goal differential
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Goal differential is the difference between goals scored and goals allowed, used in sports leagues to rank teams with identical records.
A team that scores 45 goals and allows 30 has a goal differential of +15.
Also called goal difference, especially in British English: They advanced on goal differential.
- point spreadWagering handicap between teams
- marginEdge of a page
- standingsComparative position list
- tiebreakerContest deciding drawn competitors
- head to headDirectly opposing each other
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goal differentialaggregate score
Combined points from multiple contests
goals against · goals scored · win-loss record · winning percentage · clean sheets
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