Expected goals
Home xG / Away xG
Scottish Premiership - 28275
Current lifecycle fixture
Kickoff
2026-08-29 14:00:00
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Intelligence overview
Highest 1X2 estimate 41%. Confidence is low, so the UI avoids a strong recommendation.
Expected goals
Home xG / Away xG
Model
analysis-v1
live-local
Publication
published
Public view hides drafts
Confidence
Low confidence
Cautious estimate
AI MATCH ANALYSIS
Model leans to a Dundee win (41% vs 29% for Hibernian) but assigns low overall confidence (36). Expected goals are identical across teams (1.4 each, combined 2.8). Markets with strongest statistical support: Over 1.5 goals (84%) and both teams to score (74%). The signal is driven by a stronger recent form trend for Dundee in the dataset, but only one recent match per side was used, so the projection is fragile.
Home win is the single highest probability outcome (41%) with the draw and away outcomes at 30% and 29% respectively, giving a narrow top-two gap (11 points between top probability and the average of next outcomes). Expected goals are equal at 1.4 each, producing a combined expected-goals figure of 2.8. The model flags Over 1.5 goals as the strongest market (84% probability) and high likelihood (74%) that both teams will score. Overall confidence in this projection is low (score 36), and the underlying sample used for both sides is minimal.
The model notes a stronger recent-form trend for Dundee as a contributor to the home-lean classification. That trend is derived from a single recent match used for each team in the feature set, which limits the reliability of form-based inference.
Although the model assigns the highest single probability to a Dundee win, the expected-goals projection is symmetric (1.4 each). The home lean therefore stems more from probabilistic calibration and recent-form input than a clear home-goals advantage.
Combined expected goals of 2.8 and separate probability estimates support a high likelihood of goals: Over 1.5 is strongly favoured at 84%, Over 2.5 sits at an even 50%, and BTTS has a 74% probability. These figures point to a reasonable expectation of both teams scoring and at least two total goals.
Over 1.5
84% probability — strong signal that the game will clear 1.5 total goals.
Over 2.5
50% probability — coin-flip probability that total goals exceed 2.5.
BTTS
74% probability — substantial support for both teams to score.
Expected goals
Dundee: 1.4
Hibernian: 1.4
Dundee
Form-driven edge
Model cites a stronger recent-form trend for Dundee as a contributor to their higher single-outcome probability.
Both
Attack parity
Identical expected-goals figures (1.4 each) indicate both teams project to generate comparable offensive output.
Both
Clear goals market signals
High probabilities for Over 1.5 (84%) and BTTS (74%) are the most robust signals in the profile.
Low confidence and small sample
Confidence score is 36 (labelled Low) and the feature set used only one recent match per team, restricting reliability.
Model limitations on draws
The pipeline documents a known weakness in drawing probability calibration that can distort close-match forecasts.
Generalization risk
Confidence calibration varies by league and season; historical fit does not guarantee future accuracy.
Projection fragility
The home lean arises from marginal probabilistic advantages rather than a clear expected-goal differential.
Final Verdict
The probabilistic output gives Dundee the highest single outcome probability (41%) while expected goals are even (1.4 each). The clearest, most consistent signals are in goals markets: Over 1.5 (84%) and BTTS (74%) are the strongest model outputs. Given the low confidence score and that only one recent match per side was used, treat the home-lean as tentative and emphasize the goals-related signals over outcome certainty.
Confidence language: Low (confidence score 36). Limited sample and calibration weaknesses reduce reliability.. This remains an analytical view, not a guaranteed selection.
Analysis Engine V1 calculates the probabilities. The AI writer explains the verified inputs and does not alter numbers, add odds, or claim certainty.
Source datasets: live-local. Generated 2026-07-14T08:37:25.527Z.
Exact model percentages, never bookmaker odds.
Model-estimated probability, not odds.
Model-estimated probability, not odds.
Model-estimated probability, not odds.
Model-estimated probability, not odds.
Model-estimated probability, not odds.
Model-estimated probability, not odds.
A probability is an estimated chance from the local model context. It is not an outcome promise and is not bookmaker odds.
Market intelligence
A separate explanation layer for match markets. These signals do not change Analysis Engine V1 and are not bookmaker odds.
V1 expects 2.8 total goals. Local team samples average 2.97 total goals in matches involving these sides.
The winner market remains separated from goals markets, so a high goal signal does not automatically mean a strong home or away call.
Imported historical sample suggests 7.5 combined team corners per match across the current market dataset.
4.5 avg corners
3 avg corners
6 matches max
Imported discipline sample rates this matchup around 6 weighted cards. Possession averages are shown when available.
Low/High risk labels
Avg possession
Avg possession
Risk review
Short caution signals that explain why the analysis remains measured. These do not change the V1 prediction.
Draw tendency sample
28%
Combined draw share across both team samples.
V1 draw estimate shown for transparency.
Confidence caution
Cautious
Low-confidence analysis should avoid strong wording.
Manual publication remains required.
Historical sample context
152 matches
Current-season form will appear separately after Sportmonks current-season imports are expanded.
Longer-term profile from completed local datasets: 2024/2025, 2025/2026. Current-season signals appear separately when Sportmonks match data is available.
Dundee form
PPG 1.09 - GF 99 - GA 138
Hibernian form
PPG 1.51 - GF 120 - GA 94
Home team signal
Points profile
1.09 PPG
22W 17D 37L sample
Goals for
1.3
99 scored across local sample
Goals against
1.82
138 conceded across local sample
Away team signal
Points profile
1.51 PPG
30W 25D 21L sample
Goals for
1.58
120 scored across local sample
Goals against
1.24
94 conceded across local sample
Match timeline
Goals, cards, VAR and substitutions appear only when verified Sportmonks event data exists locally.