Defensive horror and less output: All the key stats from Torino-Milan

AC Milan failed to bring three points back to Milano as Torino prevailed 3-1 at Stadio Olimpico yesterday. The defensive disaster continued for the Rossoneri, conceding goals that easily could have been avoided. 

Stefano Pioli stated after the game that it has been a symbol of Milan’s season, conceding way too many goals to compete at the very top. With a new manager on the way, however, it’s not for the 58-year-old to fix and that has made for an interesting dynamic in these last games.

In any case, Milan should have done a lot better and the stats suggest this as well, so let’s take a look at them.

Higher xG but less output

Torino allowed Milan to dominate possession for most of the game and instead relied on counter-attacks, aiming to hurt the Rossoneri when slightly disorganised. This turned out to be a very good tactic, though helped a lot by the away side’s poor defending.

Of course, it should also be noted that Milan’s xG is higher because of the penalty awarded, which Ismael Bennacer calmly converted. A penalty tends to be just under 0.8xG, which means the two sides were actually rather even.

Torino clearly made the most of their opportunities when going forward, getting 5/11 shots on target and registering two so-called ‘big chances’.