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UEFA Champions League 2020/21: What do Ajax need to tilt the scales against Atalanta? – tactical preview
The upcoming game between Ajax and Atalanta will be the key fixture in the UEFA Champions League group D that will determine…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Inward pressing and channel balls: How Germany and France can exploit each other to claim a place in the Euros final – tactical preview
The dust of the quarter-finals has now settled, and the Women’s Euros’ penultimate rounds have been decided. England will take on Sweden…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022: The battle for control between England and Sweden – tactical preview
After a dominant performance over Belgium in the quarter-finals, Sweden will go to Sheffield to face England for a spot in the…
July 25, 2022
Analysis
WEURO 2022 preview: What could be expected tactically from the Netherlands vs Sweden clash? – tactical analysis
England and Norway started their UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 successfully after wins over Austria and Northern Ireland, while the rest of the…
July 8, 2022
Analysis
UEFA Champions League 2021/22: How Real Madrid can restrain pressure and ruin Liverpool’s season – tactical preview
The 2021/22 UEFA Champions League final is expected to be quite a spectacular one. Liverpool, who have had a striking season will…
May 27, 2022
Analysis
UEFA Europa Conference League 2021/22: How Feyenoord and Roma can look to tactically edge each other in this historic final – tactical preview
On Wednesday, Feyenoord will face Roma in the first-ever UEFA Europa Conference League final. Feyenoord are still the last Dutch team to…
May 23, 2022
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
UEFA Champions League 2021/2022: How a minor shift in formation could script a historical comeback for Chelsea – tactical preview
The 2021-22 UEFA Champions League has seen some interesting tactical games and some sleeper upsets like Villarreal winning against Juventus and also…
April 11, 2022
Analysis
UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Where Rangnick must get his United selection right against Atletico Madrid – tactical preview
The 2021-22 Champions League round of 16, especially the 2nd legs, has seen some interesting battles. The game between Manchester United and…
March 14, 2022
Analysis
UEFA Champions League 2021/22: How Inzaghi’s Inter can cause Liverpool problems in the first leg – tactical preview
The 2021-22 Champions League is back with the knockout stages beginning this week. It is going to have a big difference with…
February 17, 2022
AFCON 2021
AFCON 2021 final preview: statistics and key players from Senegal & Egypt – data analysis
After an exciting tournament with plenty of surprises, epic moments and great stories, AFCON 2021 comes to an end on Sunday with…
February 5, 2022
AFCON 2021
AFCON 2021: a statistical preview of the quarter-finals – data analysis
After another exciting week of AFCON 2021 in which we have seen some excellent games, various upsets and images that will last…
January 29, 2022
Analysis
Serie A 2021/22 Inter vs Lazio preview: How Inzaghi can get revenge – tactical analysis
The Serie A teams came back from the break with some interesting displays. While some of the games were postponed due to…
January 7, 2022
Analysis
Premier League 2021/22 preview: Liverpool vs Aston Villa – how Gerrard can make a good Anfield impression
Saturday afternoon will be a bit more emotional for some football fans. Liverpool are hosting Aston Villa but what is unusual is…
December 10, 2021
Champions League
UEFA Champions League 2021/22: How can Pioli’s Milan edge Liverpool in a do-or-die game – tactical preview
The 2021-22 Champions League returns for its final gameweek of the group stage and the last one of 2021. So many knockout…
December 6, 2021
Analysis
UEFA Champions League 2021/22 Preview: Can Pochettino’s PSG do the double over Guardiola’s Man City?
The 2021-22 Champions League is back again after the final international break of the year. The 5th week of the group stage…
November 22, 2021
Analysis
Liverpool vs Arsenal preview: How can Arteta limit Premier League’s most efficient attack – tactical analysis
Liverpool and Arsenal meet on Saturday in one of the most interesting Premier League games this weekend. Both teams will be fighting…
November 19, 2021
Analysis
UEFA Champions League 2021/22: How Diego Simeone’s side can beat the Liverpool juggernaut – tactical preview
The 4th week 2021-22 UEFA Champions League group stage features the return leg of the previous week’s clashes and the most enticing…
November 1, 2021
Analysis
Lazio vs Inter preview: How can Inzaghi control his ex-players’ movement to defend against the Sarriball – tactical analysis
The fight for the Serie A title continues this week with the fixture between Lazio and Inter. Simone Inzaghi will go out…
October 15, 2021
Analysis
Tuchel’s team selection will be key to victory for Chelsea versus Man City – tactical analysis
Thomas Tuchel, to date, has had Pep Guardiola’s number in their battles as Chelsea and Man City coach respectively. Towards the latter…
September 24, 2021
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