Qatar 1–1 Switzerland
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.
| Score | 1–1 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Qatar 0.60 · Switzerland 3.20 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Qatar 0.21 · Switzerland 2.70 |
| Stage | Group B |
| Published FIFA rank | Qatar 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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