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)
