Our expected goals (xG)-powered Infogol model delivers its half-time verdict in the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, using the information gleaned so far to predict how the second half could play out.
HALF-TIME SCORE
- Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
EXPECTED GOALS (xG)
- Liverpool 0.63-0.10 Real Madrid
PREDICTED % CHANCE
- Liverpool 42% | Draw 37% | Real Madrid 21%
A delayed kick-off was short on attacking action early on, the first attempt coming in the 16th minute. Liverpool dominated the ball, however, before creating a flurry of small chances.
Real Madrid have registered just one shot at goal, as opposed to Liverpool's ten attempts, mostly pinned back by Jurgen Klopp's side. Karim Benzema's disallowed goal near the break the closest Real have come to scoring.
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