Category: Match Analysis

Analysis

EFL League Two: How Stockport saw off Stevenage’s struggles to claim fourth consecutive win – tactical analysis

If you have seen the EFL League Two table lately, you’ll know how close the race for the playoffs and automatic promotion…

February 21, 2023

Analysis

Serie A 2022/23: Why Atalanta could not overcome offensive hurdles against a stubborn Lecce defence – tactical analysis

Lecce, led by Marco Baroni, defeated Atalanta thanks to the team’s ability to effectively defend against attacks. To Gian Piero Gasperini’s astonishment,…

February 21, 2023

Carlo Ancelotti

UEFA Champions League 2022/23: Key tactical battles to watch out for as Liverpool seek revenge against Real Madrid – tactical preview

Last season’s UEFA Champions League finalists will meet again this season but now in the Round of 16 and in considerably different…

February 20, 2023

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2022/23: How Nagelsmann outclassed Messi’s PSG in this European clash of the titans – tactical analysis

The UEFA Champions League is back. On Tuesday, all eyes were on Parc des Princes to watch one of the toughest games…

February 17, 2023

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2022/23: An interesting tactical battle between Club Brugge and Benfica – tactical analysis

In one of the more interesting ties of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 matchups, Belgian champions Club Brugge face off…

February 17, 2023

Analysis

WSL 2022/23: How Manchester United kept their title campaign on track with an impressive tactical victory at Tottenham Hotspur – tactical analysis

Manchester United Women have been enjoying a stellar campaign in the FA Women’s Super League this season. They have surprised many this…

February 15, 2023

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Why Spurs were architects of their own demise as Leicester win – tactical analysis

The race for European football qualification in the Premier League is really heating up as we enter the final months of the…

February 14, 2023

Analysis

La Liga 2022/23: Three tactical miscues Carlo Ancelotti has to address after loss against Mallorca – tactical analysis

Barcelona’s eight-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga is owing in large part to Real Mallorca’s iron resolve and cunning plan.…

February 6, 2023

Champions League

Personnel Problems: Real Madrid’s injury issues impact the tie vs Chelsea – tactical analysis

Chelsea didn’t pull any punches in the first leg, carving up Real Madrid’s defensive tactics in the first 30 minutes of the…

February 3, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One 2022/23: Pros and cons for Duncan Ferguson in first game as Rovers boss – tactical analysis

A manager’s first job is never an easy one, which is something Everton legend Duncan Ferguson has gotten a taste of already…

January 31, 2023

Analysis

How Arsenal’s high pressing tactics caused chaos against a Casemiro-less Manchester United this weekend – tactical analysis

The lively Arsenal‘s destiny may be favourable following their most important match at the Emirates as they breezed over Erik ten Hag’s…

January 24, 2023

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Why Arsenal vs Manchester United could be one of the most interesting tactical battles of the season – tactical preview

Christmas has come late for Premier League viewers. Last weekend, a double-derby header took place as Manchester United battled local rivals Manchester…

January 20, 2023

Analysis

EFL Championship 2022/23: How defensive errors from Luton enabled a West Brom comeback – tactical analysis

Ever since Carlos Corberán took the reigns at West Brom, they have looked like a new team, climbing from 23rd to 6th…

January 17, 2023

Antonio Conte

Premier League 2022/23: How Antonio Conte can pull off a tactical masterclass in the North London Derby this weekend – tactical preview

It’s been a long time since Arsenal went into the North London Derby at Tottenham Hotspur’s ground leading the pack. In fact,…

January 12, 2023

Analysis

FA Cup 2022/23: How Stevenage pulled off a monumental upset against Villa – tactical analysis

The FA Cup. A magical competition. While some may argue that the competition has lost some of its spark in the modern…

January 10, 2023

Chelsea FC

Three tactical details Potter needs to get right in order to beat City in this weekend’s crucial FA Cup Clash – tactical preview

Three days after facing off in a colossal Premier League battle at Stamford Bridge, a struggling Chelsea travel to the Etihad Stadium…

January 7, 2023

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Why Arsenal vs Newcastle United was one of the best tactical games this season – tactical analysis

In a tempestuous encounter, Arsenal drew with Newcastle United 0-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Both teams, which no one before the season…

January 5, 2023

Analysis

EFL League One 2022/23: Why Peterborough were thrashed by Wycombe despite dominating the game – tactical analysis

This season in English football, we have seen numerous examples of teams being able to beat anyone, despite their differing positions in…

January 3, 2023

A-League

A-League 2022/23: Three takeaways for Dwight Yorke after his biggest career defeat yet with Macarthur – tactical analysis

Western Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur clashed over the weekend in a game full of tactical retaliation. Dwight Yorke has been only experimenting…

January 2, 2023

Analysis

Ligue 1 2022/23: Why Reims astonishing victory over Rennes speaks volumes about highly-rated manager Will Still – tactical analysis

Amazingly, Reims interrupted Rennes’ streak of nearly 20 games without a loss. Under Bruno Génésio, Rennes have seen an incredible run in…

December 31, 2022