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Fulham Won the xG Battle. Lost the Match.

Fulham created 1.3 xG but lost 0-1. The xG gap of 0.5 tells a different story.

0 - 1
xG: 1.3 - 0.8
FulhamxG 1.33 β†’ 0 goals
1.33 xG left on the table
BournemouthxG 0.82 β†’ 1 goal
CURSD Verdict
Fulham
-59
Cursed πŸ’€
Bournemouth
+59
Blessed 🎰
May 9, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Fulham πŸ’€ Cursed (-59) | Bournemouth 🎰 Blessed (+59)

Fulham created 1.33 xG. Bournemouth created 0.82 xG. The scoreboard read 0-1. The data says Fulham deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatFulhamBournemouth
xG1.330.82
Goals01
Shots (on target)14 (2)10 (5)
Shots inside box115
Possession60%40%
Corners112
GK saves32
Fouls1221
Cards (Y/R)4/12/1

Key Events

41' Red card - Ryan Christie (Bournemouth)

45'+7 Red card - Joachim Andersen (Fulham)

53' Goal - Rayan (assist: Adam Smith) (Bournemouth)

Verdict

- Fulham created 1.33 xG, scored 0 - Fulham GK made 3 saves - Fulham: 11 shots inside box, 0 goals

CURSD Match Score: Fulham -59 (Cursed) | Bournemouth +59 (Blessed)

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

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Common Questions

Fulham Won the xG Battle. Lost the Match?

Fulham created 1.3 xG but lost 0-1. The xG gap of 0.5 tells a different story.

Which team is the most cursed in Premier League?

Fulham currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League: Fulham created 1.3 xG but lost 0-1. The xG gap of 0.5 tells a different story.

Which team is the most blessed in Premier League?

Bournemouth currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League.

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