Match Previews Built on Data, Not Distractions

Read our editorial breakdown of every upcoming fixture — win probabilities, expected scores and calm analysis, for information and entertainment only.

Match Previews

Editorial estimates on form, matchups and expected scorelines for the fixtures ahead

Group Stage · Matchday 1
Brazil 2-1 Serbia
56% 26% 18%

Brazil's fluid attack has looked sharp in warm-up games, but Serbia's physical midfield could make this a tighter opener than expected.

Medium
Group Stage · Matchday 2
Germany 1-1 Japan
48% 27% 25%

Japan's disciplined press has troubled bigger sides before, and Germany's defensive line is still settling into a new shape this cycle.

Low
Round of 16
Argentina 1-1 Netherlands
40% 27% 33%

A rematch of past tournament drama — Argentina's control in midfield meets Netherlands' pace on the counter in a genuinely open contest.

Medium
Group Stage · Matchday 3
Portugal 2-1 Morocco
44% 29% 27%

Morocco's compact defensive setup has frustrated stronger opponents before, but Portugal's wide play offers plenty of late chances here.

Medium
Quarter-Final
France 2-2 Croatia
45% 28% 27%

Croatia's midfield composure has carried them deep into tournaments before, and France's squad depth may be tested in a physical, even game.

Low
Group Stage · Matchday 2
Spain 2-1 Uruguay
52% 26% 22%

Spain's patient build-up play tends to wear teams down, though Uruguay's front line has the pace to punish any lapse in concentration.

Medium

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United Kingdom
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United States
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Germany, Austria & Switzerland
ARD and ZDF free-to-air
Australia
SBS free-to-air, highlights after each matchday

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