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The xG Told a Different Story: Everton 1-3 Sunderland

Everton created 1.1 xG but lost 1-3. The xG gap of 0.3 tells a different story.

1 - 3
xG: 1.1 - 0.7
EvertonxG 1.07 β†’ 1 goal
SunderlandxG 0.73 β†’ 3 goals
CURSD Verdict
Everton
-59
Cursed πŸ’€
Sunderland
+59
Blessed 🎰
May 17, 2026

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

Everton created 1.07 xG. Sunderland created 0.73 xG. The scoreboard read 1-3. The data says Everton deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatEvertonSunderland
xG1.070.73
Goals13
Shots (on target)10 (4)7 (3)
Shots inside box65
Possession49%51%
Corners32
GK saves03
Fouls149
Cards (Y/R)3/00/0

Key Events

43' Goal - M. Rohl (assist: M. Keane) (Everton)

59' Goal - B. Brobbey (assist: E. Le Fee) (Sunderland)

81' Goal - E. Le Fee (assist: C. Rigg) (Sunderland)

90' Goal - W. Isidor (assist: H. Diarra) (Sunderland)

Verdict

- Sunderland created 0.73 xG, scored 3 - Sunderland GK made 3 saves

CURSD Match Score: Everton -59 (Cursed) | Sunderland +59 (Blessed)

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

Match Stats

EvertonSunderland
1Goals3
1.1xG0.7
10Shots7
49%Possession51%
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