Motherwell
2–0
FT · Loss
Aberdeen
0.92xG
+0.65AFC xGD
xG1.56
Expected points 0.73–1.58
Unfortunate defeatThe verdict
Event data: Opta
A harsh defeat on the balance of chances.
Result model · all chances
Expected points 1.58 – 0.73
From the full xG (1.56–0.92), penalty included.
Performance model · excl. penalty
Expected 1.58 pts
From non-penalty xG (1.56–0.92). Took 0.
Significant misfortune.Aberdeen deserved more than they got from the chances created.
xG timeline
Aberdeen 1.56Motherwell 0.92GoalAberdeen 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 qualityABERDEEN EDGE
1.56 – 0.92
Expected goals
AFC xG baseline: 1.10
0.08 – 0.15
xG per shot
20 – 6
shots (AFC – Motherwell)
Motherwell created the higher-quality chances per shot.
Territory & progressionEVEN
3.55 – 1.30
Expected threat created
AFC xT baseline: 2.12
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field tilt
73 – 57
final-third entries
Territory was relatively even, but Aberdeen's passing generated more threat than usual.
Defensive resistanceEVEN
0.92 xGA
chances conceded
0.05 better than AFC baseline (0.97)
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Motherwell box touches
0.15
xG per Motherwell shot
A middling defensive night by Aberdeen's standards.
Where this performance ranks
Against Aberdeen’s other matches this season — only the standout highs and lows.
111progressive passes
1st of 38 · season best
Form:WWDD(last 4)
Away this season: 2-6-11, 0.00–0.00 xG avg
Detailed stats not available for this match