Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Switzerland backed up their xG edge (2.06–0.23 xG), winning 4–1.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Switzerland won 4–1. The xG was Switzerland 2.06, Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.23.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Switzerland had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 2.06–0.23 and winning 4–1.
- Fair resultWas Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina fair by xG?
- Yes. Switzerland won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Switzerland turned a clear xG edge (2.06–0.23) into the full three points, finishing with 2.59 xPts (Δ +0.41).
- Ranking contextWas Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina a published FIFA ranking upset?
- No. Bosnia and Herzegovina entered 43rd of 48 in the World Cup field; Switzerland entered 18th of 48. The higher-ranked side got the result and had the stronger xG profile, 2.06–0.23.
| Score | 4–1 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Switzerland 2.06 · Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.23 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Switzerland 2.59 · Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.25 |
| Stage | Group B |
| Published FIFA rank | Switzerland FIFA #19 (18th of 48) · Bosnia and Herzegovina FIFA #64 (43rd of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Switzerland created the better chances — 2.06–0.23 xG, an edge of 1.83. And Switzerland duly won 4–1, the result matching the run of chances. In expected points, Switzerland earned 2.59 and Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.25 from this game; the actual return was 3 and 0 (Δ +0.41 for Switzerland, -0.25 for Bosnia and Herzegovina).
Was Switzerland lucky or unlucky?
Switzerland were clinical in front of goal — 4 goals from 2.06 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 1 from only 0.23 xGA faced. A fair return for the performance (Δ +0.41).
Was Bosnia and Herzegovina lucky or unlucky?
Bosnia and Herzegovina were clinical in front of goal — 1 goal from 0.23 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 4 from only 2.06 xGA faced. A fair return for the performance (Δ -0.25).
What Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina means for Group B
Switzerland sit 1st in Group B on 7 points (6.30 xPts, Δ +0.70); Bosnia and Herzegovina sit 3rd on 4 points (2.64 xPts, Δ +1.36). See the full Group B table →
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