In this explainer series, we explain the key metrics used in football data analytics. This week, we cover off expected assists, expected goal chain and expected threat.
Some of the key themes we'll be covering in this episode:
• Explanation of key metrics
• Why metrics other than xG were needed to paint more of a picture
• How football is similar to chess
• How can you measure players contributions other than assists and goals?
29 Sept 2021
Data Explained | What is xG?
In this explainer series, we explain the key metrics used in football data analytics. To kick things off we cover how the data movement started and unpack its now-famous Expected Goals metric.
Some of the key themes we'll be covering in this episode:
Why there was a need to re-evaluate how football analytics is consumed
What is Expected Goals (xG)
xG put into practice
The pros and cons of xG as a data point
27 Sept 2021
Euro watch | Why the Serie A is the league to watch this year
After nine consecutive seasons of domination, the Old Lady of Juve has fallen. In this episode, Alen Bukashev takes us through each of the 'Seven Sisters' and why Serie A is the most exciting league in Europe this year. We'll be covering.
Can Juve win back the Scudetto without Ronaldo?
How will Inter cope without Lukaku and Hakimi?
The exuberance of youth and experience at AC Milan
The data-driven approach of Atalanta.
The organised chaos of Mourinho at Roma.
Sarri-ball and why Lazio won't pull up any trees this season.
Spalletti completes his Italian managerial merry go round with Napoli.
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