Group G · Matchday 3

← 試合前の予測
Scheduled
Belgium
:
New Zealand

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

Match-outcome probability

  • Belgium win
    70.1%
  • Draw
    20.5%
  • New Zealand win
    9.4%

Analysis

The model rates Belgium as clear favourites at 70.1%, with New Zealand at 9.4% and the draw at 20.5%. The Elo gap is substantial at 282 points in Belgium's favour, reflecting a clear strength differential in recent form. In Group G, Belgium are expected to advance (97.2%) while New Zealand face a tighter path (20.9%) — this result could be decisive for New Zealand's campaign.

Tactical matchup

Both sides share a balanced identity — expect a contest of execution within similar tactical frameworks. Belgium typically dominate possession (54%) compared to New Zealand's 44% — the ball-control asymmetry could define this match.

Key battlegrounds

The individual battle features Kevin De Bruyne (P(scores) 7.6%) against Chris Wood (14.0%) — their impact could prove decisive.

Situational factors

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

Match storyline

At 9.4%, a New Zealand result would qualify as a genuine upset — the kind of group-stage surprise every World Cup produces.

Key numbers

70.1% / 20.5% / 9.4%H / D / ACalibrated ensemble probability
+282Elo differentialBelgium 1867 vs New Zealand 1585
2.29 – 0.38Expected goals (H – A)Dixon-Coles per-team rates
2-0 (18.1%)Modal scorelineMost likely exact full-time result
28.9%Both teams scoreP(both sides find the net)
14.0%P(goal) — Chris WoodHighest anytime-scorer probability in fixture

Latest news & match context

Team news

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Match conditions
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Group G · Matchday 3

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ライブ確率の仕組み。 公開済みの試合前予測はスタメン確定(T-1h)時点で凍結され、キックオフ後は変わりません。試合後の振り返りでは、この凍結された数値を結果と照合します。試合中に表示されるライブ勝利確率は、同じモデルを現在のスコアと残り時間に合わせて読み直したものです。約1分ごとに更新され、常に遅延があり、記述的なリサーチ数値であって、遊技商品でも何らかの価格でもありません。全体の枠組みは /docs/methodology/ を参照してください。