Scheduled
Curaçao
:
Ivory Coast

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Match-outcome probability

  • Curaçao win
    12.4%
  • Draw
    24.3%
  • Ivory Coast win
    63.3%

Analysis

The model rates Ivory Coast as clear favourites at 63.3%, with Curaçao at 12.4% and the draw at 24.2%. The Elo gap is substantial at 240 points in Ivory Coast's favour, reflecting a clear strength differential in recent form. A Group E fixture with advance probabilities of 5.3% for Curaçao and 72.9% for Ivory Coast.

Tactical matchup

Curaçao (balanced) meet Ivory Coast (possession dominant) — contrasting tactical identities that should shape the contest. Ivory Coast typically dominate possession (58%) compared to Curaçao's 51% — the ball-control asymmetry could define this match.

Key battlegrounds

Ivory Coast need to control tempo through midfield — their possession-based approach depends on dictating rhythm. The individual battle features Jürgen Locadia (P(scores) 8.7%) against Franck Kessié (8.4%) — their impact could prove decisive.

Situational factors

Ivory Coast face a 7,736km journey to the venue versus Curaçao's 3,143km — acclimatisation and fatigue could factor into the second half.

Match storyline

At 12.4%, a Curaçao result would qualify as a genuine upset — the kind of group-stage surprise every World Cup produces.

Key numbers

12.4% / 24.2% / 63.3%H / D / ACalibrated ensemble probability
-240Elo differentialCuraçao 1436 vs Ivory Coast 1676
0.53 – 1.78Expected goals (H – A)Dixon-Coles per-team rates
0-1 (17.3%)Modal scorelineMost likely exact full-time result
34.4%Both teams scoreP(both sides find the net)
8.7%P(goal) — Jürgen LocadiaHighest anytime-scorer probability in fixture

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Match conditions
Stage:
Group E · Matchday 3

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