Predicting the win

A mathematical formula developed by researchers in the UK predicts a "clear favorite" for Sunday's World Cup Final between Spain and the Netherlands, and offers an explanation for the outcomes of previous matches.

Submitted by Staff on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 10:58

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