Colombia 0–0 Portugal

The xG verdict

An even contest (1.70–0.93 xG) finished 0–0.

Quick answers

ResultWho won Colombia vs Portugal?
It finished 0–0, so there was no scoreboard winner. The xG was Colombia 1.70, Portugal 0.93.
Better xGWho had the better xG in Colombia vs Portugal?
Colombia created the better chances (1.70–0.93 xG), but the match finished 0–0.
Fair resultWas Colombia 0–0 Portugal fair by xG?
Not fully. Colombia had the better xG profile, but only took one point.
Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
Colombia took only 1 point from 1.91 xPts (Δ -0.91), leaving the most on the table by xG.
Score0–0
Expected goals (xG)Colombia 1.70 · Portugal 0.93
Expected points (xPts)Colombia 1.91 · Portugal 0.85
StageGroup K
Published FIFA rankColombia FIFA #13 (12th of 48) · Portugal FIFA #5 (5th of 48)

Who had the better xG in Colombia vs Portugal?

Colombia created the better chances — 1.70–0.93 xG, an edge of 0.77. But it finished 0–0, Colombia unable to convert the better chances. In expected points, Colombia earned 1.91 and Portugal 0.85 from this game; the actual return was 1 and 1 (Δ -0.91 for Colombia, +0.15 for Portugal).

Was Colombia lucky or unlucky?

Colombia were wasteful in front of goal — just 0 from 1.70 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 0 from 0.93 xGA faced. On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -0.91).

Was Portugal lucky or unlucky?

Portugal were wasteful in front of goal — just 0 from 0.93 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 0 from 1.70 xGA faced. A fair return for the performance (Δ +0.15).

What Colombia 0–0 Portugal means for Group K

Colombia sit 1st in Group K on 7 points (5.45 xPts, Δ +1.55); Portugal sit 2nd on 5 points (4.72 xPts, Δ +0.28). See the full Group K table →

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