Ivory Coast 1–2 Norway
Norway advanced from a balanced knockout game 1–2 (1.49–1.90 xG).
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Ivory Coast vs Norway?
- Norway won 2–1 and advanced. The xG was Ivory Coast 1.49, Norway 1.90.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Ivory Coast vs Norway?
- Norway had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 1.90–1.49 and winning 2–1.
- Fair resultWas Ivory Coast 1–2 Norway fair by xG?
- Yes. Norway won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Norway advanced with the stronger chance profile (1.90–1.49 xG). Match xPts: Ivory Coast 1.13, Norway 1.64. In knockouts, xPts supports the verdict rather than changing the bracket.
| Score | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Ivory Coast 1.49 · Norway 1.90 |
| Match xPts | Ivory Coast 1.13 · Norway 1.64 |
| Stage | Knockout stage |
| Published FIFA rank | Ivory Coast FIFA #33 (29th of 48) · Norway FIFA #31 (28th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Ivory Coast vs Norway?
Norway created the better chances — 1.90–1.49 xG, an edge of 0.41. And Norway duly won 2–1, the result matching the run of chances. Match xPts were Ivory Coast 1.13 and Norway 1.64; in a knockout match, xPts is chance context only and the score decides advancement.
Was Ivory Coast lucky or unlucky?
Ivory Coast were about on script in attack — 1 from 1.49 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (2 from 1.90 xGA). Their elimination matched the weaker chance profile.
Was Norway lucky or unlucky?
Norway were about on script in attack — 2 from 1.90 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 1.49 xGA). They advanced with the stronger chance profile.
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