Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) shots map and match stats from South Korea vs Ghana on November 28, 2022. A big win for Ghana, who edged this five goal thriller. Korea had more shots (and thus more xG) but Ghana made the most of their opportunities. xG South Korea 1.82-1.61 Ghana … Read more
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Spain vs Germany (Attendance 68,895 on November 27, 2022). The Germans scored a late goal through Fullkrug to keep their tournament alive, having lost to Japan in their opener. Spain, against whom Costa had no xG, stay top of the group.
xG Spain 0.61-1.13 Germany shots map (Actual score Spain 1-1 Germany)
1-0 Morata goal vs Germany xG 0.24
1-1 Fullkrug goal vs Spain xG 0.18
Musiala chance vs Spain xG 0.32 (saved by Unai Simon)
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) from Argentina vs Mexico (Attendance 88,966 in Lusail on November 26, 2022). The Albiceleste kept their WC hopes alive in front of the massive 88,966 crowd thanks to super goals from Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez. Very few shots in the game, and that explains the low xG.
xG Argentina 0.32-0.19 Mexico shots map (Actual score Arg 2-0 Mex)
1-0 Messi goal vs Mexico World Cup xG 0.03
2-0 Enzo Fernandez goal vs Mexico World Cup xG 0.04