Probable results computed using the Elo Ratings. See the list of results used for this ranking.
Yemen, Vietnam and Uzbekistan expected to climb 10 or more places.
Myanmar, Palestine, Laos, Guam, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates expected to drop 10 or more.
Friday, February 21, 2014
FIFA Ranking: March 2014 probable results
Here are the probable results used for the March 2014 probable ranking. They are generated using the Elo Ratings.
Before posting comments like: "Hey my team actually beat the other team! It's a mistake!" please read the previous paragraph again and look when these results were posted (Yes, before the matches actually took place!) ;)
1 - First team wins
X - Draw
2 - Second team wins
Before posting comments like: "Hey my team actually beat the other team! It's a mistake!" please read the previous paragraph again and look when these results were posted (Yes, before the matches actually took place!) ;)
1 - First team wins
X - Draw
2 - Second team wins
FIFA Ranking: March 2014 preview
Most points gained (worst case scenario):
28 - Cuba
22 - Benin
19 - Congo DR
17 - Bolivia
13 - Afghanistan
6 - Japan
4 - Canada
4 - Malawi
4 - Nepal
3 - Nigeria
3 - Cambodia
28 - Cuba
22 - Benin
19 - Congo DR
17 - Bolivia
13 - Afghanistan
6 - Japan
4 - Canada
4 - Malawi
4 - Nepal
3 - Nigeria
3 - Cambodia
Friday, February 14, 2014
Best teams to play against on 5 March
This is based on (FIFA points for a win) / (actual effort from Elo rating).
I took into account only teams that would bring at least 200 points for an OFC opponent.
The top 20 best teams to play against have already scheduled friendlies.
I took into account only teams that would bring at least 200 points for an OFC opponent.
The top 20 best teams to play against have already scheduled friendlies.
February 2014: FIFA Ranking vs. Elo Ratings
Top 10 differences for countries with a better Elo Rating:
Team - FIFA Ranking - Elo Rating - Difference
Team - FIFA Ranking - Elo Rating - Difference
| Korea DPR | 136 | 61 | 75 |
| Fiji | 181 | 122 | 59 |
| South Sudan | 202 | 148 | 54 |
| Syria | 133 | 94 | 39 |
| Kuwait | 109 | 73 | 36 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 183 | 147 | 36 |
| Vanuatu | 179 | 144 | 35 |
| Iraq | 114 | 81 | 33 |
| Guatemala | 126 | 93 | 33 |
| Papua New Guinea | 194 | 161 | 33 |
Friday, January 31, 2014
FIFA Ranking: February 2014 preview
Next update: 7 February 2014.
5 matches left: 2 continental qualifiers (Oman - Jordan and Singapore - Jordan) and 3 friendlies (USA - Korea Republic and the final matches of the 2014 CHAN).
This is how the points and rankings could change:
5 matches left: 2 continental qualifiers (Oman - Jordan and Singapore - Jordan) and 3 friendlies (USA - Korea Republic and the final matches of the 2014 CHAN).
This is how the points and rankings could change:
AFCON 2015 qualifiers: Official format and seeding
CAF have announced the format for the 2015 AFCON qualifiers last week. See the press release (PDF file).
As for the qualifiers' draw, it shall be held Sunday, April 27th 2014 in Cairo, Egypt. The qualifiers shall be played in the format of several preliminary rounds, as well as a group phase with seven groups consisting of four teams each. The two top teams of each group will then directly qualify for the Orange AFCON 2015, along with the 3rd place winners of the seven groups.
As for the qualifiers' draw, it shall be held Sunday, April 27th 2014 in Cairo, Egypt. The qualifiers shall be played in the format of several preliminary rounds, as well as a group phase with seven groups consisting of four teams each. The two top teams of each group will then directly qualify for the Orange AFCON 2015, along with the 3rd place winners of the seven groups.
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