General
xg
What does xg mean?
A metric measuring the probability that a given chance results in a goal, summed to rate a team's or player's shooting.
"They lost 1-0 but won the xG battle 2.8 to 0.4."
Origin
Modern football analytics abbreviation for 'expected goals'.
Frequently asked questions
What does xG mean in football?
xG stands for expected goals — a stat that rates the quality of each chance by the probability it should be scored, then totals them up.
How is xG calculated?
Models assign each shot a scoring probability based on factors like distance, angle and situation, using data from thousands of past chances.
Can a team lose but win the xG?
Yes. A side can create the better chances (higher xG) yet still lose if they finish poorly or the opponent takes their few chances.
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