So says JP Morgan’s quant team, which:
… took mathematical models created to assess stocks, and instead plugged in data on Fifa rankings, historical football results, and the latest bookmakers’ odds.
And despite concern over the state of Wayne Rooney’s groin, Ledley King’s knee and Gareth Barry’s ankle, the pair predicted in a note to City investors that the Three Lions would maul Spain in the final on 11 July, with Holland coming third.
JP Morgan added that they believe Brazil to be the strongest team taking part in the tournament. However, due to the fixture schedule, their model predicts overall victory for England – who will play Algeria, Slovenia and the USA in the group stages of the tournament.
The only snag is that article is a month old – and Spain have already proved appalling on the pitch.
Still, something to think about as England play Algeria tonight, and doubtless fluff it.
(Source: The Guardian)
