The Eliteserien xG table for 2026 tracks expected goals data for all 16 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?
Bodø / Glimt top the xG charts with 53.18 expected goals from 19 games (2.8/90). With 49 goals scored, they are underperforming by 4.2.
Who has the best defence?
Bodø / Glimt have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 18.96 expected goals (1/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 15.
Biggest overperformer
Tromsø are the biggest overperformers in Eliteserien, scoring 34 goals from an xG of just 31.5 — a difference of +2.5. This could indicate clinical finishing or luck that may not be sustainable over the full season.
Biggest underperformer
Sarpsborg 08 are the most wasteful in front of goal, scoring 22 from an xG of 32.56 (diff: -10.6). 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: 2026-09-07 20:35:44
What Eliteserien team has the best xG?
Bodø / Glimt leads for xG with 53.18 total (2.8/90) across 19 games. They have scored 49 goals, underperforming their xG by 4.2.
What Eliteserien team has the best xGA?
Bodø / Glimt has the best defence by xGA with just 18.96 expected goals against (1/90). They have conceded 15 goals in 19 games.
What Eliteserien team has the most xPTS?
Bodø / Glimt tops xPTS with 43.29 (2.28/90). With 47 actual points, they are overperforming by 3.7 points.
Which Eliteserien team is overperforming their xG the most?
Tromsø has scored 34 goals from an xG of 31.5, overperforming by +2.5 goals. This suggests they are finishing chances at an unsustainable rate, or have exceptional individual quality up front.
Which Eliteserien team is underperforming their xG the most?
Sarpsborg 08 has scored 22 goals from an xG of 32.56, underperforming by -10.6 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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