Liverpool vs Sunderland preview
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
GEODIS Park
Sat, 25 Jul - 10:00 PM
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
In the encounter between Liverpool and Sunderland, the home side claimed victory with a final score of 4-2. The teams entered the break level at 1-1, reflecting an even first half. Liverpool maintained 63 percent possession against Sunderland's 37 percent, indicating a clear dominance in ball control. Neither team received any red cards, allowing both sides to field full strength throughout the ninety minutes. As the stronger team, Liverpool's win aligned with their pre-match status. However, a significant deviation of 100 percent was noted in relation to the deviation team Liverpool. Expected goals data was not provided, limiting certain analytical comparisons. The second half saw key adjustments that shifted the momentum in favor of the hosts, leading to their three-goal advantage in the latter period.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Liverpool showed a significant structural deviation in the match outcome.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with pre-match projections.
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xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable data.
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Market alignment: The final result aligned with market indicators.
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xG expectations: xG expectations remained undetermined without supporting metrics.
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Event impact: The match events led to a 4-2 victory for the home side.
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Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion occurred in team dynamics.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
A. Iraola
VS
R. Le Bris
0
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0 i
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
91.81
84.15
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Liverpool
Sunderland
Power Score
91.81
84.15
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
10
46
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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Liverpool
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Opponent-weighted form score
Sunderland
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Liverpool Sunderland
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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Liverpool
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Sunderland
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
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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
Sunderland
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.16
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
33.24
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)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
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0
3
Liverpool
-0.09
Efficiency Index
vs
Sunderland
+0.09
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Liverpool
Sunderland
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
Sunderland
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Liverpool
Sunderland
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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.
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Liverpool
Sunderland
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Liverpool
Sunderland
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
Sunderland
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Liverpool
Sunderland
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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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
0.38
Sunderland
0.42
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Liverpool
Sunderland
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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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
0.08
Sunderland
0.11
Liverpool
Sunderland
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 65'.
- SUN started the game with stronger pressure.
LIV Pressure
SUN Pressure
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Pressure Index:
LIV reached the top pressure at 65' (86.80).
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
Sunderland
SUN
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
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: 2026-07-26T00:04:09+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-1-4-1
30 J. Frimpong
2 (C) J. Gomez
75 T. Ndiaye
21 K. Tsimikas
17 C. Jones
53 J. McConnell
68 K. Morrison
19 H. Elliot
73 R. Ngumoha
79 W. Wright
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
GEODIS Park
Capacity
30000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
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Statistics
Possession
LIV
60%
SUN
40%
Top Statistics
4
Goals
2
4
Big Chances Created
1
6
Shots
2
37
Dangerous attacks
26
63
Possession
37
4
Corners
1
9
Free kicks
18
0
Yellow Cards
1
Match Overview
3
Goal Kicks
6
10
Substitutions
12
10
Throwins
18
12
Dribble Attempts
11
5
Successful Dribbles
8
42
Successful Dribbles Percentage
73
Attacking
78
Attacks
66
2
Big Chances Missed
0
Possession
63
Long Passes
36
504
Passes
297
454
Successful Passes
233
90
Successful Passes Percentage
78
12
Key Passes
8
39
Successful Long Passes
13
62
Successful Long Passes Percentage
36
Defensive
2
Saves
2
8
Tackles
8
5
Interceptions
6
Build-up
11
Total Crosses
6
1
Accurate Crosses
3
Discipline
0
Offsides
1
18
Fouls
9
Lineup
Manager ▼
A. Iraola
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
95
Harvey Davies
Goalkeeper
82
Josh Sonni-Lambie
Attacker
Manager ▼
R. Le Bris
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
1
Anthony Patterson
Goalkeeper
95
Felix Scott
Defender
99
Ben Kindon
Defender
97
Charlie Dinsdale
Midfielder
Events
2ND-HALF
Right foot shot / 6th Goal
85'
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
72'
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
56'
49'
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
1ST-HALF
28'
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
20'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
13'
CONCLUSION
The result of 4-2 in favor of Liverpool over Sunderland highlighted several key performance aspects. With possession heavily skewed towards the home team, their ability to convert opportunities proved decisive after the halftime parity. The lack of red cards ensured the game remained a standard eleven versus eleven affair without numerical imbalances. Alignment with market indicators was confirmed as true, supporting the observed outcome. Efficiency remained in line with established patterns, avoiding any notable shifts that could have altered the narrative. Without xG figures, expectations stayed neutral, yet the event impact from the second half adjustments clearly favored Liverpool. This performance underscores the importance of sustained pressure and tactical flexibility in overcoming initial resistance from the away side.
