FT · World: International Friendly · Friday, 05 June 2026

Hungary 21 FinlandMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Friday, 05 June 2026

Hungary
21
Hungary win
Finland
> Model verdict
✓ Model called it

Pre-match, Bawler had Hungary at 41%, draw at 34%, Finland at 26%. The match ended 2-1 — confirming the model's lean toward Hungary.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Hungary win
41%
Actual ✓
Draw
34%
Finland win
26%
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.341.02
Total 2.36
Actual
21
Total 3 (+0.6 vs xG)

Match overperformed xG by 0.6 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
Over 1.5 Goals
Pre-match: 79%
✓ Won
Value
Over 2.5 Goals
Pre-match: 51%
✓ Won
Dark Horse
Draw
Pre-match: 24%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"Over 1.5 Goals sits at 79% probability, backed by Hungary's 0.32 xG edge and attacking intent that consistently breaks down a Finland side expected to create just 1.02 chances."

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