The La Liga 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?
FC Barcelona top the xG charts with 30.28 expected goals from 9 games (3.36/90). They have scored 39 actual goals, outperforming their xG by +8.7.
Who has the best defence?
FC Barcelona have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 7.97 expected goals (0.89/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 9.
Biggest overperformer
FC Barcelona are the biggest overperformers in La Liga, scoring 39 goals from an xG of just 30.28 — a difference of +8.7. This could indicate clinical finishing or luck that may not be sustainable over the full season.
Biggest underperformer
Villarreal are the most wasteful in front of goal, scoring 13 from an xG of 18.97 (diff: -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: 2026-10-23 02:55:56
What La Liga team has the best xG?
FC Barcelona leads for xG with 30.28 total (3.36/90) across 9 games. They have scored 39 goals, overperforming their xG by 8.7.
What La Liga team has the best xGA?
FC Barcelona has the best defence by xGA with just 7.97 expected goals against (0.89/90). They have conceded 9 goals in 9 games.
What La Liga team has the most xPTS?
FC Barcelona tops xPTS with 22.79 (2.53/90). With 27 actual points, they are overperforming by 4.2 points.
Which La Liga team is overperforming their xG the most?
FC Barcelona has scored 39 goals from an xG of 30.28, overperforming by +8.7 goals. This suggests they are finishing chances at an unsustainable rate, or have exceptional individual quality up front.
Which La Liga team is underperforming their xG the most?
Villarreal has scored 13 goals from an xG of 18.97, underperforming by -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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