MODEL RATIONALE
FIFA rank gap drives the model
South Korea sits 35 places above South Africa in the FIFA ranking (#25 vs #60) — the model's dominant input. That lifts South Korea to 73% and pushes South Africa down to 11%, with the draw absorbing the rest. Model treats South Korea as a strong favourite.
WHY THE MODEL THINKS THIS
The four signals, side-by-side
FIFA RANKING
South Africa
#60
South Korea
#25
PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS
South Africa
0
South Korea
1
HOST EDGE
South Africa
—
South Korea
—
CONFEDERATION
South Africa
CAF
South Korea
AFC
PREMIER LEAGUE THREAD
The PL names in each squad
South Africa0 PL
No current Premier League names in this squad.
South Korea1 PL
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