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Burnley vs Aston Villa: A Fair Fight (2-2)

Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa (xG: 1.8-1.4). The numbers match the result.

2 - 2
xG: 1.8 - 1.4
BurnleyxG 1.77 β†’ 2 goals
Aston VillaxG 1.42 β†’ 2 goals
CURSD Verdict
Burnley
-2
Fair 😐
Aston Villa
+2
Fair 😐
May 10, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Burnley 😐 Fair (-2) | Aston Villa 😐 Fair (+2)

Burnley created 1.77 xG. Aston Villa created 1.42 xG. The scoreboard read 2-2. The result broadly matches the underlying play.

The Data

StatBurnleyAston Villa
xG1.771.42
Goals22
Shots (on target)15 (6)18 (7)
Shots inside box79
Possession34%66%
Corners28
GK saves54
Fouls178
Cards (Y/R)1/01/0

Key Events

8' Goal - J. Anthony (Burnley)

42' Goal - R. Barkley (assist: J. McGinn) (Aston Villa)

56' Goal - O. Watkins (assist: E. Martinez) (Aston Villa)

58' Goal - Z. Flemming (assist: H. Mejbri) (Burnley)

Verdict

- Aston Villa created 1.42 xG, scored 2 - Aston Villa GK made 4 saves - Burnley GK made 5 saves

CURSD Match Score: Burnley -2 (Fair) | Aston Villa +2 (Fair)

Neither team was significantly lucky or unlucky. The result reflects the balance of play.

Match Stats

BurnleyAston Villa
2Goals2
1.8xG1.4
15Shots18
34%Possession66%
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