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Bournemouth Win It, but the Data Disagrees

xG: Manchester United 1.2 - 2.2 Bournemouth. Manchester United on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 0-3.

Manchester UnitedxG 1.17 β†’ 0 goals
1.17 xG left on the table
BournemouthxG 2.21 β†’ 3 goals
CURSD Verdict
Manchester United
-42
Robbery 😀
Bournemouth
+42
Heist πŸ€
October 25, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Manchester United 😀 Robbery (-42) | Bournemouth πŸ€ Heist (+42)

Manchester United created 1.17 xG. Bournemouth created 2.21 xG. The scoreboard read 0-3. The data says Manchester United deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatManchester UnitedBournemouth
xG1.172.21
Goals03
Shots (on target)17 (5)10 (4)
Shots inside box89
Possession62%38%
Corners54
GK saves13
Fouls1317
Cards (Y/R)4/01/0

Key Events

38' Goal - Rayan Vitor SimplΓ­cio Rocha (assist: Justin Kluivert) (Bournemouth)

43' Goal - Marcus Tavernier (assist: Adrien Truffert) (Bournemouth)

71' Goal - Francisco Evanilson (assist: Lewis Cook) (Bournemouth)

Verdict

- Manchester United created 1.17 xG, scored 0 - Bournemouth created 2.21 xG, scored 3 - Bournemouth GK made 3 saves - Manchester United: 8 shots inside box, 0 goals

CURSD Match Score: Manchester United -42 (Robbery) | Bournemouth +42 (Heist)

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

Match Stats

Manchester UnitedBournemouth
0Goals3
1.2xG2.2
17Shots10
62%Possession38%
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Bournemouth Win It, but the Data Disagrees?

xG: Manchester United 1.2 - 2.2 Bournemouth. Manchester United on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 0-3.

Which team is the most cursed in Premier League?

Manchester United currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League: xG: Manchester United 1.2 - 2.2 Bournemouth. Manchester United on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 0-3.

Which team is the most blessed in Premier League?

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

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