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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for the 2022 World Cup England vs Iran clash earlier today (November 21, 2022). The game finished 6-2 in favour of Gareth Southgate’s side, although their relatively low xG indicates that their goals were well taken. The England Iran game had an attendance of 45334, lower than the 67,372 crowd who turned up for the opening game of the 2022 WC between Qatar and Ecuador.
Also check out xG stats for the USA v Wales game
xG England 2.13-1.46 Iran shots map (Actual score England 6-2 Iran)
1-0 Bellingham header goal vs Iran xG 0.09
2-0 Saka first goal v Iran xG 0.06
3-0 Sterling goal vs Iran xG 0.28
4-0 Saka second goal vs Iran xG 0.15
4-1 Taremi goal vs England xG 0.10
5-1 Rashford goal vs Iran xG 0.45
6-1 Grealish goal vs Iran xG 0.63
6-2 Taremi penalty goal vs England xG 0.80
Azmoun 90+8′ chance vs England xG 0.40 (Pickford gets a hand, the shot hits the bar)