xG analysis

David Lynch’s Five Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 2-1 Defeat to Brighton

Liverpool Collapse at Brighton: Five Key Takeaways from Slot’s Struggles Brighton expose flaws in Slot system Liverpool’s trip to Brighton was supposed to offer clarity after midweek European action. Instead, it delivered a sobering reminder of a side drifting without conviction. As highlighted in the original source analysis, this was “an absolutely awful display… and of...

Arne Slot’s Liverpool side still falls below the club’s ‘elite’ standard – Opinion

Liverpool - Adjusting from PSG to Arsenal Liverpool 5–2 West Ham reads like a statement. The reality felt more complicated after reflection on the game. The scoreline was emphatic, absolutely no doubt. The performance was, and will be, ignored by many in the fan base. With an xG of just 1.75 against West Ham’s 1.84, this...

Liverpool star admits he ‘isn’t happy’ with his season so far

Hugo Ekitike Drives Liverpool Forward with Goals and Honesty Liverpool’s 5-2 victory over West Ham United carried many talking points, yet one figure towered above the rest. Hugo Ekitike delivered a goal and two assists, shaping the contest within minutes and underlining why Arne Slot has placed such trust in the young Frenchman. After four matches...

David Lynch’s Four Key Takeaways as Liverpool are beaten by Man City

Liverpool 2-1 Man City: Pressure Mounts as Familiar Fault Lines Reappear Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield felt painfully predictable. For a side that once rode momentum and intensity to a Premier League title under Arne Slot in his debut season, the current version looks fragile, especially when it matters most. With just...

David Lynch’s Three Key Takeaways as Liverpool are held by Leeds United

Arne Slot Under Pressure as Liverpool Frustrated by Leeds United Stalemate Liverpool’s goalless draw at Anfield against newly promoted Leeds United raises more questions than it answers, especially for Arne Slot. The performance may have ticked several statistical boxes — 19 shots to 4, 1.96 xG to 0.68 — but as David Lynch noted on...

Brundish: “Liverpool are not equipped to handle ultra-physical games”

Liverpool’s Tactical Struggles Against Newcastle: A Deep Dive into the Numbers Liverpool’s defeat in the League Cup final was disappointing for fans, but the 2-1 loss to Newcastle in the Premier League was arguably a more concerning result. In the latest Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, Dr Phil Barter, and...

Report: Curtis Harvey and Chiesa only ones getting credit

Curtis, Harvey and Chiesa: A Statistical Breakdown of Liverpool’s Cup Final Defeat Liverpool’s 2-1 Carabao Cup Final defeat to Newcastle left many questions lingering over the team’s performance. In the latest episode of The Stat Me Up Podcast on Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr Barts took a deep dive into the numbers behind Liverpool’s...

Barts: The Key Stats That Explain Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Failure

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Final Collapse: The Stats Behind the Defeat to Newcastle Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup Final was more than just a bad day at Wembley. It was a performance riddled with inefficiencies, tactical missteps, and a statistical breakdown that underlined why Arne Slot’s side deserved to lose. As Dave...

Liverpool’s best route to victory over Southampton backed by data

Liverpool vs Southampton: Key Metrics and Areas to Exploit Liverpool are set to face Southampton in the Premier League, and the numbers from Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter on Stat Me Up! (Anfield Index) paint a telling picture. The Saints’ struggles this season are well documented, and Liverpool have a prime opportunity to capitalise....

Liverpool assessing dynamic forward as they plan for the summer window

Semenyo’s Numbers Show Why Liverpool Could Take a Closer Look As Liverpool plan for the summer transfer window, one name continues to generate discussion—Antoine Semenyo. The Transfer Market Metrics podcast on Anfield Index, featuring Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter, broke down the numbers behind the Bournemouth forward and whether he could fit into Arne...