The Ligue 1 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?
Lens top the xG charts with 58.69 expected goals from 29 games (2.02/90). With 57 goals scored, they are underperforming by 1.7.
Who has the best defence?
Paris Saint Germain have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 26.54 expected goals (0.92/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 25.
Biggest overperformer
Olympique Marseille are the biggest overperformers in Ligue 1, scoring 58 goals from an xG of just 50.39 — a difference of +7.6. This could indicate clinical finishing or luck that may not be sustainable over the full season.
Biggest underperformer
Le Havre are the most wasteful in front of goal, scoring 25 from an xG of 36.41 (diff: -11.4). 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: 2026-04-23 06:21:07
What Ligue 1 team has the best xG?
Lens leads for xG with 58.69 total (2.02/90) across 29 games. They have scored 57 goals, underperforming their xG by 1.7.
What Ligue 1 team has the best xGA?
Paris Saint Germain has the best defence by xGA with just 26.54 expected goals against (0.92/90). They have conceded 25 goals in 29 games.
What Ligue 1 team has the most xPTS?
Paris Saint Germain tops xPTS with 58.98 (2.03/90). With 66 actual points, they are overperforming by 7 points.
Which Ligue 1 team is overperforming their xG the most?
Olympique Marseille has scored 58 goals from an xG of 50.39, overperforming by +7.6 goals. This suggests they are finishing chances at an unsustainable rate, or have exceptional individual quality up front.
Which Ligue 1 team is underperforming their xG the most?
Le Havre has scored 25 goals from an xG of 36.41, underperforming by -11.4 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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