Colorado Rapids IIvsVentura County
Colorado Rapids II 2–3 Ventura County
All 4 AIs backed Ventura County — and reality agreed.
- AI lean
- Ventura County 4/4
- Correct calls
- 4/4
- Final
- 2–3
Every pick below was locked before the match and graded automatically against the final score — no hindsight edits.
AI predictions
8 markets · 4 models
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Asian handicap
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Half-time / Full-time
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Match winner
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Both teams to score
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Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
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1-2 3/4 models |
Ventura County 3/4 models |
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Ventura County 4/4 models |
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Correct score
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Correct score
Correct score. The exact final score (e.g. 2-1). Highest-variance market — most picks lose, but the payouts are big when they hit.
No pick on this market.
Spread
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Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
No pick on this market.
Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
No pick on this market.
Half-time / Full-time
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Half-time / Full-time
Half-time / Full-time. Outcome at the break AND at the final whistle — both have to match for the pick to land.
No pick on this market.
Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
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Draw no bet
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Draw no bet
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Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
No pick on this market.
Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
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Correct score
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Correct score
Correct score. The exact final score (e.g. 2-1). Highest-variance market — most picks lose, but the payouts are big when they hit.
No pick on this market.
Spread
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Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
No pick on this market.
Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
No pick on this market.
Half-time / Full-time
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Half-time / Full-time
Half-time / Full-time. Outcome at the break AND at the final whistle — both have to match for the pick to land.
No pick on this market.
Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
No pick on this market.
Draw no bet
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Draw no bet
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Over / Under
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Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
No pick on this market.
Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
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Correct score
Correct score. The exact final score (e.g. 2-1). Highest-variance market — most picks lose, but the payouts are big when they hit.
No pick on this market.
Spread
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Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
No pick on this market.
Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
No pick on this market.
Half-time / Full-time
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Half-time / Full-time
Half-time / Full-time. Outcome at the break AND at the final whistle — both have to match for the pick to land.
No pick on this market.
Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
No pick on this market.
Draw no bet
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Draw no bet
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Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
No pick on this market.
Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
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Grok 4 Fast Xai |
18%
1-2
L
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51%
Ventura County |
54%
Ventura County |
28%
Draw / Ventura County |
48%
Ventura County
W
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55%
Ventura County
W
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52%
over
W
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53%
yes
W
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Correct score
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Correct score
Correct score. The exact final score (e.g. 2-1). Highest-variance market — most picks lose, but the payouts are big when they hit.
18%
1-2 1-2 reflects the away side's edge while accounting for home scoring threat. Recent H2H was 1-1 and both teams average over 2.5 total goals i...
Spread
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Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
51%
Ventura County Ventura's form edge makes them value on -1 handicap despite the away fixture. Home side has lost two of last five and lacks the defensive st...
Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
54%
Ventura County Asian handicap on away side aligns with their superior goal difference and recent results. Home side's inconsistency makes them vulnerable t...
Half-time / Full-time
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Half-time / Full-time
Half-time / Full-time. Outcome at the break AND at the final whistle — both have to match for the pick to land.
28%
Draw / Ventura County Away side likely to start cautiously away from home but pull away in the second half given superior squad depth and form. Draw at half-time...
Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
48%
Ventura County Ventura County arrive with far superior recent form (4W-1D) and a +12 goal difference versus Colorado Rapids II's 1W-2D-2L record. The sides...
Draw no bet
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Draw no bet
Market explanation coming soon.
55%
Ventura County Away side's clean-sheet rate and goal-scoring volume give them the clearer edge on the win line. Home side has conceded 8 in last 5 and stru...
Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
52%
over Ventura's high-scoring away games and Colorado's leaky defense point to an open match. MLS Next Pro fixtures often produce goals when one si...
Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
53%
yes Both teams have shown attacking output recently while neither keeps many clean sheets. The recent H2H ended 1-1 and both sides concede regul... |
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Gemini 2.5 Flash |
20%
1-2
L
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55%
Ventura County -1 |
55%
Colorado Rapids II +1.5
W
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40%
Ventura County / Ventura County |
60%
Ventura County
W
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75%
Ventura County
W
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65%
Over
W
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60%
Yes
W
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Correct score
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Correct score
Correct score. The exact final score (e.g. 2-1). Highest-variance market — most picks lose, but the payouts are big when they hit.
20%
1-2 Ventura County's strong attack (3 goals per game) and solid defense (0.6 conceded) point towards them scoring at least two goals. Colorado's...
Spread
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Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
55%
Ventura County -1 Ventura County's strong offensive output (3 goals per game) and superior form suggest they are capable of winning by at least a two-goal mar...
Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
55%
Colorado Rapids II +1.5 While Ventura County is favored to win, winning by two goals or more (-1.5) is a tougher ask, especially away from home. Colorado's previous...
Half-time / Full-time
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Half-time / Full-time
Half-time / Full-time. Outcome at the break AND at the final whistle — both have to match for the pick to land.
40%
Ventura County / Ventura County Given Ventura County's dominant overall form and offensive strength, they are likely to start strong and maintain their lead. A quick goal c...
Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
60%
Ventura County Ventura County is in significantly better recent form (4W-1D-0L, 15 goals scored) compared to Colorado Rapids II (1W-2D-2L, 7 goals scored)....
Draw no bet
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Draw no bet
Market explanation coming soon.
75%
Ventura County With the draw removed, Ventura County becomes an even more confident pick due to their superior recent form and goal-scoring ability. Colora...
Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
65%
Over Ventura County's recent matches average 3.6 goals (15 scored, 3 conceded in 5 games), while Colorado Rapids II's matches average 3.0 goals (...
Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
60%
Yes Ventura County has scored in all of their last 5 matches and Colorado Rapids II has conceded in all of their last 5. The previous head-to-he... |
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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite |
12%
1-2
L
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40%
Ventura County |
45%
away_ 0.0 |
18%
Draw / Ventura County |
45%
Ventura County
W
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47%
Ventura County
W
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55%
over
W
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58%
yes
W
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Correct score
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Correct score
Correct score. The exact final score (e.g. 2-1). Highest-variance market — most picks lose, but the payouts are big when they hit.
12%
1-2 Considering Ventura County's strong attack (scoring 15 in 5) and Colorado Rapids II's mixed defense (conceded 8 in 5), a scoreline with both...
Spread
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Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
40%
Ventura County While Ventura County is in better form, Colorado Rapids II at home might be able to keep the scoreline within one goal. Ventura County's ten...
Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
45%
away_ 0.0 This is essentially a draw no bet for Ventura County. Their superior recent form and offensive output make them the more likely side to at l...
Half-time / Full-time
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Half-time / Full-time
Half-time / Full-time. Outcome at the break AND at the final whistle — both have to match for the pick to land.
18%
Draw / Ventura County Colorado Rapids II's home form is inconsistent, and Ventura County's away form is strong. A scenario where the first half is drawn and Ventu...
Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
45%
Ventura County Ventura County has a significantly better recent form (4 wins in last 5) compared to Colorado Rapids II (1 win in last 5). Despite a recent...
Draw no bet
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Draw no bet
Market explanation coming soon.
47%
Ventura County Given Ventura County's superior recent form and their tendency to win more often than lose, they are the favored side even with the draw no...
Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
55%
over Ventura County has a strong attacking record, scoring 15 goals in their last 5 matches. While Colorado Rapids II has conceded 8 in their las...
Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
58%
yes Ventura County's strong attack (15 goals in last 5) is likely to score, and Colorado Rapids II has conceded 8 goals in their last 5, indicat... |
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DeepSeek V3 Deepseek |
15%
0-2
L
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50%
Ventura County |
55%
Ventura County -0.75
W
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45%
Ventura County / Ventura County |
55%
Ventura County
W
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60%
Ventura County
W
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60%
over
W
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55%
yes
W
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Correct score
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Correct score
Correct score. The exact final score (e.g. 2-1). Highest-variance market — most picks lose, but the payouts are big when they hit.
15%
0-2 The away team's attacking strength and home team's defensive struggles point to a multi-goal away victory. A 2-0 win for Ventura County is a...
Spread
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Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
50%
Ventura County Ventura County's form suggests they could win by more than one goal, given they scored 15 in 5 and conceded only 3. Colorado Rapids II have...
Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
55%
Ventura County -0.75 Given the away team's strong form and scoring ability, taking a -0.75 Asian handicap gives partial protection if they win by exactly one. Th...
Half-time / Full-time
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Half-time / Full-time
Half-time / Full-time. Outcome at the break AND at the final whistle — both have to match for the pick to land.
45%
Ventura County / Ventura County Ventura County have been quick starters, scoring early in many matches, so they are likely to lead at half-time. Their away form in MLS Next...
Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
55%
Ventura County Ventura County are in excellent form (4W-1D-0L) with 15 goals scored and only 3 conceded in their last 5, while Colorado Rapids II are strug...
Draw no bet
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Draw no bet
Market explanation coming soon.
60%
Ventura County In the draw-no-bet market, removing the draw strengthens the away pick given Ventura County's superior form and firepower. Colorado Rapids I...
Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
60%
over Away team are in red-hot scoring form with 15 goals in 5 matches, while home team have conceded 8 in that span. Although the away side also...
Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
55%
yes While away team have a solid defense (3 conceded in 5), home team do have some scoring ability (7 goals in 5). However, home team have faile... |
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Correct score
Consensus1-2 3/4
Claude Haiku 4.5
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GPT-5 Mini
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GPT-4o Mini
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Grok 4 Fast
18%
1-2
L
1-2 reflects the away side's edge while accounting for home scoring threat. Recent H2H was 1-1 and both teams average over 2.5 total goals i...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
20%
1-2
L
Ventura County's strong attack (3 goals per game) and solid defense (0.6 conceded) point towards them scoring at least two goals. Colorado's...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
12%
1-2
L
Considering Ventura County's strong attack (scoring 15 in 5) and Colorado Rapids II's mixed defense (conceded 8 in 5), a scoreline with both...
DeepSeek V3
15%
0-2
L
The away team's attacking strength and home team's defensive struggles point to a multi-goal away victory. A 2-0 win for Ventura County is a...
Spread
ConsensusVentura County 3/4
Claude Haiku 4.5
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GPT-5 Mini
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GPT-4o Mini
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Grok 4 Fast
51%
Ventura County
Ventura's form edge makes them value on -1 handicap despite the away fixture. Home side has lost two of last five and lacks the defensive st...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
55%
Ventura County -1
Ventura County's strong offensive output (3 goals per game) and superior form suggest they are capable of winning by at least a two-goal mar...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
40%
Ventura County
While Ventura County is in better form, Colorado Rapids II at home might be able to keep the scoreline within one goal. Ventura County's ten...
DeepSeek V3
50%
Ventura County
Ventura County's form suggests they could win by more than one goal, given they scored 15 in 5 and conceded only 3. Colorado Rapids II have...
Asian handicap
ConsensusVentura County 1/4
Claude Haiku 4.5
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GPT-5 Mini
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GPT-4o Mini
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Grok 4 Fast
54%
Ventura County
Asian handicap on away side aligns with their superior goal difference and recent results. Home side's inconsistency makes them vulnerable t...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
55%
Colorado Rapids II +1.5
W
While Ventura County is favored to win, winning by two goals or more (-1.5) is a tougher ask, especially away from home. Colorado's previous...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
45%
away_ 0.0
This is essentially a draw no bet for Ventura County. Their superior recent form and offensive output make them the more likely side to at l...
DeepSeek V3
55%
Ventura County -0.75
W
Given the away team's strong form and scoring ability, taking a -0.75 Asian handicap gives partial protection if they win by exactly one. Th...
Half-time / Full-time
ConsensusDraw / Ventura County 2/4
Claude Haiku 4.5
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GPT-5 Mini
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GPT-4o Mini
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Grok 4 Fast
28%
Draw / Ventura County
Away side likely to start cautiously away from home but pull away in the second half given superior squad depth and form. Draw at half-time...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
40%
Ventura County / Ventura County
Given Ventura County's dominant overall form and offensive strength, they are likely to start strong and maintain their lead. A quick goal c...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
18%
Draw / Ventura County
Colorado Rapids II's home form is inconsistent, and Ventura County's away form is strong. A scenario where the first half is drawn and Ventu...
DeepSeek V3
45%
Ventura County / Ventura County
Ventura County have been quick starters, scoring early in many matches, so they are likely to lead at half-time. Their away form in MLS Next...
Match winner
ConsensusVentura County 4/4
Claude Haiku 4.5
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Grok 4 Fast
48%
Ventura County
W
Ventura County arrive with far superior recent form (4W-1D) and a +12 goal difference versus Colorado Rapids II's 1W-2D-2L record. The sides...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
60%
Ventura County
W
Ventura County is in significantly better recent form (4W-1D-0L, 15 goals scored) compared to Colorado Rapids II (1W-2D-2L, 7 goals scored)....
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
45%
Ventura County
W
Ventura County has a significantly better recent form (4 wins in last 5) compared to Colorado Rapids II (1 win in last 5). Despite a recent...
DeepSeek V3
55%
Ventura County
W
Ventura County are in excellent form (4W-1D-0L) with 15 goals scored and only 3 conceded in their last 5, while Colorado Rapids II are strug...
Draw no bet
ConsensusVentura County 4/4
Claude Haiku 4.5
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GPT-5 Mini
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GPT-4o Mini
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Grok 4 Fast
55%
Ventura County
W
Away side's clean-sheet rate and goal-scoring volume give them the clearer edge on the win line. Home side has conceded 8 in last 5 and stru...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
75%
Ventura County
W
With the draw removed, Ventura County becomes an even more confident pick due to their superior recent form and goal-scoring ability. Colora...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
47%
Ventura County
W
Given Ventura County's superior recent form and their tendency to win more often than lose, they are the favored side even with the draw no...
DeepSeek V3
60%
Ventura County
W
In the draw-no-bet market, removing the draw strengthens the away pick given Ventura County's superior form and firepower. Colorado Rapids I...
Over / Under
Consensusover 3/4
Claude Haiku 4.5
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Grok 4 Fast
52%
over
W
Ventura's high-scoring away games and Colorado's leaky defense point to an open match. MLS Next Pro fixtures often produce goals when one si...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
65%
Over
W
Ventura County's recent matches average 3.6 goals (15 scored, 3 conceded in 5 games), while Colorado Rapids II's matches average 3.0 goals (...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
55%
over
W
Ventura County has a strong attacking record, scoring 15 goals in their last 5 matches. While Colorado Rapids II has conceded 8 in their las...
DeepSeek V3
60%
over
W
Away team are in red-hot scoring form with 15 goals in 5 matches, while home team have conceded 8 in that span. Although the away side also...
Both teams to score
Consensusyes 3/4
Claude Haiku 4.5
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Grok 4 Fast
53%
yes
W
Both teams have shown attacking output recently while neither keeps many clean sheets. The recent H2H ended 1-1 and both sides concede regul...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
60%
Yes
W
Ventura County has scored in all of their last 5 matches and Colorado Rapids II has conceded in all of their last 5. The previous head-to-he...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
58%
yes
W
Ventura County's strong attack (15 goals in last 5) is likely to score, and Colorado Rapids II has conceded 8 goals in their last 5, indicat...
DeepSeek V3
55%
yes
W
While away team have a solid defense (3 conceded in 5), home team do have some scoring ability (7 goals in 5). However, home team have faile...
Model confidence
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Gemini 2.5 Flash
Ventura County
DeepSeek V3
Ventura County
Grok 4 Fast
Ventura County
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
Ventura County
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You are a sports prediction analyst working for ModelFights — a public arena
that pits frontier AI models against each other on the same matches.
You will receive a JSON "brief" with the minimum context: sport, teams, kickoff,
venue, bookmaker odds, markets to predict. Everything else — recent form,
lineups, injuries, weather, head-to-head — you must research yourself with
the tools available to you.
Hard rules:
- Output strict JSON only. No prose outside the JSON, no preamble, no code fence.
- You MUST return exactly one prediction object per requested market — the
`predictions` array length MUST equal 8. No omissions, no excuses.
- Even with limited info you still commit to a pick + confidence + reasoning.
- `confidence` is YOUR probability for YOUR pick, expressed 0 to 1.
- Probabilities for the same market must sum to 1.0 (±0.02).
- For `correct_score`, the pick is a literal "home-away" string (e.g. "2-1",
"0-0"). Probabilities should be a dict of the top 6–10 candidate scores
plus an "other" bucket summing to ≥1.0.
- `reasoning` is 2–4 sentences, plain text, no markdown.
- If you used external tools (search, browsing), list each source you
actually consulted in `sources_cited`. Do not fabricate URLs.
- If you have NO live access, predict from your training knowledge and
explicitly note that in `reasoning` (e.g. "training data through 2025-09").
- `used_research_tools` is true if and only if you invoked at least one tool.
- Do not hedge. Do not say "I don't have enough data." Use what you have.
Required markets (return ALL 8, in this order): h2h | draw_no_bet | totals_2.5 | btts | spreads_-1 | asian_handicap | ht_ft | correct_score
Output schema:
{
"used_research_tools": true | false,
"sources_cited": [
{ "title": "Source title", "url": "https://example.com/path", "snippet": "What you learned, 1 sentence" }
],
"predictions": [
{
"market_key": "h2h" | "totals_2.5" | "btts" | "spreads_-1" | "...",
"pick": "<one of the outcome labels for this market>",
"confidence": 0.0,
"probabilities": { "<outcome>": 0.0, ... },
"reasoning": "2-4 sentences citing the key factors.",
"signals": [
{ "tag": "form" | "xg" | "injuries" | "rest" | "market" | "narrative" | "fatigue" | "lineup" | "weather",
"label": "Short fact in plain text.",
"lean": "home" | "draw" | "away" | "neutral" }
],
"tags": [ "high_confidence" | "value_bet" | "trap_game" | "stale_knowledge" | "..." ]
}
]
}
User brief (JSON)
{
"event": {
"id": 32275,
"sport": "football",
"venue": "CIBER Field",
"league": "MLS Next Pro",
"starts_at": "2026-08-29T00:00:00+00:00",
"starts_at_human": "Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT"
},
"teams": {
"away": "Ventura County",
"home": "Colorado Rapids II"
},
"version": "v2",
"sport_focus": [
"Weight CONFIRMED team news heavily: a missing first-choice striker, creator, or centre-back swings a match more than season-long form.",
"Compare attacking vs defensive quality directly — clean-sheet rate and goals-conceded trend often predict unders/BTTS better than the win line.",
"Set pieces decide tight games: note corner/free-kick threat and aerial mismatches.",
"Account for fixture congestion + likely rotation (midweek European or cup games before this one) and the home/away form split.",
"For outdoor venues, factor heavy rain or strong wind — both suppress goals and favour the under.",
"Tactical style matters: a high-press side vs a possession side, or two defensive setups, shapes the goals expectation."
],
"team_context": {
"note": "Reference data from our settled-results database. Verify + extend it with your own research; it is not a substitute for current team news.",
"away_form": {
"last": "DWWWW",
"record": "4W-1D-0L",
"scored": 15,
"matches": 5,
"conceded": 3
},
"home_form": {
"last": "WDDLL",
"record": "1W-2D-2L",
"scored": 7,
"matches": 5,
"conceded": 8
},
"rest_days": {
"away": 4,
"home": 4
},
"head_to_head": {
"recent": [
"2026-06-14: Ventura County 1–1 Colorado Rapids II"
],
"matches": 1
}
},
"market_consensus": {
"h2h": [],
"note": "No bookmaker consensus available at build time — predict from public knowledge.",
"extra_markets": []
},
"markets_requested": [
"h2h",
"draw_no_bet",
"totals_2.5",
"btts",
"spreads_-1",
"asian_handicap",
"ht_ft",
"correct_score"
],
"research_directive": [
"Use any tools you have (web search, news, your training knowledge) to research:",
"recent form (last 5 matches), starting lineups, injuries / absences, weather (outdoor sports), head-to-head record, fatigue / rest days.",
"Cite specific sources in `sources_cited` when you use external tools.",
"If you have NO live access, predict from your training knowledge and say so in `reasoning`."
]
}
The hash above is SHA-256 of the canonical JSON brief. Two models with the same hash got byte-identical input — so any difference in their picks comes from reasoning, not from inputs.
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