Group E · Matchday 2

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Scheduled
Germany
:
Ivory Coast

Live score, descriptive in-match stats, and a post-match calibration recap appear here once the match kicks off.

Match-outcome probability

  • Germany win
    61.3%
  • Draw
    23.8%
  • Ivory Coast win
    14.9%

Analysis

The model rates Germany as clear favourites at 61.3%, with Ivory Coast at 14.9% and the draw at 23.8%. The Elo gap is substantial at 247 points in Germany's favour, reflecting a clear strength differential in recent form. A Group E fixture with advance probabilities of 98.5% for Germany and 72.9% for Ivory Coast.

Tactical matchup

Both sides share a possession dominant identity — expect a contest of execution within similar tactical frameworks. Ivory Coast press significantly higher (PPDA 13.7) — their ability to force turnovers in advanced positions will be a key tactical dynamic.

Key battlegrounds

Germany need to control tempo through midfield — their possession-based approach depends on dictating rhythm. Ivory Coast need to control tempo through midfield — their possession-based approach depends on dictating rhythm. The individual battle features Niclas Füllkrug (P(scores) 6.1%) against Franck Kessié (8.3%) — their impact could prove decisive. Ivory Coast play a more direct game while Germany build more patiently — the tempo battle will shape whether this is an end-to-end contest or a methodical arm-wrestle.

Situational factors

No major situational asymmetries — both sides enter on a broadly level playing field outside the tactical matchup.

Match storyline

At 14.9%, an Ivory Coast result would qualify as a genuine upset — the kind of group-stage surprise every World Cup produces.

Key numbers

61.3% / 23.8% / 14.9%H / D / ACalibrated ensemble probability
+247Elo differentialGermany 1923 vs Ivory Coast 1676
1.82 – 0.79Expected goals (H – A)Dixon-Coles per-team rates
1-0 (12.9%)Modal scorelineMost likely exact full-time result
46.3%Both teams scoreP(both sides find the net)
8.3%P(goal) — Franck KessiéHighest anytime-scorer probability in fixture

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Match conditions
Stage:
Group E · Matchday 2

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Come funziona la probabilità live. La previsione pre-partita pubblicata è congelata al blocco formazioni (T-1h) e non cambia dopo il calcio d'inizio; il riepilogo post-partita valuta quel numero congelato rispetto al risultato. La probabilità di vittoria live mostrata durante il gioco è lo stesso modello, riletto su punteggio e tempo rimanente. Si aggiorna circa una volta al minuto, è sempre in differita ed è una grandezza descrittiva di ricerca, non un prodotto di gioco né un prezzo di alcun tipo. Vedi /docs/methodology/ per l'inquadramento completo.