Aberdeen
2–3
FT · Loss
Motherwell
1.27xG
-1.45AFC xGD
xG2.72
Expected points 0.73–2.29
Deserved defeatThe verdict
Event data: Opta
A harsh defeat on the balance of chances.
Motherwell generated more attacking volume — 19 shots and — box touches to Aberdeen's 14 and —.
Result model · all chances
Expected points 0.73 – 2.29
From the full xG (1.27–2.72), penalty included.
Performance model · excl. penalty
Expected 0.73 pts
From non-penalty xG (1.27–2.72). Took 0.
Some misfortune.Aberdeen deserved more than they got from the chances created.
xG timeline
Aberdeen 1.27Motherwell 2.72GoalAberdeen above · opponent below · shaded = sustained pressure
Each step is a shot; the line climbs by that shot's xG. Steeper, sustained climbs (shaded) mark spells of real pressure.
The match in three battles
Chance qualitySTRONG OPPONENT EDGE
1.27 – 2.72
Expected goals
AFC xG baseline: 1.24
0.09 – 0.14
xG per shot
14 – 19
shots (AFC – Motherwell)
Motherwell created the higher-quality chances per shot.
Territory & progressionEVEN
1.87 – 2.79
Expected threat created
AFC xT baseline: 1.68
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field tilt
64 – 63
final-third entries
Territory was relatively even, but Aberdeen's passing generated more threat than usual.
Defensive resistanceOPPONENT EDGE
2.72 xGA
chances conceded
1.08 worse than AFC baseline (1.64)
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Motherwell box touches
0.14
xG per Motherwell shot
Aberdeen conceded better chances than they usually do.
Where this performance ranks
Against Aberdeen’s other matches this season — only the standout highs and lows.
4big chances
3rd of 38 · 3rd best
68progressive passes
3rd of 38 · 3rd best
Form:LW(last 2)
Home this season: 13-2-4, 0.00–0.00 xG avg
Detailed stats not available for this match