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3rd Aug 2026

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TIME LEAGUE MATCH SCORE TIP ODDS ACTION
5:00 pm Ireland Division 1 Cork City vs Athlone - 1 1.42 Preview
7:30 pm Scotland Premiership Celtic vs Dundee FC - 1 1.18 Preview
6:00 pm Sweden Allsvenskan Halmstad vs Sirius - 2 1.34 Preview
4:00 pm Ukraine Premier League Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kudrivka - Over 2.5 1.42 Preview
6:00 pm Poland Ekstraklasa Cracovia vs Pogon Szczecin - Over 1.5 1.30 Preview
6:30 pm Faroe Islands PL HB Torshavn vs NSI Runavik - Over 1.5 1.18 Preview
5:00 pm Norway D3 Group 4 Vindbjart vs Odd 2 - 1 1.38 Preview
5:00 pm Armenia Premier League Alashkert vs Ararat - 1 1.35 Preview

Today's Tips Ranked

Mon 3 Aug 2026 • by win probability

High Conf.
Cracovia vs Pogon Szczecin
Over 1.5 Poland Ekstraklasa @1.30 6:00 pm
80%
prob
High Conf.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kudrivka
Over 2.5 Ukraine Premier League @1.42 4:00 pm
80%
prob
Solid Pick
Cork City vs Athlone
1 Ireland Division 1 @1.42 5:00 pm
50%
prob
Solid Pick
Alashkert vs Ararat
1 Armenia Premier League @1.35 5:00 pm
50%
prob
Solid Pick
Vindbjart vs Odd 2
1 Norway D3 Group 4 @1.38 5:00 pm
50%
prob
Solid Pick
Celtic vs Dundee FC
1 Scotland Premiership @1.18 7:30 pm
50%
prob
Speculative
Halmstad vs Sirius
2 Sweden Allsvenskan @1.34 6:00 pm
20%
prob

Tip Explainers

Click any question to see the data behind it

Cracovia vs Pogon Szczecin Over 1.5
Our model assigns a win probability of 80% to this outcome. Historically, Over 1.5 tips have settled at 75.5% over the last 90 days (53 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.30. These factors together support the recommendation.
75.5% on Over 1.5 80% probability
Over the last 90 days, Over 1.5 tips have returned 40 wins from 53 settled tips (75.5%). This is above our site-wide average of 73.9%, indicating this market performs particularly well in our analysis.
Key team news is the most likely disruptor: confirmed absences of first-choice players, particularly the goalkeeper or main striker, can shift the probability significantly. Late lineup changes, pitch conditions, or updated injury reports published closer to kickoff should be checked before placing any bet. Odds movement at the bookmaker after publication may also signal late information entering the market.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kudrivka Over 2.5
Our model assigns a win probability of 80% to this outcome. Historically, Over 2.5 tips have settled at 70.3% over the last 90 days (64 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.42. These factors together support the recommendation.
70.3% on Over 2.5 80% probability
Over the last 90 days, Over 2.5 tips have returned 45 wins from 64 settled tips (70.3%). This is broadly in line with our site-wide average of 73.9%.
Key team news is the most likely disruptor: confirmed absences of first-choice players, particularly the goalkeeper or main striker, can shift the probability significantly. Late lineup changes, pitch conditions, or updated injury reports published closer to kickoff should be checked before placing any bet. Odds movement at the bookmaker after publication may also signal late information entering the market.
Cork City vs Athlone 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 50% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 76.3% over the last 90 days (295 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.42. These factors together support the recommendation.
76.3% on 1 50% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 225 wins from 295 settled tips (76.3%). This is above our site-wide average of 73.9%, indicating this market performs particularly well in our analysis.
Key team news is the most likely disruptor: confirmed absences of first-choice players, particularly the goalkeeper or main striker, can shift the probability significantly. Late lineup changes, pitch conditions, or updated injury reports published closer to kickoff should be checked before placing any bet. Odds movement at the bookmaker after publication may also signal late information entering the market.
Alashkert vs Ararat 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 50% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 76.3% over the last 90 days (295 tips graded). In Armenia Premier League, our record stands at 100% over the same period. This pick is priced at approximately @1.35. These factors together support the recommendation.
76.3% on 1 50% probability 100% in Armenia Premier League
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 225 wins from 295 settled tips (76.3%). This is above our site-wide average of 73.9%, indicating this market performs particularly well in our analysis.
Key team news is the most likely disruptor: confirmed absences of first-choice players, particularly the goalkeeper or main striker, can shift the probability significantly. Late lineup changes, pitch conditions, or updated injury reports published closer to kickoff should be checked before placing any bet. Odds movement at the bookmaker after publication may also signal late information entering the market.
Vindbjart vs Odd 2 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 50% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 76.3% over the last 90 days (295 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.38. These factors together support the recommendation.
76.3% on 1 50% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 225 wins from 295 settled tips (76.3%). This is above our site-wide average of 73.9%, indicating this market performs particularly well in our analysis.
Key team news is the most likely disruptor: confirmed absences of first-choice players, particularly the goalkeeper or main striker, can shift the probability significantly. Late lineup changes, pitch conditions, or updated injury reports published closer to kickoff should be checked before placing any bet. Odds movement at the bookmaker after publication may also signal late information entering the market.
Celtic vs Dundee FC 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 50% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 76.3% over the last 90 days (295 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.18. These factors together support the recommendation.
76.3% on 1 50% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 225 wins from 295 settled tips (76.3%). This is above our site-wide average of 73.9%, indicating this market performs particularly well in our analysis.
Key team news is the most likely disruptor: confirmed absences of first-choice players, particularly the goalkeeper or main striker, can shift the probability significantly. Late lineup changes, pitch conditions, or updated injury reports published closer to kickoff should be checked before placing any bet. Odds movement at the bookmaker after publication may also signal late information entering the market.
Halmstad vs Sirius 2
Our model assigns a win probability of 20% to this outcome. Historically, 2 tips have settled at 82.2% over the last 90 days (73 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.34. These factors together support the recommendation.
82.2% on 2 20% probability
Over the last 90 days, 2 tips have returned 60 wins from 73 settled tips (82.2%). This is above our site-wide average of 73.9%, indicating this market performs particularly well in our analysis.
Key team news is the most likely disruptor: confirmed absences of first-choice players, particularly the goalkeeper or main striker, can shift the probability significantly. Late lineup changes, pitch conditions, or updated injury reports published closer to kickoff should be checked before placing any bet. Odds movement at the bookmaker after publication may also signal late information entering the market.

Market Consistency Tracker

Rolling 30-day windows over 90 days • steadiest markets first

A high win rate is only part of the picture. This tracker shows whether each market delivers consistently or in streaks.

1 avg 76.2% • range ±5%
Steady
71.4%
0-30d
81.4%
30-60d
75.9%
60-90d

Win rate has been consistent across all three rolling windows. Reliable market for planning.

Over 2.5 avg 69.2% • range ±5.5%
Steady
76%
0-30d
66.7%
30-60d
65%
60-90d

Win rate has been consistent across all three rolling windows. Reliable market for planning.

Over 1.5 avg 77.5% • range ±5.6%
Steady
82.6%
0-30d
71.4%
30-60d
78.6%
60-90d

Win rate has been consistent across all three rolling windows. Reliable market for planning.

2 avg 82.9% • range ±6.5%
Variable
88.9%
0-30d
83.9%
30-60d
76%
60-90d

Some variation across rolling windows. Performance is directional but not uniform.

1X avg 63.3% • range ±21.7%
Volatile
40%
0-30d
83.3%
30-60d
66.7%
60-90d

Wide spread across rolling windows. Strong runs followed by weaker periods. Streak-dependent.

Steady = <=12pp spread. Variable = 13-25pp. Volatile = >25pp. Min. 5 tips per window.


Latest Winnings

01/08/26 Armenia Premier League
FC Gandzasar vs Ararat Armenia
2
@1.28
3-4
01/08/26 Latvia Nakotnes Liga
Leevon PPK vs Rezekne
1
@1.18
2-1
01/08/26 Latvia Nakotnes Liga
Valmiera vs RFS 2
1
@1.20
2-1
01/08/26 Brasileiro Women
Cruzeiro W vs Botafogo RJ W
1
@1.21
4-0
01/08/26 Bulgaria EFBET League
Levski Sofia vs Septemvri Sofia
1
@1.23
3-0
31/07/26 Swiss Challenge League
Wil vs Xamax
Over 2.5
@1.42
1-2
31/07/26 Australia NSW League One
Prospect United vs Blacktown Spartans
2
@1.37
1-2
31/07/26 Australia Victoria PL 2
Essendon Royals SC vs Altona City
1
@1.29
3-2
31/07/26 Finland Ykkosliiga
KTP vs SJK Akatemia
1
@1.24
2-1
31/07/26 Norway Eliteserien
Bodo Glimt vs Lillestrom
1
@1.26
4-0

How We Pick Every Market

DirectWinPredict covers eight distinct markets. Here is the exact process behind how each fixture is evaluated across all of them.

1
Direct Result Focus
We start with the most fundamental question: who actually wins this match? Every other market is built outward from that core analysis.
2
Goal Threshold Mapping
Each team's scoring and conceding pattern is mapped against Over 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 thresholds separately, since these behave very differently match to match.
3
Double Chance Logic
Where outright result confidence is moderate but not high, we assess whether a Double Chance angle offers a safer, still-valuable alternative.
4
BTTS Pattern Check
Both Teams To Score is evaluated independently of the match outcome prediction, since a one-sided win does not always mean only one team scores.
5
Draw Probability Scan
Draws are notoriously underpriced by casual bettors. We specifically flag fixtures where historical draw frequency exceeds the market's implied probability.
6
Final Market Selection
Only after all markets are individually scored do we select the strongest one to publish as the headline tip for that fixture.
⚠ No prediction is guaranteed across any market. All tips are based on statistical analysis. Please gamble responsibly.

Performance by Tip Type

7d30d90dAll
2 88.9%
16W / 2L · ROI +14.7%
Over 1.5 82.6%
19W / 4L · ROI -1.7%
Over 2.5 76%
19W / 6L · ROI +7.9%
1 71.4%
60W / 24L · ROI -9.3%
1X 40%
4W / 6L · ROI -55.2%

Market Comparison Matrix — Last 30 Days

7d30d90dAll

Win rate across every market we cover. Use this to see where our analysis is strongest right now.

Home Win
71%
83W / 34L
Draw
45%
5W / 6L
Away Win
82%
36W / 8L
Double Chance
40%
4W / 6L
Over 1.5
83%
19W / 4L
Over 2.5
76%
19W / 6L
Over 3.5
—
No data yet
BTTS
—
No data yet

⚡
73%
30-Day Win Rate
71.1%
7-Day
119
Won
@1.28
Odds
-5.4%
ROI
161
Tips
Full Record

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