Liverpool vs Monaco preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Anfield Sun, 9 Aug - 1:30 PM
Club Friendlies 1
LiverpoolLIV
2 3
MonacoASM
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 1:30 PM
Regular Season
Goal
|
Goal
Aleksandr Golovin - 44' (P)
Mika Biereth - 56'

CONTEXT

Liverpool hosted Monaco in a contest that ended 2-3 after a 2-1 halftime score. Liverpool held 52 percent possession against Monaco's 48 percent. The stronger side opened with an advantage but conceded the lead in the second half. Monaco secured the victory despite the pre-match assessment favoring Liverpool. No red cards were issued to either team. The significant deviation saw the away side prevail on the day. Second half adjustments proved decisive in shifting the outcome from the interval position. The match featured no further disciplinary actions or notable interruptions.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Monaco achieved a significant structural deviation by overcoming the stronger Liverpool side.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment data was unavailable for this match.
  • Market alignment: The result showed market alignment with the observed outcome.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be assessed without available metrics.
  • Event impact: The halftime lead change impacted the final result of 2-3.
  • Red card distortion: No red card distortion occurred as there were no red cards issued.
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
J. Gillett
J. Gillett
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
Monaco F. Kasmirski
F. Kasmirski
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Leeds United Rank: 89 L
Wrexham Rank: 76 W
Sunderland Rank: 84 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
91.33
81.93
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Liverpool
Monaco
Power Score
91.33
81.93
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
11
64

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.

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

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 —

Monaco

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 Monaco
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
32.88
32.08
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
32.08
32.88
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 +0.01 Efficiency Index
vs
Monaco -0.01 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Liverpool
Monaco
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 Monaco
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Liverpool Monaco
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 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Liverpool Monaco
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.
1.00 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
Monaco
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.

–
Liverpool
vs
Monaco
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Liverpool Monaco
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 0.36
Monaco 0.50
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Liverpool Monaco
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 0.11
Monaco 0.05
Liverpool
Monaco
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ASM had peak pressure around 85'.
  • LIV started the game with stronger pressure.
LIV Pressure ASM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ASM reached the top pressure at 85' (91.78).

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
Monaco ASM Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
2
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:45:49+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 01:30 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Anfield
Capacity
61276
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jarred Gillett

Statistics

Possession
LIV
51%
ASM
49%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 3
2 Big Chances Created 3
5 Shots 3
42 Dangerous attacks 28
52 Possession 48
0 Corners 4
8 Free kicks 8
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

83 Ball Safe 75
0 Penalties 1
6 Goal Kicks 8
11 Goal Attempts 9
11 Substitutions 9
9 Throwins 16
2 Assists 1
0 Injuries 2
12 Dribble Attempts 11
6 Successful Dribbles 5
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 45

Attacking

78 Attacks 80
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

43 Long Passes 51
500 Passes 469
431 Successful Passes 399
86 Successful Passes Percentage 85
12 Key Passes 11
23 Successful Long Passes 21
53 Successful Long Passes Percentage 41

Defensive

5 Saves 4
12 Tackles 12
10 Interceptions 17
34 Duels Won 30

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 11
3 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

6 Offsides 2
9 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Jarred Gillett

Starting XI ▼

1
Alisson
Alisson Goalkeeper
6.67
25
Giorgi Mamardashvili
Giorgi Mamardashvili
Goalkeeper46'
6.65
4
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk (C) Defender
6.27
44
Luke Chambers
Luke Chambers
Defender59'
6.36
21
Konstantinos Tsimikas
Konstantinos Tsimikas Defender
6.29
6
Milos Kerkez
Milos Kerkez
Defender59'
6.3
30
Jeremie Frimpong
Jeremie Frimpong Defender
6.18
47
Calvin Ramsay
Calvin Ramsay
Defender75'
6.22
83
Ifeanyi Ndukwe
Ifeanyi Ndukwe Defender
6.55
3
Wataru Endo
Wataru Endo
Midfielder46'
6.21
7
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz Midfielder
7.49
53
James McConnell
James McConnell
Midfielder59'
6.19
8
Dominik Szoboszlai
Dominik Szoboszlai Midfielder
6.52
19
Harvey Elliott
Harvey Elliott
Midfielder76'
6.39
18
Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo Midfielder
6.99
73
Rio Ngumoha
Rio Ngumoha
Attacker59'
6.3
38
Ryan Gravenberch
Ryan Gravenberch Midfielder
7.21
42
Trey Nyoni
Trey Nyoni
Midfielder59'
6.75
67
Lewis Koumas
Lewis Koumas Midfielder
6.79
14
Federico Chiesa
Federico Chiesa
Attacker75'
6.56
9
Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak Attacker
7.69
23
Víctor Muñoz
Víctor Muñoz
Attacker59'
6.45
Referee : Jarred Gillett

Starting XI ▼

1
Lukas Hradecky
Lukas Hradecky Goalkeeper
6.56
2
Vanderson
Vanderson Defender
6.07
4
J. Teze
J. Teze
Defender46'
6.66
3
Eric Dier
Eric Dier (C) Defender
6.56
5
Thilo Kehrer
Thilo Kehrer
Defender75'
6.41
20
Nazinho
Nazinho Defender
6.59
13
Christian Mawissa
Christian Mawissa
Defender75'
6.2
72
Sadibou Sané
Sadibou Sané Defender
6.35
7
Mathys Detourbet
Mathys Detourbet Midfielder
6.07
28
Mamadou Coulibaly
Mamadou Coulibaly
Midfielder64'
6.79
10
Aleksandr Golovin
Aleksandr Golovin Midfielder
7.71
17
Stanis Idumbo
Stanis Idumbo
Midfielder75'
6.72
15
Lamine Camara
Lamine Camara Midfielder
6.78
—
Lamine Camara
64'
19
Pape Cabral
Pape Cabral Midfielder
6.81
—
Pape Cabral
75'
14
Mika Biereth
Mika Biereth Attacker
6.85
29
Paris Brunner
Paris Brunner
Attacker80'
7.32
39
Matthis Abline
Matthis Abline Attacker
6.83
—
Matthis Abline
64'

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Oumar Konaté
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
88'
Event
Paris Brunner
Header / 4th Goal
80'
Event
Paris Brunner → Mika Biereth
20th Substitution
Event
Harvey Elliott → Dominik Szoboszlai
19th Substitution
76'
Event
Federico Chiesa → Lewis Koumas
13th Substitution
75'
Event
Calvin Ramsay → Jeremie Frimpong
17th Substitution
75'
75'
Event
Thilo Kehrer → Eric Dier
14th Substitution
75'
Event
Christian Mawissa → Nazinho
15th Substitution
75'
Event
Stanis Idumbo → Aleksandr Golovin
16th Substitution
75'
Event
→ Pape Cabral
18th Substitution
64'
Event
Safouane Benzahra → Lamine Camara
10th Substitution
64'
Event
Mamadou Coulibaly → Mathys Detourbet
11th Substitution
64'
Event
Oumar Konaté → Matthis Abline
12th Substitution
Event
Luke Chambers → Virgil van Dijk 
4th Substitution
59'
Event
Milos Kerkez → Konstantinos Tsimikas
5th Substitution
59'
Event
James McConnell → Florian Wirtz
6th Substitution
59'
Event
Víctor Muñoz → Alexander Isak
7th Substitution
59'
Event
Rio Ngumoha → Cody Gakpo
8th Substitution
59'
Event
Trey Nyoni → Ryan Gravenberch
9th Substitution
59'
56'
Event
Mika Biereth
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Wataru Endo → Ifeanyi Ndukwe
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Giorgi Mamardashvili → Alisson
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
J. Teze → Vanderson
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Aleksandr Golovin
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Florian Wirtz
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
29'
Event
Alexander Isak
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
16'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Paris Brunner Head Shot Goal
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-3.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
83
Attempt Attempt
Oumar Konaté's right-footed shot is saved.
83
Attempt Attempt
Paris Brunner attempts a header but misses the shot.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Attempt Attempt
Mamadou Coulibaly takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Update Update
Paris Brunner is on, and Mika Bierith is off.
76
Update Update
Harvey Elliott replaces Dominik Szoboszlai.
76
Attempt Attempt
Oumar Konaté takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
75
Update Update
Anis Soubeir comes on for Pape Cabral.
75
Update Update
Stanis Idumbo Muzambo comes on for Aleksandr Golovin.
75
Update Update
Calvin Ramsay comes on for Jeremie Frimpong.
75
Update Update
Federico Chiesa comes on for Louie Koumas.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Update Update
Thilo Kehrer replaces Eric Dier.
73
Attempt Attempt
Oumar Konaté takes a left-footed shot but misses.
70
Attempt Attempt
Mamadou Coulibaly takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
67
Attempt Attempt
Rio Ngumoha takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
64
Update Update
Mamadou Coulibaly is on, and Mathys Detourbet is off.
64
Update Update
Safouane Benzahra replaces Lamine Camara.
64
Update Update
Oumar Konaté comes on for Matthis Abline.
59
Substitution Substitution
James McConnell is substituted for Florian Wirtz.
59
Update Update
Víctor Muñoz comes on for Alexander Isak.
59
Update Update
On Trey Nyoni, off Ryan Jiro Gravenberch.
59
Update Update
Milos Kerkez replaces Konstantinos Tsimikas.
59
Update Update
On comes Rio Ngumoha, off goes Cody Gakpo.
59
Update Update
Luke Chambers replaces Virgil van Dijk.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Mika Bierith takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
56
Attempt Attempt
Mika Bierith takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mika Bierith scores, bringing the match to 2-2.
46
Update Update
On comes Jordan Teze, replacing Vanderson de Oliveira Campos.
46
Update Update
Wataru Endo is on, and Ifeanyi Ndukwe is off.
46
Update Update
Giorgi Mamardashvili replaces Alisson Becker.
45
Attempt Attempt
Virgil van Dijk attempts a header but misses the shot.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Aleksandr Golovin scores with a right-footed shot.
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Aleksandr Golovin scores, making it 2-1.
39
Attempt Attempt
Konstantinos Tsimikas takes a left-footed shot but misses.
36
Attempt Attempt
Florian Wirtz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
32
Attempt Attempt
Matthis Abline takes a right-footed shot but misses.
30
Attempt Attempt
Louie Koumas takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Florian Wirtz takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
29
Attempt Attempt
Cody Gakpo's header is saved.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Florian Wirtz scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Alexander Isak.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Florian Wirtz scores, making it 2-0.
24
Attempt Attempt
Florian Wirtz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
23
Attempt Attempt
Louie Koumas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
22
Attempt Attempt
Louie Koumas takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alexander Isak scores with a right-footed shot.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
9
Attempt Attempt
Cody Gakpo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Jeremie Frimpong takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
7
Attempt Attempt
Florian Wirtz takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has occurred!

CONCLUSION

The final 2-3 result reflected Monaco's ability to reverse the halftime deficit through effective second half play. Liverpool maintained a slight possession edge yet could not prevent the away team from scoring the decisive goals. Absence of red cards ensured both sides operated at full strength throughout the ninety minutes. The significant deviation by Monaco aligned with the eventual winner despite initial expectations. Efficiency metrics stayed consistent with the flow of the game. Without xG figures the alignment and expectations remain unquantified but the outcome stands as recorded. This performance highlighted Monaco's resilience in away fixtures against established sides.