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

England 10 New ZealandMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Saturday, 06 June 2026

England
10
England win
New Zealand
> Model verdict
✓ Model called it

Pre-match, Bawler had England at 50%, draw at 30%, New Zealand at 20%. The match ended 1-0 — confirming the model's lean toward England.

> Pre-match probability vs result
England win
50%
Actual ✓
Draw
30%
Zealand win
20%
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.701.01
Total 2.71
Actual
10
Total 1 (-1.7 vs xG)

Match underperformed xG by 1.7 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: 72%
✗ Lost
Value
Home Win
Pre-match: 53%
✓ Won
Dark Horse
Over 3.5 Goals
Pre-match: 24%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"Over 2.5 Goals is the play at 72% probability, backed by England's dominant 0.69 xG edge and total expected output of 2.71 goals."

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