Sweden 5–1 Tunisia

The xG verdict

Sweden backed up their xG edge (1.33–0.28 xG), winning 5–1.

Quick answers

ResultWho won Sweden vs Tunisia?
Sweden won 5–1. The xG was Sweden 1.33, Tunisia 0.28.
Better xGWho had the better xG in Sweden vs Tunisia?
Sweden had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 1.33–0.28 and winning 5–1.
Fair resultWas Sweden 5–1 Tunisia fair by xG?
Yes. Sweden won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
Sweden turned a clear xG edge (1.33–0.28) into the full three points, finishing with 2.21 xPts (Δ +0.79).
Score5–1
Expected goals (xG)Sweden 1.33 · Tunisia 0.28
Expected points (xPts)Sweden 2.21 · Tunisia 0.51
StageGroup F
Published FIFA rankSweden FIFA #38 (31st of 48) · Tunisia FIFA #45 (35th of 48)

Who had the better xG in Sweden vs Tunisia?

Sweden created the better chances — 1.33–0.28 xG, an edge of 1.05. And Sweden duly won 5–1, the result matching the run of chances. In expected points, Sweden earned 2.21 and Tunisia 0.51 from this game; the actual return was 3 and 0 (Δ +0.79 for Sweden, -0.51 for Tunisia).

Was Sweden lucky or unlucky?

Sweden were clinical in front of goal — 5 goals from 1.33 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 1 from only 0.28 xGA faced. A result backed by the stronger chance profile on the day (Δ +0.79).

Was Tunisia lucky or unlucky?

Tunisia were clinical in front of goal — 1 goal from 0.28 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 5 from only 1.33 xGA faced. On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -0.51).

What Sweden 5–1 Tunisia means for Group F

Sweden sit 3rd in Group F on 4 points (3.63 xPts, Δ +0.37); Tunisia sit 4th on 0 points (1.22 xPts, Δ -1.22). See the full Group F table →

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