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FT · World: World Cup · Saturday, 13 June 2026

Qatar 1–1 SwitzerlandMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Saturday, 13 June 2026

Qatar
1–1
Draw
Switzerland
> Model verdict
✗ Result against the lean

Pre-match, Bawler had Qatar at 31%, draw at 32%, Switzerland at 37%. Against expectation, the match finished 1-1. The model's headline call was Switzerland to win.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Qatar win
31%
Draw
32%
Actual ✓
Switzerland win
37%
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.29 – 1.43
Total 2.71
Actual
1 – 1
Total 2 (-0.7 vs xG)

Match underperformed xG by 0.7 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: 72%
✗ Lost
Value
1X
Pre-match: 46%
✓ Won
Dark Horse
Over 3.5 Goals
Pre-match: 24%
✗ Lost
Bawl OutMixed@ 3.00x
  • Under 10.5 Corners–
  • Over 2.5 Goals✗
  • X2✓
> What we said pre-match
"Over 2.5 Goals carries 72% probability because both sides project combined expected goals of 2.71, creating enough attacking threat to clear the line despite Qatar's 31% win chance."

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