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

Philippines 51 MyanmarMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Philippines
51
Philippines win
Myanmar
> Model verdict
✗ Result against the lean

Pre-match, Bawler had Philippines at 37%, draw at 38%, Myanmar at 25%. Against expectation, the match finished 5-1. The model's headline call was a draw.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Philippines win
37%
Actual ✓
Draw
38%
Myanmar win
25%
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.100.86
Total 1.96
Actual
51
Total 6 (+4.0 vs xG)

Match overperformed xG by 4.0 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
X2
Pre-match: 75%
✗ Lost
Value
Over 1.5 Goals
Pre-match: 53%
✓ Won
Dark Horse
Draw
Pre-match: 27%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"Draw or Myanmar win (X2) at 75% is the play—Philippines' 1.10 xG edge barely moves a near-even matchup where the draw itself owns 38% win probability."

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