Switzerland 0–0 (4–3 pens) Colombia
Switzerland advanced on penalties after a balanced knockout game 0–0 (4–3 pens) (0.35–1.03 xG).
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Switzerland vs Colombia?
- Switzerland advanced on penalties after 0–0 (4–3 pens). The xG was Switzerland 0.35, Colombia 1.03.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Switzerland vs Colombia?
- Colombia had the better xG profile, leading the chance quality 1.03–0.35, but Switzerland advanced on penalties after 0–0 (4–3 pens).
- Fair resultWas Switzerland 0–0 (4–3 pens) Colombia fair by xG?
- No by chance quality. Switzerland advanced on penalties, but Colombia had the stronger xG profile.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Switzerland advanced, but Colombia had the stronger chance profile (1.03–0.35 xG). Match xPts: Switzerland 0.72, Colombia 1.93. In knockouts, xPts is chance context only; the score decides who advances.
- Ranking contextWas Switzerland 0–0 (4–3 pens) Colombia a published FIFA ranking upset?
- Yes on the scoreboard, but not by xG. Switzerland entered 18th of 48 in the World Cup field; Colombia entered 12th of 48. Switzerland advanced after Switzerland 0–0 (4–3 pens) Colombia, while the xG was 0.35–1.03 from the lower-ranked team's view.
| Score | 0–0 (4–3 pens) |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Switzerland 0.35 · Colombia 1.03 |
| Match xPts | Switzerland 0.72 · Colombia 1.93 |
| Stage | Knockout stage |
| Published FIFA rank | Switzerland FIFA #19 (18th of 48) · Colombia FIFA #13 (12th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Switzerland vs Colombia?
Colombia created the better chances — 1.03–0.35 xG, an edge of 0.68. Yet Switzerland advanced on penalties after 0–0 (4–3 pens), a result that defied the expected goals. Match xPts were Switzerland 0.72 and Colombia 1.93; 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 — 0 from 0.35 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 0 from 1.03 xGA faced. They advanced on penalties despite the weaker chance profile.
Was Colombia lucky or unlucky?
Colombia were wasteful in front of goal — just 0 from 1.03 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (0 from 0.35 xGA). They were eliminated on penalties despite the stronger chance profile.
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