match preparation Tag

22 Abr Can We Predict Corner Kicks Before They Happen?

Posted at 11:11h in Research

https://youtu.be/sgsMs0EO7fs From Descriptive Analysis to Predictive Intelligence in Set Pieces What if coaches could know, before a match, which corner situations are most likely to occur — and why? In recent LALIGA seasons, approximately 30% of goals originate from set pieces, with a significant proportion coming from corner...

19 Sep “If the ball leads and the block doesn’t follow, you break.”

Posted at 13:18h in Research

https://youtu.be/UgSZkSygB0k A live problem on the touchline The opponent circulates from left to right and your back four shuffle… almost. One wide midfielder lags half a step, the full-back tucks too early, and a passing lane opens across your box. Nothing “catastrophic” on the GPS sheet—but the...

06 Ago “Your Game or Theirs?”

Posted at 13:14h in Research

Does your team consistently impose its playing style? This post explores how to measure tactical identity through passing networks and data science, based on innovative research by LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance Department. Learn which teams are most consistent, how to assess your own style, and...

25 Sep Using Heatmaps to Analyze Key Events: Preparing for Your Next Opponent

Posted at 12:32h in Research

As a coach, preparing for an upcoming match means not just understanding your team, but also gaining insights into your opponent. One of the most effective tools at your disposal is the use of heatmaps to analyze key events. This approach allows you to see...

12 Nov Consistency and identifiability of football teams: a network science perspective

Posted at 13:38h in Paper

This study introduces a novel way to quantify a football team’s identity using passing network analysis. By measuring consistency and identifiability across an entire LaLiga season, coaches and analysts can now detect how stable and unique their team’s playing style really is — and how...