I finally got around to using my effectiveness statistics to make predictions. The idea behind the model is that the every game can be described by four values: offensive and defensive effectiveness for both the home and away teams. Every…
This is a closer look at the statistics trying to match the statistics with the performances on the field and in the table. France The statistics show that finishing is key as all of the top teams have the top…
The season has already started, so the preview is late, but here it is nonetheless. Relegation: Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano, and Granada are the promoted teams. Real Betis’ recent experience in the top flight will give them what they need…
Here are some more of the statistics from this last season. The La Liga season was dominated by Barcelona and Real Madrid and it shows in the statistics as they were some of the best offensive and defensively. Team Off…
La Liga was a two way battle with Barcelona and Real Madrid battling it out before Barcelona eventually pulled away at the end of the season. Valencia and Villarreal established themselves just behind them while Sevilla, Atletico, and Athletic Bilbao…
All of the top leagues will be finishing up except for France which will have its final fixtures of the season next Sunday after the Champions League final. With that being said, this will be the last Watch List until…
It was an interesting Easter weekend as most of the top sides all won in the race for the titles. Here is a rundown of the results from this weekend. England: Manchester United 1-0 Everton Aston Villa 1-1 Stoke City…
It’s Easter weekend, but there are some big games on tap as the title races enter their final stage. Their is some hardware on the line this weekend as France awards its Coupe de la Ligue. Here is a look…
Here is a brief rundown of the results from the top 5 European leagues over the weekend. England: Birmingham 2-0 Sunderland Blackpool 1-3 Wigan Athletic Everton 2-0 Blackburn West Bromwich Albion 1-3 Chelsea West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa Arsenal 1-1…
