The home of football tactics, data & odds
Odds 18+
Live scoresLive FT ILI - HNK 2–1 FT VES - QAR 0–3
Home › Lorihanna Balabanova (née Shushkova)
Lorihanna Balabanova (née Shushkova)
Author

Lorihanna Balabanova (née Shushkova)

Lorihanna Balabanova (née Shushkova) is a senior analyst for TFA.

She is a performance consultant and tactical analyst for professional and non-professional teams, players and coaches. She provides scouting solutions to agents and develops recruitment strategies for clubs.

Her background in sports journalism and the betting industry enhances her expertise even more.

Lorihanna is interested in all aspects of the beautiful game and admires intelligent deep-lying playmakers.

Analysis
All or nothing for Man City and Liverpool: The tactics that will define who is going to lift the Premier League trophy – tactical analysis
A very dramatic Premier League season is coming to an end and while many of the teams already know their faith, the…
May 20, 2022
Analysis
Coppa Italia Final 2021/22: How Inter’s tactical clarity pushed them ahead of Juventus – tactical analysis
Juventus will finish the season without a trophy for the first time in more than a decade as they got defeated by…
May 13, 2022
Analysis
Champions League 2021/22: Why Liverpool suffered against Villarreal and what Klopp changed – tactical analysis
The UEFA Champions League 2021/22 semi-finals were as dramatic as it gets and offered the fans a football spectacle with lots of…
May 6, 2022
Juanmi: The Spaniard’s impact at Real Betis
Yet another La Liga season is being dominated by the giants: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. While at the time of…
April 24, 2022
Analysis
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa Scout Report At Napoli 2021/2022: Why Napoli Want To Offer The Midfielder A Permanent Deal
Despite the impressive season, Napoli are slowly moving away from their dream to win the Serie A title. The team are currently…
January 27, 2025
Alessio Dionisi
Hamed Traore scout report: How the 22-year-old’s performance had an immediate impact on Sassuolo’s attack
Sassuolo started to get back on track lately after an inconsistent performance in the first half of the Serie A season. They…
April 16, 2022
Analysis
Premier League 2021/22: How Viera’s Palace handled Arsenal’s efforts in possession – tactical analysis
Crystal Palace’s improved performance under Patrick Vieira was underlined by their well-thought out display against Arsenal. The team achieved a surprising 3-0…
April 6, 2022
Atalanta
Serie A 2021/22 preview: What do Napoli need to consider vs Atalanta to remain in the title battle? – tactical analysis
Atalanta host Napoli in the 31st round of Serie A in an important game for both teams. La Dea are still hoping…
July 26, 2022
Nicolas Dominguez: Is the young midfielder destined for a big move?
The 2021/22 season is another campaign that sees Bologna float around the middle of the Serie A table. The head coach, Siniša…
March 26, 2022
Arsenal
UWCL 2021/21: Wolfsburg Women’s resistance increased the intrigue despite Arsenal’s dominance – tactical analysis
Arsenal Women hosted VfL Wolfsburg Women in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals, which ended in a 1-1…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Premier League 2021/22: Why Arteta’s “clear idea” failed against Klopp’s experienced Liverpool – tactical analysis
Arsenal and Liverpool met for a fourth time this season in a very important game for both sides. The Londoners were in…
March 18, 2022
Analysis
Joel Piroe 2021/22: The “big character” Dutchman who is the new Swansea hero – scout report
Swansea’s performance in Championship this season is rather inconsistent despite the efforts of their leading goalscorer Joël Piroe. The 22-year-old has scored…
March 11, 2022
EFL Championship
Isaiah Jones scout report: Why Middlesbrough’s 22-year-old with a “bright future” is on the Premier League radar
Many players start being linked with multiple clubs while we are moving closer to the season end and the 2022 summer transfer…
March 4, 2022
Ajax: Why are they so hard to score against?
Ajax are, once again, leading the Eredivisie title battle and are on the verge of doing something remarkable. Their pattern of signing…
February 27, 2022
Analysis
Serie A 2021/22 Lazio vs Napoli preview: How can Sarri’s attacking plan succeed against the league’s most efficient defence – tactical analysis
Lazio are slowly moving away from the Serie A top four this season and their upcoming fixture against Napoli is their chance…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
UEFA Champions League 2021/22: “Pressing for dummies” or how the Inter vs Liverpool masterclass unfolded – tactical analysis
Liverpool achieved a very important victory against Inter in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League battle for a quarterfinal qualification.…
February 18, 2022
Analysis
Coppa Italia 2021/22: How Milan’s positional sense and “maturity” gave them the advantage against Lazio – tactical analysis
The Coppa Italia quarterfinals went more than well for Milan, who put four past Lazio to qualify to the next round, where…
July 26, 2022
ACF Fiorentina
Serie A 2021/22: How Fiorentina could reshape after Vlahovic’s Juventus departure – tactical analysis
Fiorentina have been moving around the European competitions’ spots in Serie A in the first half of the season and a huge…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Jérémie Boga Scout Report At Atalanta – Player Analysis
Тhe changes in Atalanta’s squad continue, and they will need to adjust once more after losing another one of their best performers,…
February 2, 2026
Petko Hristov: Spezia’s 22-year-old defensive hope
Spezia’s second season in Serie A is full of inconsistency in their performance with them currently sitting near the relegation zone after…
January 22, 2022
1 2 3 4 … 12
18+
Please gamble responsibly. When live, 18+/21+ only, region-dependent. BeGambleAware.org · GamCare · National Council on Problem Gambling. TFA may earn commission from operators listed — this never affects our analysis or rankings.

Total Football Analysis — tactical journalism, now with live odds, model-backed predictions and an honest betting layer.

Odds

World Cup 2026Premier LeagueChampions LeagueLa Liga

Predictions

Today's tipsWorld Cup hubHow we predictAccumulators

Betting

Best betting sitesFree bets & offersOdds calculatorAll tools
© 2026 Total Football Analysis. Odds via our live aggregation feed — prices change constantly, always confirm at the bookmaker.