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Prediction Audit: Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Stirling Albion Stirling Albion
Sep 22, 2026 - 18:45
1 1.31
1 1.29
xG Accuracy: 85%
Cumbernauld Colts Cumbernauld Colts

The model missed the final outcome (Draw 1–1).

The model had projected Stirling Albion at 35.6%, 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 Under 2.5 (2 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS No Yes ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Stirling Albion Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 1-1 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Stirling Albion higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Stirling Albion -20.5 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Stirling Albion 35.6% 56.2% -20.5 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.6% 18.4% +11.3 pp Model Edge
Cumbernauld Colts 34.7% 25.5% +9.2 pp Model Higher

The closing market estimates Stirling Albion's win probability at 56.2%, compared with the model's estimate of 35.6%, a difference of 20.5 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: PRE5.

After full time, the result was Draw 1–1.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile
  • Exact score 1–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS No; match finished BTTS Yes
  • 1X2: model leaned Stirling Albion; match finished Draw

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Stirling Albion by 20.5 percentage points (56.1% vs model 35.6%) — 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 22, 2026 · 18:43 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Stirling Albion 35.6% · Draw 29.7% · Cumbernauld Colts 34.7%
    • xG · Stirling Albion 1.31 — Cumbernauld Colts 1.29
  2. Sep 22, 2026 · 18:16 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Stirling Albion 1.61 · Draw 4.92 · Cumbernauld Colts 3.55
    • Implied 1X2 · Stirling Albion 56.2% · Draw 18.4% · Cumbernauld Colts 25.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 22, 2026 · 18:43 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE5
    • 1X2 odds · Stirling Albion 1.61 · Draw 4.92 · Cumbernauld Colts 3.55
    • Implied 1X2 · Stirling Albion 56.2% · Draw 18.4% · Cumbernauld Colts 25.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 22, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Draw · 1–1
  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 53/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (21 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Pricing remains divergent
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 0/100
Betting Confidence 34/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Sep 16, 2026 · 02:53 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-8992581

Closing Odds 1.61
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · Stirling Albion 1–1 Cumbernauld Colts
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

Below is a compact, numbers-first snapshot aligned with the same engine as the cards above.

  • League: Challenge Cup
  • Fixture: Stirling Albion vs Cumbernauld Colts
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-22 18:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 35.6% · Draw 29.7% · Away 34.7%
  • xG (showing): Stirling Albion 1.31 — Cumbernauld Colts 1.29 (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 No (Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS No
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.6%)

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.

Most likely correct score stays a low-probability tail: use it for context, not as a must-bet story.

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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