CURSD Match Report: Manchester City 💀 Cursed (-73) | Aston Villa 🎰 Blessed (+73)
Aston Villa created 0.64 xG. Manchester City created 1.81 xG. The scoreboard read 2-1. The data says Manchester City deserved more from this match.
The Data
| Stat | Aston Villa | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| xG | 0.64 | 1.81 |
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots (on target) | 8 (2) | 15 (7) |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 12 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| GK saves | 6 | 0 |
| Fouls | 21 | 17 |
| Cards (Y/R) | 4/0 | 4/0 |
Key Events
6' Goal - Nicolas Jackson (assist: John McGinn) (Aston Villa)
52' Goal - Erling Haaland (assist: Iliman Ndiaye) (Manchester City)
60' Goal - Nicolas Jackson (assist: Ibrahim Mbaye) (Aston Villa)
Verdict
- Aston Villa created 0.64 xG, scored 2 - Manchester City created 1.81 xG, scored 1 - Aston Villa GK made 6 saves
CURSD Match Score: Manchester City -73 (Cursed) | Aston Villa +73 (Blessed)
The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Manchester City were robbed by the data's standards.