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Decoding Expected Goals in Soccer
This chapter explores the concept of expected goals (XG) as a crucial tool for predicting match outcomes and enhancing team strategies in soccer. It highlights the utility of XG in recruitment and performance analysis while discussing its limitations and potential for misinterpretation. Additionally, the chapter draws comparisons between soccer and rugby, examining historical context and the sports' varying appeal among different social classes.