Group E · Matchday 2

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Scheduled
Germany
:
Ivory Coast

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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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Maç sonu kalibrasyonu ücretsizdir. Bu maç bittiğinde, tahmin ve sonuç özeti (maç öncesi olasılık ile gerçekleşen sonuç karşılaştırması, Brier score, log loss ve gerçekleşen xG ile tahmini xG) şu sayfada yayımlanır: özet sayfası, herkes için açık.

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Canlı olasılık nasıl çalışır. Yayımlanan maç öncesi tahmin, kadro kilidi anında (T-1s) dondurulur ve başlama vuruşundan sonra değişmez; maç sonrası değerlendirme bu dondurulmuş sayıyı sonuçla karşılaştırır. Maç sırasında gösterilen canlı kazanma olasılığı, aynı modelin mevcut skora ve kalan süreye göre yeniden okunmasıdır. Yaklaşık dakikada bir yenilenir, her zaman gecikmelidir ve betimleyici bir araştırma rakamıdır; bir şans oyunu ürünü ya da herhangi bir türde fiyat değildir. Tam çerçeve için /docs/methodology/ sayfasına bakın.