Points. 15 points from 16.3 xPTS (−1.3). By quality of play (xPTS) it ranks 1st in the league, but 2nd in the table. Points match the quality of play.
Attack. 3.21 xG per match — 2nd of 20 (league average 1.64): one of the most dangerous attacks in the league. Only 17 goals scored from 19.2 xG (−2.2): the chances are there, the finishing is not. If the chance quality holds, the goals will come.
Defence. 0.90 xGA per match — 1st of 20 for solidity (league average 1.64). Conceded 6 goals from 5.4 xGA — exactly in line with the chances allowed.
Playing to its level. Points (15) are close to the quality of play (16.3 xPTS).
The solid line is points won, the dashed line is expected points (xPTS). The gap shows how far results run ahead of performance, or behind it.
Current pace is 2.50 points per match, the pace expected from the next opponents is 2.21. Over the next 5 rounds the model gives 11.1 points. Expected points come from the opponent's attack and defence with a home advantage adjustment.
| Opponent | Venue | Date | Expected points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid | away | 2026-09-20 | 2.10 |
| Villarreal | home | 2026-10-11 | 2.58 |
| Sevilla | home | 2026-10-18 | 2.56 |
| Barcelona | away | 2026-10-25 | 1.09 |
| Racing Santander | away | 2026-11-01 | 2.72 |