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MIS - Match Importance Score

Understanding CupIndex's Match Importance Score (MIS) for rating match significance.

Quick Answer

MIS (Match Importance Score) rates matches from 0-100 based on tournament stage, stakes, team strength balance, and historical significance. Scores above 70 are high importance, while 90+ are must-watch matches like finals and decisive knockout games.

How MIS Score is Calculated
Match Importance by Stage
MIS (Match Importance Score) is CupIndex's system for rating how significant a match is.

What is MIS?

MIS rates matches from 0-100 based on:
• Tournament stage
• Stakes involved
• Team strength balance
• Historical significance

MIS Tiers

| MIS | Tier | Description | |-----|------|-------------| | 90-100 | Must-Watch | Finals, decisive matches | | 70-89 | High | Knockout stages, key group games | | 50-69 | Medium | Important group matches | | 30-49 | Standard | Regular group stage | | 0-29 | Low | Matches with little at stake |

How MIS is Calculated

Factors include: 1. Stage Weight: Finals > Semi > Quarter > R16 > Group 2. Stakes: Elimination risk, qualification scenarios 3. Team Strength: Balanced matchups score higher 4. Historical: Rivalries, past finals rematches

Using MIS

MIS helps you:
• Prioritize which matches to watch
• Understand match context
• Identify potential upsets
• Plan your viewing schedule

Example MIS Scores


• Argentina vs France Final: 100
• Semi-final match: 85-95
• Must-win group game: 70-80
• Dead rubber group game: 20-30

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