Fact-Checking Standards
At FutebolAI, we take factual accuracy seriously. This page explains how we verify the information in our articles.
Data Verification Process
All statistical data in our articles goes through the following verification steps:
- API Source Verification: Match results, standings, and team statistics are pulled directly from the Football-Data.org API, which aggregates official data from league governing bodies
- Schema & Freshness Check: Every field pulled from the API (fixture ID, team ID, competition code, kickoff time, final score, standings position) is validated against the Football-Data.org schema and a freshness window relative to the article publication time.
- No Second-Source Guarantee: We do not currently cross-reference individual statistics against a second independent source at publication time. If a field is unavailable or internally inconsistent within the API response, we flag the field as unavailable rather than backfilling it from another source.
- Out of Scope for Current Model: Expected-goals (xG), pressing intensity (PPDA), head-to-head records, managerial changes, player injury status, and transfer news are not used by the current prediction pipeline and are not independently verified against a second source before publication.
What We Verify
| Data Type | Source | Verification Method |
|---|---|---|
| Match scores & results | Football-Data.org API | Direct API query + official league website |
| League standings | Football-Data.org API | API query + league official site |
| Team statistics (goals, possession, etc.) | Football-Data.org API | API query |
| Head-to-head records | Not sourced by current pipeline | — |
| Transfer information | Not sourced by current pipeline | — |
| Managerial changes | Not sourced by current pipeline | — |
| Player injury status | Not sourced by current pipeline | — |
| Expected-goals (xG) / pressing intensity (PPDA) | Not sourced by current pipeline | — |
AI Prediction Disclaimer
Our AI predictions are generated from statistical models and historical data. They are clearly marked as AI-generated within each article. We explicitly state that:
- Predictions are based on historical data patterns, not insider information
- Predictions do not account for unpredictable real-time factors
- Past performance does not guarantee future results
- All predictions are for entertainment purposes only
Error Reporting
If you find a factual error in any of our articles, please report it to support@futebolai.com. Include:
- The article URL
- The specific error you found
- The correct information with a source if possible
We will review error reports within 7 business days and correct verified errors in the next scheduled content refresh.
Update Log
When significant corrections are made to articles, an update note is added at the bottom of the article indicating what was changed and when. Minor typographical corrections may be made without a log entry.
Last updated: October 23, 2026.
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