FT · World: International Friendly · Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Azerbaijan 21 San MarinoMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Azerbaijan
21
Azerbaijan win
San Marino
> Model verdict
✓ Model called it

Pre-match, Bawler had Azerbaijan at 54%, draw at 32%, San Marino at 15%. The match ended 2-1 — confirming the model's lean toward Azerbaijan.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Azerbaijan win
54%
Actual ✓
Draw
32%
Marino win
15%
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.500.68
Total 2.18
Actual
21
Total 3 (+0.8 vs xG)

Match overperformed xG by 0.8 goals. Above-expectation scoring — could be finishing, set-piece luck, or genuine attacking quality the model under-rated.

> Bawler's picks · how they landed
Banker
1X
Pre-match: 65%
✓ Won
Value
Under 2.5 Goals
Pre-match: 53%
✗ Lost
Dark Horse
Draw
Pre-match: 23%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"Azerbaijan's 54% win probability and 0.82 expected-goal advantage at home makes 1X the banker play at 65% odds, punishing San Marino's 0.68 xG ceiling."

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