The analysis of Expected Goals (xG) has gained notable popularity in the football world in recent years. This metric evaluates the quality of scoring opportunities a team generates, providing an estimate of how many goals "should" have been scored based on the characteristics of their...
Analyzing physical performance in professional football provides critical insights into the differences in effort between starters and substitutes. This study focuses on comparing distances covered at various intensities, both in offensive and defensive phases, between starters and substitutes, while also considering differences in minutes played...
This study investigates the relationship between the spatial dispersion of football teams on the field and their performance in terms of match results. We introduce a new concept called the "dispersion area," which measures a team's spatial organization during offensive and defensive phases. Using data...
This study examines the phenomenon of technical fatigue in football, focusing on its impact on player performance during matches. By analyzing key performance metrics from the LALIGA EA Sports 2023/24 season, we identify significant declines in success rates for "first actions" and "passes" in the...
This study examines the relationship between various pressing metrics and match outcomes in the LaLiga EA Sports Season 23/24. We focus on pressures on the ball holder, high and low-intensity pressures, and the percentage of pressures resulting in recovery. Our findings indicate statistically significant differences...
This study examines offensive sequences in La Liga EA Sports 2023/24 that start from the goalkeeper's area and end in the opponent's final third. We analyzed the differences in these sequences among teams based on their league standings: Champions Zone, Upper Mid-Table Zone, Lower Mid-Table...