The Liga Portugal 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?
Benfica top the xG charts with 54.4 expected goals from 25 games (2.18/90). With 53 goals scored, they are underperforming by 1.4.
Who has the best defence?
Porto have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 16.96 expected goals (0.68/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 10.
Biggest overperformer
Estoril are the biggest overperformers in Liga Portugal, scoring 46 goals from an xG of just 32.53 — a difference of +13.5. This could indicate clinical finishing or luck that may not be sustainable over the full season.
Biggest underperformer
Tondela are the most wasteful in front of goal, scoring 19 from an xG of 31.95 (diff: -13). 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 Liga Portugal team has the best xG?
Benfica leads for xG with 54.4 total (2.18/90) across 25 games. They have scored 53 goals, underperforming their xG by 1.4.
What Liga Portugal team has the best xGA?
Porto has the best defence by xGA with just 16.96 expected goals against (0.68/90). They have conceded 10 goals in 25 games.
What Liga Portugal team has the most xPTS?
Sporting CP tops xPTS with 53.94 (2.16/90). With 62 actual points, they are overperforming by 8.1 points.
Which Liga Portugal team is overperforming their xG the most?
Estoril has scored 46 goals from an xG of 32.53, overperforming by +13.5 goals. This suggests they are finishing chances at an unsustainable rate, or have exceptional individual quality up front.
Which Liga Portugal team is underperforming their xG the most?
Tondela has scored 19 goals from an xG of 31.95, underperforming by -13 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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