Match details. An international friendly. Kick-off is Tue 6 Oct, 12:35 Lagos time.
What's at stake. It is a friendly, so no points ride on it.
Form. China PR have won three, drawn none and lost seven of their last ten, 0.9 points a game. Their last five, newest first: L W W L L. Tajikistan have won five, drawn two and lost three of their last ten, 1.7 points a game. Their last five, newest first: D W W W D.
The numbers. China PR score one and concede one a game in their last five at home, with three clean sheets. China PR average 4.8 shots (1.8 on target), 3.7 corners and 1.7 cards a game. Tajikistan score two and concede 1.2 a game in their last five away, with two clean sheets and two games without a goal. Tajikistan average 4.7 corners and 1.0 cards a game.
The case against. Tajikistan's record still gives them 34% to win.
The read. China PR to win. A tight game. Their goals for and against make China PR the likelier winners; China PR are the stronger side on form and the table; both teams' records favour China PR. Their goals for and against point to a tight game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 44%.
The bets. Best bet: China PR (Draw No Bet) at 1.24, rated 79% (China PR won 3 of 5 at home (draws left out); Tajikistan lost 3 of 8 (draws left out)). Backup: Under 4.5 Goals at 1.09. It often rescues the bet, but it is no guarantee. Predicted score: China PR 1-0 Tajikistan (16% chance).
The agreed story. China PR or the draw, a tight game.
Every score's chance from both teams' checked games, never cut or rescaled. The lit square is the likeliest score that fits the read (the call and a tight game).