Direct Win Prediction


21st Aug 2026

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Today's Tips Ranked

Sat 22 Aug 2026 • by win probability

Solid Pick
Inter Milan vs Monza
1 Serie A @1.28 5:30 pm
60%
prob
Solid Pick
Sporting CP vs Alverca
1 Liga Portugal @1.21 8:30 pm
60%
prob
Solid Pick
Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia
1 Bulgaria EFBET League @1.33 5:00 pm
50%
prob
Solid Pick
Qarabag vs Kapaz
1 Azerbaijan Premier League @1.26 4:00 pm
50%
prob
Solid Pick
Dinamo Zagreb vs Varazdin
1 Croatia HNL @1.33 8:00 pm
50%
prob
Solid Pick
Sturm Graz vs Altach
1 Austria Bundesliga @1.33 6:30 pm
50%
prob
Solid Pick
Slavia Prague vs Bohemians
1 Czech Chance Liga @1.23 7:00 pm
50%
prob
Speculative
Espanyol vs Real Madrid
2 La Liga @1.49 8:30 pm
20%
prob

Tip Explainers

Click any question to see the data behind it

Inter Milan vs Monza 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 60% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 79% over the last 90 days (286 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.28. These factors together support the recommendation.
79% on 1 60% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 226 wins from 286 settled tips (79%). This is above our site-wide average of 76.8%, 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.
Sporting CP vs Alverca 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 60% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 79% over the last 90 days (286 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.21. These factors together support the recommendation.
79% on 1 60% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 226 wins from 286 settled tips (79%). This is above our site-wide average of 76.8%, 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.
Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 50% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 79% over the last 90 days (286 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.33. These factors together support the recommendation.
79% on 1 50% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 226 wins from 286 settled tips (79%). This is above our site-wide average of 76.8%, 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.
Qarabag vs Kapaz 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 50% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 79% over the last 90 days (286 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.26. These factors together support the recommendation.
79% on 1 50% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 226 wins from 286 settled tips (79%). This is above our site-wide average of 76.8%, 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.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Varazdin 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 50% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 79% over the last 90 days (286 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.33. These factors together support the recommendation.
79% on 1 50% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 226 wins from 286 settled tips (79%). This is above our site-wide average of 76.8%, 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.
Sturm Graz vs Altach 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 50% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 79% over the last 90 days (286 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.33. These factors together support the recommendation.
79% on 1 50% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 226 wins from 286 settled tips (79%). This is above our site-wide average of 76.8%, 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.
Slavia Prague vs Bohemians 1
Our model assigns a win probability of 50% to this outcome. Historically, 1 tips have settled at 79% over the last 90 days (286 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.23. These factors together support the recommendation.
79% on 1 50% probability
Over the last 90 days, 1 tips have returned 226 wins from 286 settled tips (79%). This is above our site-wide average of 76.8%, 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.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid 2
Our model assigns a win probability of 20% to this outcome. Historically, 2 tips have settled at 85.3% over the last 90 days (68 tips graded). This pick is priced at approximately @1.49. These factors together support the recommendation.
85.3% on 2 20% probability
Over the last 90 days, 2 tips have returned 58 wins from 68 settled tips (85.3%). This is above our site-wide average of 76.8%, 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.

Over 1.5 avg 69.3% • range ±1.3%
Steady
68%
0-30d
69.2%
30-60d
70.6%
60-90d

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

1 avg 78.4% • range ±5.1%
Steady
78.9%
0-30d
73.1%
30-60d
83.2%
60-90d

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

2 avg 84.8% • range ±8.5%
Variable
85%
0-30d
76.2%
30-60d
93.1%
60-90d

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

Over 2.5 avg 70.9% • range ±8.9%
Variable
73.1%
0-30d
78.6%
30-60d
60.9%
60-90d

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

1X avg 67.1% • range ±12.8%
Volatile
66.7%
0-30d
54.5%
30-60d
80%
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

20/08/26 Conference League Qualifier
Braga vs Austria Vienna
1
@1.37
2-0
20/08/26 Saudi Professional League
Al Fayha vs Al Hilal
2
@1.22
0-3
20/08/26 Europa League Qualifier
Jagiellonia vs Iberia 1999
1
@1.33
4-0
20/08/26 Europa League Qualifier
Benfica vs Aarhus
1
@1.14
3-1
20/08/26 Conference League Qualifier
Getafe vs Partizan
1
@1.32
3-1
20/08/26 Brazil Paulista U20
Sao Paulo U20 vs Paulinense U20
1
@1.26
2-0
19/08/26 Champions League Qualifier
Slovan Bratislava vs Celje
1X
@1.17
1-1
19/08/26 Champions League Qualifier
Celtic vs LASK
Over 1.5
@1.19
3-0
19/08/26 Champions League Qualifier
Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt
Over 2.5
@1.34
1-3
19/08/26 Ireland N'League Women
Peamount W vs Athlone WFC W
2
@1.33
0-2

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

2 85%
17W / 3L · ROI +11.4%
1 78.9%
90W / 24L · ROI +0.3%
Over 2.5 73.1%
19W / 7L · ROI +2.3%
Over 1.5 68%
17W / 8L · ROI -17.7%
1X 66.7%
6W / 3L · ROI -22%

Market Comparison Matrix — Last 30 Days

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

Home Win
76%
113W / 35L
Draw
67%
6W / 3L
Away Win
78%
36W / 10L
Double Chance
67%
6W / 3L
Over 1.5
68%
17W / 8L
Over 2.5
73%
19W / 7L
Over 3.5
No data yet
BTTS
No data yet

76%
30-Day Win Rate
80.9%
7-Day
149
Won
@1.28
Odds
-1.7%
ROI
194
Tips
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