FT · World: International Friendly · Saturday, 06 June 2026

Albania 01 LuxembourgMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Saturday, 06 June 2026

Albania
01
Luxembourg win
Luxembourg
> Model verdict
✗ Result against the lean

Pre-match, Bawler had Albania at 37%, draw at 34%, Luxembourg at 29%. Against expectation, the match finished 0-1. The model's headline call was Albania to win.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Albania win
37%
Draw
34%
Luxembourg win
29%
Actual ✓
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.311.14
Total 2.45
Actual
01
Total 1 (-1.4 vs xG)

Match underperformed xG by 1.4 goals. Below-expectation scoring — could be wasteful finishing, strong goalkeeping, or low-quality chances the model over-rated.

> Bawler's picks · how they landed
Banker
Over 1.5 Goals
Pre-match: 81%
✗ Lost
Value
Over 2.5 Goals
Pre-match: 54%
✗ Lost
Dark Horse
Draw
Pre-match: 24%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"Over 1.5 Goals sits at 81% probability because Albania's xG of 1.31 combined with Luxembourg's 1.14 projects a fixture unlikely to finish goalless."

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