Here is a look at the xG stats from Liverpool vs Porto (November 24, 2021 Attendance 52,209 at Anfield). LFC won this clash 2-0, but Porto edged it on xG, primarily thanks to Otavio’s glorious early missed chance. Both of Liverpool’s goals were low xG ones- indicating the high quality nature of the strikes.
xG LFC 0.71-1.05 Porto shots map (Actual score LFC 2-0 Porto)
Otavio missed chance vs Liverpool xG 0.56
0-1 Thiago goal xG 0.01
0-2 Salah goal xG 0.06
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Barca vs Benfica (23 November 2021 Attendance 49,572). The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with Barca unable to secure the win that would’ve assured them of a spot in the next round, plus a BIG chance missed by Seferovic for Benfica at the end (xG 0.61). Both Barca and SLB still remain with a chance of qualifying for the next round
Here is a look at the xG stats for Villarreal vs Man Utd (November 24 2021- Attendance 20,875). The Red Devils prevailed 2-0 thanks to goals from Ronaldo and Sancho. Villarreal had more shots in the game, but the quality of United’s chances were better, and that reflects in the expected goals stats.
xG Villarreal 0.64-1.23 Man U shots map (Actual score Villarreal 0-2 Man Utd)
0-1 Ronaldo goal xG 0.19
0-2 Sancho goal xG 0.09