Premier League 2024/25: Who Were the Most Clinical Finishers?
10th July 2025
In modern football, finishing is everything, and the difference between a goal and a miss often comes down to just inches or expected goals (xG). At Statz.ai, we go beyond the scoreboard to highlight who made their chances count. Check out below the Premier League 2024/25 most clinical finishers.
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What Is xG and G–xG?
xG (Expected Goals) measures the quality of a chance based on location, type, and assist.
G–xG tells us whether a player overperformed (scored more than expected) or underperformed.
- Positive G – xG = Clinical finisher
- Negative G – xG = Missed key chances or took poor shots
Premier League 2024/25: Top Finishers by Goals Scored
| Rank | Player | Goals | xG | G – xG | Finishing Type |
| 1️ | Mohamed Salah | 29 | 25.2 | +3.8 | Clinical as Always |
| 2️ | Alexander Isak | 23 | 20.3 | +2.7 | Quality Finisher |
| 3️ | Erling Haaland | 22 | 22.0 | 0.0 | On Par |
| 4️ | Bryan Mbeumo | 20 | 12.3 | +7.7 | Elite Finisher |
| 5 | Chris Wood | 20 | 13.4 | +6.6 | Major Overachiever |
| 6️ | Yoane Wissa | 19 | 18.5 | +0.5 | On Par |
| 7️ | Ollie Watkins | 16 | 15.3 | +0.7 | Efficient |
| 8️ | Matheus Cunha | 15 | 8.6 | +6.4 | Sharp Shooter |
| 9 | Cole Palmer | 15 | 17.3 | –2.3 | Underperformed |
| 10 | Jean-Philippe Mateta | 14 | 13.5 | +0.5 | Consistent |
Goals vs xG: Premier League 2024/25 Visual Breakdown
Below is a visual comparison of actual goals scored vs expected goals (xG) for the PL’s top scorers:
What This Tells Us
- Mbeumo, Wood, Cunha: Big-time finishers — scoring way above their expected output.
- Salah & Isak: Reliable and sharp; key to their teams’ offensive output.
- Palmer & Haaland: One underperformed, the other met expectations exactly.
- Watkins, Wissa, Mateta: Steady performers, efficient in front of goal.
Final Whistle
From world-class finishes to missed opportunities, xG tells us what the score sheet can’t. And this season, players like Salah, Haaland, and Isak didn’t just score — they beat the odds.
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