England 1–2 Argentina
Argentina advanced with an xG edge (1.84–0.53 xG), winning 1–2.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won England vs Argentina?
- Argentina won 2–1 and advanced. The xG was England 0.53, Argentina 1.84.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in England vs Argentina?
- Argentina had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 1.84–0.53 and winning 2–1.
- Fair resultWas England 1–2 Argentina fair by xG?
- Yes. Argentina won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Argentina advanced with the stronger chance profile (1.84–0.53 xG). Match xPts: England 0.51, Argentina 2.28. In knockouts, xPts supports the verdict rather than changing the bracket.
| Score | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | England 0.53 · Argentina 1.84 |
| Match xPts | England 0.51 · Argentina 2.28 |
| Stage | Knockout stage |
| Published FIFA rank | England FIFA #4 (4th of 48) · Argentina FIFA #1 (1st of 48) |
Who had the better xG in England vs Argentina?
Argentina created the better chances — 1.84–0.53 xG, an edge of 1.31. And Argentina duly won 2–1, the result matching the run of chances. Match xPts were England 0.51 and Argentina 2.28; in a knockout match, xPts is chance context only and the score decides advancement.
Was England lucky or unlucky?
England were about on script in attack — 1 from 0.53 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (2 from 1.84 xGA). Their elimination matched the weaker chance profile.
Was Argentina lucky or unlucky?
Argentina were about on script in attack — 2 from 1.84 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 0.53 xGA). They advanced with the stronger chance profile.
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