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Prediction Audit: Tochigi City vs Vanraure Hachinohe Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Tochigi City Tochigi City
Aug 15, 2026 - 09:00
5 1.32
0 1.28
xG Accuracy: 26%
Vanraure Hachinohe Vanraure Hachinohe

AI correctly predicted the Tochigi City win.

The match finished 5–0, validating the model's directional assessment.

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 (5 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Tochigi City Tochigi City ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 5-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Tochigi City higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Tochigi City -5.5 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Tochigi City 36.1% 41.6% -5.5 pp Market Higher
Draw 29.6% 27.4% +2.2 pp Aligned
Vanraure Hachinohe 34.2% 31.0% +3.2 pp Aligned

The closing market estimates Tochigi City's win probability at 41.6%, compared with the model's estimate of 36.1%, a difference of 5.5 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: PRE1.

After full time, the model's directional lean matched the result (Tochigi City win 5–0).

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Tochigi City. 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) — 5 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 (5 goals)

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Tochigi City higher (41.6% vs model 36.1%, 5.5 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Tochigi City win 5–0).

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Prediction Timeline

How this prediction moved from forecast to full-time review.

  1. Aug 15, 2026 · 09:00 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Tochigi City 36.1% · Draw 29.7% · Vanraure Hachinohe 34.2%
    • xG · Tochigi City 1.32 — Vanraure Hachinohe 1.28
  2. Aug 15, 2026 · 08:31 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Tochigi City 2.28 · Draw 3.46 · Vanraure Hachinohe 3.06
    • Implied 1X2 · Tochigi City 41.6% · Draw 27.4% · Vanraure Hachinohe 31.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 15, 2026 · 09:00 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Tochigi City 2.28 · Draw 3.46 · Vanraure Hachinohe 3.06
    • Implied 1X2 · Tochigi City 41.6% · Draw 27.4% · Vanraure Hachinohe 31.0%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 15, 2026 · 09:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Tochigi City win · 5–0
  6. FT Prediction validated Directional lean matched 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 Validated
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 72/100
Betting Confidence 79/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 09, 2026 · 01:10 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-3338581

Closing Odds 2.28
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Tochigi City win · Tochigi City 5–0 Vanraure Hachinohe
Prediction ✔ Correct
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: J2 League
  • Fixture: Tochigi City vs Vanraure Hachinohe
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-15 09:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 36.1% · Draw 29.7% · Away 34.2%
  • xG (showing): Tochigi City 1.32 — Vanraure Hachinohe 1.28 (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: Validated — Pre-match lean validated against 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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2 Omiya Ardija 8 4 4 0 16
3 Albirex Niigata 8 5 1 2 16
4 Shonan Bellmare 8 4 3 1 15
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11 Tochigi City 8 3 1 4 10
12 Blaublitz Akita 8 2 4 2 10
13 Jubilo Iwata 8 3 1 4 10
14 Vanraure Hachinohe 8 3 1 4 10
15 Iwaki 8 3 0 5 9
16 Oita Trinita 8 1 5 2 8
17 Sagan Tosu 8 2 2 4 8
18 Ventforet Kofu 8 2 1 5 7
19 Consadole Sapporo 8 1 2 5 5
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1 Omiya Ardija 8 16 7 +9 16
2 Kataller Toyama 8 16 8 +8 14
3 Yokohama FC 8 16 11 +5 14
4 Vegalta Sendai 8 15 7 +8 17
5 Tochigi City 8 14 13 +1 10
6 Fujieda MYFC 8 12 9 +3 12
7 Tegevajaro Miyazaki 8 12 12 0 11
8 Blaublitz Akita 8 11 10 +1 10
9 Albirex Niigata 8 11 12 -1 16
10 Iwaki 8 11 15 -4 9
11 Montedio Yamagata 8 10 6 +4 12
12 Jubilo Iwata 8 10 11 -1 10
13 Consadole Sapporo 8 10 17 -7 5
14 Shonan Bellmare 8 9 7 +2 15
15 Tokushima Vortis 8 8 8 0 13
16 Sagan Tosu 8 8 11 -3 8
17 Oita Trinita 8 7 6 +1 8
18 Imabari 8 7 17 -10 4
19 Ventforet Kofu 8 6 15 -9 7
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