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Crystal Palace Deserved More. The Data Proves It.

Crystal Palace created 1.8 xG but lost 0-2. The xG gap of 0.8 tells a different story.

0 - 2
xG: 1.8 - 1.0
Crystal PalacexG 1.78 β†’ 0 goals
1.78 xG left on the table
NewcastlexG 1.03 β†’ 2 goals
CURSD Verdict
Crystal Palace
-74
Cursed πŸ’€
Newcastle
+74
Blessed 🎰
October 25, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Crystal Palace πŸ’€ Cursed (-74) | Newcastle 🎰 Blessed (+74)

Crystal Palace created 1.78 xG. Newcastle created 1.03 xG. The scoreboard read 0-2. The data says Crystal Palace deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatCrystal PalaceNewcastle
xG1.781.03
Goals02
Shots (on target)17 (4)10 (2)
Shots inside box97
Possession52%48%
Corners74
GK saves04
Fouls1210
Cards (Y/R)3/03/0

Key Events

47' Goal - William Osula (assist: Jacob Murphy) (Newcastle)

58' Goal - Harvey Barnes (assist: Amar Dedić) (Newcastle)

Verdict

- Crystal Palace created 1.78 xG, scored 0 - Newcastle created 1.03 xG, scored 2 - Newcastle GK made 4 saves - Crystal Palace: 9 shots inside box, 0 goals

CURSD Match Score: Crystal Palace -74 (Cursed) | Newcastle +74 (Blessed)

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

Match Stats

Crystal PalaceNewcastle
0Goals2
1.8xG1.0
17Shots10
52%Possession48%
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Common Questions

Crystal Palace Deserved More. The Data Proves It?

Crystal Palace created 1.8 xG but lost 0-2. The xG gap of 0.8 tells a different story.

Which team is the most cursed in Premier League?

Crystal Palace currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League: Crystal Palace created 1.8 xG but lost 0-2. The xG gap of 0.8 tells a different story.

Which team is the most blessed in Premier League?

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

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