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Liverpool FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Liverpool FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Thu 4 Apr 2024 · 18:30 UTC Anfield HT 45' · FT 45'
Darwin Nunez 17' 1–0
1–1 58' Conor Bradley og
Alexis Mac Allister 76' 2–1
Cody Gakpo 90' 3–1
Y 87' Oliver McBurnie

Overview

Match Preview

Liverpool FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Anfield.

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Assistant 1 James Mainwaring
  • Assistant 2 Richard West

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Arsenal FC 38 85
5 Manchester City FC 38 78
6 Manchester United FC 38 71
7 Aston Villa FC 38 65
8 Liverpool FC 38 60
9 AFC Bournemouth 38 57
10 Sunderland AFC 38 54
11 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 38 53
12 Brentford FC 38 53
13 Chelsea FC 38 52
14 Fulham FC 38 52
15 Newcastle United FC 38 49
16 Everton FC 38 49
17 Leeds United FC 38 47
18 Crystal Palace FC 38 45
19 Nottingham Forest FC 38 44
20 Tottenham Hotspur FC 38 41
21 Coventry City FC 0 0
22 Hull City AFC 0 0
23 Ipswich Town FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

6
Liverpool FC 6 games · Avg 2.3 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-04 Liverpool FC 3–1 Sheffield United FC 2023-12-06 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Liverpool FC 2021-02-28 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Liverpool FC 2020-10-24 Liverpool FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-01-02 Liverpool FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Liverpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Sheffield United FC H 3–1 W
31 Mar Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 2–1 W
17 Mar Manchester United FC A 3–4 L
14 Mar AC Sparta Praha H 6–1 W
10 Mar Manchester City FC H 1–1 D
07 Mar AC Sparta Praha A 5–1 W
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Liverpool FC A 1–3 L
30 Mar Fulham FC H 3–3 D
09 Mar AFC Bournemouth A 2–2 D
04 Mar Arsenal FC H 0–6 L
25 Feb Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
18 Feb Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 0–5 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Liverpool FC welcome Sheffield United FC for this crunch clash at Anfield.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Liverpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Caoimhin Kelleher suffering a number of foals already.
  • 17' Against the run of play, Darwin Nunez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Liverpool FC that had 409 games and scored 805 goals.
  • 32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 37' Anel Ahmedhodzic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 42' France international Ibrahima Konate has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 47' Liverpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 47.
  • 52' Dominik Szoboszlai needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 19 Yellow cards this season.
  • 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 58' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Conor Bradley makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 60' It is a substitution in Liverpool FC team. Mohamed Salah is replaced by Harvey Elliott on 60 minute.
  • 62' Ben Osborn has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gustavo Hamer on 62 minute.
  • 63' The crowd applauds James McAtee as he leaves the pitch. Oliver McBurnie steps in for Sheffield United FC.
  • 68' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 72' Liverpool FC make a change. Dominik Szoboszlai trudges off to be replaced by Curtis Jones on 72 minutes.
  • 73' Joe Gomez makes way for Cody Gakpo at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Liverpool FC.
  • 76' Alexis Mac Allister makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Liverpool FC are in front.
  • 78' Andre Brooks is ready to make an impact after coming on for Auston Trusty at the 78 minute mark.
  • 83' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 87' Poor challenge from Oliver McBurnie. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 87' Anis Ben Slimane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mason Holgate on 87 minute.
  • 90' Cody Gakpo makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and Liverpool FC are in front.
  • Sheffield United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Liverpool FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Liverpool FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jurgen Klopp

Sheffield United FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Roberto Firmino 2
Sander Berge 1
Diogo Jota 1
Kean Bryan 1
Curtis Jones 1
Virgil van Dijk 1
Dominik Szoboszlai 1
Cody Gakpo 1

Head to Head

2024-04-04 Liverpool FC 3–1 Sheffield United FC 2023-12-06 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Liverpool FC 2021-02-28 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Liverpool FC 2020-10-24 Liverpool FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-01-02 Liverpool FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC

Liverpool FC Form

2024-04-04 Liverpool FC 3–1 Sheffield United FC W 2024-03-31 Liverpool FC 2–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 2024-03-17 Manchester United FC 4–3 Liverpool FC L 2024-03-14 Liverpool FC 6–1 AC Sparta Praha W 2024-03-10 Liverpool FC 1–1 Manchester City FC D 2024-03-07 AC Sparta Praha 1–5 Liverpool FC W

Sheffield United FC Form

2024-04-04 Liverpool FC 3–1 Sheffield United FC L 2024-03-30 Sheffield United FC 3–3 Fulham FC D 2024-03-09 AFC Bournemouth 2–2 Sheffield United FC D 2024-03-04 Sheffield United FC 0–6 Arsenal FC L 2024-02-25 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC L 2024-02-18 Sheffield United FC 0–5 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92 Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Liverpool FC to win 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Liverpool FC62% Draw22% Sheffield United FC16%
Actual: Liverpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Liverpool FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
38%
Liverpool FC or Sheffield United FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Liverpool FC42% Draw44% Sheffield United FC14%
Actual: Liverpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC

Handicap Liverpool FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 23% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.