I dont think we should a term like "near-miss" in gambling because it is a loss in simple terms. You dont get a consolation prize for having "nearly missed" you have lost your wager.
If you were playing the soccer match, then things would be different and near missed can be justified but because you are gambling on the outcome, it is either win or lose the bet.
So take as losses, and add them to the loss list that will help you understand that your luck is what matters in the end.
Agree, there is not near win or lose, its only win a lose. It a wrong prediction anyway. I think players can try to calm down or find and excuse for their loss in so called near miss prediction or bet. I dont think that anything except continue gambling a gambler can do. A near miss bet still dont show that gambler was correct at his analysis before betting, as I believe luck is still a major factor in gambling.