Group K qualification math
Portugal and Colombia supply the top-end quality, but DR Congo and Uzbekistan give Group K enough defensive discipline to punish lazy favorite pricing. 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 K.
Travel context
Houston -> Mexico City -> Atlanta shape the recovery burden in this group.
Most likely group winner
Portugal lead the model, but second place is where the sharpest market mistakes usually appear.
Projected qualification table
Central data template| Team | Qualify | Group Winner | Historic Win Rate | Travel Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 69% | 2.10 | 0.46 | 1,520 |
| Colombia | 43% | 4.90 | 0.41 | 1,410 |
| DR Congo | 22% | 10.80 | 0.12 | 1,610 |
| Uzbekistan | 16% | 12.70 | 0.12 | 1,170 |
Why 4 points matter
In Bettista's tournament model, 4 points create the first realistic qualification foothold in Group K. 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
- Houston · NRG Stadium · 80 ft
- Mexico City · Estadio Azteca · 7,300 ft
- Atlanta · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 1,050 ft
Portugal travel schedule
See stadium sequence, mileage, and why recovery matters for Portugal's group path.
Open travel pageColombia travel schedule
See stadium sequence, mileage, and why recovery matters for Colombia's group path.
Open travel pageDR Congo travel schedule
See stadium sequence, mileage, and why recovery matters for DR Congo's group path.
Open travel pageUzbekistan travel schedule
See stadium sequence, mileage, and why recovery matters for Uzbekistan's group path.
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