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Sunderland Did Everything Right Except Score

Sunderland created 1.9 xG but lost 3-1. The xG gap of 1.1 tells a different story.

3 - 1
xG: 0.8 - 1.9
CoventryxG 0.77 β†’ 3 goals
SunderlandxG 1.88 β†’ 1 goal
0.88 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Sunderland
-62
Cursed πŸ’€
Coventry
+62
Blessed 🎰
October 31, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Sunderland πŸ’€ Cursed (-62) | Coventry 🎰 Blessed (+62)

Coventry created 0.77 xG. Sunderland created 1.88 xG. The scoreboard read 3-1. The data says Sunderland deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatCoventrySunderland
xG0.771.88
Goals31
Shots (on target)12 (4)17 (2)
Shots inside box412
Possession43%57%
Corners44
GK saves11
Fouls169
Cards (Y/R)2/00/1

Key Events

17' Goal - Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

37' Goal - Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry)

52' Goal - Jack Rudoni (assist: Victor Torp) (Coventry)

67' Goal - Enzo Le FΓ©e (pen) (Sunderland)

90'+9 Red card - Omar Alderete (Sunderland)

Verdict

- Coventry created 0.77 xG, scored 3 - Sunderland created 1.88 xG, scored 1

CURSD Match Score: Sunderland -62 (Cursed) | Coventry +62 (Blessed)

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

Match Stats

CoventrySunderland
3Goals1
0.8xG1.9
12Shots17
43%Possession57%
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Common Questions

Sunderland Did Everything Right Except Score?

Sunderland created 1.9 xG but lost 3-1. The xG gap of 1.1 tells a different story.

Which team is the most cursed in Premier League?

Sunderland currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League: Sunderland created 1.9 xG but lost 3-1. The xG gap of 1.1 tells a different story.

Which team is the most blessed in Premier League?

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

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