DR Congo 3–1 Uzbekistan

The xG verdict

DR Congo backed up their xG edge (2.18–0.20 xG), winning 3–1.

Quick answers

ResultWho won DR Congo vs Uzbekistan?
DR Congo won 3–1. The xG was DR Congo 2.18, Uzbekistan 0.20.
Better xGWho had the better xG in DR Congo vs Uzbekistan?
DR Congo had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 2.18–0.20 and winning 3–1.
Fair resultWas DR Congo 3–1 Uzbekistan fair by xG?
Yes. DR Congo won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
DR Congo turned a clear xG edge (2.18–0.20) into the full three points, finishing with 2.65 xPts (Δ +0.35).
Score3–1
Expected goals (xG)DR Congo 2.18 · Uzbekistan 0.20
Expected points (xPts)DR Congo 2.65 · Uzbekistan 0.21
StageGroup K
Published FIFA rankDR Congo FIFA #46 (36th of 48) · Uzbekistan FIFA #50 (37th of 48)

Who had the better xG in DR Congo vs Uzbekistan?

DR Congo created the better chances — 2.18–0.20 xG, an edge of 1.98. And DR Congo duly won 3–1, the result matching the run of chances. In expected points, DR Congo earned 2.65 and Uzbekistan 0.21 from this game; the actual return was 3 and 0 (Δ +0.35 for DR Congo, -0.21 for Uzbekistan).

Was DR Congo lucky or unlucky?

DR Congo were clinical in front of goal — 3 goals from 2.18 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 1 from only 0.20 xGA faced. A fair return for the performance (Δ +0.35).

Was Uzbekistan lucky or unlucky?

Uzbekistan were clinical in front of goal — 1 goal from 0.20 xG, but punished at the back, shipping 3 from only 2.18 xGA faced. A fair return for the performance (Δ -0.21).

What DR Congo 3–1 Uzbekistan means for Group K

DR Congo sit 3rd in Group K on 4 points (4.93 xPts, Δ -0.93); Uzbekistan sit 4th on 0 points (1.45 xPts, Δ -1.45). See the full Group K table →

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