Finishing (Ability)/
Shot Making
Meaning
Percentage of goals that are more scored than expected from an average player/team
Calculation
Finishing = Goals / Expected Goals – 1
(It is also possible to use Goals – Expected Goals or for teams Goals per 50 Possessions – Expected Goals per 50 Possessions, however due to the amount of shots taken the meaning is (slightly) different.
Interpretation
Shows whether a player/team scores on his attempts better or worse than an average player/team would