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Brighton 3-0 Wolves: The Scoreline Lied About Wolves

xG: Brighton 1.6 - 0.5 Wolves. Wolves on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 3-0.

3 - 0
xG: 1.6 - 0.5
BrightonxG 1.62 β†’ 3 goals
WolvesxG 0.49 β†’ 0 goals
0.49 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Wolves
-36
Robbery 😀
Brighton
+36
Heist πŸ€
May 9, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Wolves 😀 Robbery (-36) | Brighton πŸ€ Heist (+36)

Brighton created 1.62 xG. Wolves created 0.49 xG. The scoreboard read 3-0. The data says Wolves deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatBrightonWolves
xG1.620.49
Goals30
Shots (on target)14 (6)5 (1)
Shots inside box104
Possession72%28%
Corners71
GK saves13
Fouls911
Cards (Y/R)1/02/0

Key Events

1' Goal - Jack Hinshelwood (assist: Maxim De Cuyper) (Brighton)

5' Goal - Lewis Dunk (assist: Maxim De Cuyper) (Brighton)

86' Goal - Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)

Verdict

- Brighton created 1.62 xG, scored 3 - Wolves created 0.49 xG, scored 0 - Wolves GK made 3 saves

CURSD Match Score: Wolves -36 (Robbery) | Brighton +36 (Heist)

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

Match Stats

BrightonWolves
3Goals0
1.6xG0.5
14Shots5
72%Possession28%
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