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Prediction Audit: Cowdenbeath vs Kilmarnock II Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath
Sep 08, 2026 - 18:45
1 1.42
2 1.18
xG Accuracy: 71%
Kilmarnock II Kilmarnock II

The model missed the final outcome (Kilmarnock II win 1–2).

The model had projected Cowdenbeath at 40.9%, 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 No Yes ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Cowdenbeath Kilmarnock II ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 2-1, 0-1, 2-0 1-2 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Kilmarnock II higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Kilmarnock II -6.4 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Cowdenbeath 40.9% 37.9% +3.0 pp Aligned
Draw 29.4% 26.1% +3.3 pp Aligned
Kilmarnock II 29.7% 36.0% -6.4 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Kilmarnock II's win probability at 36.0%, compared with the model's estimate of 29.7%, a difference of 6.4 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 Kilmarnock II win 1–2.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Kilmarnock II. 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 No; match finished BTTS Yes
  • 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 Cowdenbeath by 6.4 percentage points (47.3% vs model 40.9%) — 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. Sep 08, 2026 · 18:48 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Cowdenbeath 41.0% · Draw 29.4% · Kilmarnock II 29.6%
    • xG · Cowdenbeath 1.42 — Kilmarnock II 1.18
  2. Sep 08, 2026 · 18:17 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Cowdenbeath 2.39 · Draw 3.47 · Kilmarnock II 2.51
    • Implied 1X2 · Cowdenbeath 37.9% · Draw 26.1% · Kilmarnock II 36.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 08, 2026 · 18:47 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Cowdenbeath 2.39 · Draw 3.47 · Kilmarnock II 2.51
    • Implied 1X2 · Cowdenbeath 37.9% · Draw 26.1% · Kilmarnock II 36.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 08, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Kilmarnock II win · 1–2
  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: Sep 02, 2026 · 02:33 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-6581735

Closing Odds 2.51
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Kilmarnock II win · Cowdenbeath 1–2 Kilmarnock 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

Quick read on how the model reads this matchup.

  • League: Challenge Cup
  • Fixture: Cowdenbeath vs Kilmarnock II
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-08 18:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 41.0% · Draw 29.4% · Away 29.6%
  • xG (showing): Cowdenbeath 1.42 — Kilmarnock II 1.18 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): BTTS No
  • Model: 45.9% · Implied: 30.9% · Probability edge: +15.0 pts · Est. EV: +51.5%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.1% · No 45.9%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.4%)

Where EV is shown, it is estimated return per unit stake at the best tracked decimal price — not the same thing as a raw probability gap.

Early match state can move realised goals away from pre-kick projections.

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 29, 2026 (UTC)

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