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

Peru 13 SpainMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Peru
13
Spain win
Spain
> Model verdict
✓ Model called it

Pre-match, Bawler had Peru at 24%, draw at 30%, Spain at 46%. The match ended 1-3 — confirming the model's lean toward Spain.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Peru win
24%
Draw
30%
Spain win
46%
Actual ✓
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.161.64
Total 2.80
Actual
13
Total 4 (+1.2 vs xG)

Match overperformed xG by 1.2 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 2.5 Goals
Pre-match: 73%
✓ Won
Value
Away Win
Pre-match: 53%
✓ Won
Dark Horse
Home Win
Pre-match: 25%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"Over 2.5 Goals commands 73% backing because Spain's 0.49 xG advantage and 46% win probability signal aggressive attacking intent Peru will struggle to contain at home."

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