Australia 2–0 Turkiye
Australia edged a balanced game 2–0 (1.18–1.36 xG).
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Australia vs Turkiye?
- Australia won 2–0. The xG was Australia 1.18, Turkiye 1.36.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Australia vs Turkiye?
- The xG was close to level (Australia 1.18, Turkiye 1.36), so Australia's 2–0 win was narrow rather than a major points-vs-xPts swing.
- Fair resultWas Australia 2–0 Turkiye fair by xG?
- Mostly. The winner was not clearly ahead on xG, but the chance gap was small enough that this was a close result rather than a robbery.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Australia took 3 points from 1.24 xPts (Δ +1.76), the biggest points-vs-chances swing in the match.
| Score | 2–0 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Australia 1.18 · Turkiye 1.36 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Australia 1.24 · Turkiye 1.49 |
| Stage | Group D |
| Published FIFA rank | Australia FIFA #27 (24th of 48) · Turkiye FIFA #22 (20th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Australia vs Turkiye?
By expected goals, Australia vs Turkiye was a near-even contest — Australia 1.18 xG, Turkiye 1.36. Australia took the points 2–0, but the underlying chances were close to level. In expected points, Australia earned 1.24 and Turkiye 1.49 from this game; the actual return was 3 and 0 (Δ +1.76 for Australia, -1.49 for Turkiye).
Was Australia lucky or unlucky?
Australia were clinical in front of goal — 2 goals from 1.18 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 0 from 1.36 xGA faced. On balance a fortunate return — more than the chances merited (Δ +1.76).
Was Turkiye lucky or unlucky?
Turkiye were wasteful in front of goal — just 0 from 1.36 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 2 from only 1.18 xGA faced. On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -1.49).
What Australia 2–0 Turkiye means for Group D
Australia sit 2nd in Group D on 4 points (3.51 xPts, Δ +0.49); Turkiye sit 4th on 3 points (5.94 xPts, Δ -2.94). See the full Group D table →
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