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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:1 | 1.03 : 0.55 | even by chances | |
| 0:1 | 0.71 : 0.92 | even by chances | |
| 1:0 | 1.60 : 0.68 | deserved | |
| 1:2 | 1.50 : 0.38 | got lucky | |
| 0:2 | 0.89 : 1.96 | deserved | |
| 0:2 | 0.94 : 1.65 | deserved | |
| 1:1 | 1.47 : 0.76 | dropped points | |
| 2:0 | 1.88 : 0.66 | deserved | |
| 1:2 | 1.92 : 2.39 | even by chances |
Marseille — 2.39 xG. Opponent: Lens. Result: a win.
Rennes: 1.50 xG against the opponent's 0.38. Result: a defeat.