Nigeria claimed a 2–1 friendly victory over Iran on 27 March, demonstrating superior clinical finishing despite modest expected goals figures. Iran, operating in a defensive 5–4–1 shape, generated 0.34 xG but managed only a single goal, while Nigeria's 4–2–3–1 setup proved more efficient, converting chances worth 0.85 xG into two goals. The hosts' goalkeeper faced a post-shot expected goals conceded of 1.0, suggesting reasonable shot-stopping but ultimately insufficient to prevent defeat. Iran's deep defensive structure limited their attacking threat—they recorded no shots on target—whereas Nigeria's midfield-heavy formation created the space and opportunities needed to secure three points. Cihan Aydin oversaw the encounter without notable controversy. Nigeria's victory underscores their attacking potency in international football.
Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.
Iran GK
PSxG conceded1.00
Goals conceded2
Goals saved0.00
Save %100.0%
Nigeria GK
PSxG conceded1.00
Goals conceded1
Goals saved0.00
Both keepers had a routine night, with little to separate them.
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Referee TendencyTeam output under each referee they played for
Goalkeeper WeaknessWhere the keeper concedes — by zone & foot
