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Module 4 – Using xG Effectively In-Play

xG Decoded– Using Expected Goals to Predict, Trade, and Profit Smarter

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Jan 29, 2026
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🎯 xG Decoded – Using Expected Goals to Predict, Trade, and Profit Smarter

⚡ Module 4 – Using xG Effectively In-Play


Lesson 4.1 — When and How to Apply xG Live

Introduction

xG’s true strength isn’t in pre-match models — it’s in the live flow of a game.

Used correctly, live xG tells you when pressure is building to the point that a goal is statistically due — not just possible.

But timing is everything. Enter too early and you face time decay. Wait too long and the market prices in your edge.

The Core Principle

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