Ghana 1–0 Panama
Ghana edged a balanced game 1–0 (1.31–0.75 xG).
| Score | 1–0 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Ghana 1.31 · Panama 0.75 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Ghana 1.78 · Panama 0.93 |
| Group | Group L |
Who deserved to win Ghana vs Panama by xG?
Ghana created the better chances — 1.31–0.75 xG, an edge of 0.56. And Ghana duly won 1–0, the result matching the run of chances. In expected points, Ghana earned 1.78 and Panama 0.93 from this game; the actual return was 3 and 0 (Δ +1.22 for Ghana, -0.93 for Panama).
Was Ghana lucky or unlucky?
Ghana were about on script in attack — 1 from 1.31 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 0 from 0.75 xGA faced. A deserved return for the better side on the day (Δ +1.22).
Was Panama lucky or unlucky?
Panama were wasteful in front of goal — just 0 from 0.75 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (1 from 1.31 xGA). On balance they deserved more (Δ -0.93).
What Ghana 1–0 Panama means for Group L
Ghana sit 2nd in Group L on 3 points (1.78 xPts, Δ +1.22); Panama sit 3rd on 0 points (0.93 xPts, Δ -0.93). See the full Group L table →