The A-League Men xG table for 2025/26 tracks expected goals data for all 12 teams. This includes xG (expected goals), xGA (expected goals against), xPTS (expected points), npxG (non-penalty xG), xGoT (expected goals on target), and the goals vs xG overperformance metric.
Who has the best attack?
Newcastle Jets top the xG charts with 36.36 expected goals from 19 games (1.91/90). They have scored 41 actual goals, outperforming their xG by +4.6.
Who has the best defence?
Melbourne Victory have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 21.57 expected goals (1.14/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 24.
Biggest overperformer
Adelaide United are the biggest overperformers in A-League Men, scoring 33 goals from an xG of just 26.17 — a difference of +6.8. This could indicate clinical finishing or luck that may not be sustainable over the full season.
Biggest underperformer
Western Sydney Wanderers are the most wasteful in front of goal, scoring 21 from an xG of 32.57 (diff: -11.6). Regression towards their xG would suggest improvement is likely.
Understanding the xG metrics
xG (Expected Goals): The total expected goals a team should have scored based on the quality of their chances.
xGA (Expected Goals Against): How many goals a team should have conceded — lower is better.
xPTS (Expected Points): How many league points a team deserves based on xG performance.
npxG (Non-Penalty xG): xG excluding penalties, giving a truer picture of open-play chance creation.
xGoT (xG on Target): Expected goals from shots that were on target only.
+/- (Overperformance): The difference between actual goals and xG. Positive = overperforming, negative = underperforming.
Data is updated daily, powered by advanced xG models covering 50+ competitions. Learn more about how xG works.
Data last updated: 2026-03-03 17:36:42
What A-League Men team has the best xG?
Newcastle Jets leads for xG with 36.36 total (1.91/90) across 19 games. They have scored 41 goals, overperforming their xG by 4.6.
What A-League Men team has the best xGA?
Melbourne Victory has the best defence by xGA with just 21.57 expected goals against (1.14/90). They have conceded 24 goals in 19 games.
What A-League Men team has the most xPTS?
Auckland tops xPTS with 32.85 (1.73/90). With 35 actual points, they are overperforming by 2.2 points.
Which A-League Men team is overperforming their xG the most?
Adelaide United has scored 33 goals from an xG of 26.17, overperforming by +6.8 goals. This suggests they are finishing chances at an unsustainable rate, or have exceptional individual quality up front.
Which A-League Men team is underperforming their xG the most?
Western Sydney Wanderers has scored 21 goals from an xG of 32.57, underperforming by -11.6 goals. This indicates poor finishing or bad luck — regression towards their xG is likely.
What is xG in football?
xG (Expected Goals) measures the quality of chances created. Each shot is assigned a probability of being scored based on factors like distance, angle, body part, and assist type. A team's total xG reflects how many goals they should have scored based on their chances. Read more about xG.
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