Portugal 1–1 DR Congo
An even contest (0.65–0.87 xG) finished 1–1.
| Score | 1–1 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Portugal 0.65 · DR Congo 0.87 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Portugal 1.13 · DR Congo 1.51 |
| Group | Group K |
Who deserved to win Portugal vs DR Congo by xG?
By expected goals, Portugal vs DR Congo was a near-even contest — Portugal 0.65 xG, DR Congo 0.87. The 1–1 draw is roughly what the balance of chances deserved. In expected points, Portugal earned 1.13 and DR Congo 1.51 from this game; the actual return was 1 and 1 (Δ -0.13 for Portugal, -0.51 for DR Congo).
Was Portugal lucky or unlucky?
Portugal were about on script in attack — 1 from 0.65 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 0.87 xGA). A fair return for the performance (Δ -0.13).
Was DR Congo lucky or unlucky?
DR Congo were about on script in attack — 1 from 0.87 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 0.65 xGA). On balance they deserved more (Δ -0.51).
What Portugal 1–1 DR Congo means for Group K
Portugal sit 2nd in Group K on 1 point (1.13 xPts, Δ -0.13); DR Congo sit 1st on 1 point (1.51 xPts, Δ -0.51). See the full Group K table →