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Glossary

xG (Expected Goals)

Probability that a shot becomes a goal, based on chance quality.

xG is calculated from historical shot data: location, body part, defender pressure, assist type. Each shot gets a value 0–1. Sum a team's xG and you have what they 'should have' scored. Beating xG = good finishing; under-performing = wasteful or unlucky.

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xGOT (Expected Goals on Target) xA (Expected Assists) Pulse Map Clutch Index Hot Hand Ghost Match Pressing Index Style DNA TIKI-TAKA
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