Expected

Expected Types

We calculate several different expected values. Find below the types with the description or their meaning.

IDNameAbbreviationDescription

5304

EXPECTED_GOALS

xG

Quantifies the quality of scoring chances based on various factors.

5305

EXPECTED_GOALS_ON_TARGET

xGoT

The probability of a shot on target resulting in a goal in football based on the post-shot model.

7939

EXPECTED_POINTS

xPTS

Assesses team performance based on the quality of chances created and conceded, predicting the expected points earned from fixtures.

7940

EXPECTED_GOALS_PENALTIES

xGP

The expected value of of scoring goals from penalties.

7941

EXPECTED_GOALS_FREE_KICKS

xGFK

The expected value of scoring goals from direct free-kick situations.

7942

EXPECTED_GOALS_CORNERS

xGC

The expected value of scoring goals from corner kicks.

7943

EXPECTED_NON_PENALTY_GOALS

npxG

The expected value of goals from open play and set-piece scenarios excluding penalties in football.

7944

EXPECTED_GOALS_SET_PLAY

xGSP

The expected value of scoring from set-piece situations like free kicks and corners in football.

7945

EXPECTED_GOALS_OPEN_PLAY

xGOP

The expected value of scoring from open play situations, excluding set pieces and penalties, in football.

9684

EXPECTED_GOALS_DIFFERENCE

xGD

Calculates the difference between a team's xG for and against.

9685

SHOOTING_PERFORMANCE

SP

Measures how well a team or player shoots. It compares the xGOT to the xG. When a team/player's xGOT surpasses its xG, it signifies its proficiency in taking higher-quality shots relative to the quality of the team's or player's chances.

9686

EXPECTED_GOALS_PREVENTED

xGP

The difference between the actual goals conceded by a team and the expected goals conceded based on the quality of shots faced.

9687

EXPECTED_GOALS_AGAINST

xGA

Calculates the expected number of goals a team is expected to concede based on the quality of scoring opportunities their opponents create.

You can find a full explanation of each value in our dedicated blog.

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