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How West Ham Got Cursed Against Brentford

xG: Brentford 2.1 - 0.7 West Ham. West Ham on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 3-0.

3 - 0
xG: 2.1 - 0.7
BrentfordxG 2.06 β†’ 3 goals
West HamxG 0.72 β†’ 0 goals
0.72 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
West Ham
-38
Robbery 😀
Brentford
+38
Heist πŸ€
May 2, 2026

CURSD Match Report: West Ham 😀 Robbery (-38) | Brentford πŸ€ Heist (+38)

Brentford created 2.06 xG. West Ham created 0.72 xG. The scoreboard read 3-0. The data says West Ham deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatBrentfordWest Ham
xG2.060.72
Goals30
Shots (on target)14 (6)13 (4)
Shots inside box79
Possession48%52%
Corners26
GK saves44
Fouls812
Cards (Y/R)1/03/0

Key Events

15' Goal - K. Mavropanos (OG) (Brentford)

54' Goal - I. Thiago (pen) (Brentford)

82' Goal - M. Damsgaard (assist: K. Lewis-Potter) (Brentford)

Verdict

- Brentford created 2.06 xG, scored 3 - West Ham created 0.72 xG, scored 0 - West Ham GK made 4 saves - Brentford GK made 4 saves - West Ham: 9 shots inside box, 0 goals

CURSD Match Score: West Ham -38 (Robbery) | Brentford +38 (Heist)

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

Match Stats

BrentfordWest Ham
3Goals0
2.1xG0.7
14Shots13
48%Possession52%
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