Category: Match Analysis

Analysis

Bundesliga 2021/22: How Hoffenheim’s pragmatism lead to a 5-0 victory vs FC Koln – tactical analysis

Coming into the 2021/22 Bundesliga season, both sets of fans for Hoffenheim and FC Koln were hoping for better a showing as…

September 19, 2024

Bundesliga

Bundesliga 2021/22: How Sebastian Hoeness Stifled Nagelsmann and Bayern – Tactical Analysis

On Saturday Sebastian Hoeness’s Hoffenheim held Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw at the PreZero Arena. Hoffenheim came into the…

September 19, 2024

André Breitenreiter

Bundesliga 2022/23: Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim – data viz, stats and insights

Friday night saw Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

September 19, 2024

Analysis

Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023: How Sweden Can Exploit USWNT’s Average Run Of Form – Tactical Preview

Sweden will be facing the USWNT tomorrow at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, also called AAMI Park, in the Round of 16 of the…

September 18, 2024

AC Milan

Serie A 2022/23: How Stefano Pioli Masterminded A Memorable 4-0 Victory In Naples Against The In-form Champions Elect – Tactical Analysis

With four goals scored and no goals conceded, AC Milan smoothly defeated Napoli in the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. It was exciting…

September 17, 2024

Analysis

Tactical Analysis: Atalanta Vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen In Europa Final 2024

The UEFA Europa League final between Atalanta BC and Bayer Leverkusen promised to be a tactical masterclass, showcasing the strategic brilliance of…

September 15, 2024

Analysis

Celtic’s Old Firm-Winning Tactics: Wide Rotations, Overloads & Transitions – Tactical Analysis

No game is more decisive in British football than the Old Firm. The Glasgow Derby sees Scotland’s two biggest clubs, Celtic and…

September 3, 2024

Analysis

UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Strategy: The Path To Victory For Real Madrid And FC Bayern

On Tuesday evening, the Allianz Arena hosted a tantalising fixture between two European powerhouses, vying for a slim advantage on their journey…

August 31, 2024

Analysis

Serie A: How Maurizio Sarri and Jose Mourinho can gain a tactical edge over one another in this crucial Derby della Capitale – tactical preview

Lazio and AS Roma have always shared a feeling of deep hatred. The “Derby della Capitale” is not considered one of the…

August 31, 2024

AS Roma

UEFA Europa League: How Mourinho’s undefeated streak in European finals came to a cruel end after an extensive chess match – tactical analysis

Sevilla beat Roma on Wednesday night to lift the UEFA Europa League trophy for the seventh time. Roma took the lead in…

August 31, 2024

Analysis

The UWCL Unveiling 2023/24: AS Roma and FC Bayern’s draw reveals the path to improvement for both sides – tactical analysis

Roma faced FC Bayern in their respective fifth fixture of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and the game ended with an entertaining…

August 31, 2024

Analysis

UEFA Champions League Final 2023/24 Tactical Analysis: Real Madrid Vs Dortmund

The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League has concluded with European giants Real Madrid adding a 15th trophy to their already jam-packed cabinet, increasing…

August 30, 2024

AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth Vs Brentford – Danjuma Hits And Mbuemo Misses In The EFL Championship Playoff Semi-Final – Tactical Analysis

While the regular EFL Championship season may have concluded, with Norwich City and Watford having bounced straight back up to the Premier…

August 30, 2024

Analysis

How Unai Emery Established His Stage Against Brighton & Hove Albion To Destroy De Zerbi’s Tactics – Tactical Analysis

After a rocky start to life under Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton & Hove Albion have turned a corner and came into Sunday’s…

August 27, 2024

Manchester City

Manchester City 2019/20: Season Preview – Scout Report

Manchester City are coming off an incredible 2018/19 season. Pep Guardiola led his team to a domestic treble, winning the Premier League,…

August 22, 2024

Analysis

Serie A 2021/22: Why Lazio’s Victory Over Genoa May Have Papered Over The Cracks – Tactical Analysis

Off the back of two games without a win, in both Europe and Serie A, Lazio looked to bounce back with Genoa…

August 22, 2024

Aisling O'Reilly

Athlone Town’s 2024 Title Race Power Play: The Women’s Premier Division Defeat Of Shelbourne – Tactical Analysis

This time of year is always exciting in the women’s game. Many major divisions around the world start to crank back into…

August 21, 2024

Match Analysis

How Ralph Hasenhüttl Southampton Piled The Pressure On Mauricio Pochettino

Ralph Hasenhüttl has made quite an impression on the south coast since arriving in December 2018. His focus on brave possession-based football combined…

August 15, 2024

Borussia Dortmund

How Did Pochettino Break Down The Bundesliga Leaders?

After Lucas Moura’s 85th minute equaliser against Barcelona at the Nou Camp, Tottenham had narrowly qualified for the Champions League knockout stages…

August 15, 2024

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: How Man City Outclassed Man United – Tactical Analysis

The 11th game week of the 2021-22 Premier League season featured the Manchester Derby where local rivals Manchester United and Manchester City…

August 14, 2024