Data & Tactical Breakdowns — page 5 of 6
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Villarreal Lose 2-3 on 1.16 xG as Deportivo Convert
Villarreal posted 1.16 xG, 62% possession and 16 shots yet lost 2-3 to Deportivo. Aubameyang scored and assisted twice; the home keeper finished at -1.71 goals prevented.
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Roma Need 2.78 xG and 35 Shots to Edge Atalanta 2-1
Roma beat Atalanta 2-1 at the Olimpico from 2.78 xG, 35 shots and 67 box touches. Atalanta scored first through Ederson but finished on 0.78 xG.
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Palace Beat Fulham 3-2 Despite Losing 2.99-1.49 xG
Crystal Palace beat Fulham 3-2 from 1.49 xG and six big chances. Fulham posted 2.99 xG, 24 shots and 53 box touches yet sit on zero points.
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PSV Beat Ajax 3-1 as 2.43 xG Trumps Even Shot Count
PSV beat Ajax 3-1 with 2.43 xG and 2.27 xGOT from 12 shots. Ajax posted 1.58 xG, four big chances and 52% possession but finished a goal and two points short.
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Spurs Post 1.60 xG and Zero Shots on Target in 0-0
Tottenham drew 0-0 at Nottingham with 1.60 xG, 10 corners and 30 box touches — yet zero shots on target. Forest managed 0.65 xG and two on target.
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Inter Overturn 0-2 on 2.77 xG in 3-2 Napoli Win
Inter beat Napoli 3-2 at San Siro after trailing 0-2. The hosts posted 2.77 xG, 28 shots and 63% possession; Lautaro Martinez scored twice.
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City Need Only 1.81 xG as Haaland Edges Coventry 1-0
Manchester City beat Coventry 1-0 from 1.81 xG and 78% possession. Erling Haaland scored on 26 minutes; Coventry posted 1.17 xG and three big chances.
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Villa Post 1.74 xG, One Shot on Target in 0-0 at Hull
Aston Villa generated 1.74 xG, 13 shots and three big chances at MKM Stadium yet drew 0-0. Hull sat on 0.23 xG and 26% possession.
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Sunderland's 1.86 xG Yields Only a 1-1 at Brentford
Sunderland posted 1.86 xG, 12 shots and five on target at Brentford yet drew 1-1. Janelt scored; Le Fee equalised from the penalty spot.
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Palace Beat Fulham 3-2 Despite 1.49 xG at the Cottage
Crystal Palace scored three times from 1.49 xG and 10 shots as Fulham wasted 2.99 xG and 24 attempts in a 2-3 loss. Mitchell scored twice; Chilwell won it.
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Leeds Post 2.69 xG, Settle for 1-1 at Brighton
Leeds created 2.69 xG and five big chances at the Amex yet drew 1-1. Brighton held 67% possession and 20 shots. Bogle scored; Vuskovic answered.
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Athletic Turn 38% Possession Into a 3-0 vs Atlético
Athletic Club beat Atlético Madrid 3-0 at San Mamés with 1.12 xG, two big chances and only 38% of the ball. Nico Williams and Navarro scored inside three minutes.
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