Leggiamo il calcio attraverso i dati dal 2017.
Quando la football analytics era ancora una nicchia, noi la pubblicavamo già. Qui i nostri data scientist condividono metriche originali come la Gegenpressing Intensity e l'AERO, anteprime dei campionati, report di scouting e gli studi di validazione dietro XSEED: la storia della football intelligence, raccontata mentre accadeva.
Built Like Giroud: 5 AI-reccomended Strikers Who Fit Milan’s Mold
As the summer transfer window intensifies, AC Milan’s new Sporting Director, Igli Tare, shed light on the club’s priorities in a recent interview. The Rossoneri are actively searching for a new centre-forward: someone with different attributes than Santiago Gimenez and more in line with Olivier Giroud’s profile. Tare explained: “We are evaluating profiles both in […]
Premier League Beckons: Leeds, Burnley, and the Epic Playoff Showdown!
Introduction The Championship season has now concluded, and while we await the verdict of the playoff final between Sunderland and Sheffield United, we will delve into an in-depth analysis of the newly promoted Premier League teams. Our focus will also extend to the two sides contesting the playoff final for the last available Premier League […]
Title Race in Portugal – Benfica and Sporting Tied at the Top
Introduction We’ve reached the final stretch of the Portuguese league season, and here’s the situation at the top of the table: Benfica and Sporting Lisbon are tied on 78 points, with both sides also registering 74.8 expected points.It’s an unusual but very real scenario that will likely be resolved this weekend, on Saturday, May 10, […]
Premier League Power Race: Who Will Conquer Europe?
Introduction As the Premier League season nears its decisive stage, the battle for European qualification is intensifying. With five teams closely contesting spots from third to sixth place, the race for Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League berths is wide open. Here’s an in-depth look at Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Chelsea, and […]
Champions League Quarter-Finals Preview: Tactical Trends, Data Insights & Key Absences
Introduction The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals are upon us, and the matchups couldn’t be more compelling. From elite European giants to tactical innovators, this stage features not just footballing excellence, but also the nuances that data can unveil. In this preview, we break down all four ties through a combination of advanced metrics, radar charts, […]
MLS 2025: Data-Driven Insights from the First 5 Rounds
Introduction The 2025 MLS season is underway, and after five rounds, we can begin identifying emerging trends across teams. This in-depth analysis dissects both offensive and defensive performances using key advanced metrics. Through a series of scatter plots, we explore how different teams approach the game-whether it’s through high pressing, ball possession, or efficiency in […]
Top 10 Advanced Football Metrics: Unveiling Europe’s Best Performers
Football analytics has revolutionised how we evaluate player performances beyond traditional stats like goals and assists. Advanced metrics provide a deeper understanding of a player’s influence on the game, measuring key aspects such as goal probability, playmaking efficiency, defensive contributions, and aerial dominance. In this analysis, we break down 10 cutting-edge performance indicators from Europe’s […]
Evolution in Numbers: Comparing the 2023/24 and 2024/25 Seasons Across Europe’s Top 5 Leagues
Key Insights Introduction The ever-evolving landscape of European football offers an intriguing opportunity to analyze how teams adapt, evolve, and shift their tactical priorities from one season to the next. With the 2024/25 season heading into its final third, it is time to take a data-driven deep dive into the Premier League, Serie A, La […]
Winter Transfer Shockwaves: Breaking Down the 7 Biggest Moves of the Window
Key Insights: The Winter Market Recap: Bold Moves, Big Expectations The January transfer window never fails to surprise, and this year was no exception. While some clubs opted for strategic depth, others made headline-grabbing moves that could reshape the landscape of European football. From Kvaratskhelia’s sensational switch to PSG to Rashford’s unexpected transfer to Aston […]
Soccerment insights: 2.Bundesliga: A Fierce Battle at the Top – 9 Teams Within 6 Points
Key Insights: 9 Teams, 6 Points: An Unprecedented Title Race The 2. Bundesliga has become one of the most thrilling leagues in Europe this season, with an intense title race. After 19 games, no fewer than nine teams are separated by just six points at the top of the table. As shown in the image […]
Midseason reviews 2022/23: Serie A
A stellar start to the season has seen Napoli gain an edge over the rest of the field. Our advanced metrics show that the top spot is well deserved, while Roma are the side with the largest underperformance compared to Expected Points. The two sides show the largest improvement in xG difference compared to 2021/22, […]
Midseason reviews 2021/22: Serie A
According to our advanced metrics, Inter Milan are performing better under Inzaghi than they did under Conte last year, when the Nerazzurri won their 19th Scudetto. Whilst AC Milan have been reaping more points than expected based on the scoring chances they created, Juventus accumulated fewer points than they deserved, according to our xPts model: […]
