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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Deserved on Both Sides

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (xG: 0.6-0.5). The numbers match the result.

1 - 1
xG: 0.6 - 0.5
LiverpoolxG 0.56 β†’ 1 goal
ChelseaxG 0.50 β†’ 1 goal
CURSD Verdict
Liverpool
-4
Fair 😐
Chelsea
+4
Fair 😐
May 9, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Liverpool 😐 Fair (-4) | Chelsea 😐 Fair (+4)

Liverpool created 0.56 xG. Chelsea created 0.50 xG. The scoreboard read 1-1. The result broadly matches the underlying play.

The Data

StatLiverpoolChelsea
xG0.560.50
Goals11
Shots (on target)8 (3)6 (3)
Shots inside box54
Possession48%52%
Corners52
GK saves22
Fouls1717
Cards (Y/R)2/04/0

Key Events

6' Goal - Ryan Gravenberch (assist: Rio Ngumoha) (Liverpool)

35' Goal - Enzo FernΓ‘ndez (Chelsea)

Verdict

- Liverpool created 0.56 xG, scored 1 - Chelsea created 0.50 xG, scored 1

CURSD Match Score: Liverpool -4 (Fair) | Chelsea +4 (Fair)

Neither team was significantly lucky or unlucky. The result reflects the balance of play.

Match Stats

LiverpoolChelsea
1Goals1
0.6xG0.5
8Shots6
48%Possession52%
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