According to Google AI
To avoid each other, each of the three teams (let's call them A, B, and C) must be in a different match. Team A is placed in a match. There are 7 available opponents. To avoid B and C, A must be paired with one of the 5 other teams (D, E, F, G, or H) = 5/7.
Team B is then placed in a match. There are now 5 remaining teams. To avoid Team C, B must be paired with one of the 4 other remaining teams (excluding C) = 4/5.
Team C and the remaining teams will then be paired automatically in the remaining slots. The probability is calculated by multiplying these individual chances: 5/7 x 4/5 = 4/7 = 57.14%
Answer: The chances of three specific teams out of eight avoiding each other in a tournament draw (such as a quarter-final) are 4/7 which is approximately 57.14%.
Posted By: Cellophane Flowers on February 3rd 2026 at 09:07:07
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- Wrath Math (NCFC) - Curnster, Feb 3, 07:29:24
- 42.86% apparently (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Feb 3, 09:06:51
- Apparently it's 22.86% (NCFC) - mr carra, Feb 3, 07:59:12
- Or even the (slightly) more reliable Google (n/m) (NCFC) - mr carra, Feb 3, 08:07:09
- More than likely. 57.1% (n/m) (NCFC) - Drurys Left Nut, Feb 3, 07:52:43
- Any chance of showing your working? I would love to understand! (n/m) (NCFC) - Curnster, Feb 3, 08:00:37
- According to Google AI (NCFC) - Cellophane Flowers, Feb 3, 09:07:07
- Any chance of showing your working? I would love to understand! (n/m) (NCFC) - Curnster, Feb 3, 08:00:37
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