It is almost impossible to dominate every game in soccer, as it heavily depends on the level of the opposition, the players available, and even the playing conditions. So, ideally, the aim should not only be to dominate, it should be to take every chance that presents itself.
Thanks to data from CIES Football Observatory, we have a list of the top seven teams in the top five European leagues that have handsomely outperformed their xG (expected goals) until the cutoff date of March 12, 2024. Here are the seven most efficient teams in the best European leagues in the 2023-24 season:
Special Note: We have only considered non-penalty goals.
#7 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga): xG Difference – 0.28
Borussia Monchengladbach Are In 12th In Bundesliga Rankings
German side Borussia Monchengladbach averaged 1.64 goals per Bundesliga game until March 12, 2024 — 0.28 higher than their xG of 1.36. Monchengladbach had a respectable 12.64 attempts on goal and 4.32 shots on target.
Gerardo Seoane’s side, however, are the lowest-ranked team to feature on this list. Amassing only 28 points from 26 games, they are in 12th place in the Bundesliga standings. They have scored 46 goals in the league thus far and conceded 50.
#6 Valencia (La Liga): xG Difference – 0.34
Valencia Are In Eighth Place In La Liga Rankings
La Liga outfit Valencia scored 1.04 goals in the Spanish top flight until March 12, 0.34 more than their xG (0.7). Historically top four challengers Valencia have failed to impress with their attacking display this season, averaging only 8.74 shots and 2.93 on-target attempts. No team on this list have had poorer returns.
Valencia have scored 32 goals and conceded just as many in 28 La Liga matches, so far. With 40 points on the board, they are toiling in eighth place in the rankings.
#5 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga): xG Difference – 0.35
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-03-18 07:08:53
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