Category: Data Analysis

Analysis

Division 1 Feminine 2019/20: Scouting Paris Saint-Germain Feminine’s midfield options using data – data analysis

Paris Saint-Germain Feminine have been trying to close the gap with Olympique Lyon for several seasons but have fallen short for several…

February 15, 2020

Analysis

La Liga 2019/20: Analysing Barcelona midfield’s attacking potential – data analysis

At the very moment, Barcelona find themselves in a rather tricky situation that just might take all of Quique Setien’s ingenuity to…

February 12, 2020

Data Analysis

Division 1 Feminine 2019/20: Using data to find Ada Hegerberg’s replacement – data analysis

Olympique Lyon Feminin are currently in a predicament regarding their forward line. Star striker Ada Hegerberg has been ruled for the rest…

February 8, 2020

Data Analysis

Data analysis: Scouting Scandinavia

Now that the January transfer window has closed clubs can take a breath and reflect on those deals that they were able,…

February 7, 2020

Data Analysis

Seattle Sounders 2019: Statistical analysis of the team – scout report

Last MLS season was another high for Brian Schmetzer’s Seattle Sounders. Despite underperforming in the area of goals and conceding one too…

February 3, 2020

Analysis

La Liga 2019/20: Identifying Barcelona’s replacement for Luis Suarez – data analysis

Barcelona are currently experiencing some problems with their forward line as Luis Suarez has been ruled out of contention for the upcoming…

January 27, 2020

Data Analysis

Using data to identify a new left-back for Liverpool

In the modern game, the fullback positions are becoming more and more important. Gone are the days when this was a position…

January 27, 2020

Data Analysis

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: Ball Progressors – tactical analysis

A total of 24 teams came to France, with each team believing in their own philosophy, personnel, and tactics for the FIFA…

January 25, 2020

Data Analysis

MLS: A statistical look at the season so far

The MLS is fast approaching its climax, at least for the majority of its members. Those good enough to have finished in…

January 22, 2020

Data Analysis

La Liga 2018/19 Tactical Analysis: Denis Cheryshev – The man outscoring Messi in xA

What’s happened after THAT summer in Russia?  It is fair to say that Cheryshev thrust himself into the mainstream football conscience during…

January 20, 2020

Data Analysis

Premier League 2018/19 Tactical Analysis: Watford’s decrease of goals-per-xG

Watford took just four points from their last six Premier League games of this season. In addition, the team of Spaniard Javi…

January 19, 2020

Data Analysis

Using data to identify a new centre forward for Manchester City

With the January transfer window open it is an interesting time to do some recruitment analysis in order to identify players that…

January 9, 2020

Analysis

What are the Expectations of a Modern Elite Goalkeeper?

Goalkeepers. A position that is arguably the hardest to truly analyse in football due to the unpredictability of the job. What makes…

December 6, 2019

Data Analysis

Manchester United need a Director of Football

Manchester United have had one of their worst starts to a campaign in the last 30 years despite projected improvement in some…

October 31, 2019

Data Analysis

How much money does the UEFA Champions League generate?

Every European club dreams of winning the champions league, and it’s not for the glory of it alone. Qualifying for the Champions…

September 27, 2019

Data Analysis

How Relevant Are Stats to Betting?

Nowadays, everybody is obsessed with reading stats and using them in the hope of gaining an advantage when it comes to betting.…

August 14, 2019

Data Analysis

Some of the decade’s best defensive partnerships in the Premier League

Anyone who’s played a team sport knows the saying: “attack wins games but defence wins championships”. This rings true in football, where…

June 18, 2019

Data Analysis

The steps Leeds United must take to bounce back

Leeds United fans suffered the agony of another failed promotion bid this season when missing out on a return to the top-flight…

May 20, 2019