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Prediction Audit: Al Shorta vs Karbala Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Aug 16, 2026 - 18:00
1 1.60
1 1.00
xG Accuracy: 85%

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

The model had projected Al Shorta at 49.8%, 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 Al Shorta Draw ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-0, 1-1, 2-0, 2-1, 0-0 1-1 ✔ Correct

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 Al Shorta; match finished Draw

Market lesson

The full-time result was Draw 1–1, 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 15, 2026 · 02:07 UTC Forecast generated
    • xG · Al Shorta 1.60 — Karbala 1.00
  2. Aug 16, 2026 · 18:00 UTC Kickoff
  3. FT Full-time result Draw · 1–1
  4. FT Prediction missed 1X2 lean did not match full-time result
  5. 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 57/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Pending
Evidence ★★★★★
  • Moderate model lean
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation pending
Market Compatibility 100/100
Betting Confidence 59/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Aug 15, 2026 · 02:07 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-4035834

Closing Odds Pending
AI Fair Odds —
CLV Pending
Final Result Draw · Al Shorta 1–1 Karbala
Prediction ✖ Missed
Decision Grade C

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: Iraqi League
  • Fixture: Al Shorta vs Karbala
  • Kickoff: 2026-08-16 18:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 49.8% · Draw 28.1% · Away 22.1%
  • xG (showing): Al Shorta 1.6 — Karbala 1.0 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Value headline: None — no positive EV could be estimated on tracked lines at current best prices (missing odds or thin book depth).
  • 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 52.0% · No 48.0%) Value lean (pricing): O/U 2.5 Under 2.5; BTTS Yes
  • BTTS (model): Yes 52.0% · No 48.0%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-0 (11.9%)

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.

Most likely correct score stays a low-probability tail: use it for context, not as a must-bet story.

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 16, 2026 (UTC)

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Iraqi League Iraqi League — Standings
# TEAM MP W D L PTS
1 Al-Karma 9 7 2 0 23
2 Newroz 9 5 3 1 18
3 Al Zawra'a 9 5 3 1 18
4 Erbil 9 5 3 1 18
5 Naft 9 5 3 1 18
6 Al Shorta 9 4 4 1 16
7 Duhok 9 2 6 1 12
8 Al Minaa Basra 9 3 3 3 12
9 Al Quwa Al Jawiya 9 2 5 2 11
10 Al-Jolan SC 9 2 5 2 11
11 Diyala 9 2 3 4 9
12 Zakho 9 2 3 4 9
13 Ghaz Al Shamal 9 1 5 3 8
14 Al Kahrabaa 9 1 5 3 8
15 Al Talaba 9 1 5 3 8
16 Naft Maysan 9 1 5 3 8
17 Mosul 9 2 2 5 8
18 Al Karkh 9 2 1 6 7
19 Gharraf 9 1 3 5 6
20 Karbala 9 1 3 5 6
# TEAM MP GS GC +/- PTS
1 Al-Karma 9 17 7 +10 23
2 Al Zawra'a 9 15 6 +9 18
3 Newroz 9 14 4 +10 18
4 Duhok 9 14 11 +3 12
5 Al Quwa Al Jawiya 9 14 12 +2 11
6 Erbil 9 13 4 +9 18
7 Diyala 9 13 16 -3 9
8 Al Karkh 9 12 17 -5 7
9 Naft 9 11 5 +6 18
10 Al Minaa Basra 9 10 10 0 12
11 Al Shorta 9 9 4 +5 16
12 Al Talaba 9 9 14 -5 8
13 Mosul 9 9 15 -6 8
14 Al-Jolan SC 9 8 9 -1 11
15 Zakho 9 7 12 -5 9
16 Naft Maysan 9 7 12 -5 8
17 Al Kahrabaa 9 6 10 -4 8
18 Karbala 9 6 15 -9 6
19 Ghaz Al Shamal 9 4 7 -3 8
20 Gharraf 9 4 12 -8 6