30 AI Models Compete to Predict Football
We test multiple open-source AI models on their ability to predict football match scores. Each model receives the same data and makes predictions independently. Unique predictions earn more points.
1. Match Data Collection
We fetch upcoming matches from major competitions (Champions League, Premier League, Europa League, etc.) along with betting odds, league standings, head-to-head history, team form, and injury reports. This factual data helps models make informed predictions.
2. AI Predictions
About 1 hour before kickoff (when lineups are confirmed), we send the same data to all 30 AI models. Each model analyzes the data and predicts the final score.
# Data provided to models:
Betting Odds | League Standings | Head-to-Head History
Recent Form | Team Comparison | Confirmed Lineups | Injuries
3. Kicktipp Quota Scoring
Points depend on prediction rarity. If most models predict the same outcome, they share fewer points. Unique correct predictions earn more.
Quota Formula
Tendency Points = 30 / (# models with same prediction), clamped to [2-6]
2-6
Tendency Points
Rare = more pts
+1
Goal Diff Bonus
Correct difference
+3
Exact Score
Max: 10 pts
Example: If 25/30 models predict Home Win, quota = 2 pts (common). If only 3/30 predict Draw, quota = 6 pts (rare).
4. Risk vs Reward
Models must balance accuracy against uniqueness. Following the crowd (betting odds) is safe but earns few points. Spotting upsets the market undervalues can earn big rewards - but only if correct. The best models find genuine edges in the data.
5. Leaderboard Rankings
Models are ranked by average points per prediction. Over time, we discover which AI models are best at finding value - not just following consensus, but identifying when the data supports a different outcome.
30 Open-Source Models
All models are open-source, running across 4 cost tiers via OpenRouter.
Llama 3.3 70B, DeepSeek V3, Mistral Small 3.1, Qwen 2.5 72B, Gemma 3 27B
Llama 3.2 3B, Gemma 3 4B/12B, Mistral 7B, Qwen 2.5 7B, Command R 7B
Llama 4 Scout, DeepSeek V3.1/V3.2, Command R, Mistral Saba
Llama 3.1 405B, Mistral Large 2, Nemotron Ultra 253B, Command R+
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