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Prediction Audit: Forfar Athletic vs Aberdeen U21 Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Aug 11, 2026 - 18:45
0 1.36
3 1.24
xG Accuracy: 42%

The model missed the final outcome (Aberdeen U21 win 0–3).

The model had projected Forfar Athletic at 38.0%, 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 No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Forfar Athletic Aberdeen U21 ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 0-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Forfar Athletic higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Forfar Athletic -6.2 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Forfar Athletic 38.0% 44.2% -6.2 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.6% 25.8% +3.8 pp Aligned
Aberdeen U21 32.4% 30.0% +2.4 pp Aligned

The closing market estimates Forfar Athletic's win probability at 44.2%, compared with the model's estimate of 38.0%, a difference of 6.2 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 Aberdeen U21 win 0–3.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Forfar Athletic. 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) — 3 goals materialised

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (3 goals)

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Forfar Athletic by 6.2 percentage points (44.2% vs model 38.0%) — 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 11, 2026 · 18:46 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Forfar Athletic 38.0% · Draw 29.6% · Aberdeen U21 32.4%
    • xG · Forfar Athletic 1.36 — Aberdeen U21 1.24
  2. Aug 11, 2026 · 18:16 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Forfar Athletic 1.90 · Draw 3.41 · Aberdeen U21 3.20
    • Implied 1X2 · Forfar Athletic 46.5% · Draw 25.9% · Aberdeen U21 27.6%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 11, 2026 · 18:46 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Forfar Athletic 2.06 · Draw 3.53 · Aberdeen U21 3.04
    • Implied 1X2 · Forfar Athletic 44.2% · Draw 25.8% · Aberdeen U21 30.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 11, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Aberdeen U21 win · 0–3
  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 05, 2026 · 02:25 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-3019805

Closing Odds 2.06
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Aberdeen U21 win · Forfar Athletic 0–3 Aberdeen U21
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: Challenge Cup
  • Fixture: Forfar Athletic vs Aberdeen U21
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-11 18:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 38.0% · Draw 29.6% · Away 32.4%
  • xG (showing): Forfar Athletic 1.36 — Aberdeen U21 1.24 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: None — no positive EV on tracked lines at current best prices (same as the decision block: no default bet).
  • 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 54.4% · No 45.6%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.4% · No 45.6%
  • 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.

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 25, 2026 (UTC)

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