Sports Prediction Analysis: Insightful Review of Recent Football Outcomes

A packed slate of football fixtures offered an excellent sample for testing prediction models across five key markets: 1X2, over/under 1.5, over/under 2.5, over/under 3.5, and both teams to score. Here, we break down match-by-match outcomes, highlight accuracy, and draw out tactical patterns revealed by the results.


1X2 Predictions

Cercle Brugge vs. Genk (Belgium)

Analysis:
Genk avoided defeat as predicted, with the final score locked at 2-2. The successful prediction was underpinned by Genk’s consistent away resilience, although conceding twice indicates ongoing defensive vulnerabilities that allowed Cercle Brugge to remain competitive throughout.


Pro Vercelli vs. Giana Erminio (Italy)

Analysis:
A goalless draw highlighted Pro Vercelli’s organizational strength at home. The prediction succeeded due to Giana Erminio’s lack of scoring threat while Pro Vercelli kept things secure, reflecting a trend towards cautious, defensive football in Serie C.


Cordoba vs. Almeria (Spain)

Analysis:
Almeria managed at least a draw, confirming pre-match expectations of their ability to avoid defeat away. Both sides found the net once, showcasing balanced play but perhaps a missed opportunity for Almeria to capitalize on their superior standing.


Porto B vs. Maritimo (Portugal)

Analysis:
Porto B’s narrow home win broke the X2 prediction, reflecting either an underestimated home defense or Maritimo’s underperformance. The single-goal margin again signals a competitive match with limited attacking potency on the visitors’ end.


Over/Under 2.5 Predictions

Campobasso vs. Ternana (Italy)

Analysis:
Both teams struggled in front of goal, with only one scored across 90 minutes. The prediction held due to clear attacking limitations—a continuing theme in Campobasso’s matches.


Elche vs. Athletic Bilbao (Spain)

Analysis:
A scoreless draw suggested defensive discipline or lack of attacking risk from either side. The conservative play reinforced confidence in under predictions for both teams’ fixtures.


Teruel vs. Sevilla B (Spain)

Analysis:
Teruel edged a low-scoring contest. Both teams’ inability to create or convert chances kept the match well under the line, consistent with expectations.


Lecco vs. Union Brescia (Italy)

Analysis:
Minimal attacking output saw just one goal, matching the season-long pattern for Lecco and Brescia of defensive matches with few clear opportunities.


Over/Under 3.5 Predictions

Excelsior vs. Fortuna Sittard (Netherlands)

Analysis:
A low-scoring affair, reflecting both teams’ conservative approaches, with little offensive breakthrough.


Toulouse vs. Metz (France)

Analysis:
The prediction failed as Toulouse overwhelmed Metz with four goals. This highlights Toulouse’s unexpected attacking surge and Metz’s defensive collapse—neither previously signaled by form.


Lorient vs. Brest (France)

Analysis:
A goalfest defied expectations, with both teams displaying uncharacteristic attacking freedom or defensive lapses, easily surpassing the threshold.


Patro Eisden vs. Seraing (Belgium)

Analysis:
Both teams were in free-scoring mode; defensive issues meant the prediction missed narrowly, as a fourth goal late on tipped the balance against the under.


Over/Under 1.5 Predictions

Dender vs. Mechelen (Belgium)

Analysis:
A four-goal match easily cleared the threshold. Mechelen’s attacking quality and Dender’s defensive struggles were both evident.


Catania vs. Salernitana (Italy)

Analysis:
Catania controlled proceedings and produced enough attacking play to secure the prediction, shutting out Salernitana while also overcoming their own recent goal drought.


Atletico CP vs. Felgueiras 1932 (Portugal)

Analysis:
Both goals came from relentless home pressure as Felgueiras struggled defensively. Atletico CP’s ability to capitalize on opportunities was decisive.


Tottenham vs. Aston Villa (England)

Analysis:
An open contest between two attack-minded Premier League teams, with both creating scoring chances and the line crossed early in the match.


Both Teams to Score Predictions

Ulm 1846 vs. Energie Cottbus (Germany)

Analysis:
Both sides found the net, as expected from their attacking setups and tendencies to concede under pressure.


Munchen 1860 vs. Duisburg (Germany)

Analysis:
Munchen 1860's strong home offense and Duisburg’s counterattacking style produced enough chances for each side to score.


Zulte Waregem vs. KAA Gent (Belgium)

Analysis:
A high-scoring match underlined the fragility of Zulte’s defense, coupled with Gent’s quality up front—both fitting the expected profile for a successful both teams to score prediction.


Al-Khaleej vs. Al-Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

Analysis:
Al-Khaleej’s pronounced home advantage combined with defensive lapses from both teams led to a predictably open encounter.


Prediction outcomes overall highlight the strength of under/over 2.5, over 1.5, and both teams to score models for current match conditions, with the main volatility seen in anticipating goal-heavy or unusually open games.