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0.2 xG Gap, Zero Points: Crystal Palace's Night in Numbers

xG: Crystal Palace 2.5 - 2.7 Liverpool. Crystal Palace on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 1-3.

1 - 3
xG: 2.5 - 2.7
Crystal PalacexG 2.47 β†’ 1 goal
1.47 xG left on the table
LiverpoolxG 2.71 β†’ 3 goals
CURSD Verdict
Crystal Palace
-37
Robbery 😀
Liverpool
+37
Heist πŸ€
November 8, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Crystal Palace 😀 Robbery (-37) | Liverpool πŸ€ Heist (+37)

Crystal Palace created 2.47 xG. Liverpool created 2.71 xG. The scoreboard read 1-3. The data says Crystal Palace deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatCrystal PalaceLiverpool
xG2.472.71
Goals13
Shots (on target)19 (7)20 (8)
Shots inside box1218
Possession53%47%
Corners47
GK saves56
Fouls1018
Cards (Y/R)2/04/0

Key Events

40' Goal - Alexis Mac Allister (assist: Dominik Szoboszlai) (Liverpool)

54' Goal - Florian Wirtz (assist: Bradley Barcola) (Liverpool)

89' Goal - Alexander Isak (assist: Florian Wirtz) (Liverpool)

90'+5 Goal - Eddie Nketiah (pen) (Crystal Palace)

Verdict

- Crystal Palace created 2.47 xG, scored 1 - Liverpool GK made 6 saves - Crystal Palace GK made 5 saves

CURSD Match Score: Crystal Palace -37 (Robbery) | Liverpool +37 (Heist)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Crystal Palace had a strong case for more.

Match Stats

Crystal PalaceLiverpool
1Goals3
2.5xG2.7
19Shots20
53%Possession47%
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0.2 xG Gap, Zero Points: Crystal Palace's Night in Numbers?

xG: Crystal Palace 2.5 - 2.7 Liverpool. Crystal Palace on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 1-3.

Which team is the most cursed in Premier League?

Crystal Palace currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League: xG: Crystal Palace 2.5 - 2.7 Liverpool. Crystal Palace on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 1-3.

Which team is the most blessed in Premier League?

Liverpool currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League.

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