USA 2–0 Australia
USA edged a balanced game 2–0 (1.08–0.35 xG).
Quick answers
- ResultWho won USA vs Australia?
- USA won 2–0. The xG was USA 1.08, Australia 0.35.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in USA vs Australia?
- USA had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 1.08–0.35 and winning 2–0.
- Fair resultWas USA 2–0 Australia fair by xG?
- Yes. USA won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- USA turned a clear xG edge (1.08–0.35) into the full three points, finishing with 1.96 xPts (Δ +1.04).
| Score | 2–0 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | USA 1.08 · Australia 0.35 |
| Expected points (xPts) | USA 1.96 · Australia 0.70 |
| Stage | Group D |
| Published FIFA rank | USA FIFA #17 (16th of 48) · Australia FIFA #27 (24th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in USA vs Australia?
USA created the better chances — 1.08–0.35 xG, an edge of 0.73. And USA duly won 2–0, the result matching the run of chances. In expected points, USA earned 1.96 and Australia 0.70 from this game; the actual return was 3 and 0 (Δ +1.04 for USA, -0.70 for Australia).
Was USA lucky or unlucky?
USA were clinical in front of goal — 2 goals from 1.08 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (0 from 0.35 xGA). A result backed by the stronger chance profile on the day (Δ +1.04).
Was Australia lucky or unlucky?
Australia were about on script in attack — 0 from 0.35 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 2 from only 1.08 xGA faced. On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -0.70).
What USA 2–0 Australia means for Group D
USA sit 1st in Group D on 6 points (4.96 xPts, Δ +1.04); Australia sit 2nd on 4 points (3.51 xPts, Δ +0.49). See the full Group D table →
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