> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/definitions/types/expected.md).

# Expected

### Expected Types

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

<table><thead><tr><th width="65.03515625">ID</th><th width="247.9140625">Name</th><th width="67.41015625">Abbr.</th><th>Description</th><th data-hidden>Code</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>5304</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS</code></td><td>xG</td><td>Measures the quality of scoring chances by estimating the probability of each shot resulting in a goal.</td><td>expected-goals</td></tr><tr><td>5305</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS_ON_TARGET</code></td><td>xGoT</td><td>Measures the likelihood of shots on target resulting in goals based on their post-shot characteristics.</td><td>expected-goals-on-target</td></tr><tr><td>7939</td><td><code>EXPECTED_POINTS</code></td><td>xPTS</td><td>Estimates the number of points a team is expected to earn based on the quality of chances created and conceded.</td><td>expected-points</td></tr><tr><td>7940</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS_PENALTIES</code></td><td>pxG</td><td>The total expected goals value generated from penalties, with each penalty valued using its historical conversion probability.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7941</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS_FREE_KICKS</code></td><td>xGFK</td><td>The total expected goals value generated from shots taken directly from free kicks.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7942</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS_CORNERS</code></td><td>xGC</td><td>The total expected goals value generated from shots originating from corner situations.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7943</td><td><code>EXPECTED_NON_PENALTY_GOALS</code></td><td>npxG</td><td>The total expected goals value from all shots excluding penalties.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7944</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS_SET_PLAY</code></td><td>xGSP</td><td>The total expected goals value generated from set-piece situations, excluding penalties.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7945</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS_OPEN_PLAY</code></td><td>xGOP</td><td>The total expected goals value generated from shots during open play, excluding set pieces.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9684</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS_DIFFERENCE</code></td><td>xGD</td><td>The difference between expected goals created (xG) and expected goals conceded (xGA). A positive value indicates a team creates better chances than it allows.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9685</td><td><code>SHOOTING_PERFORMANCE</code></td><td>SP</td><td>Measures goalkeeper performance by comparing expected goals conceded with actual goals conceded. Positive values indicate fewer goals conceded than expected.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9686</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS_PREVENTED</code></td><td>xGP</td><td>Measures how many goals a goalkeeper prevents compared with expectations based on the post-shot quality of shots faced.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9687</td><td><code>EXPECTED_GOALS_AGAINST</code></td><td>xGA</td><td>Measures the quality of scoring chances conceded by summing the xG values of opponents’ shots.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

You can find a full explanation of each value in our dedicated [blog](https://www.sportmonks.com/blogs/xg-explained/).


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