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 75.12 expected goals from 34 games (2.21/90). With 74 goals scored, they are underperforming by 1.1.
Who has the best defence?
Porto have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 24.03 expected goals (0.71/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 18.
Biggest overperformer
Sporting CP are the biggest overperformers in Liga Portugal, scoring 89 goals from an xG of just 71.1 — a difference of +17.9. 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 27 from an xG of 43.15 (diff: -16.2). 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: 2026-06-08 01:41:10
What Liga Portugal team has the best xG?
Benfica leads for xG with 75.12 total (2.21/90) across 34 games. They have scored 74 goals, underperforming their xG by 1.1.
What Liga Portugal team has the best xGA?
Porto has the best defence by xGA with just 24.03 expected goals against (0.71/90). They have conceded 18 goals in 34 games.
What Liga Portugal team has the most xPTS?
Benfica tops xPTS with 72.14 (2.12/90). With 80 actual points, they are overperforming by 7.9 points.
Which Liga Portugal team is overperforming their xG the most?
Sporting CP has scored 89 goals from an xG of 71.1, overperforming by +17.9 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 27 goals from an xG of 43.15, underperforming by -16.2 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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