Mexico vs South Africa
Final: 2 – 0
Verifiable brief
Identical prompt sent to every AI · SHA-256 verified
hash:
85ed61d625ddb4a8…
- Sport
- Thu, Jun 11 · 19:00 GMT+0000
- Markets
- h2h · totals_2.5 · btts · spreads_-1 · asian_handicap · ht_ft
- Source
- The Odds API · live
- Research
- AIs self-source
System instruction
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 6. 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 6, in this order): h2h | totals_2.5 | btts | spreads_-1 | asian_handicap | ht_ft
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": 351,
"sport": "football",
"venue": null,
"league": "FIFA World Cup",
"starts_at": "2026-06-11T19:00:00+00:00",
"starts_at_human": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT"
},
"teams": {
"away": "South Africa",
"home": "Mexico"
},
"version": "v1",
"built_at": "2026-06-11T14:05:27+00:00",
"market_consensus": {
"h2h": {
"away": 11.25,
"draw": 4.9,
"home": 4.5
},
"note": "Bookmaker consensus odds at the moment of the call. Frozen here so settlement grades against the same line.",
"extra_markets": {
"h2h": [
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.65,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9.2,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.42,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.5,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8.25,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.42,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.33,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.7,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8.7,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.36,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.7,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.37,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.6,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.43,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.3,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.41,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.4,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8.4,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.42,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.5,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8.65,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.39,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.8,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9.2,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.45,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.58,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8.55,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.45,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.2,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.4,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.2,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.4,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.4,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9.3,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.42,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.37,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 7.92,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.47,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.4,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9.3,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.42,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.7,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8.5,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.4,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.7,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8.5,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.43,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.5,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.42,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.4,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8.5,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.43,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.3,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8.1,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.44,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.8,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.42,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.2,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 8,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.4,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.65,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9.2,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.42,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.8,
"outcome": "Draw"
}
],
"totals": [
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.7,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.22,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.72,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.18,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.66,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.05,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 3,
"price": 1.36,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 3,
"price": 3.25,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.78,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.24,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.76,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.19,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.7,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.15,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.69,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.16,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.7,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.15,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.63,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.2,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.72,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.14,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.55,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.1,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.7,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.22,
"outcome": "Over"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 1.66,
"outcome": "Under"
},
{
"point": 2.5,
"price": 2.25,
"outcome": "Over"
}
],
"h2h_lay": [
{
"point": null,
"price": 4.9,
"outcome": "Draw"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 9.6,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": null,
"price": 1.46,
"outcome": "Mexico"
}
],
"spreads": [
{
"point": 1,
"price": 2.25,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": -1,
"price": 1.69,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": 1,
"price": 2.25,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": -1,
"price": 1.69,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": 1,
"price": 2.25,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": -1,
"price": 1.69,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": 1.25,
"price": 1.9,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": -1.25,
"price": 2.08,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": 1.5,
"price": 1.69,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": -1.5,
"price": 2.31,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": 1.5,
"price": 1.62,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": -1.5,
"price": 2.29,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": 1,
"price": 2.11,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": -1,
"price": 1.74,
"outcome": "Mexico"
},
{
"point": 1,
"price": 2.25,
"outcome": "South Africa"
},
{
"point": -1,
"price": 1.69,
"outcome": "Mexico"
}
]
}
},
"markets_requested": [
"h2h",
"totals_2.5",
"btts",
"spreads_-1",
"asian_handicap",
"ht_ft"
],
"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.
AI predictions
Featured · open arena6 markets · 4 models picked
Who picked what
15 models × 6 markets · click a row to see reasoning
| Model |
Asian handicap
?
Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
|
Half-time / Full-time
?
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.
|
Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
book: Mexico 98% |
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
book: 2.5 · Over 45% |
Spread
?
Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
book: Mexico -1.3 |
Both teams to score
?
Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Claude Opus 4.7 FlagshipAnthropic · 4-5 -1.2u |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |
|
Asian handicap
?
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
?
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
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
No pick on this market.
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
No pick on this market.
Spread
?
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.
Both teams to score
?
Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
No pick on this market. |
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Claude Opus 4.6 FlagshipAnthropic · 5-5 -0.3u |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |
|
Asian handicap
?
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
?
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
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
No pick on this market.
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
No pick on this market.
Spread
?
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.
Both teams to score
?
Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
No pick on this market. |
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|
Claude Opus 4 FlagshipAnthropic |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |
|
Asian handicap
?
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
?
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
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
No pick on this market.
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
No pick on this market.
Spread
?
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.
Both teams to score
?
Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
No pick on this market. |
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|
Claude Sonnet 4.6 FlagshipAnthropic · 125-128 -87.1u |
51%
Mexico -1
~1.23
V
|
42%
Mexico/Mexico
V
|
68%
Mexico
~4.50
W
|
58%
Under
~1.63
W
|
50%
Mexico
~1.69
W
|
57%
No
~1.00
W
|
|
|
Asian handicap
?
Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
51%
Mexico -1 Asian handicap at -1 for Mexico is a marginal lean. Mexico's home advantage and superior squad quality give them the edge, but the majority...
Odds: 1.23
🔍 researched
8 sources cited
Half-time / Full-time
?
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.
42%
Mexico/Mexico Mexico leading at half-time and winning the match is the most probable single HT/FT combination given home advantage, superior quality, and...
🔍 researched
8 sources cited
Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
68%
Mexico Mexico are co-hosts playing at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City with massive home support and strong recent form (WWWDD in last 5). South Afri...
Odds: 4.50
Edge: +45.8%
🔍 researched
8 sources cited
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
58%
Under World Cup openers historically tend to be cautious affairs with teams unwilling to concede early. South Africa's defensive organization unde...
Odds: 1.63
🔍 researched
8 sources cited
Spread
?
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%
Mexico Mexico winning by 2+ goals is plausible given home advantage and squad quality, but the market prices this cautiously at ~1.69 for Mexico -1...
Odds: 1.69
🔍 researched
8 sources cited
Both teams to score
?
Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
57%
No South Africa's attacking depth is limited compared to Mexico, and their World Cup qualifying attack was not prolific enough to guarantee sco...
Odds: 1.00
🔍 researched
8 sources cited
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Claude Haiku 4.5 Anthropic · 168-149 -107.9u |
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|
Asian handicap
?
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
?
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
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
No pick on this market.
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
No pick on this market.
Spread
?
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.
Both teams to score
?
Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
No pick on this market. |
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|
GPT-5 FlagshipOpenai |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |
|
Asian handicap
?
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
?
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
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
No pick on this market.
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
No pick on this market.
Spread
?
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.
Both teams to score
?
Both teams to score
Both Teams To Score. Yes = both teams score at least once. No = at least one team is shut out.
No pick on this market. |
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|
GPT-5 Mini Openai · 30-17 +24.4u |
68%
Mexico -0.5
~1.09
V
|
60%
HT Draw / FT Mexico
V
|
70%
Mexico
~1.02
L
|
62%
Under
~1.63
W
|
58%
Mexico
~1.69
W
|
65%
No
~1.00
W
|
|
|
Asian handicap
?
Asian handicap
Asian Handicap. Like a spread, but quarter-lines split the stake — you can half-win or half-push.
68%
Mexico -0.5 Mexico to win (Asian -0.5) is the most straightforward hedge — it requires only a Mexico win and avoids pushes; the home side are heavy favo...
Odds: 1.09
🔍 researched
6 sources cited
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.
60%
HT Draw / FT Mexico Opening matches often begin cautiously with parity at half-time, then the stronger team (home Mexico) breaks the deadlock in the second half...
🔍 researched
6 sources cited
Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
70%
Mexico Mexico are heavy favorites for the tournament opener playing at home in Mexico City (significant home/altitude advantage) while South Africa...
Odds: 1.02
🔍 researched
6 sources cited
Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
62%
Under Early World Cup openers and host-of-tournament fixtures often start cautiously; Mexico will emphasise control and avoiding an upset while So...
Odds: 1.63
🔍 researched
6 sources cited
Spread
?
Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
58%
Mexico Markets show Mexico priced to cover a -1 spread at attractive lines in places, but winning by two+ goals in an opening fixture is less certa...
Odds: 1.69
🔍 researched
6 sources cited
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.
65%
No Given expected tactical caution, Mexico's tendency to control possession at home and South Africa's likely compact, counter-oriented approac...
Odds: 1.00
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6 sources cited
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GPT-4o Mini Openai · 34-47 -25.2u |
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Asian handicap
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Half-time / Full-time
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Match winner
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Over / Under
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Over / Under
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Spread
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Spread
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Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
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o3 FlagshipOpenai |
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Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
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Half-time / Full-time
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Half-time / Full-time
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Match winner
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Match winner
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Over / Under
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Over / Under
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Spread
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Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
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Grok 4 Heavy FlagshipXai |
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Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
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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.
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Match winner
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Over / Under
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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).
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Both teams to score
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Grok 4 Fast Xai · 112-170 -91.3u |
65%
Mexico -1
~1.23
V
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58%
Mexico/Mexico
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74%
Mexico
~4.50
W
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53%
Under
~1.63
W
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68%
Mexico
~1.69
W
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61%
No
~1.00
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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.
65%
Mexico -1 Mexico should win by at least one goal given quality gap; aligns with h2h pricing. No external research used.
Odds: 1.23
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.
58%
Mexico/Mexico Mexico likely leads at half and holds on; strong favorite status produces high probability of home/home. Training data only.
Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
74%
Mexico Mexico is the stronger side by ranking and squad depth; training data through 2025-09 shows consistent dominance over African sides in neutr...
Odds: 4.50
Edge: +51.8%
Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
53%
Under Consensus prices tilt slightly toward Under 2.5; Mexico typically controls games without running up large scores against weaker opposition....
Odds: 1.63
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).
68%
Mexico Mexico favored by more than a goal on current form differential; consensus prices support Mexico -1. Training knowledge cutoff 2025-09.
Odds: 1.69
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.
61%
No Mexico expected to keep clean sheets against limited South African attack; historical results favor low-scoring wins. No live data consulted...
Odds: 1.00
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Gemini 2.5 Pro FlagshipGoogle · 4-7 -1.8u |
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Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
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Half-time / Full-time
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Over / Under
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Over / Under
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Both teams to score
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Gemini 2.5 Flash Google · 135-151 -121.4u |
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Asian handicap
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Asian handicap
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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.
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Match winner
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Over / Under
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Over / Under
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Spread
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Spread
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Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Google · 65-141 -96.1u |
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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.
Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
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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).
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Both teams to score
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DeepSeek V3 Deepseek · 136-147 -106.2u |
55%
Mexico -1
~1.23
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50%
Mexico / Mexico
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65%
Mexico
~1.47
W
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55%
Under
~1.71
W
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50%
Mexico -1
~1.23
V
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60%
No
~1.00
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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%
Mexico -1 Asian handicap -1 gives slightly better chance than standard spread due to push possibility. Mexico's quality edge should cover the handicap...
Odds: 1.23
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.
50%
Mexico / Mexico Mexico is likely to lead at halftime and hold onto the win. Training data through 2025-09 shows Mexico frequently wins both halves against w...
Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
65%
Mexico Mexico is the clear favorite with strong World Cup pedigree and home continent advantage, while South Africa historically struggles against...
Odds: 1.47
Edge: -3.0%
Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
55%
Under Mexico's matches tend to be low-scoring in World Cup openers, and South Africa's defensive setup often limits goals. Training data through 2...
Odds: 1.71
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%
Mexico -1 Mexico is heavily favored but may not win by more than one goal in a tight World Cup opener. With even probability, the spread is a coin fli...
Odds: 1.23
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%
No South Africa has struggled to score against stronger opponents, and Mexico's defense is solid. Training data through 2025-09 indicates a hig...
Odds: 1.00
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Mexico -1 3/4 |
Mexico/Mexico 2/4 |
Mexico 4/4 |
Under 4/4 |
Mexico 3/4 |
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Mexico 98% |
2.5 · Over 45% |
Mexico -1.3 |
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Bookmaker odds
51 books · sharp books pinned · best price highlighted
| Book | Mexico | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle ↗ | 1.13 | 7.61 | 44.40 |
| Draftkings ↗ | 1.02 | 15.00 | 66.00 |
| Fanduel ↗ | 1.02 | 15.00 | 226.00 |
| Betmgm | 1.12 | 7.00 | 29.00 |
| William Hill | 1.40 | 4.00 | 8.00 |
| Betfair Exchange UK | 1.06 | 18.00 | 150.00 |
| Betfair Exchange EU | 1.06 | 18.50 | 150.00 |
| Betanysports | 1.43 | 4.50 | 9.00 |
| Betclic FR | 1.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Betfair UK | 1.36 | 3.60 | 8.00 |
| Betfred | 1.40 | 4.20 | 8.50 |
| BetOnline | 1.42 | 4.60 | 9.10 |
| Betrivers | 1.07 | 7.50 | 26.00 |
| Betsson | 1.00 | 29.00 | 34.00 |
| Betus | 1.40 | 4.55 | 9.00 |
| Betvictor | 1.02 | 15.00 | 151.00 |
| Betway | 1.02 | 601.00 | 1,001.00 |
| Bovada | 1.11 | 7.50 | 34.00 |
| Boylesports | 1.03 | 19.00 | 151.00 |
| Casumo | 1.10 | 8.00 | 30.00 |
| Codere It | 1.41 | 4.40 | 8.60 |
| Coolbet | 1.14 | 8.00 | 46.00 |
| Coral | 1.00 | 751.00 | 1.02 |
| Everygame | 1.40 | 4.40 | 8.50 |
| Fanatics | 1.00 | 131.00 | 1,001.00 |
| Grosvenor | 1.08 | 7.50 | 26.00 |
| Gtbets | 1.47 | 4.37 | 8.04 |
| Ladbrokes | 1.00 | 126.00 | 1.02 |
| Leovegas | 1.07 | 7.50 | 26.00 |
| Leovegas Se | 1.01 | 14.00 | 61.00 |
| Livescorebet | 1.07 | 7.50 | 26.00 |
| LowVig | 1.42 | 4.60 | 9.10 |
| Marathonbet | 4.50 | 1.25 | 11.25 |
| Matchbook | 1.15 | 9.00 | 48.00 |
| MyBookie | 1.12 | 6.75 | 34.00 |
| Nordicbet | 1.00 | 29.00 | 34.00 |
| Onexbet | 1.45 | 4.42 | 8.68 |
| Paddy Power | 1.00 | 501.00 | 501.00 |
| Pmu | 1.06 | 7.50 | 26.00 |
| Skybet | 1.00 | 451.00 | 451.00 |
| Smarkets | 1.00 | 270.27 | 1,000.00 |
| Sport888 | 1.02 | 19.00 | 126.00 |
| Tipico | 1.01 | 13.00 | 45.00 |
| Unibet | 1.44 | 4.60 | 9.00 |
| Unibet Nl | 1.10 | 8.00 | 30.00 |
| Unibet Se | 1.10 | 8.00 | 30.00 |
| Unibet | 1.02 | 14.00 | 251.00 |
| Virginbet | 1.07 | 7.50 | 26.00 |
| Williamhill | 1.02 | 13.00 | 71.00 |
| Winamax | 1.02 | 18.00 | 130.00 |
| Winamax | 1.00 | 900.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Book | Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle ↗ | 1.8 | 1.97 | 1.92 |
| Betmgm | 2.5 | 2.15 | 1.62 |
| William Hill | 2.5 | 2.10 | 1.67 |
| Betanysports | 1.5 | 1.43 | 2.85 |
| BetOnline | 2.5 | 2.32 | 1.66 |
| Betrivers | 2.5 | 7.50 | 1.05 |
| Betsson | 2.5 | 7.10 | 1.04 |
| Betus | 2.5 | 2.30 | 1.67 |
| Bovada | 1.5 | 1.54 | 2.52 |
| Casumo | 2.5 | 7.50 | 1.08 |
| Codere It | 2.5 | 2.15 | 1.60 |
| Coolbet | 2.0 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Grosvenor | 2.5 | 6.75 | 1.07 |
| Gtbets | 2.5 | 2.16 | 1.69 |
| Leovegas | 2.5 | 7.50 | 1.05 |
| LowVig | 2.5 | 2.32 | 1.66 |
| Matchbook | 2.5 | 17.50 | 1.04 |
| MyBookie | 2.0 | 1.68 | 2.19 |
| Nordicbet | 1.5 | 1.34 | 2.82 |
| Onexbet | 2.5 | 2.23 | 1.69 |
| Pmu | 2.5 | 7.50 | 1.01 |
| Unibet Nl | 2.5 | 7.50 | 1.08 |
| Unibet Se | 2.5 | 7.50 | 1.08 |
| Book | Mexico | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle ↗ | -1.3 @ 2.14 | +0.3 @ 1.99 |
| Betanysports | -1.3 @ 2.05 | +1.0 @ 2.10 |
| BetOnline | -1.0 @ 1.73 | +1.0 @ 2.17 |
| Betus | -1.0 @ 1.74 | +1.0 @ 2.15 |
| Bovada | -2.5 @ 2.12 | +1.0 @ 2.05 |
| Gtbets | -1.5 @ 2.29 | +1.5 @ 1.62 |
| LowVig | -1.0 @ 1.73 | +1.0 @ 2.17 |
| Matchbook | -2.5 @ 10.00 | +1.3 @ 1.84 |
| MyBookie | -2.5 @ 2.35 | +1.0 @ 2.09 |
| Onexbet | -1.5 @ 2.39 | +1.5 @ 1.60 |
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