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Tottenham Deserved More. The Data Proves It.

Tottenham created 1.7 xG but lost 2-1. The xG gap of 1.1 tells a different story.

2 - 1
xG: 0.6 - 1.7
ChelseaxG 0.63 β†’ 2 goals
TottenhamxG 1.72 β†’ 1 goal
0.72 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Tottenham
-61
Cursed πŸ’€
Chelsea
+61
Blessed 🎰
May 19, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Tottenham πŸ’€ Cursed (-61) | Chelsea 🎰 Blessed (+61)

Chelsea created 0.63 xG. Tottenham created 1.72 xG. The scoreboard read 2-1. The data says Tottenham deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatChelseaTottenham
xG0.631.72
Goals21
Shots (on target)9 (4)9 (3)
Shots inside box48
Possession44%56%
Corners34
GK saves22
Fouls1118
Cards (Y/R)4/03/0

Key Events

18' Goal - E. Fernandez (assist: P. Neto) (Chelsea)

67' Goal - Andrey Santos (assist: E. Fernandez) (Chelsea)

74' Goal - Richarlison (assist: P. M. Sarr) (Tottenham)

Verdict

- Chelsea created 0.63 xG, scored 2 - Tottenham created 1.72 xG, scored 1

CURSD Match Score: Tottenham -61 (Cursed) | Chelsea +61 (Blessed)

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

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