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Prediction Audit: Bradford vs Burnley Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Aug 26, 2026 - 18:45
0(4) 1.34
0(2) 1.26
xG Accuracy: 49%

The model missed the final outcome (Draw 0–0).

The model had projected Bradford at 37.1%, 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 (0 goals) ✔ Correct
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes No ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Bradford Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 0-0 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Moderate Disagreement

The closing market prices Burnley higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Burnley -9.8 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Bradford 37.1% 29.0% +8.1 pp Model Higher
Draw 29.6% 27.9% +1.8 pp Aligned
Burnley 33.3% 43.1% -9.8 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Burnley's win probability at 43.1%, compared with the model's estimate of 33.3%, a difference of 9.8 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 result was Draw 0–0.

Market Assessment

The market and model broadly agree on Burnley. 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

  • Under 2.5 goals aligned with the xG profile

What failed

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

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Bradford by 9.8 percentage points (46.9% vs model 37.1%) — 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. Aug 26, 2026 · 18:44 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Bradford 37.0% · Draw 29.6% · Burnley 33.4%
    • xG · Bradford 1.34 — Burnley 1.26
  2. Aug 26, 2026 · 18:14 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Bradford 3.32 · Draw 3.45 · Burnley 2.23
    • Implied 1X2 · Bradford 29.0% · Draw 27.9% · Burnley 43.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Aug 26, 2026 · 18:44 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Bradford 3.32 · Draw 3.45 · Burnley 2.23
    • Implied 1X2 · Bradford 29.0% · Draw 27.9% · Burnley 43.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Aug 26, 2026 · 18:45 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Draw · 0–0
  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: Monitor
Historical Decision Monitor
Outcome Missed
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
Prediction Reliability 74/100 · High
  • Validation: Pass
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Direction agrees with model lean
  • Validation passed
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 17/100
Monitoring Confidence 33/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 20, 2026 · 02:54 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-4679556

Closing Odds 2.23
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · Bradford 0–0 Burnley
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

Pre-match snapshot for this fixture.

  • League: League Cup
  • Fixture: Bradford vs Burnley
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-26 18:45:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 37.0% · Draw 29.6% · Away 33.4%
  • xG (showing): Bradford 1.34 — Burnley 1.26 (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 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: Monitor

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 29, 2026 (UTC)

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