Just seen this on twitter, and basically we’re miles ahead of everyone in terms of expected goals for and against. Looks like Peterborough in particular are in a falsely high position.
I saw this xG stat regarding Bradshaw’s scoring ability last season and apparently it was impressive but I’ve no idea what it means. Whatever it means, it shows us dominating right?
Also interesting to see that three of the teams we've played are down at the bottom of the table...probably as a result of playing us and therefore their stats being skewed. That figure is really staggering.
Using statistical analysis they've been able to work out how many expected goals (for and against) for each team. It looks at the quality of the chance that was/wasn't taken to work out it should have been scored. If you keep creating good chances and missing them you have an idea that you need a better finisher or that your luck will turn. If you're scoring goals that you weren't expected to there's a decent chance your luck may dry up. Regarding Bradshaw it suggests that he's a very good finisher for the chances he gets...it doesn't mean he contributes to a better team though.
Ahh thank you for that, I did think it was along those lines. It was more the actual figures that I’m not sure what they represent. So our xG for is 1.48, is that the figure we’re “expected to score” in a game based on our chances?
These xG are quite a new stat, but it's very interesting. Basically means we've given the opposition absolutely no chances and we've created a lot (but scored even more than we 'should have')
