Defensive Strategy Tag

06 Mar Advanced Model for Analyzing Defensive Line Depth: A LALIGA EA Sports 2024/25 Perspective

Posted at 11:45h in Research

Discover how LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance Department has developed an advanced tactical analysis model to optimize defensive strategies in the 2024/25 LALIGA EA Sports season. This innovative system evaluates high defensive lines, offside traps, and goalkeeper positioning to improve team performance against passes played...

15 Nov How to Use Advanced Analytics to Identify and Enhance Your Team’s Strengths in LaLiga EA Sports

Posted at 13:46h in Research

From LaLiga's new Football Intelligence & Sports Analytics department, we have developed an analytical model that allows us to identify and enhance each team's strengths in a practical and data-driven manner. For the 2024/25 LaLiga EA Sports season, up to matchday 14, we have used...

03 Oct Transform Your Corner Kick Strategies: Optimize Defense and Attack with an Advanced Simulator

Posted at 10:01h in Research

In football, corner kicks are key plays that can make a difference in the outcome of a match. Although they represent only a small percentage of the game, their impact can be decisive if executed correctly. Through our work at LALIGA, we are using an...

22 Jul The Relationship Between the Defensive Line and Goals Conceded: Insights from the 2023/24 LaLiga EA Sports Season

Posted at 12:55h in Research

In our detailed analysis of the 2023/24 LaLiga EA Sports season, we explored how the position of a team's defensive line when the opponent has possession affects the number of goals conceded. This analysis provides valuable and practical conclusions that coaches can use to optimize...

21 Jun Evaluating Defensive Performance Through Offensive Actions Allowed: A Novel Approach in Football Analytics

Posted at 11:04h in Research

In modern football analytics, traditional defensive metrics often fail to provide a comprehensive picture of a team's defensive effectiveness. This study explores an innovative method to evaluate defensive performance by analyzing the offensive actions permitted to opponents. By normalizing these metrics to account for the...