FT · World: International Friendly · Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Netherlands 01 AlgeriaMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Netherlands
01
Algeria win
Algeria
> Model verdict
✗ Result against the lean

Pre-match, Bawler had Netherlands at 47%, draw at 31%, Algeria at 22%. Against expectation, the match finished 0-1. The model's headline call was Netherlands to win.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Netherlands win
47%
Draw
31%
Algeria win
22%
Actual ✓
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.611.04
Total 2.65
Actual
01
Total 1 (-1.6 vs xG)

Match underperformed xG by 1.6 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
X2
Pre-match: 52%
✓ Won
Dark Horse
Away Win
Pre-match: 25%
✓ Won
> What we said pre-match
"Over 2.5 Goals sits at 71% probability because Netherlands' 0.57 expected-goal advantage and 1.61 xG output should break through Algeria's 1.04 defensive ceiling in open play."

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