The 2. Bundesliga xG table for 2025/26 tracks expected goals data for all 18 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?
Hannover 96 top the xG charts with 50.85 expected goals from 25 games (2.03/90). With 43 goals scored, they are underperforming by 7.9.
Who has the best defence?
Schalke 04 have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 25.81 expected goals (1.03/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 21.
Biggest overperformer
Karlsruher SC are the biggest overperformers in 2. Bundesliga, scoring 40 goals from an xG of just 31.11 — a difference of +8.9. This could indicate clinical finishing or luck that may not be sustainable over the full season.
Biggest underperformer
Fortuna Düsseldorf are the most wasteful in front of goal, scoring 24 from an xG of 37.6 (diff: -13.6). 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: 2026-03-09 07:05:52
What 2. Bundesliga team has the best xG?
Hannover 96 leads for xG with 50.85 total (2.03/90) across 25 games. They have scored 43 goals, underperforming their xG by 7.9.
What 2. Bundesliga team has the best xGA?
Schalke 04 has the best defence by xGA with just 25.81 expected goals against (1.03/90). They have conceded 21 goals in 25 games.
What 2. Bundesliga team has the most xPTS?
Hannover 96 tops xPTS with 46.47 (1.86/90). With 45 actual points, they are underperforming by 1.5 points.
Which 2. Bundesliga team is overperforming their xG the most?
Karlsruher SC has scored 40 goals from an xG of 31.11, overperforming by +8.9 goals. This suggests they are finishing chances at an unsustainable rate, or have exceptional individual quality up front.
Which 2. Bundesliga team is underperforming their xG the most?
Fortuna Düsseldorf has scored 24 goals from an xG of 37.6, underperforming by -13.6 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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