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Prediction Audit: Coventry vs Aston Villa Prediction, Odds & AI Betting Tips

Sep 16, 2026 - 19:00
1 1.35
3 1.25
xG Accuracy: 56%

The model missed the final outcome (Aston Villa win 1–3).

The model had projected Coventry at 37.5%, 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 Over 2.5 (4 goals) ✖ Incorrect
  • Both Teams To Score BTTS No Yes ✖ Incorrect
  • 1X2 Coventry Aston Villa ✖ Incorrect
  • Correct Score Insights 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1, 1-2 1-3 ✖ Incorrect

Model vs Closing Market

Strong Disagreement

The closing market prices Aston Villa higher than the statistical model.

Largest probability gap: Aston Villa -11.3 pp

Outcome Model Closing Market Difference Signal
Coventry 37.5% 30.7% +6.8 pp Model Higher
Draw 29.6% 25.2% +4.4 pp Aligned
Aston Villa 32.9% 44.1% -11.3 pp Market Higher

The closing market estimates Aston Villa's win probability at 44.1%, compared with the model's estimate of 32.9%, a difference of 11.3 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 Aston Villa win 1–3.

Market Assessment

The market is materially more optimistic about Aston Villa than the current fair estimate.

  • Investors may be incorporating information not fully reflected in the baseline model.
  • Tournament-specific context can shift market pricing.

Post Match Insights

What worked

  • Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 4 goals materialised

What failed

  • Both Teams To Score: model leaned BTTS No; match finished BTTS Yes
  • Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (4 goals)

Market lesson

The closing market differed from the model on Coventry by 11.3 percentage points (48.8% vs model 37.5%) — 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. Sep 16, 2026 · 19:01 UTC Forecast generated
    • Model 1X2 · Coventry 37.6% · Draw 29.6% · Aston Villa 32.9%
    • xG · Coventry 1.35 — Aston Villa 1.25
  2. Sep 16, 2026 · 18:31 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
    • 1X2 odds · Coventry 3.13 · Draw 3.82 · Aston Villa 2.18
    • Implied 1X2 · Coventry 30.7% · Draw 25.2% · Aston Villa 44.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  3. Sep 16, 2026 · 19:01 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
    • 1X2 odds · Coventry 3.13 · Draw 3.82 · Aston Villa 2.18
    • Implied 1X2 · Coventry 30.7% · Draw 25.2% · Aston Villa 44.1%
    • Bookmaker · Pinnacle
  4. Sep 16, 2026 · 19:00 UTC Kickoff
  5. FT Full-time result Aston Villa win · 1–3
  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 57/100 · Moderate
  • Validation: Warning
  • Large market gap (11 pp)
Evidence ★★★★★
  • No strong statistical edge
  • Market has already priced much of the edge
  • Validation warning
Pricing proximity (inverse gap) 15/100
Monitoring Confidence 20/100

Validation Report

Immutable Snapshot

Prediction Time: Sep 10, 2026 · 20:53 UTC Snapshot ID: dp-7955151

Closing Odds 2.18
AI Fair Odds 1.93
CLV Pending
Final Result Aston Villa win · Coventry 1–3 Aston Villa
Prediction ✖ Missed
Decision Grade F

Probability Calibration

  • Expected: 51.8%
  • Historical Bucket: 50–55% — Building sample

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: League Cup
  • Fixture: Coventry vs Aston Villa
  • Kickoff: 2026-09-16 19:00:00
  • 1X2 (model): Home 37.6% · Draw 29.6% · Away 32.9%
  • xG (showing): Coventry 1.35 — Aston Villa 1.25 (total xG ≈ 2.6)
  • Best +EV line (same label as hero card when Primary thresholds are not met): Under 2.5 goals
  • Model: 51.8% · Implied: 41.3% · Probability edge: +10.5 pts · Est. EV: +26.9%
  • BTTS (model): Yes 54.5% · No 45.5%
  • Correct score (top bin): 1-1 (12.5%)

Totals and BTTS are evaluated against current market prices where available.

Early match state can move realised goals away from pre-kick projections.

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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