Category: Premier League
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Premier League xG: Who Is Overperforming Their xG In 2024/25?
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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 into four quadrants to examine the performance across the Top 4 Leagues. This visualization not only highlights which teams have exceeded their expected metrics. It…
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Relegation Battles Everywhere: Ipswich – Southampton and more
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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 take a closer look at three crucial matchups – Ipswich vs. Southampton, St. Pauli vs. Augsburg, and Monza vs. Hellas Verona – and try to…
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Promoted Premier League Clubs Are Getting Worse
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This post takes a closer look at the real challenges facing newly promoted Premier League clubs. From financial constraints and tactical changes to steep historical trends, it highlights how the gap between the Championship and the top flight is widening—making survival an increasingly tough climb for these teams.
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xG vs Reality: Analyzing Over/Underperformance in Europe’s Top Leagues (2023/24)
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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. It’s about understanding the story behind every pass, shot, and save. A major focus in this realm is the gap between what teams are expected…