Saudi Arabia 1–1 Uruguay
Uruguay created far more (1.72–0.66 xG) but were held to a 1–1 draw.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay?
- It finished 1–1, so there was no scoreboard winner. The xG was Saudi Arabia 0.66, Uruguay 1.72.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay?
- Uruguay created the better chances (1.72–0.66 xG), but the match finished 1–1.
- Fair resultWas Saudi Arabia 1–1 Uruguay fair by xG?
- Not fully. Uruguay had the better xG profile, but only took one point.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Uruguay took only 1 point from 2.12 xPts (Δ -1.12), leaving the most on the table by xG.
- Ranking contextWas Saudi Arabia 1–1 Uruguay a published FIFA ranking upset?
- Partly on the result, not by xG. Saudi Arabia entered 41st of 48 in the World Cup field; Uruguay entered 15th of 48. The match was drawn, but xG favored the higher-ranked side 1.72–0.66.
| Score | 1–1 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Saudi Arabia 0.66 · Uruguay 1.72 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Saudi Arabia 0.65 · Uruguay 2.12 |
| Stage | Group H |
| Published FIFA rank | Saudi Arabia FIFA #61 (41st of 48) · Uruguay FIFA #16 (15th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay?
Uruguay created the better chances — 1.72–0.66 xG, an edge of 1.06. But it finished 1–1, Uruguay unable to convert the better chances. In expected points, Saudi Arabia earned 0.65 and Uruguay 2.12 from this game; the actual return was 1 and 1 (Δ +0.35 for Saudi Arabia, -1.12 for Uruguay).
Was Saudi Arabia lucky or unlucky?
Saudi Arabia were about on script in attack — 1 from 0.66 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 1 from 1.72 xGA faced. A fair return for the performance (Δ +0.35).
Was Uruguay lucky or unlucky?
Uruguay were wasteful in front of goal — just 1 from 1.72 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 0.66 xGA). On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -1.12).
What Saudi Arabia 1–1 Uruguay means for Group H
Saudi Arabia sit 4th in Group H on 2 points (1.39 xPts, Δ +0.61); Uruguay sit 3rd on 2 points (5.05 xPts, Δ -3.05). See the full Group H table →
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