Switzerland 0–0 (4–3 pens) Colombia
Switzerland advanced on penalties after a balanced knockout game 0–0 (4–3 pens) (0.39–1.09 xG).
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Switzerland vs Colombia?
- Switzerland advanced on penalties after 0–0 (4–3 pens). The xG was Switzerland 0.39, Colombia 1.09.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Switzerland vs Colombia?
- Colombia had the better xG profile, leading the chance quality 1.09–0.39, 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 (1.09–0.39 xG). Match xPts: Switzerland 0.73, Colombia 1.93. In knockouts, xPts is chance context only; the score decides who advances.
| Score | 0–0 (4–3 pens) |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Switzerland 0.39 · Colombia 1.09 |
| Match xPts | Switzerland 0.73 · Colombia 1.93 |
| Stage | Knockout stage |
| Published FIFA rank | Switzerland FIFA #14 (14th of 48) · Colombia FIFA #11 (11th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Switzerland vs Colombia?
Colombia created the better chances — 1.09–0.39 xG, an edge of 0.70. Yet Switzerland advanced on penalties after 0–0 (4–3 pens), a result that defied the expected goals. Match xPts were Switzerland 0.73 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 0.39 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 0 from 1.09 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 1.09 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (0 from 0.39 xGA). They were eliminated on penalties despite the stronger chance profile.
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