Benfica xG 2026/27

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Updated 14 Sept 2026, 12:31 BST

Benfica's expected goals (xG) performance in the 2026/27 season shows strong attacking metrics across the 6 matches covered. The team generated 14.4 xG whilst conceding 2.9 xG, demonstrating a substantial differential of 6.6 in their favour. They converted these chances into 10 goals from the opportunities created.

Defensively, Benfica limited opposition to just 4 goals conceded from the 2.9 xG against them, indicating efficiency in both chance prevention and goalkeeping. The attack delta of 6.6 and defence delta of 1.1 reflect their ability to create high-quality opportunities whilst maintaining defensive solidity during this period.

Per-match xG records, verified sample only.

Goals versus expected, 2026/27

6 covered matches

Attack: goals vs expected

Goals scored21

Expected (xG)14.4

Overperformed by 6.6 goals in covered matches

Defence: conceded vs expected

Goals conceded4

Expected against (xGA)2.9

Conceded 1.1 more than expected in covered matches

xG difference, last 10 covered matchesabove the line = outcreated opponent

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Are Benfica better or worse than their results?

Covered sample: 21 scored from 14.4 xG, 4 conceded from 2.9 xGA over 6 matches.

Expected goals measure the quality of chances created and faced, so a persistent gap between goals and xG marks finishing runs or goalkeeping variance rather than underlying strength. Coverage is stated because partial samples must never masquerade as a full season.