Motherwell
1–1
FT · Draw
Aberdeen
2.62xG
-1.39AFC xGD
xG1.23
Expected points 2.29–0.73
Tight gameThe verdict
Event data: Opta
An even game, an even result.
Motherwell generated more attacking volume — 20 shots and — box touches to Aberdeen's 6 and —. But Aberdeen created the better chances: 0.21 xG per shot to 0.13, and the bigger ones (1–2 big chances).
Result model · all chances
Expected points 0.73 – 2.29
From the full xG (1.23–2.62), penalty included.
Performance model · excl. penalty
Expected 0.73 pts
From non-penalty xG (1.23–2.62). Took 1.
Little fortune either way.Result and performance broadly matched.
xG timeline
Aberdeen 1.23Motherwell 2.62GoalAberdeen 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
1.23 – 2.62
Expected goals
AFC xG baseline: 1.10
0.21 – 0.13
xG per shot
6 – 20
shots (AFC – Motherwell)
Aberdeen produced fewer attempts, but their average chance was far as valuable.
Territory & progressionEVEN
1.38 – 3.04
Expected threat created
AFC xT baseline: 2.12
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field tilt
52 – 95
final-third entries
Territory was relatively even.
Defensive resistanceOPPONENT EDGE
2.62 xGA
chances conceded
1.65 worse than AFC baseline (0.97)
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Motherwell box touches
0.13
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.
2.62xGA
38th of 38 · season worst
24progressive passes
38th of 38 · season worst
Form:LDLLD(last 5)
Away this season: 2-6-11, 0.00–0.00 xG avg
Detailed stats not available for this match