Liverpool FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Liverpool FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Anfield.
- Liverpool FC 5 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Mark Scholes
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Andre Marriner
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 11.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | AFC Ajax | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Everton FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Oct | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–7 | L |
| 28 Sep | Arsenal FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | Chelsea FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Liverpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Oct | Arsenal FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Sep | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
Liverpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Liverpool FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Liverpool FC
| Alexander Isak | 4 G | |
| Cody Gakpo | 1 G | 3 A |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 1 G | |
| Victor Munoz | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Liverpool FC and Sheffield United FC has kicked off!
- 3' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 3.
- 8' Liverpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 13' Magnificent from Sander Berge! That is 22 goals in 320 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andrew Robertson, as he is very good at scoring at Anfield with 7 goals in the last 7 games.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Liverpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alisson Becker made 411 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' Roberto Firmino does the damage! The net is bulging and Liverpool FC surge ahead!
- 46' Aaron Ramsdale has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 337 appearances.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 54 minute. Rhian Brewster leaves to be changed by Oliver Burke.
- 59' England international Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
- 64' The Portugal Diogo Jota breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 2-1!
- 66' The referee calls foul for Enda Stevens. He receives a Yellow card.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 76' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. John Lundstram is replaced by David McGoldrick.
- 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 83' The whistle greets Diogo Jota as he departs to be replaced by James Milner.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sander Berge on 86 minutes.
- The points are shared — Liverpool FC 2-1 Sheffield United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 9
- 14
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 66
- 26
- 5
- 3
-
20
Diogo Jota ↓ James Milner 83'
Bench
-
7
James Milner ↑ 83'
- 17
- 23
- 13
-
18
Takumi Minamino ↑ 83'
- 47
- 76
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 9
- 23
- 6
- 3
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 8
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↓ Oliver Burke 54'
Bench
-
14
Oliver Burke ↑ 54'
- 15
- 19
- 16
-
17
David McGoldrick ↑ 76'
- 10
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Roberto Firmino | 2 |
| Curtis Jones | 1 |
| Virgil van Dijk | 1 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 1 |
| Cody Gakpo | 1 |
| Georginio Wijnaldum | 1 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 1 |
| Sadio Mane | 1 |
Head to Head
Liverpool FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-10-24
Liverpool FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-10-18
Sheffield United FC
1–1
Fulham FC
D
2020-10-04
Arsenal FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-09-27
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
L
2020-09-21
Aston Villa FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-09-14
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Liverpool FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Liverpool FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
42%
Liverpool FC or Sheffield United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
12.3%
2 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC
| Handicap | Liverpool FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.