Argentina 3–0 Algeria
Argentina backed up their xG edge (1.26–0.32 xG), winning 3–0.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Argentina vs Algeria?
- Argentina won 3–0. The xG was Argentina 1.26, Algeria 0.32.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Argentina vs Algeria?
- Argentina had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 1.26–0.32 and winning 3–0.
- Fair resultWas Argentina 3–0 Algeria fair by xG?
- Yes. Argentina won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Argentina turned a clear xG edge (1.26–0.32) into the full three points, finishing with 2.12 xPts (Δ +0.88).
- Ranking contextWas Argentina 3–0 Algeria a published FIFA ranking upset?
- No. Algeria entered 25th of 48 in the World Cup field; Argentina entered 1st of 48. The higher-ranked side got the result and had the stronger xG profile, 1.26–0.32.
| Score | 3–0 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Argentina 1.26 · Algeria 0.32 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Argentina 2.12 · Algeria 0.58 |
| Stage | Group J |
| Published FIFA rank | Argentina FIFA #1 (1st of 48) · Algeria FIFA #28 (25th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Argentina vs Algeria?
Argentina created the better chances — 1.26–0.32 xG, an edge of 0.94. And Argentina duly won 3–0, the result matching the run of chances. In expected points, Argentina earned 2.12 and Algeria 0.58 from this game; the actual return was 3 and 0 (Δ +0.88 for Argentina, -0.58 for Algeria).
Was Argentina lucky or unlucky?
Argentina were clinical in front of goal — 3 goals from 1.26 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (0 from 0.32 xGA). A result backed by the stronger chance profile on the day (Δ +0.88).
Was Algeria lucky or unlucky?
Algeria were about on script in attack — 0 from 0.32 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 3 from only 1.26 xGA faced. On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -0.58).
What Argentina 3–0 Algeria means for Group J
Argentina sit 1st in Group J on 9 points (6.88 xPts, Δ +2.12); Algeria sit 3rd on 4 points (4.31 xPts, Δ -0.31). See the full Group J table →
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