The WC Qualification South America xG table for 2025/26 tracks expected goals data for all 10 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?
Colombia top the xG charts with 13.29 expected goals from 8 games (1.66/90). They have scored 15 actual goals, outperforming their xG by +1.7.
Who has the best defence?
Argentina have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 4.58 expected goals (0.65/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 3.
Biggest overperformer
Argentina are the biggest overperformers in WC Qualification South America, scoring 11 goals from an xG of just 7.61 — a difference of +3.4. This could indicate clinical finishing or luck that may not be sustainable over the full season.
Biggest underperformer
Bolivia are the most wasteful in front of goal, scoring 6 from an xG of 10.25 (diff: -4.3). 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 WC Qualification South America team has the best xG?
Colombia leads for xG with 13.29 total (1.66/90) across 8 games. They have scored 15 goals, overperforming their xG by 1.7.
What WC Qualification South America team has the best xGA?
Argentina has the best defence by xGA with just 4.58 expected goals against (0.65/90). They have conceded 3 goals in 7 games.
What WC Qualification South America team has the most xPTS?
Colombia tops xPTS with 13.38 (1.67/90). With 9 actual points, they are underperforming by 4.4 points.
Which WC Qualification South America team is overperforming their xG the most?
Argentina has scored 11 goals from an xG of 7.61, overperforming by +3.4 goals. This suggests they are finishing chances at an unsustainable rate, or have exceptional individual quality up front.
Which WC Qualification South America team is underperforming their xG the most?
Bolivia has scored 6 goals from an xG of 10.25, underperforming by -4.3 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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