail
- Large market gap (31 pp)
- No strong statistical edge
- Market strongly disagrees on price
- Validation failed
Validation Report
Immutable SnapshotModel 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.
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