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Prediction Audit: Metalurgistul Cugir vs Jiul Petroşani Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Aug 05, 2026 - 14:30
0 1.31
1 1.29
xG Accuracy: 64%

The model missed the final outcome (Jiul Petroşani win 0–1).

The model had projected Metalurgistul Cugir 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 (1 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Metalurgistul Cugir Jiul Petroşani ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 0-1 ✔ Correct

Model vs Closing Market

Broadly Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned.

Largest probability gap: Metalurgistul Cugir -3.5 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Metalurgistul Cugir 35.6% 39.1% -3.5 pp Aligned
Draw 29.6% 26.4% +3.2 pp Aligned
Jiul Petroşani 34.7% 34.5% +0.2 pp Aligned

The model and closing market are broadly aligned, with probability differences below 5 percentage points.

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 Jiul Petroşani win 0–1.

Market Assessment

The market and model are broadly aligned. Any small pricing gap likely reflects rounding or bookmaker margin, not a structural disagreement.

  • Current pricing remains close to the model baseline.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile
  • Exact score 0–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS Yes; match finished BTTS No
  • 1X2: model leaned Metalurgistul Cugir; match finished Jiul Petroşani

Market lesson

The full-time result was Jiul Petroşani win 0–1, which did not match the model's pre-match lean on 1X2.

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Prediction Timeline

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

  1. Aug 05, 2026 · 14:29 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Metalurgistul Cugir 35.6% · Draw 29.7% · Jiul Petroşani 34.7%
    • xG · Metalurgistul Cugir 1.31 — Jiul Petroşani 1.29
  2. Aug 05, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Metalurgistul Cugir 2.30 · Draw 3.40 · Jiul Petroşani 2.61
    • Implied 1X2 · Metalurgistul Cugir 39.1% · Draw 26.4% · Jiul Petroşani 34.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 05, 2026 · 14:29 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Metalurgistul Cugir 2.30 · Draw 3.40 · Jiul Petroşani 2.61
    • Implied 1X2 · Metalurgistul Cugir 39.1% · Draw 26.4% · Jiul Petroşani 34.5%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 05, 2026 · 14:30 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Jiul Petroşani win · 0–1
  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 77/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Market Compatibility 82/100
Betting Confidence 80/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 04, 2026 · 01:42 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-2969034

Closing Odds 2.3
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Jiul Petroşani win · Metalurgistul Cugir 0–1 Jiul Petroşani
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: Cupa României
  • Fixture: Metalurgistul Cugir vs Jiul Petroşani
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-05 14:30:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 35.6% · Draw 29.7% · Away 34.7%
  • xG (showing): Metalurgistul Cugir 1.31 — Jiul Petroşani 1.29 (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 (12.6%)

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.

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: 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 30, 2026 (UTC)

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