Portugal 0–1 Spain
Spain advanced with an xG edge (1.77–0.60 xG), winning 0–1.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Portugal vs Spain?
- Spain won 1–0 and advanced. The xG was Portugal 0.60, Spain 1.77.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Portugal vs Spain?
- Spain had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 1.77–0.60 and winning 1–0.
- Fair resultWas Portugal 0–1 Spain fair by xG?
- Yes. Spain won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Spain advanced with the stronger chance profile (1.77–0.60 xG). Match xPts: Portugal 0.58, Spain 2.19. In knockouts, xPts supports the verdict rather than changing the bracket.
| Score | 0–1 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Portugal 0.60 · Spain 1.77 |
| Match xPts | Portugal 0.58 · Spain 2.19 |
| Stage | Knockout stage |
| Published FIFA rank | Portugal FIFA #5 (5th of 48) · Spain FIFA #2 (2nd of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Portugal vs Spain?
Spain created the better chances — 1.77–0.60 xG, an edge of 1.17. And Spain duly won 1–0, the result matching the run of chances. Match xPts were Portugal 0.58 and Spain 2.19; in a knockout match, xPts is chance context only and the score decides advancement.
Was Portugal lucky or unlucky?
Portugal were wasteful in front of goal — just 0 from 0.60 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 1 from 1.77 xGA faced. Their elimination matched the weaker chance profile.
Was Spain lucky or unlucky?
Spain were wasteful in front of goal — just 1 from 1.77 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 0 from 0.60 xGA faced. They advanced with the stronger chance profile.
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