Category: Analysis

Analysis

How Pumas could end their nine year wait – data analysis

It’s been nine long years since Pumas last won a Mexican title. In that time ‘Los Pumas’ have had 11 new managers…

September 17, 2020

Analysis

Bundesliga 2020/21: Bayern Munich vs Schalke 04 – tactical preview

The Allianz Arena will host the inaugural fixture of the new Bundesliga season between Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 on 18 September.…

September 17, 2020

Analysis

Premier League 2020/21: Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – tactical analysis

Just over two months after John Egan’s stoppage-time winner at the Bramall Lane that gave Sheffield United a narrow 1-0 win over…

September 17, 2020

Analysis

USL Championship 2020: North Carolina FC vs Memphis 901 FC – tactical analysis

With the USL Championship regular season coming to a close, the race for playoff spots in the groups intensified. Playing two games…

September 16, 2020

Analysis

FAWSL 2020/2021: Chelsea Women vs Bristol City Women- tactical analysis

The second round of the 2020/2021 FAWSL season included a match between Chelsea Women and Bristol City Women at Kingsmeadow that ended…

September 16, 2020

Analysis

Why Liverpool should sign Thiago – data analysis

The Premier League champions head into the 2020/21 season with relatively few changes as compared to last season’s top four, with the…

September 15, 2020

Analysis

La Liga 2020/21: Valencia vs Levante – tactical analysis

The weekend of Saturday 12th September saw La Liga football return once again. On Sunday, it was the turn of Valencia to…

September 15, 2020

Analysis

EPL 2020/21: Liverpool vs Leeds United – tactical analysis

The Premier League returned for the 2020/21 season and gameweek one saw the clash of two of last season’s champions. Leeds United…

September 14, 2020

Analysis

SV Werder Bremen: Can they succeed in breaking free? – data analysis

It was a tough season for SV Werder Bremen that finished 16th in Bundesliga. After an unusual weak Bundesliga campaign, they had…

September 14, 2020

Analysis

Ligue 1 2020/21: Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain – tactical analysis

Newly-promoted Lens face a difficult challenge in their second fixture in Ligue 1 as they go up against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.…

September 13, 2020

Analysis

Parma 2020/21: Season preview – scout report

Parma are a team that experienced a huge improvement in terms of performance over the last couple of years. Coming from Serie…

September 11, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Nations League 2020/21: Denmark vs England – tactical analysis

England followed up their slender win over Iceland by playing out a drab goalless draw in Denmark. It was a game of few…

September 11, 2020

Analysis

Offensive corners in Europe’s top five leagues: the far post – set-piece analysis

Carrying on from the last article in this series, this tactical analysis will look at how the best teams in Europe attack…

September 11, 2020

Analysis

FC Augsburg: New season, new luck? – data analysis

Last season, FC Augsburg finished 15th in German Bundesliga and just 5 points ahead Werder Bremen that needed to go to the…

September 10, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Nations League 2020/21: France vs Croatia – tactical analysis

It was a rematch of the World Cup 2018 final, as each team came into the game with the hope of improving…

September 10, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Nations League 2020/21: Sweden vs Portugal – tactical analysis

After winning the first UEFA Nations League back in the 2018/19 season, Portugal got their 2020/21 UEFA Nations League campaign off to…

September 10, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Nations League 2020/21: Spain vs Ukraine – tactical analysis

The second instalment of the UEFA Nations League began this month, kickstarting international football for the first time since the outbreak of…

September 9, 2020

Analysis

1.FC Cologne: Can they stay in Bundesliga? – data analysis

1.FC Cologne finished 14th in German Bundesliga last season with as many points as FC Augsburg that finished 15th. After the arrival…

September 9, 2020

Analysis

FAWSL 2020/2021: Aston Villa Women v Manchester City Women – tactical analysis

The WSL roared back to life this weekend, following the curtailing of last season back in March. The 2020/2021 season will also…

September 7, 2020

Analysis

Éver Banega at Al Shabab 2020/21 – scout report

After playing a crucial role in Julen Lopetegui’s Europa League-winning Sevilla side, Éver Banega is off to finish his final professional contract…

September 5, 2020