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Penalty Shootout Probability Calculator

Choose the same per-kick scoring probability for both teams and a fixed number of kicks each.

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A QUICK WALKTHROUGH

How to use this tool

  1. Enter a per-kick scoring probability from 0 to 100%.
  2. Enter 1–50 kicks per team.
  3. Compare the chance of a higher score, lower score, or tie after those kicks.

Model

Each kick is an independent success/failure with the same probability for both teams. The tool compares two binomial scores after exactly n kicks each.

Scope

This is a fixed-kick score comparison. It does not model alternating order, early termination, goalkeeper choices, sudden death, or a real competition format.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions

Does this predict the winner of a real shootout?

No. Real shootouts have ordering and stopping rules that this simplified model omits.

Are both teams assigned the same probability?

Yes. The model uses one user-entered scoring probability for every kick.

Are inputs uploaded?

No. Calculation happens locally in your browser.