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 50.08 expected goals from 25 games (2/90). With 48 goals scored, they are underperforming by 2.1.
Who has the best defence?
Paris Saint Germain have the tightest defence by xGA, conceding just 23.88 expected goals (0.96/90). Their actual goals conceded stands at 22.
Biggest overperformer
Olympique Marseille are the biggest overperformers in Ligue 1, scoring 52 goals from an xG of just 42.07 — a difference of +9.9. This could indicate clinical finishing or luck that may not be sustainable over the full season.
Biggest underperformer
Auxerre are the most wasteful in front of goal, scoring 19 from an xG of 28.95 (diff: -10). 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 Ligue 1 team has the best xG?
Lens leads for xG with 50.08 total (2/90) across 25 games. They have scored 48 goals, underperforming their xG by 2.1.
What Ligue 1 team has the best xGA?
Paris Saint Germain has the best defence by xGA with just 23.88 expected goals against (0.96/90). They have conceded 22 goals in 25 games.
What Ligue 1 team has the most xPTS?
Paris Saint Germain tops xPTS with 49.35 (1.97/90). With 57 actual points, they are overperforming by 7.7 points.
Which Ligue 1 team is overperforming their xG the most?
Olympique Marseille has scored 52 goals from an xG of 42.07, overperforming by +9.9 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?
Auxerre has scored 19 goals from an xG of 28.95, underperforming by -10 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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