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AFC Rushden And Diamonds crestAFC Rushden And Diamonds
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Braintree Town FC crestBraintree Town FC

AFC Rushden And Diamonds 2 x 1 Braintree Town FC: prediction analysis

The model predicted correctly 4 of 5 settled markets.

Correct predictions

  • Double Chance: prediction AFC Rushden And Diamonds or Braintree Town FC; result AFC Rushden And Diamonds 2–1.
  • Over 2.5 goals: prediction Over 2.5; result 3 goals.
  • Both Teams to Score: prediction Yes; result Yes.
  • Over 9.5 corners: prediction Over 9.5; result 11 corners.

Incorrect predictions

  • 1x2: prediction Braintree Town FC; result AFC Rushden And Diamonds 2–1.

Final assessment: For this game, most settled predictions matched the observed results.

View the analysis published before kickoff

Before the game, the model Predora Market Median estimated a 26.4% probability of a win for AFC Rushden And Diamonds, 21.0% for a draw, and 52.6% for a win for Braintree Town FC.

The market has the visitors as favorites, with odds between 1.57 and 1.66 for a Braintree win, while the hosts are priced between 3.80 and 4.66. The draw is priced between 4.00 and 4.64. The deterministic signals, on the other hand, point to the hosts as the stronger side, especially in the home/away context and based on recent form. There is a clear divergence between the market's view and the data. The bookmakers' consensus may be pricing in the visitors' overall strength, but the short-term numbers and home advantage support the view that AFC Rushden may be more competitive than the odds suggest. The uncertainty lies with the draw, which accounts for about 21% of the implied probability and could be a significant outcome.

Market 1x2

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
1.90 / 52.6%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
1.89 / 52.8%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
-0.3 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
-0.5%

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ModelAFC Rushden And DiamondsDrawBraintree Town FC
Predora Market Median 26.4% / 3.78 21.0% / 4.76 52.6% / 1.90

Market Double Chance

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
1.27 / 79.0%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
1.53 / 65.2%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
+13.7 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
+21.1%

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Model1XX212
Predora Market Median 47.5% / 2.11 73.6% / 1.36 79.0% / 1.27

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Team Comparison

Outcome Strength (Season)

Game context (Home/Away)

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Home Braintree Town FC Away
PPG (home/away) Average points per game in the relevant context (home team at home, away team away). Example: 6 points in 4 games = 1.5 points/game.Points per game in context (home team at home / away team away).2 pts/game1 pts/game
Win % (home/away) Win percentage in the relevant context (home for the home team, away for the away team). Example: 2 wins in 4 games = 50%.50 %0 %
Draw % (home/away) Draw percentage in the home/away context. Example: 1 draw in 4 games = 25%.50 %100 %
Goal difference (home/away) Average goal difference in context: goals scored minus goals conceded per game. Example: scored 6 and conceded 4 in 4 games → (6−4)/4 = +0.5.1 goals/game0 goals/game
xG difference (home/away) Average xG difference in context: xG for minus xG against per game. Example: 1.4 − 1.1 = +0.3 xG/game.0 xG/game-0.13 xG/game

Season baseline (Overall) Temp

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Braintree Town FC
PPG (overall) Average points per game this season (home + away). Example: 12 points in 8 games = 1.5 points/game.2.2 pts/game2 pts/game
Win % (overall) Win percentage this season (home + away). Example: 4 wins in 8 games = 50%.60 %50 %
Draw % (overall) Draw percentage this season (home + away). Example: 2 draws in 8 games = 25%.40 %50 %
Goal difference (overall) Average goal difference this season: (goals scored − goals conceded) / games. Example: 10−6 in 8 games → +0.5 per game.2 goals/game1.5 goals/game
xG difference (overall) Average xG difference this season: xG for minus xG against per game. Example: 1.6 − 1.2 = +0.4 xG/game.-0.17 xG/game-0.13 xG/game

Recent form (Last 5) These statistics cover the team's last 5 games, regardless of league or season.Last 5

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Braintree Town FC
Form (last 5): W/D/L Results from the last 5 games: wins, draws, and losses. Example: 2–2–1 = 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.3-2-01-1-3
PPG (last 5) Average points from the last 5 games. Example: 7 points in 5 games = 1.4 points/game.2.2 pts/game0.8 pts/game

Market Over 2.5 goals

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
1.67 / 59.9%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
1.60 / 62.5%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
-2.6 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
-4.2%

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ModelOverUnder
Predora Market Median 59.9% / 1.67 40.1% / 2.49

Team Comparison

Predictions (AI) Prev

FactorGame
Potential: average goals Pregame estimate of total goals, based on historical data and AI, combining both teams. Example: 2.8 goals/game ≈ an estimate of 3 goals.3.85 goals
Over 2.5 potential Pregame estimated probability of 3+ goals, based on historical data and AI. Example: 52% estimates Over 2.5 in about 52 of 100 similar games.Pregame probability of over 2.5 goals80 %
Under 2.5 potential Pregame estimated probability of under 2.5 goals, based on historical data and AI. Example: 55% estimates Under 2.5 in about 55 of 100 similar games.Pregame probability of under 2.5 goals20 %

Season (baseline)

Game context (Home/Away)

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Home Braintree Town FC Away
Goals scored (home/away) Average goals scored per game in the relevant context (home team at home, away team away). Example: 6 goals in 4 games = 1.5 goals/game.2 goals/game3 goals/game
Goals conceded (home/away) Average goals conceded per game in the home/away context. Example: 5 goals conceded in 4 games = 1.25 goals/game.1 goals/game3 goals/game
xG for (home/away) Average chance quality created per game (xG) in the home/away context. Example: 1.6 xG per game means the team’s shots add up to 1.6 expected goals per game on average.0 xG/game1.31 xG/game

Overall (Season) Temp

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Braintree Town FC
Over 2.5 (season) Percentage of season games with over 2.5 goals. Example: 7 of 13 games = 54%.Season games with Over 2.5 %60 %100 %
Goals scored (overall) Average goals scored per game this season (home + away). Example: 20 goals in 13 games = 1.54 goals/game.2.6 goals/game3 goals/game
Shots on target / game Average shots on target per game this season (home + away). Example: 48 shots on target in 10 games = 4.8 per game.8 shots on target/game7 shots on target/game
Goals conceded (overall) Average goals conceded per game this season (home + away). Example: 15 goals in 13 games = 1.15 goals/game.0.6 goals/game1.5 goals/game

League (baseline) League

FactorLeague
League average goals Average goals per game in the league this season (competition baseline). Example: 2.68 goals/game ≈ 2–3 goals per game.Average league goals per game (baseline)3.31 goals/game

Recent form (Last 5) These statistics cover the team's last 5 games, regardless of league or season.Last 5

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Braintree Town FC
Goals scored (last 5) Average goals scored per game in the last 5 games (recent form). Example: 9 goals in 5 games = 1.8 goals/game.2 goals/game2.33 goals/game
Goals conceded (last 5) Average goals conceded per game in the last 5 games (recent form). Example: 6 goals conceded in 5 games = 1.2 goals/game.0.8 goals/game1.67 goals/game

Market Both Teams to Score

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
1.68 / 59.5%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
1.54 / 64.9%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
-5.4 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
-8.3%

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ModelYesNo
Predora Market Median 59.5% / 1.68 40.5% / 2.47

Team Comparison

Predictions (AI) Prev

FactorGame
Potential: BTTS (%) Pregame estimated probability of both teams scoring, based on historical data and AI. Example: 58% estimates that about 58 of 100 similar games would have goals from both teams.55 %
Over 2.5 potential Pregame estimated probability of 3+ goals, based on historical data and AI. Example: 52% estimates Over 2.5 in about 52 of 100 similar games.Pregame probability of over 2.5 goals80 %

Season baseline (Season)

Indicators associated with more BTTS outcomes

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Braintree Town FC
BTTS (season) % Percentage of season games in which both teams scored. Example: 7 of 12 games = 58%.60 %50 %
Games scoring 1+ goal % (season) Percentage of season games in which the team scored at least 1 goal. Example: scored in 10 of 12 games = 83%.100 %100 %
Games conceding 1+ goal % (season) Percentage of season games in which the team conceded at least 1 goal. Example: conceded in 8 of 12 games = 67%.60 %50 %

Indicators associated with fewer BTTS outcomes

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Braintree Town FC
Clean sheet % (season) Percentage of clean sheets, a factor associated with fewer Both Teams to Score outcomes. Example: 4 clean sheets in 12 games = 33%.40 %50 %
Failed to score % (season) Percentage of games without scoring, a factor associated with fewer Both Teams to Score outcomes. Example: no goals scored in 3 of 12 games = 25%.0 %0 %

Recent form (Last 5) These statistics cover the team's last 5 games, regardless of league or season.Last 5

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Braintree Town FC
Games scoring 1+ goal % (last 5) Percentage of the last 5 games in which the team scored at least 1 goal. Example: scored in 4 of 5 = 80%.100 %100 %
Games conceding 1+ goal % (last 5) Percentage of the last 5 games in which the team conceded at least 1 goal. Example: conceded in 3 of 5 = 60%.80 %66.7 %

Market Over 9.5 corners

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
1.96 / 51.0%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
1.80 / 55.6%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
-4.6 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
-8.3%

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ModelOverUnder
Predora Market Median 51.0% / 1.96 49.0% / 2.04

Team Comparison

Predictions (AI) Prev

FactorGame
Potential: average corners Pregame estimate of total corners, based on historical data and AI. Example: 10.2 corners ≈ an estimate of 10 corners.12 corners
Potential Over 9.5 corners (%) Pregame estimated probability of 10+ corners, based on historical data and AI. Example: 58% estimates Over 9.5 in about 58 of 100 similar games.50 %

Season (baseline)

Game context (Home/Away)

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Home Braintree Town FC Away
Corners for (home/away) Average corners won per game in context (home team at home, away team away). Example: 24 corners in 6 games = 4.0 per game.0 corners/game5 corners/game
Total corners (home/away) Average total corners per game in context (both teams combined). Example: 60 corners in 6 games = 10.0 per game.0 corners/game7 corners/game

Overall (Season) Temp

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Braintree Town FC
Corners for (overall) Average corners won per game this season (home + away). Example: 40 in 10 games = 4.0 per game.7 corners/game5 corners/game
Total corners (overall) Average total corners per game this season (home + away). Example: 105 in 10 games = 10.5 per game.19 corners/game7 corners/game

League (baseline) League

FactorLeague
League average corners (corners/game) Average corners per game in the league this season (competition baseline). Example: 9.3 corners/game ≈ 9–10 corners per game.9.38 corners/game

Cards

Team Comparison

Predictions (AI) Prev

FactorGame
Potential: average cards Pregame estimate of total cards, based on historical data and AI. Example: 4.8 cards ≈ an estimate of 5 cards.-2 cards/game

Season baseline (Season) Temp

Factor AFC Rushden And Diamonds Braintree Town FC
Total cards (average) Average cards per game this season (home + away). Example: 18 cards in 6 games = 3.0 cards/game.0 cards/game0 cards/game
Over 4.5 cards % Probability (or observed percentage, depending on the source) of 5+ cards in the game. Example: 60% estimates Over 4.5 in about 60 of 100 similar games.0 %0 %

League (baseline) League

FactorLeague
League average cards Average cards per game in the league this season (competition baseline). Example: 4.3 cards/game ≈ 4–5 cards per game.0 cards/game