Expected Goals (xG)

Expected Goals (xG) is a statistical measure used in soccer to estimate the likelihood that a shot will result in a goal. It assigns a value between 0 and 1 to each shot based on various factors such as the shot’s distance, angle, type, and situation. A higher xG means the shot was more likely to score. Over a game or season, xG helps analyze team and player performance by comparing the actual goals scored to the expected goals, revealing whether they are converting chances well or poorly.