Football Stats & Analysis
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USA and Belgium face a high-stakes tactical chess match in Seattle
A statistical analysis of the tactical and political battles shaping the World Cup round-of-16 match …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why FIFA is on the verge of a civil war over Folarin Balogun
As England escapes the Azteca, FIFA's shock decision to lift Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
France are boring their way to another World Cup final
Didier Deschamps has France grinding out ugly wins at the 2026 World Cup, but don't …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why Norway's TV deal exposes the commercial failure of Scottish football
While Scotland settle for a £30m TV deal, Norway's £57m package exposes the commercial complacency …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why England's chaotic victory at the Azteca is a warning sign
England survived Mexico at the Azteca, but the underlying numbers suggest Thomas Tuchel's tactical setup …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why Carlo Ancelotti's passive tactics broke Brazil against Norway
Brazil's passive midblock yielded a PPDA of 18.4 against Norway, marking a historic low in …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Thomas Tuchel is walking England straight into an Azteca trap
Thomas Tuchel's right-back crisis and the Azteca altitude have created a tactical bottleneck that England …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Raul Jimenez and a weird FIFA loophole are shaking up the World Cup last 16
Raul Jimenez has scored six goals in 12 games against Jordan Pickford. Now, altitude and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why Premier League clubs are spending big on wide forwards this summer
Premier League clubs spent a record £1.2B on wingers recently, but data reveals a staggering …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Thomas Tuchel faces his first major tactical test as England meet Mexico
Can Thomas Tuchel's slow-tempo England break down a Mexico team that has conceded zero goals …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why Manchester United's midfield math does not add up
United sold Scott McTominay for £25.7m, yet are now considering an £80m move for Alex …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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England are adapting to Mexico's heat better than anyone expected
Thomas Tuchel has cut England's sprints by 22% and dropped their PPDA to 14.2 to …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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England's altitude problem and the numbers behind Mexico's perfect defense
Harry Kane faces a Mexican wall that has gone 360 minutes without conceding, while playing …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why Andoni Iraola is right to block Liverpool's shock Virgil van Dijk plan
Selling Virgil van Dijk leaves Liverpool with an average defensive age of 22.6 years and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Tony Popovic's late goalkeeping gamble cost Australia against Egypt
Egypt secured their first World Cup knockout win by beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why the expanded World Cup has exposed the tactical laziness of the elite
The data shows how compact mid-blocks and tactical discipline are neutralizing the raw individual talent …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why Sofyan Amrabat is proving Jason Wilcox wrong at the World Cup
Sofyan Amrabat's masterclass for Morocco shows why Manchester United's decision to discard him was a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Argentina's walking icon and Cape Verde's three-point miracle collide in Miami
Cape Verde's historic run meets Lionel Messi's record-breaking walk in a tactical battle that exposes …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Scaloni's centenary meets the ultimate low-block test in Miami
Lionel Scaloni's 100th match as manager faces a tactical headache in Miami, as Cape Verde's …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Replacing Mohamed Salah is a statistical nightmare for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah's departure leaves Liverpool with a tactical vacuum that requires replacing a player involved …
3 months, 3 weeks ago