FT · ENGLAND: Championship · Saturday, 02 May 2026

Swansea 31 CharltonMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Saturday, 02 May 2026

Swansea
31
Swansea win
Charlton
> Model verdict
✓ Model called it

Pre-match, Bawler had Swansea at 43%, draw at 33%, Charlton at 24%. The match ended 3-1 — confirming the model's lean toward Swansea.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Swansea win
43%
Actual ✓
Draw
33%
Charlton win
24%
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.300.89
Total 2.19
Actual
31
Total 4 (+1.8 vs xG)

Match overperformed xG by 1.8 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
1X
Pre-match: 76%
✓ Won
Value
Home Win
Pre-match: 43%
✓ Won
Dark Horse
Away Win
Pre-match: 24%
✗ Lost

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