South America

Here is a look at the xG stats for Argentina vs Chile (Copa America 2021- Group A, June 14). The game ended in a 1-1 draw, but Argentina dominated on the expected goals metric, as can be seen below. Most of Chile’s xG in the game came from a single move (Vargas shot saved by keeper, penalty given to Chile, Vidal misses penalty but Vargas scores from rebound)

xG Argentina 2.93-1.55 Chile shots map (Actual score Argentina 1-1 Chile)

1-0 Messi free kick goal xG 0.11
1-1 Vargas goal xG 0.44 (heads in rebound after Vidal misses penalty)

Some other notable chances in Argentina vs Chile 1-1 and their xG

12th minute Lautaro Martinez chance xG 0.62
18th minute Nicolas Ivan Gonzalez chance xG 0.45
80th minute Nicolas Ivan Gonzalez header chance xG 0.42
90+1 minute Messi header chance xG 0.45

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