World Cup: predictions, standings and stats
The numbers behind World Cup
Every table on this page is a past result over the dates shown, not a prediction.
Goals in World Cup
Over 2.5 Goals in FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup over/under 2.5 goal predictions come from a combined goals model. RWI expected goal difference, league scoring patterns, and team form are combined to project total goals and estimate the probability of 3 or more goals.
Today's matches and what it means: Over 2.5 goals, Over 1.5 goals, Under 2.5 goals, Over 3.5 goals
Both teams to score in World Cup
BTTS in FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup BTTS predictions are powered by the same RWI-based model that covers every league on SportHoot. The model evaluates each team's attacking and defensive ratings before every fixture to estimate the probability that both teams score.
Today's matches and what it means: Both teams to score
Clean sheets in World Cup
Clean Sheet Predictions in FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup clean sheet predictions use each team's defensive rating and attacking opponent strength to estimate the probability of a clean sheet for either side before each match.
Today's matches and what it means: Clean sheet
World Cup in numbers
Counted across 213 World Cup matches.
- Both teams score
- 49%
- Over 2.5 goals
- 52%
- A team keeps a clean sheet
- 29%
- Matches end in a draw
- 18%
- Home wins
- 47%
- Goals per match
- 2.81
Questions about World Cup
How are the World Cup forecasts made?
Each forecast is a model estimate built from calibrated probabilities and pre-match context: the expected goal difference (RWI), recent results, squad value and recent meetings. Every probability is tied to one fixture and the time it was produced.
Do the forecasts include draws in World Cup?
Yes. A draw is a real outcome in World Cup, so the full split always shows it. On a tight match you will see the draw sitting high, because that is what the numbers say.
What is the RWI?
RWI is the expected goal difference signal behind the soccer forecasts. It combines each team's attacking and defensive strength, the lineups, and how the league scores.
Is this a tipster? Do you give picks?
No. SportHoot publishes probabilities and statistics and explains what they mean. A probability is an estimate, not a promise, and you make your own decisions.
How do the forecasts compare to bookmakers?
The forecasting model was tested against bookmaker prices across several seasons and lands close to them overall. One deliberate difference is draws: the model shows a draw as the likeliest outcome more often than bookmakers do, because draws happen in about one match in four.
Is SportHoot affiliated with World Cup?
No. SportHoot is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by World Cup or any league named on the site. All league names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Why does World Cup keep catching you out?
One week the favorite cruises, the next a shock result flips it. You bet on gut, it goes wrong, and you cannot tell if it was a bad read or just luck. I spent years stuck right there.
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