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Everton 1-2 Liverpool: Were Everton Unlucky? CURSD Match Report

CURSD Luck Score: Everton Unlucky (-25) | Liverpool Lucky (+25). xG: 0.80-1.45.

1 - 2
xG: 0.8 - 1.4
EvertonxG 0.80 β†’ 1 goal
LiverpoolxG 1.45 β†’ 2 goals
CURSD Verdict
Everton
-25
Unlucky πŸ˜”
Liverpool
+25
Lucky 😏
April 19, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Everton πŸ˜” Unlucky (-25) | Liverpool 😏 Lucky (+25)

Everton created 0.80 xG. Liverpool created 1.45 xG. The scoreboard read 1-2. The data says Everton deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatEvertonLiverpool
xG0.801.45
Goals12
Shots (on target)10 (4)14 (6)
Shots inside box77
Possession44%56%
Corners16
GK saves33
Fouls812
Cards (Y/R)2/00/0

Key Events

29' Goal - M. Salah (assist: C. Gakpo) (Liverpool)

54' Goal - Beto (assist: K. Dewsbury-Hall) (Everton)

90' Goal - V. van Dijk (assist: D. Szoboszlai) (Liverpool)

Verdict

- Liverpool created 1.45 xG, scored 2 - Liverpool GK made 3 saves - Everton GK made 3 saves

CURSD Match Score: Everton -25 (Unlucky) | Liverpool +25 (Lucky)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Everton deserved a better outcome.

Match Stats

EvertonLiverpool
1Goals2
0.8xG1.4
10Shots14
44%Possession56%
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