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Liverpool vs Sheffield Sharks Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 15 Nov 2026
Tip-off: 16:00
Projected 84-84
Projected total 167.6
Final 81-68
19-14 18-24 19-19 25-11
Position#4
Record4-5
FormLWLLW
Points / game84.2
Allowed / game84.3
Liverpool 🏆
United Kingdom
Vs
52%
48%
■ LIVE 52%■ SHEF 48%
Pythia win probability
Sheffield Sharks
United Kingdom
Position#5
Record4-3
FormLLLWW
Points / game83.7
Allowed / game81.4
United KingdomSLB· M&S Bank Arena
Other2026-27
Meetings · Liverpool v Sheffield Sharks
19 Feb 2027
LIVE v SHEF
upcoming
15 Nov 2026
LIVE81
SHEF68
Sections
Pythia's preview, written before tip-off

Liverpool and Sheffield Sharks face off in the SLB on 15 November 2026, a contest that feels almost evenly matched as neither side holds a clear edge. Liverpool's season record of 4-5 shows a team that averages 84.2 points while conceding 84.3, and they are seventh in the league; at home they are 2-2 with 97.2 points for and 93.8 against. Their last five games included a 119-93 win over Caledonia Gladiators, an 85-91 loss to Manchester Basketball, and a 108-117 defeat by Cheshire Phoenix. Sheffield, meanwhile, sits third with a 4-3 record, scoring 83.7 and allowing 81.4, and on the road they are 1-2, averaging 78.7 points and 82.7 allowed. Their recent outings feature a 86-84 home win over Cheshire Phoenix, an 81-76 road victory against Surrey 89ers, and a 76-85 loss to London Lions. Pythia rates Liverpool as the slight favourite with a 52% chance of winning versus Sheffield's 48%, projecting a 84-84 draw and a total of 167.6 points; the home team must win by 2 or more to cover the -1.5 line, with a 49% probability of covering, and the over on the 165.75 line has a 54% chance, while a 5% chance of overtime looms. The game will hinge on whether Liverpool can maintain its offensive output against Sheffield's disciplined defence.

Written by Pythia from this game's frozen forecast, the market's main lines and both teams' results.

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Liverpool winWon
51.8%fair 1.93
Best odds1.81
Implied51.7%
Edge+0.1pp
Sheffield Sharks winLost
48.2%fair 2.08
Best odds2.12
Implied48.3%
Edge-0.1pp
Pythia's frozen forecast of 13 Nov 18:31 UTC (Version 5). Implied = the consensus price with the bookmaker margin removed (Pinnacle first); edge = model probability minus implied.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

LiverpoolUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormLiverpool
Date
Competition
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
73-78
73
78
-5
61avg 72
A20/09
SLB
London Lions
#1
L
49-78
49
78
-29
41avg 72
A27/09
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#6
W
73-64
73
64
+9
68avg 72
A04/10
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
85-74
85
74
+11
85avg 72
A10/10
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#3
L
89-90
89
90
-1
78avg 72
A18/10
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#2
W
77-74
77
74
+3
70avg 72
H25/10
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#7
L
108-117
108
117
-9
98avg 72
H30/10
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#6
L
85-91
85
91
-6
77avg 72
H01/11
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
119-93
119
93
+26
no box
H08/11
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-18
19-18
15-18
17-24
13-15
13-22
9-20
14-21
22-17
23-18
14-12
14-17
20-27
24-15
21-15
20-17
22-25
27-18
15-28
25-19
13-18
17-24
22-17
25-15
28-34
25-32
20-29
35-22
20-14
23-31
16-20
26-26
38-21
23-28
27-21
31-23
168.6Avg total
84.2Scored
84.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (9)84.284.3168.6-0.144%
Season at home (4)97.293.8191.0+3.550%
Season away (5)73.876.8150.6-3.040%
Last 10 (9)84.284.3168.6-0.144%
Last 5 (5)95.693.0188.6+2.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)63.076.0139.0-13.050%
vs Similar ◀ (4)83.079.8162.8+3.250%
vs Weaker (3)100.096.0196.0+4.033%
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sheffield SharksUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSharks
Date
Competition
Manchester Basketball
#3
L
74-82
74
82
-8
62avg 79
H26/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#5
W
81-78
81
78
+3
74avg 79
A01/05
SLB
Leicester Riders
#5
L
87-97
87
97
-10
78avg 79
H03/05
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
98-76
98
76
+22
97avg 79
H27/09
SLB
Leicester Riders
#10
W
85-75
85
75
+10
76avg 79
H11/10
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
79-87
79
87
-8
72avg 79
A16/10
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#2
L
81-87
81
87
-6
68avg 79
H18/10
SLB
London Lions
#1
L
76-85
76
85
-9
63avg 79
A30/10
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
81-76
81
76
+5
71avg 79
A01/11
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#7
W
86-84 OT
86
84
+2
no box
H08/11
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
12-20
21-22
25-20
16-20
27-18
24-23
10-22
20-15
15-20
20-27
21-29
31-21
23-17
19-14
29-22
27-23
30-22
13-19
19-21
23-13
4-18
20-32
21-20
34-17
24-19
27-25
12-27
18-16
31-15
14-30
15-15
16-25
20-21
24-25
20-7
17-23
15-28
24-9
15-24
21-14
165.5Avg total
82.8Scored
82.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (7)83.781.4165.1+2.357%
Season at home (4)87.580.5168.0+7.075%
Season away (3)78.782.7161.3-4.033%
Last 10 (10)82.882.7165.5+0.150%
Last 5 (5)80.683.8164.4-3.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)78.084.6162.6-6.638%
vs Similar ◀ (12)84.285.6169.8-1.450%
vs Weaker (9)89.881.1170.9+8.756%
This opponent (Liverpool) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Over/Under 159.5Actual: Under 159.5
Over 159.5
68.0%
@ 1.50+6.7pp
Under 159.5
32.0%
@ 2.37-6.7pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Betano
1.50
Under
Betano
2.37
Over/Under 164.75 · main lineActual: Under 164.75
Over 164.75
56.4%
@ 1.80+6.6pp
Under 164.75
43.6%
@ 1.79-6.6pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
1xBet
1.80
Under
1xBet
1.79
Over/Under 169.5Actual: Under 169.5
Over 169.5
44.5%
@ 2.32+4.9pp
Under 169.5
55.5%
@ 1.52-4.9pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Betano
2.32
Under
Betano
1.52
Marathon Be
1.51

📊 3. Team Totals

Liverpool total 79.5Actual: Liverpool over 79.5
Over 79.5
66.7%
@ 1.47+5.2pp
Under 79.5
33.3%
@ 2.42-5.2pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Betano
1.47
1xBet
1.43
Under
Betano
2.42
1xBet
2.22
Liverpool total 83.5 · main lineActual: Liverpool under 83.5
Over 83.5
51.8%
@ 1.91+3.8pp
Under 83.5
48.2%
@ 1.85-3.8pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Betano
1.91
Marathon Be
1.90
Bet365
1.86
BetVictor
1.85
1xBet
1.81
Under
BetVictor
1.85
Bet365
1.80
Betano
1.75
Marathon Be
1.75
1xBet
1.64
Liverpool total 87.5Actual: Liverpool under 87.5
Over 87.5
36.6%
@ 2.67+2.1pp
Under 87.5
63.4%
@ 1.40-2.1pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Betano
2.67
1xBet
2.54
Under
Betano
1.40
1xBet
1.35
Sheffield Sharks total 77.5Actual: Sheffield Sharks under 77.5
Over 77.5
71.7%
@ 1.50+7.8pp
Under 77.5
28.3%
@ 2.67-7.8pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Bet365
1.50
Betano
1.40
1xBet
1.37
Under
Betano
2.67
Bet365
2.50
1xBet
2.43
Sheffield Sharks total 81.5 · main lineActual: Sheffield Sharks under 81.5
Over 81.5
57.4%
@ 1.85+6.8pp
Under 81.5
42.6%
@ 1.91-6.8pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
BetVictor
1.85
Marathon Be
1.81
Betano
1.75
1xBet
1.70
Under
Betano
1.91
BetVictor
1.85
Marathon Be
1.85
1xBet
1.75
Sheffield Sharks total 85.5Actual: Sheffield Sharks under 85.5
Over 85.5
42.1%
@ 2.70+4.5pp
Under 85.5
57.9%
@ 1.47-4.5pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Bet365
2.70
Betano
2.42
1xBet
2.32
Under
Betano
1.47
Bet365
1.41
1xBet
1.40

⚖️ 4. Spread

Spread Liverpool -4.5Actual: Liverpool -4.5
LIVE -4.5
37.5%
@ 2.34-2.0pp
SHEF +4.5
62.5%
@ 1.64+2.0pp
Best 5 market prices
LIVE
Pinnacle
2.34
Betano
2.30
1xBet
2.25
Bet365
2.17
SHEF
Bet365
1.64
Betano
1.53
Pinnacle
1.53
Marathon Be
1.53
1xBet
1.46
Spread Liverpool -1.5 · main lineActual: Liverpool -1.5
LIVE -1.5
48.9%
@ 1.88-0.7pp
SHEF +1.5
51.1%
@ 1.95+0.7pp
Best 5 market prices
LIVE
Pinnacle
1.88
Betano
1.85
BetVictor
1.85
1xBet
1.84
Marathon Be
1.84
SHEF
Bet365
1.95
Pinnacle
1.85
BetVictor
1.85
1xBet
1.84
Marathon Be
1.84
Spread Liverpool +1.5Actual: Liverpool +1.5
LIVE +1.5
54.7%
@ 1.68-0.4pp
SHEF -1.5
45.3%
@ 2.30+0.4pp
Best 5 market prices
LIVE
Pinnacle
1.68
Betano
1.65
Marathon Be
1.61
Bet365
1.55
1xBet
1.54
SHEF
Bet365
2.30
Marathon Be
2.07
1xBet
2.06
Pinnacle
2.06
Betano
2.05

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: -2.0-2.0Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: -2.0-2.0Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: +3.6+3.6
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: -2.0-2.0Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: -2.0-2.0Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: +3.6+3.6
LiverpoolSheffield Sharks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
LiverpoolLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
41-36
41
36
+5
A20/09
SLB
London Lions
#1
L
26-37
26
37
-11
A27/09
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#6
W
45-35
45
35
+10
A04/10
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
44-42
44
42
+2
A10/10
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#3
W
49-43
49
43
+6
A18/10
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#2
L
30-42
30
42
-12
H25/10
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#7
L
53-66
53
66
-13
H30/10
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#6
L
43-45
43
45
-2
H01/11
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
61-49
61
49
+12
H08/11
SLB
87.4Avg total
43.6Scored
43.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver 81.75
Last 30 (9)43.643.987.4-0.356%56%
Last 30 at home (4)46.850.597.2-3.825%75%
Last 30 away (5)41.038.679.6+2.480%40%
Last 10 (9)43.643.987.4-0.356%56%
Last 5 (5)47.249.096.2-1.840%80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)28.039.567.5-11.50%0%
vs Similar ◀ (4)45.241.286.5+4.075%75%
vs Weaker (3)51.750.3102.0+1.367%67%
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sheffield SharksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Manchester Basketball
#3
L
33-42
33
42
-9
H26/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#5
W
51-41
51
41
+10
A01/05
SLB
Leicester Riders
#5
L
35-47
35
47
-12
H03/05
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
42-31
42
31
+11
H27/09
SLB
Leicester Riders
#10
W
43-41
43
41
+2
H11/10
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
24-50
24
50
-26
A16/10
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#2
W
51-44
51
44
+7
H18/10
SLB
London Lions
#1
D
45-45
45
45
+0
A30/10
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
L
44-46
44
46
-2
A01/11
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#7
W
39-37
39
37
+2
H08/11
SLB
83.1Avg total
40.7Scored
42.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver 81.75
Last 30 (30)41.944.085.9-2.140%67%
Last 30 at home (17)43.443.186.4+0.347%65%
Last 30 away (13)40.045.285.2-5.231%69%
Last 10 (10)40.742.483.1-1.750%60%
Last 5 (5)40.644.485.0-3.840%60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)40.644.885.4-4.125%62%
vs Similar ◀ (12)40.944.285.2-3.342%75%
vs Weaker (9)42.741.384.0+1.356%56%
This opponent (Liverpool) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
1st half winnerActual: Sheffield Sharks win
LIVE win
no forecast
@ 1.80
SHEF win
no forecast
@ 2.05
1st half Spread Liverpool -0.5 · main lineActual: Sheffield Sharks +0.5
LIVE -0.5
no forecast
@ 1.83
SHEF +0.5
no forecast
@ 1.95
1st half Over/Under 81.75 · main lineActual: Under 81.75
Over
no forecast
@ 1.80
Under
no forecast
@ 1.81
Liverpool 1st half total 41.5 · main lineActual: Liverpool under 41.5
Over
no forecast
@ 1.89
Under
no forecast
@ 1.93
Sheffield Sharks 1st half total 41.5 · main lineActual: Sheffield Sharks under 41.5
Over
no forecast
@ 1.91
Under
no forecast
@ 1.85
1st half: LIVE + total 81.5
LIVE & over
no forecast
@ 3.35
LIVE & under
no forecast
@ 3.45
1st half: Draw + total 81.5
Draw & over
no forecast
@ 26.00
Draw & under
no forecast
@ 29.00
1st half: SHEF + total 81.5
SHEF & over
no forecast
@ 4.00
SHEF & under
no forecast
@ 4.10
1st half Over/Under 80.5Actual: Under 80.5
Over
no forecast
@ 1.69
Under
no forecast
@ 2.09
1st half Over/Under 83Actual: Under 83
Over
no forecast
@ 1.91
Under
no forecast
@ 1.76
1st half Spread Liverpool -1.5Actual: Sheffield Sharks +1.5
LIVE -1.5
no forecast
@ 2.05
SHEF +1.5
no forecast
@ 1.73
1st half Spread Liverpool +1Push
LIVE +1
no forecast
@ 1.66
SHEF -1
no forecast
@ 2.12
1st half Over/Under 84.5Actual: Under 84.5
Over
no forecast
@ 2.02
Under
no forecast
@ 1.75
1st half Spread Liverpool -2.5Actual: Sheffield Sharks +2.5
LIVE -2.5
no forecast
@ 2.22
SHEF +2.5
no forecast
@ 1.68
1st half Over/Under 77.5Actual: Under 77.5
Over
no forecast
@ 1.44
Under
no forecast
@ 2.62
1st half 3-way (draw possible)Actual: Liverpool (regulation)
LIVE
no forecast
@ 1.85
Draw
no forecast
@ 21.00
SHEF
no forecast
@ 2.10

⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

Markets that span the whole game: how the halves and quarters compare, overtime, the exact winning margin. Pythia's probability comes from 20,000 simulations of this game quarter by quarter; the price, edge and books are the same as everywhere on the page.
LIVE win + total 164.5
🔒 Pro
SHEF win + total 164.5
🔒 Pro
Overtime
🔒 Pro
Half-time / full-time: LIVE leads at half
🔒 Pro
Half-time / full-time: level at half
🔒 Pro
Half-time / full-time: SHEF leads at half
🔒 Pro
Highest-scoring quarter: 1st half
🔒 Pro
Highest-scoring quarter: 2nd half
🔒 Pro
Team with the highest-scoring quarter
🔒 Pro
Highest-scoring half
🔒 Pro
Double chance (regulation)
🔒 Pro
Quarters won (LIVE:SHEF): LIVE wins more
🔒 Pro
🔒 12 special markets for this game with Pythia's probabilities and edges: Upgrade to Pro

🔥 7. Top picks for this game

Every selection Pythia rates above 70%, ranked by edge (click any column to re-sort). Use Min odds to match the prices you want; Edge = Yes shows only selections priced BELOW what the model makes them. The five price columns are the best market prices (highest first); edge is vs the consensus price.
Min odds1.20
Edge
PickProbabilityAvg oddsBest 1Best 2Best 3Best 4Best 5EdgeResult
Sheffield Sharks over 73.583.3%1.26
Bet365
1.26		----+9.2ppLost
Sheffield Sharks over 70.589.6%1.15
Bet365
1.15		----+9.1ppLost
Sheffield Sharks over 75.577.9%1.31
Bet365
1.37
1xBet
1.24		---+8.9ppLost
Sheffield Sharks over 71.587.7%1.18
Bet365
1.18		----+8.9ppLost
Sheffield Sharks over 69.591.2%1.12
Bet365
1.12		----+8.2ppLost
Sheffield Sharks over 76.574.9%1.32
1xBet
1.32		----+7.9ppLost
Sheffield Sharks over 77.571.7%1.42
Bet365
1.50
Betano
1.40
1xBet
1.37		--+7.8ppLost
Sheffield Sharks +12.585.1%1.20
Bet365
1.20		----+7.3ppLost
Sheffield Sharks +22.596.6%1.04
Bet365
1.04		----+7.2ppWon
Sheffield Sharks +17.592.6%1.10
Bet365
1.10		----+7.1ppWon
Over 153.579.8%1.27
Bet365
1.27		----+7.0ppLost
Over 148.587.3%1.15
Bet365
1.15		----+6.8ppWon
Over 158.570.1%1.46
Bet365
1.47
Betano
1.44		---+6.4ppLost
Liverpool over 72.586.7%1.15
Bet365
1.15		----+6.2ppWon
Liverpool over 77.573.5%1.31
1xBet
1.31		----+6.2ppWon
Over 157.572.2%1.39
Betano
1.39		----+6.0ppLost
Liverpool over 74.582.1%1.22
Bet365
1.22		----+5.9ppWon
Sheffield Sharks +7.572.6%1.38
Bet365
1.43
Betano
1.33		---+5.7ppLost
Liverpool over 73.584.5%1.18
Bet365
1.18		----+5.7ppWon
Liverpool +22.597.1%1.02
Bet365
1.02		----+5.6ppWon
Over 143.592.6%1.07
Bet365
1.07		----+5.5ppWon
Liverpool over 76.576.6%1.27
Bet365
1.30
1xBet
1.24		---+5.5ppWon
Liverpool over 70.590.5%1.10
Bet365
1.10		----+5.0ppWon
Sheffield Sharks +9.578.2%1.25
Betano
1.25		----+4.8ppLost
Liverpool over 78.570.2%1.39
Bet365
1.41
Betano
1.40
1xBet
1.37		--+4.7ppWon
Liverpool +17.593.6%1.04
Bet365
1.04		----+4.3ppWon
Sheffield Sharks +8.575.5%1.29
Betano
1.29		----+4.2ppLost
Overtime: no94.6%1.04
WilliamHill
1.04
Betano
1.03		---+3.6ppWon
Liverpool under 98.591.7%1.06
Bet365
1.06		----+3.4ppWon
Liverpool under 93.582.0%1.16
Bet365
1.16		----+2.5ppWon
Liverpool under 96.588.5%1.09
Bet365
1.09		----+2.4ppWon
Liverpool +6.572.4%1.31
Betano
1.31		----+2.1ppWon
Liverpool under 94.584.4%1.13
Bet365
1.13		----+2.1ppWon
Liverpool +12.586.9%1.10
Bet365
1.10		----+1.9ppWon
Liverpool under 92.579.4%1.20
Bet365
1.20		----+1.6ppWon
Sheffield Sharks under 97.590.9%1.04
Bet365
1.04		----+1.5ppWon
Liverpool +7.575.4%1.25
Betano
1.26
Bet365
1.23		---+1.4ppWon
Liverpool under 90.573.5%1.27
Bet365
1.27		----+0.5ppWon
Under 188.589.3%1.04
Bet365
1.04		-----0.1ppWon
Liverpool under 89.570.3%1.24
1xBet
1.24		-----0.3ppWon
Sheffield Sharks under 95.587.5%1.06
Bet365
1.06		-----0.5ppWon
Sheffield Sharks under 93.583.2%1.10
Bet365
1.10		-----1.9ppWon
Sheffield Sharks under 91.578.0%1.15
Bet365
1.15		-----2.5ppWon
Under 183.583.2%1.09
Bet365
1.09		-----2.9ppWon
Sheffield Sharks under 90.575.1%1.18
Bet365
1.18		-----3.8ppWon
Under 178.575.0%1.18
Bet365
1.18		-----3.9ppWon
Sheffield Sharks under 89.572.0%1.22
Bet365
1.22		-----4.2ppWon
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Liverpooltheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Liverpool: 79.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.5 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.2 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 83.1 points a game
49%
34%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers39.820.8
52.2%
50.9%41.5
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.57.8
29.2%
34.9%23.2
🏀 Free throws22.915.1
66.1%
70.8%15.1
They take 66.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Sheffield Sharkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sheffield Sharks: 82.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.6 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.2 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.4 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 83.1 points a game
49%
34%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.424.8
54.6%
50.9%49.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.16.4
30.3%
34.9%19.2
🏀 Free throws19.413.4
69.1%
70.8%13.4
They take 66.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 21.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 8/10 games with a box score before 15 Nov 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Liverpool
WLLWLWWLL
Sheffield Sharks
WWLLLWWLWL
#4
League position
#5
-3.4
Net rating
-0.2
86.7
Offensive rating
96.3
90.1
Defensive rating
96.5
48.9%
Effective FG%
51.7%
51.4%
Opp. effective FG%
52.6%
18.9%
Turnover %
13.1%
0.35
Free-throw rate
0.29
29.2%
3-point %
30.3%
56.6%
Assist %
55.1%
44%
Form (last 9/10)
50%

Profile

Offence86.7 · 96.3Defence90.1 · 96.5Shooting48.9% · 51.7%3-point %29.2% · 30.3%Ball care18.9% · 13.1%Free throws0.35 · 0.29Form (last 9/10)44% · 50%
■ Liverpool   ■ Sheffield Sharks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
0
Liverpool wins
0
Sheffield Sharks wins
No previous meetings.
Liverpoollast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/11/26HCaledonia Gladiators119-93
01/11/26HManchester Basketball85-91
30/10/26HCheshire Phoenix108-117
25/10/26HNewcastle Eagles77-74
18/10/26ABristol Flyers89-90
10/10/26ASurrey 89ers85-74
04/10/26AManchester Basketball73-64
27/09/26ALondon Lions49-78
20/09/26ACaledonia Gladiators73-78
Sheffield Sharkslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/11/26HCheshire Phoenix86-84 OT
01/11/26ASurrey 89ers81-76
30/10/26ALondon Lions76-85
18/10/26HNewcastle Eagles81-87
16/10/26ACaledonia Gladiators79-87
11/10/26HLeicester Riders85-75
27/09/26HCaledonia Gladiators98-76
03/05/26HLeicester Riders87-97
01/05/26ALeicester Riders81-78
26/04/26HManchester Basketball74-82

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Liverpool
SLB 2026-27
Recent: 4 Wins / 5 Losses (last 9)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW44%
HomeWLLW50%
AwayLLWWL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games945
Win %44%50%40%
Points / game84.297.273.8
Allowed / game84.393.876.8
Point differential-0.1+3.5-3.0
Avg total168.6191.0150.6
Over 164.7544%75%20%
Win by 10+22%25%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (3)100% (1)0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Sheffield Sharks
SLB 2026-27
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW57%
HomeWWLW75%
AwayLLW33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743
Win %57%75%33%
Points / game83.787.578.7
Allowed / game81.480.582.7
Point differential+2.3+7.0-4.0
Avg total165.1168.0161.3
Over 164.7557%75%33%
Win by 10+29%50%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (2)100% (1)100% (1)
Overtime %14%25%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 London Lions109190%81.475.9+5.5
2 Newcastle Eagles106460%84.776.6+8.1
3 Sheffield Sharks74357%83.781.4+2.3
4 Bristol Flyers116555%78.378.5-0.2
5 Manchester Basketball115645%81.583.5-1.9
6 Cheshire Phoenix94544%94.995.0-0.1
7 Liverpool94544%84.284.3-0.1
8 Caledonia Gladiators73443%83.993.0-9.1
9 Surrey 89ers83538%78.981.6-2.8
10 Leicester Riders81712%84.289.4-5.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Liverpool1918192581
Sheffield Sharks1424191168
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