TheBigUnit
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Saw the stat below earlier this evening, can anybody please explain what exactly these three terms mea Expected Goals/Goals Against/Goal Difference?
BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION
Position: 14th
Points: 28
Goals For: 22
Goals Against: 36
Goal Difference: -14
Expected Goals: 24.1
Expected Goals Against: 36.18
Expected Goals Difference: -12.08
Need to carry on doing this to survive:
They have the best defence in the bottom half, having only conceded 36 goals this season. Their expected goals against of 36.18 is only bettered by West Bromwich Albion out of the teams in relegation trouble too. More often than not, the team that concedes the most goals is relegated, so the defensive qualities Chris Hughton has built will be crucial in ensuring the Seagulls are a Premier League side next season.
Need to work on this to stay up:
Despite the dominance of Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk in their own box, the duo haven’t turned their aerial dominance into a proper attacking threat at the other end. Brighton have just three goals from set pieces this season. As the Seagulls struggle in front of goal, with just 22 goals, exploiting set pieces could be a way forward.
BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION
Position: 14th
Points: 28
Goals For: 22
Goals Against: 36
Goal Difference: -14
Expected Goals: 24.1
Expected Goals Against: 36.18
Expected Goals Difference: -12.08
Need to carry on doing this to survive:
They have the best defence in the bottom half, having only conceded 36 goals this season. Their expected goals against of 36.18 is only bettered by West Bromwich Albion out of the teams in relegation trouble too. More often than not, the team that concedes the most goals is relegated, so the defensive qualities Chris Hughton has built will be crucial in ensuring the Seagulls are a Premier League side next season.
Need to work on this to stay up:
Despite the dominance of Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk in their own box, the duo haven’t turned their aerial dominance into a proper attacking threat at the other end. Brighton have just three goals from set pieces this season. As the Seagulls struggle in front of goal, with just 22 goals, exploiting set pieces could be a way forward.