Argentina 3–0 Algeria
Argentina backed up their xG edge (1.26–0.32 xG), winning 3–0.
| Score | 3–0 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Argentina 1.26 · Algeria 0.32 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Argentina 2.12 · Algeria 0.58 |
| Group | Group J |
Who deserved to win Argentina vs Algeria by xG?
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 deserved return for the better side 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 they deserved more (Δ -0.58).
What Argentina 3–0 Algeria means for Group J
Argentina sit 1st in Group J on 3 points (2.12 xPts, Δ +0.88); Algeria sit 4th on 0 points (0.58 xPts, Δ -0.58). See the full Group J table →