Category: Research & Analysis
Ball progression and chance creation are key phases of play in football, which can be achieved in several ways. In this article, we introduce a new metric which quantifies a… One-twos: a new metric for associative ball progression and chance creation
Gegenpressing, or counterpressing, is now a well-established strategy in many possession-based teams. To capture this aspect of the game, we introduce a new metric, called Gegenpressing Intensity (GPI), which measures… Introducing Gegenpressing Intensity (GPI)
We investigate the link between shot quality, as measured by the team average xG per shot, and both results (in terms of wins) and performance (measured with our Expected Points… Shot quality and results in football
We introduced Expected Offensive Value Added, or ‘xOVA’, to facilitate scouting for creative and skilled players, who are able to have a great impact in the final third of the… The Very Exclusive xOVA Club
Pressing is a fundamental part of many teams’ game plan in modern football. At the same time, it is difficult to measure it accurately using event data. While PPDA is… Measuring pressing success: Buildup Disruption Percentage (BDP)
Expected Goals (xG) models allow us to quantify the chance quality of individual shots. This gives us the chance to quantify the probability of a team winning, losing or drawing… Soccerment’s Expected Points model
One of the cornerstones of measuring offensive contributions in football is based on a very simple fact: the likelihood of scoring a goal in the next few actions depends heavily… Expected Threat
One of the main goals of data analytics in football is to inform performance analysts and other decision-makers in the most objective and unbiased way possible. As football is a… Soccerment’s Advanced Metrics
For a forward, finding the right chemistry with a strike partner is a fundamental part of the game. It often makes the difference between a solid, reliable attack and a… Relationship goals and painful breakups
The football market is still characterised by high levels of inefficiency, offering plenty of opportunities for arbitrage (trading the same asset in different markets to take advantage of differences in… Looking for hidden gems?