The score and the xG side by side. Where they disagree, someone rode their luck or wasted chances — and that is exactly how the season-long gap builds up.
| Match | Score | xG | Who deserved it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alavés — Getafe | 3:0 | 2.29 : 0.26 | deserved |
| Sevilla — Rayo Vallecano | 2:1 | 2.02 : 1.91 | even by chances |
| Racing Santander — Villarreal | 2:2 | 1.96 : 0.77 | dropped points |
| Espanyol — Levante | 3:0 | 2.01 : 0.20 | deserved |
| Deportivo La Coruña — Elche | 1:1 | 0.34 : 1.59 | dropped points |
| Atlético Madrid — Málaga | 2:0 | 1.34 : 0.23 | deserved |
| Real Betis — Real Sociedad | 1:0 | 1.70 : 1.14 | deserved |
| Valencia — Celta Vigo | 0:0 | 0.42 : 0.54 | even by chances |
Alavés — 2.29 xG. Opponent: Getafe. Result: a win.
Elche: 1.59 xG against the opponent's 0.34. Result: a draw.