GROUP QUALIFICATION PAGE

Group F qualification math

Netherlands and Japan set the market tone, but Sweden and Tunisia keep Group F compact enough that one low-event result could reshape the whole section. Bettista's model treats 4 points as the first meaningful qualification threshold in this group.

Projected points line

Most modeled paths into the top two start at 4 points in Group F.

Travel context

Dallas -> Houston -> Monterrey shape the recovery burden in this group.

Most likely group winner

Netherlands lead the model, but second place is where the sharpest market mistakes usually appear.

Projected qualification table

Central data template
TeamQualifyGroup WinnerHistoric Win RateTravel Miles
Netherlands66%2.350.501,910
Japan42%5.800.341,690
Sweden33%6.100.311,490
Tunisia20%9.900.181,190

Why 4 points matter

In Bettista's tournament model, 4 points create the first realistic qualification foothold in Group F. Four-point groups usually stay alive until the final matchday, while five-point groups often reward teams that avoid the one expensive early loss.

That is why the best betting angle is often not the favorite to win the group. It is the second-ticket price, the draw market in the biggest tactical fixture, or the team whose travel route makes a late-match fade more likely.

Venue and altitude notes

  • Dallas · AT&T Stadium · 430 ft
  • Houston · NRG Stadium · 80 ft
  • Monterrey · Estadio BBVA · 1,770 ft

Netherlands travel schedule

See stadium sequence, mileage, and why recovery matters for Netherlands's group path.

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Japan travel schedule

See stadium sequence, mileage, and why recovery matters for Japan's group path.

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Sweden travel schedule

See stadium sequence, mileage, and why recovery matters for Sweden's group path.

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Tunisia travel schedule

See stadium sequence, mileage, and why recovery matters for Tunisia's group path.

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