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A stat that measures how good a chance was, based on where the shot came from, the angle, how it was created, and defensive pressure. An xG of 0.5 means that type of chance goes in 50% of the time on average. It helps spot whether a team or player is getting lucky or unlucky with their finishing. Traditionalists hate it, but clubs use it for scouting and tactics, and it's all over match broadcasts now.
Liverpool's 2019-20 title-winning season saw them consistently overperform their xG, with players like Mohamed Salah converting chances at rates significantly above expectation, demonstrating exceptional finishing quality.
Robbie
Jan 27, 2026
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