Category: Team Analysis

Analysis

Lorient 2023/24: Why their goal has been so exposed this season – scout report

Last season, Régis Le Bris guided Lorient to a 10th place finish in Ligue 1 — their highest top-flight placing since the…

October 16, 2023

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The main reasons behind Pedro Caixinha’s success with RB Bragantino in 2023 – tactical analysis

In their fourth season in the Brasileirão, RB Bragantino has the chance to make history by overcoming their best-ever position in the…

October 12, 2023

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Rangers 2023/24: Their failings this season and how they can improve – tactical analysis

In the early stages of this 2023/24 season, Rangers find themselves amidst another rebuilding project. It is something that the Glasgow outfit…

October 12, 2023

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“We set our goals high”: The tactics that led Valur to a third consecutive Icelandic league title – scout report

For fans of the Icelandic women’s top flight, the Besta deild kvenna, the news that Valur Women have won the 2023 league…

October 11, 2023

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Serie A 2023/24: Why Roma are not in a defensive disaster despite their pressing problems – scout report

It has been a truly tumultuous start for José Mourinho‘s Roma this season in Serie A. The opening two league games saw them…

October 9, 2023

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Eredivisie 2023/24: How Marinus Dijkhuizen has turned Excelsior into the Netherlands’ big overachievers – tactical analysis

After relegation at the end of the 2018/19 Eredivisie season Excelsior returned to the Dutch top division for the 2022/23 season. The…

October 5, 2023

Analysis

Rionegro Águilas 2023: César Farías’ tactical secrets behind Colombia’s leading side – scout report

Founded in 2008, Rionegro Águilas are at the top of Colombia’s first tier and on the verge of achieving their first league…

October 5, 2023

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EFL League One 2023/24: The impactful role of Peterborough United’s full-backs in possession – scout report

As the EFL League One season grows older week by week, we start to see more and more tactical patterns unfold, with…

October 3, 2023

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Roda JC 2023/24: Why the future looks bright for the in-form Eerste Divisie promotion hopefuls – tactical analysis

After a spell of 41 straight years in the Eredivisie, the top flight of Dutch football, Roda JC were relegated to the…

September 28, 2023

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EFL League One 2023/24: Why Cheltenham Town can’t buy a goal and where their first will likely come from – scout report

We’ve seen several high-scoring teams after nine fixtures across EFL leagues in the 2023/24 season. We’ve had Barnsley setting the bar early…

September 26, 2023

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Patro Eisden 2023/24: Why they could be major Challenger Pro League contenders – tactical analysis

Founded 81 years ago, Patro Eisden have never featured in the top flight of Belgian football, with the club normally appearing in…

September 21, 2023

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“Great potential in the group”: Why Rosengård can be optimistic despite a disappointing campaign – scout report

Ever since the Damallsvenskan was formed back in 1988, Rosengård have been one of the leading sides in the division, with them…

September 20, 2023

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Gillingham 2023/24: Why their underwhelming attack could be the downfall of their promotion hopes – scout report

While it is early in the EFL season, we are starting to see patterns and trends in all sorts of areas that…

September 19, 2023

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Boavista 2023/24: How Petit matched As Panteras’ best ever league start – tactical analysis

With just four games disputed in the Portuguese top flight, the historical side Boavista FC have equalled their best-ever start with three…

September 14, 2023

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Aston Villa 2023/24: Unai Emery’s issues with a compact mid-block and high defensive line – tactical analysis

The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. After returning to the English Premier League in…

September 12, 2023

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Girona 2023/24: How Míchel has guided the Catalan club to an unbeaten LaLiga start – tactical analysis

After a 10th-place finish last campaign, Girona have enjoyed a fast start to the season, with the club picking up 10 points…

September 8, 2023

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Portsmouth 2023/24: Why their attack may be on the verge of producing a big return under John Mousinho – scout report

Alex Ferguson once said the words: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles”, and Portsmouth are currently ticking one of those…

September 5, 2023

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NWSL 2023: Where Washington Spirit must improve to compete for the championship – scout report

Washington Spirit are having a positive NWSL regular season so far with six wins, eight draws, three losses, and 26 points in…

September 2, 2023

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‘We’re in a good spot’ – Why Angel City are dark horses for a 2023 NWSL play-off position – scout report

For fans of Angel City, the 2022 NWSL season was a slow but steady affair, with the Los Angeles-based side ending their…

August 30, 2023

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Replacing Loïs Openda and Seko Fofana: Lens’ approach to the 2023/24 summer transfer window – scout report

Lens have been an example to clubs all around the world for the past few seasons in how to effectively rebuild and…

August 28, 2023