diff --git a/.github/workflows/test-requirements-check.yml b/.github/workflows/test-requirements-check.yml
index 9fd58d9647..c0e6c0b3ff 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test-requirements-check.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test-requirements-check.yml
@@ -197,9 +197,9 @@ jobs:
         run: php ${{ matrix.cmd }}.phar --version
 
       - name: Check the result of a successful test against expectation
-        if: ${{ steps.check.outcome == 'success' && matrix.expect == 'fail' }}
+        if: ${{ steps.check.outcome == 'success' && matrix.expect != 'fail' }}
         run: exit 1
 
       - name: Check the result of a failed test against expectation
-        if: ${{ steps.check.outcome != 'success' && matrix.expect == 'success' }}
+        if: ${{ steps.check.outcome != 'success' && matrix.expect != 'success' }}
         run: exit 1