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Close but Cursed: Brentford Fall Short Against Bournemouth

Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford (xG: 0.0-0.0). The numbers match the result.

September 12, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Brentford πŸ˜” Unlucky (-16) | Bournemouth 😏 Lucky (+16)

Bournemouth created 0.00 xG. Brentford created 0.00 xG. The scoreboard read 2-2. The data says Brentford deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatBournemouthBrentford
xG0.000.00
Goals22
Shots (on target)20 (10)8 (2)
Shots inside box106
Possession56%44%
Corners21
GK saves08
Fouls1013
Cards (Y/R)5/01/0

Key Events

34' Goal - Kevin Schade (assist: Yehor Yarmoliuk) (Brentford)

38' Goal - Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)

52' Goal - Marcus Tavernier (assist: Francisco Evanilson) (Bournemouth)

56' Goal - Kevin Schade (Brentford)

Verdict

- Bournemouth created 0.00 xG, scored 2 - Brentford created 0.00 xG, scored 2 - Brentford GK made 8 saves

CURSD Match Score: Brentford -16 (Unlucky) | Bournemouth +16 (Lucky)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Brentford deserved a better outcome.

Match Stats

BournemouthBrentford
2Goals2
0.0xG0.0
20Shots8
56%Possession44%
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