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Effectiveness Predictions For The Weekend

Last week’s predictions weren’t all that great, but here are the predictions for the games from this coming weekend. October 28, 2011 SC Freiburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen (Home Win: 26.7%, Draw: 27.7%, Away Win: 45.6%)

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Effectiveness Based Predictions For The Weekend

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

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Analysis Of Offensive And Defensive Effectiveness Stats

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

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Offensive And Defensive Effectiveness For European Leagues

This is the first installment of the offensive and defensive effectiveness for Ligue 1, La Liga, EPL, Bundesliga, and Serie A this season. As the first update of the season, here is a recap of how it is calculated. There

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FC Porto 2, Benfica 2: Both Teams Will Be Disappointed

It was a big game as the top two teams in Portugal squared off for the first time this season. Porto was coming off a draw with Feirense as Benfica caught them at the top after defeating Academica de Coimbra.

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2011-12 Serie A Preview

My final predictions for the European seasons is here. Italy got off to a late start with a player strike, and there have already been losses suffered by the favorites. Here is a brief look at the upcoming season in

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Premier League: A Look At The Top Six

It is still early in the season, but the race for the Champions League spots is picking up and the preseason top six candidates are having a wide range of experiences. Here is a look at the top six. Manchester

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2011-12 La Liga Preview

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

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2011-12 Premier League Preview

The league has already begun, but here is my prediction for the upcoming season although there are transfers that could be in the works in these final weeks. Relegation: Last year the relegation battle was competitive and I expect it

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2011-12 Bundesliga Preview

This is coming a bit late as the season is already two weeks old, but better late than never. Here is a quick run down of what I predict for the upcoming season in the Bundesliga. Relegation Last season it

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