Gaziantep 0-2 Beşiktaş: How xG, xGoT, and Shot Quality Determined the Match?

Gaziantep 0-2 Beşiktaş Match Analysis

Beşiktaş resolved the match within the first 22 minutes at Gaziantep. Tiago Djaló's goal in the 7th minute and the penalty scored by Kristjan Asllani turned the rest of the game into a control match. However, the data story of the match is not as simple as the score suggests.

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Why Did Beşiktaş Win?

What Do the xG and xGoT Data Say?

Gaziantep produced 1.21 xG while Beşiktaş reached 1.70 xG. However, the real difference was on the xGoT side: Gaziantep remained at 0.49 while Beşiktaş produced 1.84 xGoT. This indicates that Beşiktaş's shots were more threatening to the goal.

Number of Shots or Shot Quality?

Gaziantep took 17 shots, while Beşiktaş took 12. However, Gaziantep's xG per shot value was 0.071, while Beşiktaş produced 0.141. This means Beşiktaş achieved higher quality with fewer shots.

Possession vs. Area Control

Beşiktaş's Superiority in Passing Play

Beşiktaş controlled the tempo of the game with 64% possession, 604 passes, and 90% pass accuracy. Gaziantep was more limited with 36% possession and 81% pass accuracy.

Gaziantep's Second Half Pressure

Gaziantep's attacking third ratio increased from 28% in the first half to 46% in the second half. Beşiktaş, on the other hand, remained at only 15% in this area during the second half.

Tempo and Playing Style Analysis

Possession Tempo: Who Played Faster?

Beşiktaş produced 16.1 passes per possession, while Gaziantep produced 15.0 passes.

What Does the Touch-to-Pass Ratio Indicate?

Gaziantep played with a ratio of 1.57, while Beşiktaş had 1.26. This data shows that Gaziantep carried the ball more, while Beşiktaş made quicker passes.

Attacking Efficiency and Offensive Effectiveness

Why Didn't Gaziantep Score?

Despite Gaziantep's attacking efficiency value being 49.3%, the low xGoT indicates that the quality of opportunities did not convert into goals.

How Did Beşiktaş Strike Effectively with Fewer Chances?

Beşiktaş finished above expectations with a +0.30 xG overperformance.

Dominance in the Penalty Area and Real Threats

Time Gaziantep Spent in the Opponent's Penalty Area

Gaziantep spent approximately 6.2 minutes in the opponent's penalty area.

The Threat Produced by Beşiktaş in a Short Time

Despite spending only 3.1 minutes in the penalty area, Beşiktaş produced a higher threat.

Player Performance Analysis

Tiago Djaló: Impacting the Score from Defense

Djaló played with 1 goal, 7 clearances, and high pass accuracy.

Kristjan Asllani: The Central Control of the Match

Asllani managed the game with 1 goal, 1 assist, and 97% pass accuracy.

Highlights from Gaziantep

Maxim established the creative link, while Bayo was the biggest threat with 0.48 xG.

Physical Play and Duels

Gaziantep's Duel Superiority

Gaziantep was physically ahead with a 61% duel success rate.

How Did Beşiktaş Neutralize This Superiority?

Beşiktaş broke the pressure with their passing quality.

Conclusion: What Does This Match Tell Us?

Gaziantep produced more, but Beşiktaş produced with higher quality.

Summary of this match:
Volume did not win, efficiency did.

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