Here is a look at the xG stats from PAOK vs Benfica in the Champions League. PAOK won the game 2-1- an upset given the odds before the fixture, and a look at the expected goals statistics and match stats reveals that Benfica had their chances, but didn’t take them.
xG PAOK 0.59-1.14 Benfica (Actual score PAOK 2-1 Benfica)
One of PAOK’s goals was an own goal from Jan Vertonghen, which doesn’t have a xG value attached to it. PAOK had eight shots (two on target) and less than 30% of possession. Benfica had a couple of big chances but didn’t make the most of them.
Full time post match stats PAOK 2-1 Benfica
Click here for PAOK vs SL Benfica 2020 Player Ratings as well as Paper reaction in Portugal to the Benfica loss. This was also a game when the new Adidas UCL Match Ball for 2020/21 was seen in action.