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Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United: CURSD Match Report

xG: 1.57-0.29. Chelsea Cursed (-78) | Manchester United Lucky (+78).

0 - 1
xG: 1.6 - 0.3
ChelseaxG 1.57 β†’ 0 goals
1.57 xG left on the table
Manchester UnitedxG 0.29 β†’ 1 goal
CURSD Verdict
Chelsea
-78
Cursed πŸ’€
Manchester United
+78
Blessed 🎰
April 18, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Chelsea πŸ’€ Cursed (-78) | Manchester United 🎰 Blessed (+78)

Chelsea created 1.57 xG. Manchester United created 0.29 xG. The scoreboard read 0-1. The data says Chelsea deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatChelseaManchester United
xG1.570.29
Goals01
Shots (on target)21 (3)4 (1)
Shots inside box111
Possession59%41%
Corners71
GK saves13
Fouls1213
Cards (Y/R)1/03/0

Key Events

43' Goal - Matheus Cunha (assist: Bruno Fernandes) (Manchester United)

Verdict

- Chelsea created 1.57 xG, scored 0 - Manchester United created 0.29 xG, scored 1 - Manchester United GK made 3 saves - Chelsea: 11 shots inside box, 0 goals

CURSD Match Score: Chelsea -78 (Cursed) | Manchester United +78 (Blessed)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Chelsea were robbed by the data's standards.

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