As an example: title-chasing Manchester City had an xG of 2.47 against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their opening match of the ...

With modern terminology becoming common place in football; such as “low blocks”, “progressive passes per 90” and “defensive actions” it can often be confusing or intimidating to those who have grown ...

This week’s Alternative Table will use both metrics as its qualifier, helping us see how teams have progressed or regressed ...

If you look at the expected goals (xG) for the Premier League results last weekend, you would probably be thinking the statistic is a load of rubbish. Of the 10 matches, the xG score for each team ...

Although it may still have its doubters, the expected goals metric has become the pin up for football analytics over recent years given its ability to grade the quality of chances and players' ...

Football is a game full of emotion, stories, and unpredictability. Over the years, the game was measured in goals, assists, possession and sometimes shots on target. Although these statistics provided ...

Expected goals - or 'xG' as it now is commonly known - has been the boom stat in football over the last few years and is now firmly part of the sport's lexicon amongst experts and fans. Expected goals ...

Aston Villa have won 15 of their last 17 matches, but remain under the 'expected goals' microscope for some observers ...

xG stats can show that Erling Haaland has been less effective this season than last in the Premier LeagueAFP Expected goals - or ‘xG’ as it now is commonly known - has been the boom stat in football ...

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Things are going from bad to worse for Burnley, whose losing streak extended to seven games as they went down 3-2 at home to ...

Aston Villa are flying high in the top four of the Premier League, despite low xG numbers. Here’s why bettors might want to ...