Jordan 1–3 Argentina

The xG verdict

Argentina backed up their xG edge (2.13–0.76 xG), winning 1–3.

Quick answers

ResultWho won Jordan vs Argentina?
Argentina won 3–1. The xG was Jordan 0.76, Argentina 2.13.
Better xGWho had the better xG in Jordan vs Argentina?
Argentina had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 2.13–0.76 and winning 3–1.
Fair resultWas Jordan 1–3 Argentina 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 (2.13–0.76) into the full three points, finishing with 2.26 xPts (Δ +0.74).
Ranking contextWas Jordan 1–3 Argentina a published FIFA ranking upset?
No. Jordan entered 42nd 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, 2.13–0.76.
Score1–3
Expected goals (xG)Jordan 0.76 · Argentina 2.13
Expected points (xPts)Jordan 0.55 · Argentina 2.26
StageGroup J
Published FIFA rankJordan FIFA #63 (42nd of 48) · Argentina FIFA #1 (1st of 48)

Who had the better xG in Jordan vs Argentina?

Argentina created the better chances — 2.13–0.76 xG, an edge of 1.37. And Argentina duly won 3–1, the result matching the run of chances. In expected points, Jordan earned 0.55 and Argentina 2.26 from this game; the actual return was 0 and 3 (Δ -0.55 for Jordan, +0.74 for Argentina).

Was Jordan lucky or unlucky?

Jordan were about on script in attack — 1 from 0.76 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 3 from only 2.13 xGA faced. On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -0.55).

Was Argentina lucky or unlucky?

Argentina were clinical in front of goal — 3 goals from 2.13 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 0.76 xGA). A result backed by the stronger chance profile on the day (Δ +0.74).

What Jordan 1–3 Argentina means for Group J

Jordan sit 4th in Group J on 0 points (1.62 xPts, Δ -1.62); Argentina sit 1st on 9 points (6.88 xPts, Δ +2.12). See the full Group J table →

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