The Premier League xG table for 2026/27 tracks expected goals data for all 20 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?
Brighton & Hove Albion top the xG charts with 14.37 expected goals from 7 games (2.05/90). They have scored 23 actual goals, outperforming their xG by +8.6.
Who has the best defence?
Arsenal have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 6.32 expected goals (0.9/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 5.
Biggest overperformer
Brighton & Hove Albion are the biggest overperformers in Premier League, scoring 23 goals from an xG of just 14.37 — a difference of +8.6. This could indicate clinical finishing or luck that may not be sustainable over the full season.
Biggest underperformer
Nottingham Forest are the most wasteful in front of goal, scoring 5 from an xG of 11.14 (diff: -6.1). 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: 2026-10-20 08:25:46
What Premier League team has the best xG?
Brighton & Hove Albion leads for xG with 14.37 total (2.05/90) across 7 games. They have scored 23 goals, overperforming their xG by 8.6.
What Premier League team has the best xGA?
Arsenal has the best defence by xGA with just 6.32 expected goals against (0.9/90). They have conceded 5 goals in 7 games.
What Premier League team has the most xPTS?
Arsenal tops xPTS with 13.77 (1.97/90). With 18 actual points, they are overperforming by 4.2 points.
Which Premier League team is overperforming their xG the most?
Brighton & Hove Albion has scored 23 goals from an xG of 14.37, overperforming by +8.6 goals. This suggests they are finishing chances at an unsustainable rate, or have exceptional individual quality up front.
Which Premier League team is underperforming their xG the most?
Nottingham Forest has scored 5 goals from an xG of 11.14, underperforming by -6.1 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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