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Prediction Audit: Hamilton Academical vs Celtic II Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Hamilton Academical Hamilton Academical
Aug 12, 2026 - 18:45
1 1.37
3 1.23
xG Accuracy: 56%
Celtic II Celtic II

The model missed the final outcome (Celtic II win 1–3).

The model had projected Hamilton Academical at 38.5%, 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 (4 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Hamilton Academical Celtic II ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 1-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Hamilton Academical higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Hamilton Academical -30.0 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Hamilton Academical 38.5% 68.5% -30.0 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.6% 17.6% +12.0 pp Model Edge
Celtic II 31.9% 13.9% +18.0 pp Model Edge

The closing market estimates Hamilton Academical's win probability at 68.5%, compared with the model's estimate of 38.5%, a difference of 30.0 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 Celtic II win 1–3.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 4 goals materialised
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (4 goals)
  • 1X2: model leaned Hamilton Academical; match finished Celtic II

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Hamilton Academical by 30.0 percentage points (68.5% vs model 38.5%) — 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 12, 2026 · 18:44 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Hamilton Academical 38.5% · Draw 29.6% · Celtic II 31.9%
    • xG · Hamilton Academical 1.37 — Celtic II 1.23
  2. Aug 12, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Hamilton Academical 1.28 · Draw 4.98 · Celtic II 6.29
    • Implied 1X2 · Hamilton Academical 68.5% · Draw 17.6% · Celtic II 13.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 12, 2026 · 18:44 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Hamilton Academical 1.28 · Draw 4.98 · Celtic II 6.29
    • Implied 1X2 · Hamilton Academical 68.5% · Draw 17.6% · Celtic II 13.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 12, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Celtic II win · 1–3
  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: Cautious / Wait

Historical label: Originally displayed as "Wait for validation".

Historical Decision Wait
Outcome Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 48/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (30 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market strongly disagrees on price
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 0/100
Betting Confidence 31/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 06, 2026 · 01:29 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-3094635

Closing Odds 1.28
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Celtic II win · Hamilton Academical 1–3 Celtic II
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: Hamilton Academical vs Celtic II
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-12 18:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 38.5% · Draw 29.6% · Away 31.9%
  • xG (showing): Hamilton Academical 1.37 — Celtic II 1.23 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: At least one tracked line reaches the headline EV threshold — align with the hero / Primary card if shown.
  • 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.

If lines move materially, re-run generation or refresh — implied probabilities and any future EV readouts will change first.

Historical Recommendation

Historical Decision: Wait

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 28, 2026 (UTC)

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