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Chelsea Won the xG Battle. Lost the Match.

Chelsea created 0.0 xG but lost 3-0. The xG gap of 0.0 tells a different story.

September 18, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Chelsea πŸ’€ Cursed (-79) | Brentford 🎰 Blessed (+79)

Brentford created 0.00 xG. Chelsea created 0.00 xG. The scoreboard read 3-0. The data says Chelsea deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatBrentfordChelsea
xG0.000.00
Goals30
Shots (on target)13 (6)12 (2)
Shots inside box98
Possession40%60%
Corners412
GK saves23
Fouls107
Cards (Y/R)2/00/0

Key Events

61' Goal - Jaidon Anthony (assist: Jannik Schuster) (Brentford)

83' Goal - Igor Thiago (Brentford)

90'+4 Goal - Fabio Carvalho (Brentford)

Verdict

- Brentford created 0.00 xG, scored 3 - Chelsea GK made 3 saves - Chelsea: 8 shots inside box, 0 goals

CURSD Match Score: Chelsea -79 (Cursed) | Brentford +79 (Blessed)

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

Match Stats

BrentfordChelsea
3Goals0
0.0xG0.0
13Shots12
40%Possession60%
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