FT · World: International Friendly · Sunday, 07 June 2026

Argentina 20 HondurasMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Sunday, 07 June 2026

Argentina
20
Argentina win
Honduras
> Model verdict
✓ Model called it

Pre-match, Bawler had Argentina at 50%, draw at 30%, Honduras at 20%. The match ended 2-0 — confirming the model's lean toward Argentina.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Argentina win
50%
Actual ✓
Draw
30%
Honduras win
20%
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.670.98
Total 2.66
Actual
20
Total 2 (-0.7 vs xG)

Match underperformed xG by 0.7 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 2.5 Goals
Pre-match: 71%
✗ Lost
Value
Home Win
Pre-match: 53%
✓ Won
Dark Horse
Over 3.5 Goals
Pre-match: 23%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"Over 2.5 Goals dominates at 71% probability because Argentina's 0.69 xG advantage and 1.67 expected goals forecast a high-volume attacking display at home."

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