Santander vs Villarreal prediction & probabilities (2026-08-16)

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Santander vs Villarreal Correct Score

2026-08-16 · 06:00
Correct Score1-1Most likely · 11.8%
Best predictionMost likely · 11.8% · 1-1No single outcome dominates, read the distribution. Calibrated, not a tip.
ConvictionOpen

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Most likely · 11.8% at 1-1, its strongest read on the Correct Score market. That fits an open goals environment: 55.3% for over 2.5 and 79.0% for at least two goals. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Correct Score

Most likely1-1 11.8%
Scoreline Probability
1-1 11.8%
1-2 9.5%
0-1 8.8%
0-2 7.8%
2-1 6.8%
1-0 6.2%
0-0 6.1%
2-2 5.7%

Score probability grid

Santander \ Villarreal 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 6% 9% 8% 4% 2% 1%
1 6% 12% 9% 5% 2% 1%
2 4% 7% 6% 3% 1% ·
3 2% 3% 2% 1% 1% ·
4 · 1% 1% · · ·
5 · · · · · ·

Rows = Santander goals, columns = Villarreal. The most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 11.8%. No exact score is ever truly likely; the value is in the full distribution the model assigns. Read the heatmap as a map of likelihood, not a prediction of one score.

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

6.1%

0

14.9%

1

23.7%

2

22.3%

3

16.2%

4

15.9%

5+

In-depth analysis

49.2%Favoured: Villarreal
57.7%Both Teams to Score
55.3%Over 2.5 goals

For the goal environment, the model sees 55.3% for three or more goals and 79.0% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. Given Villarreal favoured at 49.2%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 1-1 on Correct Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianSees an open, higher-tempo game from the 55.3% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutVillarreal are the model’s pick on the result at 49.2%, game state shapes how this market plays out.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Key players

G

Georges MikautadzeVillarreal · 2.76 shots/90
To score 32.4%

Recent-form projection, a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

VillarrealWDLLW

FAQ

What is the most likely score in Santander vs Villarreal?
The model's most likely scoreline for Santander vs Villarreal is 1-1 at 11.8%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Correct Score-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0097Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
54,671Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 29 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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