According to statistics from Opta, Tottenham goalkeeper Kinsky delivered a standout performance against Leeds United, preventing 1.6 expected goals to help his side secure a vital point in the Premier League.
In the match, Leeds registered four shots on target, with Kinsky only conceding a penalty. Using the expected goals on target (xGOT) model, Opta calculated that Kinsky was expected to let in 2.6 goals based on the quality of shots he faced. However, he allowed just one goal, effectively preventing 1.6 goals.
Unlike regular expected goals (xG), the xGOT metric evaluates the probability of a shot scoring after it has been taken and on target, with values ranging from 0 to 1. It only considers shots that hit the frame of the goal. When xGOT exceeds xG, it indicates that the shot quality was superior to the chance itself—a testament to Kinsky’s sharp reflexes and positioning.
With this result, Tottenham earned a hard-fought draw in a crucial relegation battle, and Kinsky’s heroics could prove decisive in their fight to stay in the top flight.
