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Wolves Deserved More. The Data Proves It. (Wolves 1-1 Sunderland)

xG: Wolves 1.8 - 0.6 Sunderland. Wolves on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 1-1.

1 - 1
xG: 1.8 - 0.6
WolvesxG 1.78 β†’ 1 goal
0.78 xG left on the table
SunderlandxG 0.64 β†’ 1 goal
CURSD Verdict
Wolves
-30
Robbery 😀
Sunderland
+30
Heist πŸ€
May 2, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Wolves 😀 Robbery (-30) | Sunderland πŸ€ Heist (+30)

Wolves created 1.78 xG. Sunderland created 0.64 xG. The scoreboard read 1-1. The data says Wolves deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatWolvesSunderland
xG1.780.64
Goals11
Shots (on target)20 (7)10 (2)
Shots inside box138
Possession58%42%
Corners63
GK saves16
Fouls1111
Cards (Y/R)0/04/1

Key Events

17' Goal - N. Mukiele (assist: G. Xhaka) (Sunderland)

24' Red card - D. Ballard (Sunderland)

54' Goal - S. Bueno (assist: H. Bueno) (Wolves)

Verdict

- Wolves created 1.78 xG, scored 1 - Sunderland created 0.64 xG, scored 1 - Sunderland GK made 6 saves

CURSD Match Score: Wolves -30 (Robbery) | Sunderland +30 (Heist)

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

Match Stats

WolvesSunderland
1Goals1
1.8xG0.6
20Shots10
58%Possession42%
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