Aberdeen
0–2
FT · Loss
Motherwell
0.94xG
+0.47AFC xGD
xG0.47
Expected points 1.58–0.73
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 (0.94–0.47), penalty included.
Performance model · excl. penalty
Expected 1.58 pts
From non-penalty xG (0.94–0.47). Took 0.
Significant misfortune.Aberdeen deserved more than they got from the chances created.
xG timeline
Aberdeen 0.94Motherwell 0.47GoalAberdeen 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 qualitySLIGHT ABERDEEN EDGE
0.94 – 0.47
Expected goals
AFC xG baseline: 1.10
0.05 – 0.24
xG per shot
18 – 2
shots (AFC – Motherwell)
Motherwell created the higher-quality chances per shot.
Territory & progressionEVEN
3.91 – 1.11
Expected threat created
AFC xT baseline: 2.12
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field tilt
59 – 68
final-third entries
Territory was relatively even, but Aberdeen's passing generated more threat than usual.
Defensive resistanceABERDEEN EDGE
0.47 xGA
chances conceded
0.50 better than AFC baseline (0.97)
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Motherwell box touches
0.24
xG per Motherwell shot
A resilient defensive display — chances conceded were below Aberdeen's usual level.
Where this performance ranks
Against Aberdeen’s other matches this season — only the standout highs and lows.
8shots on target
3rd of 38 · 3rd best
Form:LLWDW(last 5)
Home this season: 8-5-6, 0.00–0.00 xG avg
Detailed stats not available for this match