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The 10 Highest xG by a Team in One Game
On New Year’s Day 2024, something magical happened at Anfield. Liverpool won a thrilling 4-2 match against Newcastle United. However, the real headline was their incredible 7.39 expected goals in…
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The Role of Defensive Line Height in Football
What Is Defensive Line Height and Why It Matters Understanding a team’s defensive line height has become as fundamental as tracking possession or expected goals. At its core, defensive line…
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Premier League xG: Who Is Overperforming Their xG In 2024/25?
Following last season’s deep dive, I’m excited to once again explore how Europe’s top teams measure up against their expected goals. In this post, I’m using a scatter plot divided…
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Is Football getting Boring? A Dribbling Analysis
Is football getting boring? This is a question that’s increasingly sparking debate. With more games, player fatigue, and the rise of better defensive systems, many fans feel that the game…
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Relegation Battles Everywhere: Ipswich – Southampton and more
Welcome to another thrilling weekend of top-notch relegation football, what more can we wish for! This 5th calendar week features several nail-biting relegation battles across Europe’s Top 5 leagues. We’ll…
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Winter Break! The Winners and Losers of the Bundesliga 2024/25
What a ride it has been so far! Bayern absolutely dominated with win after win, while Stuttgart and Heidenheim failed to replicate last year’s successes. Meanwhile, Mainz pleasantly surprised us…
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xG vs Reality: Analyzing Over/Underperformance in Europe’s Top Leagues (2023/24)
Did you know that Real Madrid outperformed their expected goals by nearly 20 goals in the 2023/24 season? In today’s football landscape, the game goes far beyond the final score.…