France 2–0 Morocco

Knockout xG verdict

France advanced with an xG edge (3.05–0.14 xG), winning 2–0.

Quick answers

ResultWho won France vs Morocco?
France won 2–0 and advanced. The xG was France 3.05, Morocco 0.14.
Better xGWho had the better xG in France vs Morocco?
France had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 3.05–0.14 and winning 2–0.
Fair resultWas France 2–0 Morocco fair by xG?
Yes. France won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
France advanced with the stronger chance profile (3.05–0.14 xG). Match xPts: France 2.85, Morocco 0.08. In knockouts, xPts supports the verdict rather than changing the bracket.
Score2–0
Expected goals (xG)France 3.05 · Morocco 0.14
Match xPtsFrance 2.85 · Morocco 0.08
StageKnockout stage
Published FIFA rankFrance FIFA #3 (3rd of 48) · Morocco FIFA #7 (7th of 48)

Who had the better xG in France vs Morocco?

France created the better chances — 3.05–0.14 xG, an edge of 2.91. And France duly won 2–0, the result matching the run of chances. Match xPts were France 2.85 and Morocco 0.08; in a knockout match, xPts is chance context only and the score decides advancement.

Was France lucky or unlucky?

France were wasteful in front of goal — just 2 from 3.05 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (0 from 0.14 xGA). They advanced with the stronger chance profile.

Was Morocco lucky or unlucky?

Morocco were about on script in attack — 0 from 0.14 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 2 from 3.05 xGA faced. Their elimination matched the weaker chance profile.

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