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Sunderland Did Everything Right Except Score

xG: Sunderland 0.7 - 1.1 Brighton. Sunderland on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 0-2.

0 - 2
xG: 0.7 - 1.1
SunderlandxG 0.68 β†’ 0 goals
0.68 xG left on the table
BrightonxG 1.14 β†’ 2 goals
CURSD Verdict
Sunderland
-46
Robbery 😀
Brighton
+46
Heist πŸ€
October 10, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Sunderland 😀 Robbery (-46) | Brighton πŸ€ Heist (+46)

Sunderland created 0.68 xG. Brighton created 1.14 xG. The scoreboard read 0-2. The data says Sunderland deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatSunderlandBrighton
xG0.681.14
Goals02
Shots (on target)12 (3)13 (4)
Shots inside box46
Possession62%38%
Corners75
GK saves23
Fouls812
Cards (Y/R)0/01/1

Key Events

53' Goal - Maxim De Cuyper (assist: Pascal Groß) (Brighton)

57' Red card - Pascal Struijk (Brighton)

90'+3 Goal - Jaouen Hadjam (assist: Georginio Rutter) (Brighton)

Verdict

- Sunderland created 0.68 xG, scored 0 - Brighton created 1.14 xG, scored 2 - Brighton GK made 3 saves

CURSD Match Score: Sunderland -46 (Robbery) | Brighton +46 (Heist)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Sunderland had a strong case for more.

Match Stats

SunderlandBrighton
0Goals2
0.7xG1.1
12Shots13
62%Possession38%
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Common Questions

Sunderland Did Everything Right Except Score?

xG: Sunderland 0.7 - 1.1 Brighton. Sunderland on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 0-2.

Which team is the most cursed in Premier League?

Sunderland currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League: xG: Sunderland 0.7 - 1.1 Brighton. Sunderland on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 0-2.

Which team is the most blessed in Premier League?

Brighton currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League.

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