Norway 3–2 Senegal
Norway edged a balanced game 3–2 (2.20–1.72 xG).
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Norway vs Senegal?
- Norway won 3–2. The xG was Norway 2.20, Senegal 1.72.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Norway vs Senegal?
- Norway had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 2.20–1.72 and winning 3–2.
- Fair resultWas Norway 3–2 Senegal fair by xG?
- Yes. Norway won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Norway turned a clear xG edge (2.20–1.72) into the full three points, finishing with 1.68 xPts (Δ +1.32).
| Score | 3–2 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Norway 2.20 · Senegal 1.72 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Norway 1.68 · Senegal 1.12 |
| Stage | Group I |
| Published FIFA rank | Norway FIFA #19 (18th of 48) · Senegal FIFA #18 (17th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Norway vs Senegal?
Norway created the better chances — 2.20–1.72 xG, an edge of 0.48. And Norway duly won 3–2, the result matching the run of chances. In expected points, Norway earned 1.68 and Senegal 1.12 from this game; the actual return was 3 and 0 (Δ +1.32 for Norway, -1.12 for Senegal).
Was Norway lucky or unlucky?
Norway were clinical in front of goal — 3 goals from 2.20 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (2 from 1.72 xGA). A result backed by the stronger chance profile on the day (Δ +1.32).
Was Senegal lucky or unlucky?
Senegal were about on script in attack — 2 from 1.72 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 3 from only 2.20 xGA faced. On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -1.12).
What Norway 3–2 Senegal means for Group I
Norway sit 2nd in Group I on 6 points (5.59 xPts, Δ +0.41); Senegal sit 3rd on 3 points (4.50 xPts, Δ -1.50). See the full Group I table →
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