Switzerland 2–0 Algeria
Switzerland advanced with an xG edge (2.45–0.74 xG), winning 2–0.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Switzerland vs Algeria?
- Switzerland won 2–0 and advanced. The xG was Switzerland 2.45, Algeria 0.74.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Switzerland vs Algeria?
- Switzerland had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 2.45–0.74 and winning 2–0.
- Fair resultWas Switzerland 2–0 Algeria fair by xG?
- Yes. Switzerland won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Switzerland advanced with the stronger chance profile (2.45–0.74 xG). Match xPts: Switzerland 2.41, Algeria 0.44. In knockouts, xPts supports the verdict rather than changing the bracket.
- Ranking contextWas Switzerland 2–0 Algeria a published FIFA ranking upset?
- No. Algeria entered 26th of 48 in the World Cup field; Switzerland entered 14th of 48. The higher-ranked side got the result and had the stronger xG profile, 2.45–0.74.
| Score | 2–0 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Switzerland 2.45 · Algeria 0.74 |
| Match xPts | Switzerland 2.41 · Algeria 0.44 |
| Stage | Knockout stage |
| Published FIFA rank | Switzerland FIFA #14 (14th of 48) · Algeria FIFA #29 (26th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Switzerland vs Algeria?
Switzerland created the better chances — 2.45–0.74 xG, an edge of 1.71. And Switzerland duly won 2–0, the result matching the run of chances. Match xPts were Switzerland 2.41 and Algeria 0.44; in a knockout match, xPts is chance context only and the score decides advancement.
Was Switzerland lucky or unlucky?
Switzerland were about on script in attack — 2 from 2.45 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 0 from 0.74 xGA faced. They advanced with the stronger chance profile.
Was Algeria lucky or unlucky?
Algeria were wasteful in front of goal — just 0 from 0.74 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (2 from 2.45 xGA). Their elimination matched the weaker chance profile.
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