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Manchester United 2-1 Brentford: Were Brentford Robbery? CURSD Match Report

CURSD Luck Score: Brentford Robbery (-45) | Manchester United Lucky (+45). xG: 1.36-1.17.

2 - 1
xG: 1.4 - 1.2
Manchester UnitedxG 1.36 β†’ 2 goals
BrentfordxG 1.17 β†’ 1 goal
CURSD Verdict
Brentford
-45
Robbery 😀
Manchester United
+45
Heist πŸ€
April 27, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Brentford 😀 Robbery (-45) | Manchester United πŸ€ Heist (+45)

Manchester United created 1.36 xG. Brentford created 1.17 xG. The scoreboard read 2-1. The data says Brentford deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatManchester UnitedBrentford
xG1.361.17
Goals21
Shots (on target)11 (6)12 (4)
Shots inside box79
Possession45%55%
Corners78
GK saves53
Fouls69
Cards (Y/R)2/04/0

Key Events

11' Goal - Casemiro (assist: H. Maguire) (Manchester United)

43' Goal - B. Sesko (assist: B. Fernandes) (Manchester United)

87' Goal - M. Jensen (assist: R. Nelson) (Brentford)

Verdict

- Manchester United created 1.36 xG, scored 2 - Brentford GK made 3 saves - Manchester United GK made 5 saves

CURSD Match Score: Brentford -45 (Robbery) | Manchester United +45 (Heist)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Brentford had a strong case for more.

Match Stats

Manchester UnitedBrentford
2Goals1
1.4xG1.2
11Shots12
45%Possession55%
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