Qatar 1–1 Switzerland

The xG verdict

Switzerland created far more (3.20–0.60 xG) but were held to a 1–1 draw.

Quick answers

ResultWho won Qatar vs Switzerland?
It finished 1–1, so there was no scoreboard winner. The xG was Qatar 0.60, Switzerland 3.20.
Better xGWho had the better xG in Qatar vs Switzerland?
Switzerland created the better chances (3.20–0.60 xG), but the match finished 1–1.
Fair resultWas Qatar 1–1 Switzerland fair by xG?
Not fully. Switzerland had the better xG profile, but only took one point.
Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
Switzerland took only 1 point from 2.70 xPts (Δ -1.70), leaving the most on the table by xG.
Ranking contextWas Qatar 1–1 Switzerland a published FIFA ranking upset?
Partly on the result, not by xG. Qatar entered 38th of 48 in the World Cup field; Switzerland entered 18th of 48. The match was drawn, but xG favored the higher-ranked side 3.20–0.60.
Score1–1
Expected goals (xG)Qatar 0.60 · Switzerland 3.20
Expected points (xPts)Qatar 0.21 · Switzerland 2.70
StageGroup B
Published FIFA rankQatar FIFA #56 (38th of 48) · Switzerland FIFA #19 (18th of 48)

Who had the better xG in Qatar vs Switzerland?

Switzerland created the better chances — 3.20–0.60 xG, an edge of 2.60. But it finished 1–1, Switzerland unable to convert the better chances. In expected points, Qatar earned 0.21 and Switzerland 2.70 from this game; the actual return was 1 and 1 (Δ +0.79 for Qatar, -1.70 for Switzerland).

Was Qatar lucky or unlucky?

Qatar were about on script in attack — 1 from 0.60 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 1 from 3.20 xGA faced. On balance a fortunate return — more than the chances merited (Δ +0.79).

Was Switzerland lucky or unlucky?

Switzerland were wasteful in front of goal — just 1 from 3.20 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 0.60 xGA). On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -1.70).

What Qatar 1–1 Switzerland means for Group B

Qatar sit 4th in Group B on 1 point (1.63 xPts, Δ -0.63); Switzerland sit 1st on 7 points (6.30 xPts, Δ +0.70). See the full Group B table →

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