Prediction Audit: Salgueiros vs Machico Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Sep 04, 2026 - 10:00
1 1.33
1 1.27
xG Accuracy: 85%

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

The model had projected Salgueiros at 36.6%, but the full-time result went the other way.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade C

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 Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Salgueiros Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 1-1 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The model rates Machico considerably stronger than the closing betting market.

Largest probability gap: Machico +5.3 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Salgueiros 36.6% 39.9% -3.3 pp Aligned
Draw 29.6% 31.6% -2.0 pp Aligned
Machico 33.8% 28.5% +5.3 pp Model Higher

The statistical model estimates Machico's win probability at 33.8%, compared with the closing market's implied probability of 28.5%, a difference of 5.3 percentage points. This highlights a substantial disagreement between the model's assessment and the market consensus, rather than 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 Draw 1–1.

Market Assessment

The fair estimate shows a modest edge over current market pricing on Machico.

  • Monitor line movement before kickoff — not a betting recommendation.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
  • Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile
  • Exact score 1–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • 1X2: model leaned Salgueiros; match finished Draw

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Salgueiros by 5.3 percentage points (31.3% vs model 36.6%) — 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 04, 2026 · 09:59 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Salgueiros 36.6% · Draw 29.6% · Machico 33.8%
    • xG · Salgueiros 1.33 — Machico 1.27
  2. Sep 04, 2026 · 09:29 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Salgueiros 2.23 · Draw 2.81 · Machico 3.12
    • Implied 1X2 · Salgueiros 39.9% · Draw 31.6% · Machico 28.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 04, 2026 · 09:59 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Salgueiros 2.23 · Draw 2.81 · Machico 3.12
    • Implied 1X2 · Salgueiros 39.9% · Draw 31.6% · Machico 28.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 04, 2026 · 10:00 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: 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
Market Compatibility 73/100
Betting Confidence 79/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 31, 2026 · 07:33 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-6363203

Closing Odds 3.12
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · Salgueiros 1–1 Machico
Prediction ✖ Missed
Decision Grade C

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: Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group B
  • Fixture: Salgueiros vs Machico
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-04 10:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 36.6% · Draw 29.6% · Away 33.8%
  • xG (showing): Salgueiros 1.33 — Machico 1.27 (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 54.5% · No 45.5%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.5%)

The decision block shows no default Primary: Primary needs consensus EV ≥ +5.0% plus strength/reliability/calibration gates. A separate Lean/tracked gate is +2.0% (selective only). Lean labels are directional only — not bankroll-sized recommendations.

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

October 03, 2026 (UTC)

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Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group B Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group B — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Ovarense 4 4 0 0 12
2 Machico 4 2 2 0 8
3 Camacha 4 2 2 0 8
4 Florgrade 4 2 1 1 7
5 Salgueiros 4 1 3 0 6
6 Sanjoanense 4 1 2 1 5
7 União Lamas 4 1 2 1 5
8 Cinfães 3 1 1 1 4
9 Castro Daire 3 1 1 1 4
10 Beira-Mar 4 0 3 1 3
11 Alpendorada 4 1 0 3 3
12 Guarda 4 0 1 3 1
13 Estrela Calheta 2 0 1 1 1
14 Sousense 4 0 1 3 1
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Ovarense 4 8 0 +8 12
2 Camacha 4 6 4 +2 8
3 Machico 4 5 2 +3 8
4 Sanjoanense 4 5 5 0 5
5 União Lamas 4 5 5 0 5
6 Florgrade 4 4 2 +2 7
7 Salgueiros 4 4 3 +1 6
8 Cinfães 3 4 3 +1 4
9 Beira-Mar 4 4 6 -2 3
10 Alpendorada 4 4 7 -3 3
11 Sousense 4 3 8 -5 1
12 Castro Daire 3 2 3 -1 4
13 Guarda 4 2 5 -3 1
14 Estrela Calheta 2 0 3 -3 1
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