MBF Micras Rankings

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The MBF Micras Rankings are the official ranking system used by the MBF. Since it's introduction in late 2018, MBF ranks men's and women's teams in senior competitions.

Calculation principles

The ratings are based on the following formulae:

P_n = P_o + V_m + C_w + R_w - P_d


P_n	= The new team rating
P_o	= The old team rating
V_m	= Victory margin
C_w	= Competition weight
R_w	= Round weight
P_d	= Points downgrade

Victory margin

Each game is initially valued at 100 basis points, divided between the two teams as follows:

Victory margin	Points to winner	Points to loser
Less than 10 points	60	40
10–19 points	70	30
20 or more points	80	20
Forfeit	100	0

Competition weight

Event	Weight
MBF World Cup	20
Micras Games	20
MBF World Cup qualification	10
Micras Games qualification	10
Minor tournaments	5
Friendlies	2.5

Round weight

Round	Weight
Friendly	0
Qualification	2.5
Group stage	10
Round of 16	15
Quarterfinals	20
Semifinals	25
Final	30

Points downgrade

Points are downgraded by 40% if the match was played in the last 12 months
Points are downgraded by 60% if the match was played in the last 24 months
Points are downgraded by 80% if the match was played in the last 36 months
Points are not counted if the match was played in the last 48 months

Additional points

The additional points aren't included in formula but are allocated to teams who are hosting major tournaments and aren't participating in qualifications. They were first implemented in August 2018, when Birgeshir hosted the inaugural MBF World Cup.