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Prediction Audit: Imabari vs Shonan Bellmare Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Imabari Imabari
Sep 26, 2026 - 08:00
1 1.28
2 1.32
xG Accuracy: 77%
Shonan Bellmare Shonan Bellmare

AI correctly predicted the Shonan Bellmare win.

The match finished 1–2, validating the model's directional assessment.

Tracked markets vs full-time result

Prediction grade B-

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 Yes Yes ✔ Correct
  • 1X2 Shonan Bellmare Shonan Bellmare ✔ Correct
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-2, 2-1 1-2 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Shonan Bellmare higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Shonan Bellmare -8.8 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Imabari 34.2% 28.2% +6.0 pp Model Higher
Draw 29.6% 26.9% +2.8 pp Aligned
Shonan Bellmare 36.1% 44.9% -8.8 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Shonan Bellmare's win probability at 44.9%, compared with the model's estimate of 36.1%, a difference of 8.8 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 (Shonan Bellmare win 1–2).

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Shonan Bellmare. 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
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
  • Exact score 1–2 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (3 goals)

Market lesson

Large model–market gaps do not automatically mean the market is right. Here the closing market priced Shonan Bellmare higher (44.9% vs model 36.1%, 8.8 pp), but the model's lean was validated (Shonan Bellmare win 1–2).

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Sep 26, 2026 · 08:01 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Imabari 34.2% · Draw 29.7% · Shonan Bellmare 36.1%
    • xG · Imabari 1.28 — Shonan Bellmare 1.32
  2. Sep 26, 2026 · 07:31 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Imabari 3.37 · Draw 3.54 · Shonan Bellmare 2.12
    • Implied 1X2 · Imabari 28.2% · Draw 26.9% · Shonan Bellmare 44.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 26, 2026 · 08:01 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Imabari 3.37 · Draw 3.54 · Shonan Bellmare 2.12
    • Implied 1X2 · Imabari 28.2% · Draw 26.9% · Shonan Bellmare 44.9%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 26, 2026 · 08:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Shonan Bellmare win · 1–2
  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 75/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 56/100
Betting Confidence 78/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Sep 21, 2026 · 00:40 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-10076980

Closing Odds 2.12
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Shonan Bellmare win · Imabari 1–2 Shonan Bellmare
Prediction ✔ Correct
Decision Grade B-

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: Imabari vs Shonan Bellmare
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-26 08:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 34.2% · Draw 29.7% · Away 36.1%
  • xG (showing): Imabari 1.28 — Shonan Bellmare 1.32 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: None (actionable) — best tracked EV is about +0.7%, still below the +2.0% minimum for a headline / default stake (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%)

When book depth is thin or odds are missing, EV may be unavailable even though the model still prefers one side on totals or BTTS — wait for cleaner prices or skip.

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

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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1 Vegalta Sendai 8 5 2 1 17
2 Omiya Ardija 8 4 4 0 16
3 Albirex Niigata 8 5 1 2 16
4 Shonan Bellmare 8 4 3 1 15
5 Kataller Toyama 8 4 2 2 14
6 Yokohama FC 8 4 2 2 14
7 Tokushima Vortis 8 4 1 3 13
8 Montedio Yamagata 8 4 0 4 12
9 Fujieda MYFC 8 3 3 2 12
10 Tegevajaro Miyazaki 8 3 2 3 11
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
20 Imabari 8 1 1 6 4
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
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
20 Vanraure Hachinohe 8 5 12 -7 10
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