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Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace: Were Crystal Palace Cursed? CURSD Match Report

CURSD Luck Score: Crystal Palace Cursed (-69) | Liverpool Lucky (+69). xG: 0.91-2.32.

3 - 1
xG: 0.9 - 2.3
LiverpoolxG 0.91 β†’ 3 goals
Crystal PalacexG 2.32 β†’ 1 goal
1.32 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Crystal Palace
-69
Cursed πŸ’€
Liverpool
+69
Blessed 🎰
April 25, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Crystal Palace πŸ’€ Cursed (-69) | Liverpool 🎰 Blessed (+69)

Liverpool created 0.91 xG. Crystal Palace created 2.32 xG. The scoreboard read 3-1. The data says Crystal Palace deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatLiverpoolCrystal Palace
xG0.912.32
Goals31
Shots (on target)9 (3)14 (7)
Shots inside box611
Possession53%47%
Corners58
GK saves50
Fouls1010
Cards (Y/R)1/03/0

Key Events

35' Goal - A. Isak (assist: A. Mac Allister) (Liverpool)

40' Goal - A. Robertson (assist: C. Jones) (Liverpool)

71' Goal - D. Munoz (Crystal Palace)

90' Goal - F. Wirtz (assist: A. Mac Allister) (Liverpool)

Verdict

- Liverpool created 0.91 xG, scored 3 - Crystal Palace created 2.32 xG, scored 1 - Liverpool GK made 5 saves

CURSD Match Score: Crystal Palace -69 (Cursed) | Liverpool +69 (Blessed)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Crystal Palace were robbed by the data's standards.

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