xG Germany Japan World Cup 2022 | Expected Goals Match Stats Ger 1-2 Japan WC

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Germany vs Japan (Attendance 42,608 at the Khalifa Stadium) on November 23, 2022. The second major upset in this tournament after Argentina Saudi Arabia. Germany dominated possession-over 70% and shots, but were beaten after taking the lead.

Japan had just ONE shot in the first half, but improved in the second and took their chances. Germany had theirs, with Gnabry, Hoffman and Gundogan all going close, but it wasn’t enough.

xG Germany 3.44-1.73 Japan shots map (Actual score GER 1-2 JPN)

1-0 Gundogan penalty goal vs Japan xG 0.80
1-1 Doan goal vs Germany xG 0.60
1-2 Asano goal vs Germany xG 0.15

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xG France Australia 2022 World Cup | Expected Goals Match Stats France 4-1 Socceroos Attendance 40875

Here is a look at the xG stats from France v Australia (Attendance 40,875 at the Al Janoub Stadium, Group D on November 22, 2022). A very comfortable win for defending champions France in the end, and the expected goals stats reflect their dominance. Only four shots in the entire game for Australia, one of which saw them take the lead through Craig Goodwin in the 9th minute. They also hit the post through Irvine’s header in first half stoppage time

xG France 4.25-0.58 Australia shots map (Actual score FRA 4-1 AUS)

0-1 Goodwin goal vs France xG 0.42
1-1 Rabiot goal vs Australia xG 0.28
1-2 Giroud first goal vs Australia xG 0.79
1-3 Mbappe goal vs Australia xG 0.45
1-4 Giroud second goal vs Australia xG 0.35

Other notable chances for France: Mbappe 45′ (over bar from close range)| Konate 90′ (header saved by Ryan)
Other notable chances for Australia: Irvine 45+2′ (hits post)

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xG Argentina Saudi Arabia 2022 World Cup | Expected Goals Match Stats Arg 1-2 KSA

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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Argentina vs Saudi Arabia. A stunning upset in front of 88,012 fans at the Lusail Stadium. Only two shots on target for Saudi Arabia, and they scored from both.

xG Argentina 2.29-0.15 Saudi Arabia shots map (Actual score ARG 1-2 KSA)

While Argentina had more xG by virtue of having more shots, their two biggest ones were the Messi spot kick and the Enzo/Tagliafico chance after the hour mark. They also had three goals disallowed through offside in the first half.

1-0 Messi penalty goal vs Saudi Arabia xG 0.80
1-1 Al-Shehri goal vs Argentina xG 0.06
1-2 Al-Dawsari goal vs Argentina xG 0.05

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