Liverpool vs Wrexham preview
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Wrexham in a match that remained level at halftime with a 0-0 scoreline. The home side controlled 61 percent of possession compared to the visitors 39 percent yet required a second half breakthrough to claim the points. No red cards were issued to either team throughout the contest. Liverpool as the stronger side delivered the expected outcome despite a significant structural deviation from their typical patterns. The game featured limited clear cut opportunities with the decisive moment arriving after the interval. Wrexham defended resiliently but could not prevent the eventual goal that separated the sides. This result leaves Liverpool with the win in a tightly contested encounter.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Liverpool exhibited a significant deviation of 100 percent from expected patterns.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with overall team performance levels.
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xG alignment: Outcome consistency with xG could not be determined from available data.
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Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with pre match indicators.
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xG expectations: xG values were unavailable so expectations stayed undetermined.
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Event impact: The second half goal proved decisive in securing the 1-0 score.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so game flow faced no such distortion.
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
P. Parkinson
3
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
3
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sunderland
Rank: 84
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Manchester United
Rank: 93
W
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
93.02
76.25
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Liverpool
Wrexham
Power Score
93.02
76.25
League Position
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-
Global Rank
10
133
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
Wrexham
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Liverpool Wrexham
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 —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Wrexham
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
Wrexham
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
4.38
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
9.77
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
-0.06
Efficiency Index
vs
Wrexham
+0.06
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Liverpool
Wrexham
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
Wrexham
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Liverpool
Wrexham
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
Wrexham
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
Wrexham
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
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Wrexham
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Liverpool
Wrexham
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
0.22
Wrexham
0.67
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Liverpool
Wrexham
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
0.00
Wrexham
0.00
Liverpool
Wrexham
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- WXH had peak pressure around 49'.
- LIV started the game with stronger pressure.
LIV Pressure
WXH Pressure
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Pressure Index:
WXH reached the top pressure at 49' (70.81).
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
3-4-3
47 C. Ramsey
83 I. Ndukwe
44 L. Chambers
42 T. Nyoni
8 (C) D. Szoboszlai
40 J. Abe
19 H. Elliot
48 C. Scanlon
67 L. Koumas
21 D. Ward
2 C. Doyle
24 D. Scarr
26 Z. Vyner
14 G. Thomason
27 L. O'Brien
37 M. James
47 R. Longman
28 S. Smith
20 O. Rathbone
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 29, 2026, 11:30 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Yankee Stadium
Capacity
47309
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
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Kickoff: Sun, 2 Aug - 8:00 PM
Venue: Soldier Field
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vs
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League: Championship
Kickoff: Mon, 17 Aug - 7:00 PM
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Statistics
Possession
LIV
60%
WXH
40%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
0
1
Big Chances Created
5
2
Shots
6
38
Dangerous attacks
28
61
Possession
39
3
Corners
4
10
Free kicks
9
Match Overview
7
Goal Kicks
6
10
Substitutions
11
22
Throwins
15
21
Dribble Attempts
9
11
Successful Dribbles
5
52
Successful Dribbles Percentage
56
Attacking
137
Attacks
74
1
Big Chances Missed
5
Possession
56
Long Passes
43
650
Passes
403
581
Successful Passes
327
89
Successful Passes Percentage
81
6
Key Passes
7
28
Successful Long Passes
17
50
Successful Long Passes Percentage
40
Defensive
3
Saves
3
4
Tackles
16
7
Interceptions
6
Build-up
15
Total Crosses
18
1
Accurate Crosses
4
Discipline
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
Lineup
Manager ▼
A. Iraola
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
28
Freddie Woodman
Goalkeeper
95
Harvey Davies
Goalkeeper
21
Konstantinos Tsimikas
Defender
30
Jeremie Frimpong
Defender
75
Talla Ndiaye
Defender
17
Curtis Jones
Midfielder
53
James McConnell
Midfielder
68
Kieran Morrison
Midfielder
73
Rio Ngumoha
Attacker
79
Will Wright
Attacker
82
Josh Sonni-Lambie
Attacker
Manager ▼
P. Parkinson
Coach
Starting XI ▼
47
Ryan Longman
Midfielder
6.5 Substitutes ▼
25
Callum Burton
Goalkeeper
3
Lewis Brunt
Defender
4
Max Cleworth
Defender
5
Dominic Hyam
Defender
13
Liberato Cacace
Defender
34
Aaron James
Defender
15
George Dobson
Midfielder
29
Ryan Barnett
Midfielder
40
Alex Moore
Midfielder
45
Harry Ashfield
Midfielder
11
Bailey Cadamarteri
Attacker
19
Kieffer Moore
Attacker
33
Nathan Broadhead
Attacker
CONCLUSION
Final score detail: Liverpool 1-0 Wrexham. Structural assessment: Liverpool 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.
Match Commentary