World Cup

Canada - Qatar

06/18/2026, 10:00 PM

6 : 0
Expected Goals
Canada
1.7
Total xG
2.9
Qatar
1.2
Most Likely Scores

1:1

13%

2:1

10%

2:0

8%

1:2

6%

2:2

6%
What influences the xG?
CANQAT

Canada

Small sample (1 matches) - regression to mean
-0.43
Defensive strength (1.3 conceded vs 1.6 league avg)
-0.28
3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.2 goals/match)
-0.15
Standings advantage (pos 26 vs 53, 27 places gap)
+0.12
Full strength squad available

Qatar

Attack weakness (0.57x league average)
-0.99
Small sample (0 matches) - regression to mean
+0.78
Standings disadvantage (pos 53 vs 26, 27 places gap)
-0.21
4 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (0.6 goals/match)
-0.10

League

High-scoring league (3.2 goals/match)
+0.66
+0.66
The Lab
Statistical patterns from recent matches
  • 1
    Canada with Jonathan Osorio : 1.3 goals/game. Without: 0 goals/game (6 of 8 games)

  • 2
    Canada: scored only after the break in 4 of 8 games

  • 3
    Qatar: 3 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)

  • 4
    Canada: 2 comebacks in 8 games after trailing past minute 75 (2 points rescued)

Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

49%

Draw

27%

Away Win

24%

Goals

Over 1.5

80%

Under 1.5

20%

Over 2.5

56%

Under 2.5

44%

Over 3.5

33%

Under 3.5

67%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

76%

Away or Draw

51%

No Draw

73%

Both Score

Yes

58%

No

42%

Key Factors
  • Canada's active goal production is severely limited, with only 17% of seasonal output available
  • Qatar's defense is extremely vulnerable away from home, conceding an average of 4.5 goals per game
  • Canada averages 4.2 shots on target in their last 5 games, compared to Qatar's 2.2
Risk Factors
  • Qatar's tactical metrics show an average of only 2.2 shots on target in their last 5 games, indicating few attacking opportunities
  • Canada has recorded four draws in their last five matches, highlighting difficulties in converting opportunities into wins
  • The data availability for xG values in Qatar's last 5 games is limited
Overview

Canada hosts Qatar at BC Place Stadium for a crucial World Cup group stage encounter

The match is scheduled for June 18, 2026, 10:00 PM

Both teams are on 1 point, with Canada in 3rd place and Qatar in 4th, having drawn their first match

The mathematical analysis indicates Canada as a slight favorite with a 49% home win probability

Form

Canada's form in their last five games is DDWDD, comprising 1 win and 4 draws (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss)

Canada has drawn their last two matches consecutively

Qatar's form is DWLDD, with 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last five outings

Qatar also ended their last two matches with a draw

Statistics

Canada averages 1.2 goals scored and 0.6 goals conceded per game this season

The team has kept 3 clean sheets this season

Qatar averages 2.06 goals scored but concedes 1.56 goals per game

Qatar has kept 5 clean sheets in 18 games this season

In away games, Qatar conceded an average of 4.5 goals per match

BC Place Stadium has seen an average of 3.2 total goals per game in the last 5 matches

At this stadium, both teams scored in 2 out of 5 games (40%), and more than 2.5 goals were scored in 3 out of 5 games (60%)

Key Players

For Canada, Cyle Larin, Stephen Eustaquio, and Richie Laryea are important players

Cyle Larin scored 1 goal in 5 games and has a current average rating of 6.52

Stephen Eustaquio has a current average rating of 6.98 in 5 games

Richie Laryea shows a current average rating of 6.68 in 4 games

For Qatar, Akram Afif, Homam Al-Amin, and Boualem Khoukhi are notable

Akram Afif scored 3 goals in 5 games and has a current average rating of 7.38

Homam Al-Amin provided 1 assist in 5 games with a current average rating of 6.70

Boualem Khoukhi scored 1 goal in 5 games and has a current average rating of 6.72

Goalkeepers

Canada's goalkeeper, Maxime Crépeau, has achieved 3 clean sheets this season

Qatar's goalkeeper, Mahmoud Abunada, has achieved 5 clean sheets this season

Qatar's goalkeeper has achieved 3 clean sheets in 4 away games

Influences

Canada has played all their season games at home, scoring 1.2 goals and conceding 0.6 goals per home game

Qatar conceded an average of 4.5 goals per away game

The artificial turf at BC Place Stadium has no specific influence on team performance in the available data

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