Liverpool are dominating on xG – Here is why it’s not translating to points

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Since Liverpool’s losing run began against Crystal Palace, the Reds have lost nine, won four and drawn one of their last 14 matches in all competitions. Liverpool’s unusual xG comparison Expected goals is a measurement used to calculate the likelihood that a shot will result in a goal.

Over the last 14 games, FotMob tells us Liverpool have created 26.08 xG but have only actually scored 17 times, suggesting their finishing has been to blame for their lack of goals. Combine this with conceding 25 goals from an xG of 19.12, and you get a Liverpool team that are frustrated and Arne Slot struggling to explain his side’s drop-off.

Part of the solution to maximising Liverpool’s attacking output would be to get their players into better shooting positions. It’s my job to look through those results.” How to change Of course, Liverpool’s latest two fixtures have been against West Ham and Sunderland, but it does appear that Liverpool have begun to arrest the bundles of goals being conceded.