Czechia 1–1 South Africa
An even contest (1.02–1.38 xG) finished 1–1.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Czechia vs South Africa?
- It finished 1–1, so there was no scoreboard winner. The xG was Czechia 1.02, South Africa 1.38.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Czechia vs South Africa?
- South Africa created the better chances (1.38–1.02 xG), but the match finished 1–1.
- Fair resultWas Czechia 1–1 South Africa fair by xG?
- Not fully. South Africa had the better xG profile, but only took one point.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- South Africa took only 1 point from 1.62 xPts (Δ -0.62), leaving the most on the table by xG.
- Ranking contextWas Czechia 1–1 South Africa a published FIFA ranking upset?
- Partly. South Africa entered 40th of 48 in the World Cup field; Czechia entered 32nd of 48. The lower-ranked side did not win, but it did lead the xG battle 1.38–1.02.
| Score | 1–1 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Czechia 1.02 · South Africa 1.38 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Czechia 1.10 · South Africa 1.62 |
| Stage | Group A |
| Published FIFA rank | Czechia FIFA #40 (32nd of 48) · South Africa FIFA #60 (40th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Czechia vs South Africa?
South Africa created the better chances — 1.38–1.02 xG, an edge of 0.36. But it finished 1–1, South Africa unable to convert the better chances. In expected points, Czechia earned 1.10 and South Africa 1.62 from this game; the actual return was 1 and 1 (Δ -0.10 for Czechia, -0.62 for South Africa).
Was Czechia lucky or unlucky?
Czechia were about on script in attack — 1 from 1.02 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 1.38 xGA). A fair return for the performance (Δ -0.10).
Was South Africa lucky or unlucky?
South Africa were about on script in attack — 1 from 1.38 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 1.02 xGA). On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -0.62).
What Czechia 1–1 South Africa means for Group A
Czechia sit 4th in Group A on 1 point (2.18 xPts, Δ -1.18); South Africa sit 2nd on 4 points (3.47 xPts, Δ +0.53). See the full Group A table →
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