A-League — xG (Expected Goals)
Australia · 2026/27
Australia — A-League 2026/27 — Detailed Stats
Expected Goals (xG)
xG data available for 3 games| # | Team | MP | xGF | xGF/g | xGA | xGA/g | GF | GA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Perth Glory | 3 | 5.6 | 1.86 | 3.8 | 1.28 | 6 | 4 | +0.4 |
| 2 |  Western Sydney Wanderers | 3 | 4.9 | 1.63 | 2.4 | 0.81 | 5 | 2 | +0.1 |
| 3 |  Central Coast Mariners | 3 | 4.9 | 1.63 | 4.9 | 1.62 | 3 | 5 | -1.9 |
| 4 |  Melbourne City | 3 | 4.5 | 1.51 | 3.5 | 1.16 | 4 | 5 | -0.5 |
| 5 |  Wellington Phoenix | 3 | 4.5 | 1.51 | 3.5 | 1.16 | 7 | 1 | +2.5 |
| 6 |  Newcastle Jets | 3 | 4.5 | 1.51 | 4.5 | 1.51 | 3 | 6 | -1.5 |
| 7 |  Melbourne Victory | 3 | 3.8 | 1.27 | 4.9 | 1.62 | 3 | 4 | -0.8 |
| 8 |  Brisbane Roar | 2 | 3.5 | 1.74 | 0.7 | 0.35 | 3 | 2 | -0.5 |
| 9 |  Auckland | 3 | 3.1 | 1.04 | 5.2 | 1.74 | 6 | 7 | +2.9 |
| 10 |  Sydney | 3 | 2.8 | 0.93 | 3.5 | 1.16 | 3 | 3 | +0.2 |
| 11 |  Macarthur | 3 | 2.8 | 0.93 | 5.2 | 1.74 | 3 | 2 | +0.2 |
| 12 |  Adelaide United | 2 | 2.1 | 1.04 | 4.9 | 2.44 | 1 | 6 | -1.1 |
xGF = xG For (created)xGA = xG Against (conceded)Diff = GF − xGF (over/under-performing)
* xG estimated from shots on goal using the league's average conversion rate. API xG data is not available for this league.
xG Attack Ranking
LEAGUE xG STATS
12 teams with xG data
League avg xGF/g: 1.38
League avg xGA/g: 1.38
Best overperformer: Auckland (+2.9)
Biggest underperformer: Central Coast Mariners (-1.9)
A-League (Australia) — Expected Goals (xG) Analysis
The A-League (Australia) averages 1.38 xG per game this season. Perth Glory creates the most chances with 1.86 xGF per game, while Macarthur creates the fewest with 0.93 xGF per game. Auckland is over-performing their xG (6 goals vs 3.1 xGF) — regression likely. Central Coast Mariners is under-performing (3 goals vs 4.9 xGF) — improvement expected.
Betting Angle — xG & Regression Markets
xG is the most powerful predictor of future performance — teams that consistently over-perform their xG (scoring more than expected) tend to regress. Look for under-performing high-xG teams as value opportunities in match result markets, especially Asian Handicap and Both Teams To Score.
Expected Goals (xG) — Australia
- A-League Women xG— Division Women's Elite
- Australia Cup xG— Division Gold
- Australian Championship xG— Division Gold
- Brisbane Premier League xG— Division Silver
- Capital Territory NPL xG— Division Silver
- Capital Territory NPL 2 xG— Division Pro
- NNSW League 1 xG— Division Women's Pro
- New South Wales NPL xG— Division Silver
- New South Wales NPL 2 xG— Division Pro
- Northern NSW NPL xG— Division Silver
- Northern Territory Premier League xG— Division Silver
- Npl Nsw U20 xG— Division Academy
- Queensland NPL xG— Division Silver
- Queensland Premier League xG— Division Pro
- South Australia NPL xG— Division Silver
- South Australia State League 1 xG— Division Pro
- Tasmania NPL xG— Division Silver
- Tasmania Northern Championship xG— Division Pro
- Tasmania Southern Championship xG— Division Pro
- Victoria NPL xG— Division Silver
- Victoria NPL 2 xG— Division Pro
- Victoria Premier League 2 xG— Division Pro
- Western Australia NPL xG— Division Silver
- Western Australia State League 1 xG— Division Pro