Liverpool vs Leeds United preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Soldier Field Sun, 2 Aug - 8:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
LiverpoolLIV
2 4
Leeds UnitedLEE
Full Time Sun, 2 Aug 8:00 PM
Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Liverpool hosted Leeds United in a Premier League encounter that featured a striking second half reversal. The home side established a 2-0 advantage by halftime through effective attacking play. Leeds United responded decisively after the break, netting four unanswered goals to complete a 4-2 triumph. Liverpool controlled 57 percent of possession while Leeds held 43 percent, yet the visitors converted their opportunities with greater precision. No red cards disrupted proceedings for either team. Although Liverpool entered as the stronger side, Leeds United delivered a performance that defied pre-match expectations. The away victory underscored their capacity for rapid tactical adjustments and clinical finishing when trailing.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Liverpool 2-4 Leeds United. Leeds United showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with the overall team performances.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment was confirmed as the outcome matched pre-match indications.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were not met with specific values as data remained null.
  • Event impact: The second half adjustments by Leeds United created a decisive event impact.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent given that no cards were shown to either side.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Da Silva
A. Da Silva
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Liverpool A. Iraola
A. Iraola
VS
Leeds United D. Farke
D. Farke
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Wrexham Rank: 76 W
Sunderland Rank: 84 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
92.64
89.85
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Liverpool
Leeds United
Power Score
92.64
89.85
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
10
19

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Liverpool — Opponent-weighted form score
Leeds United — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Liverpool Leeds United

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Liverpool

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Leeds United

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Liverpool ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Leeds United
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
23.33
47.09
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
47.09
23.33
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Liverpool -0.26 Efficiency Index
vs
Leeds United +0.26 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Liverpool
Leeds United
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Liverpool ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Leeds United
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Liverpool Leeds United
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Liverpool Leeds United
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Liverpool
Leeds United
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Liverpool
vs
Leeds United
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Liverpool Leeds United
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Liverpool 0.10
Leeds United 0.14
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Liverpool Leeds United
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Liverpool 0.04
Leeds United 0.02
Liverpool
Leeds United
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • LIV had peak pressure around 9'.
  • LIV started the game with stronger pressure.
LIV Pressure LEE Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: LIV reached the top pressure at 9' (64.86).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Liverpool LIV Home
2 matches
Leeds United LEE Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
0
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T00:06:10+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 08:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Soldier Field
Capacity
14286
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alexis Da Silva

Statistics

Possession
LIV
52%
LEE
48%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 4
3 Shots 6
86 Dangerous attacks 105
57 Possession 43
7 Corners 3
10 Free kicks 11
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

72 Ball Safe 87
7 Goal Kicks 8
10 Goal Attempts 6
7 Substitutions 9
17 Throwins 15
3 Injuries 0
16 Dribble Attempts 9
6 Successful Dribbles 5
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 56

Attacking

104 Attacks 145
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

35 Long Passes 53
505 Passes 377
441 Successful Passes 301
87 Successful Passes Percentage 80
13 Successful Long Passes 23
37 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43

Defensive

3 Saves 1
11 Tackles 17
5 Interceptions 10

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 20
6 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Alexis Da Silva

Starting XI ▼

25
Giorgi Mamardashvili
Giorgi Mamardashvili Goalkeeper
5.91
6
Milos Kerkez
Milos Kerkez Defender
5.8
30
Jeremie Frimpong
Jeremie Frimpong Defender
6.36
44
Luke Chambers
Luke Chambers Defender
6.5
83
Ifeanyi Ndukwe
Ifeanyi Ndukwe Defender
5.85
7
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz Midfielder
6.66
8
Dominik Szoboszlai
Dominik Szoboszlai (C) Midfielder
6.29
42
Trey Nyoni
Trey Nyoni Midfielder
6.51
68
Kieran Morrison
Kieran Morrison Midfielder
6.05
73
Rio Ngumoha
Rio Ngumoha Midfielder
6.11
9
Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak Attacker
6.38
Referee : Alexis Da Silva

Starting XI ▼

21
Alex Cairns
Alex Cairns Goalkeeper
6.12
5
Tarik Muharemović
Tarik Muharemović Defender
6.29
6
Joe Rodon
Joe Rodon Defender
7.18
24
James Justin
James Justin Defender
6.33
2
Jayden Bogle
Jayden Bogle Midfielder
6.25
3
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Gabriel Gudmundsson Midfielder
6.44
4
Ethan Ampadu
Ethan Ampadu (C) Midfielder
7.39
22
Ao Tanaka
Ao Tanaka Midfielder
6.34
7
Daniel James
Daniel James Attacker
6.65
14
Lukas Nmecha
Lukas Nmecha Attacker
6.81
18
Anton Stach
Anton Stach Attacker
7.08

Events

2ND-HALF
88'
Event
Brenden Aaronson
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
85'
Event
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Header / 6th Goal
73'
Event
Sean Longstaff
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
71'
Event
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
60'
Event
Brenden Aaronson
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
1ST-HALF
Event
Florian Wirtz
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
40'
24'
Event
Ao Tanaka
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Luke Chambers
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
7'

Match Commentary

88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Brenden Aaronson receives a yellow card.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores to make it 2-4, assisted by Sebastiaan Bornauw.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-4.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sean Longstaff scores, making it 2-3.
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores to make it 2-2, assisted by Joe Rodon.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off!

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Liverpool 2-4 Leeds United. Structural assessment: Leeds United exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.