Portugal v Ghana
The single most-likely pairing for this Round of 32 slot across 10 000 simulations conditioned on results so far — it occurs in 11.9% of them. Early-round slots are fed by dozens of group permutations, so no single matchup dominates; the figure firms as groups resolve. The model's head-to-head read is at a neutral venue.
Who advances from this slot
Conditional win probability for this pairing — knockouts resolve in extra time / penalties when level.
The model's head-to-head (neutral venue)
| Outcome (regulation) | POR win | Draw | GHA win | Likely score | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probability | 72.2% | 18.3% | 9.4% | 2–0 | 2.09–0.6 |
Regulation W/D/L from the fitted ratings; a knockout would carry the draw share into extra time and penalties.
Both sides
How they reach this slot
- ▸ Winners, Group K
- ▸ Best third-placed team
The agent
The agent reads confirmed fixtures, not projected pairings. Its factor-by-factor read, web-search trace, and grade will appear here once the groups resolve and this slot becomes a scheduled knockout match.