New England Revolution and New York City FC drew 1–1. Bawler's model favoured New England Revolution at 41% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave the draw 26%. It forecast 2.8 goals; only 2 were scored. New England Revolution had 10 shots (6 on target) to New York City FC's 12 (5), with 52% of the ball against 48%. Expected goals finished 2.3 to 1.4.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Second-half goals are our full-match forecast minus our first half.
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
Chance of at least one goal before half-time: 72%
First-half numbers are our full-match forecast split by how much of each side's shooting and corners usually comes before the break. The small bars under each number are that side's most recent first halves (up to six).
New England Revolution and New York City FC drew 1–1. Bawler's model favoured New England Revolution at 41% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave the draw 26%. It forecast 2.8 goals; only 2 were scored. New England Revolution had 10 shots (6 on target) to New York City FC's 12 (5), with 52% of the ball against 48%. Expected goals finished 2.3 to 1.4.
New England Revolution 1–1 New York City FC, played on 23 Aug 2026 in the USA: MLS. Bawler's model had gone into it with New England Revolution 41%, the draw 26% and New York City FC 33%.
Full-time: Possession 52%–48%, Expected goals (xG) 2.3–1.4, Shots 10–12, Shots on target 6–5, Shots inside box 8–8, Big chances 5–3, Corners 6–4, Saves 4–4, Fouls 6–12, Offsides 2–1, Yellow cards 1–1.
Yes — both New England Revolution and New York City FC scored, finishing 1–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 57% before kickoff.
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said New England Revolution or draw 67%, it finished Draw (26% called); Total goals — we said 2.8, it finished 2; Both teams to score — we said 57%, it finished Yes; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 78%, it finished Landed; Second pick — we said Over 2.5 goals 54%, it finished Missed.