56 min

Data Explained | xA, xGchain & xT Data for Goalposts

    • Soccer

In this explainer series, we explain the key metrics used in football data analytics. This week, we cover off expected assists, expected goal chain and expected threat.

Some of the key themes we'll be covering in this episode:

• Explanation of key metrics

• Why metrics other than xG were needed to paint more of a picture

• How football is similar to chess

• How can you measure players contributions other than assists and goals?

In this explainer series, we explain the key metrics used in football data analytics. This week, we cover off expected assists, expected goal chain and expected threat.

Some of the key themes we'll be covering in this episode:

• Explanation of key metrics

• Why metrics other than xG were needed to paint more of a picture

• How football is similar to chess

• How can you measure players contributions other than assists and goals?

56 min