Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde
Uruguay created far more (2.32–0.88 xG) but were held to a 2–2 draw.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Uruguay vs Cape Verde?
- It finished 2–2, so there was no scoreboard winner. The xG was Uruguay 2.32, Cape Verde 0.88.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Uruguay vs Cape Verde?
- Uruguay created the better chances (2.32–0.88 xG), but the match finished 2–2.
- Fair resultWas Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde 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 2.27 xPts (Δ -1.27), leaving the most on the table by xG.
- Ranking contextWas Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde a published FIFA ranking upset?
- Partly on the result, not by xG. Cape Verde entered 44th of 48 in the World Cup field; Uruguay entered 15th of 48. The match was drawn, but xG favored the higher-ranked side 2.32–0.88.
| Score | 2–2 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Uruguay 2.32 · Cape Verde 0.88 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Uruguay 2.27 · Cape Verde 0.56 |
| Stage | Group H |
| Published FIFA rank | Uruguay FIFA #16 (15th of 48) · Cape Verde FIFA #67 (44th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Uruguay vs Cape Verde?
Uruguay created the better chances — 2.32–0.88 xG, an edge of 1.44. But it finished 2–2, Uruguay unable to convert the better chances. In expected points, Uruguay earned 2.27 and Cape Verde 0.56 from this game; the actual return was 1 and 1 (Δ -1.27 for Uruguay, +0.44 for Cape Verde).
Was Uruguay lucky or unlucky?
Uruguay were about on script in attack — 2 from 2.32 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 2 from only 0.88 xGA faced. On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -1.27).
Was Cape Verde lucky or unlucky?
Cape Verde were clinical in front of goal — 2 goals from 0.88 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (2 from 2.32 xGA). A fair return for the performance (Δ +0.44).
What Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde means for Group H
Uruguay sit 3rd in Group H on 2 points (5.05 xPts, Δ -3.05); Cape Verde sit 2nd on 3 points (2.93 xPts, Δ +0.07). See the full Group H table →
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