🌉🌁 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬!
We brought together contributors from different open source projects to discuss how we can align our work and improve interoperability in football analytics.
Looking forward to the next steps. #FootballAnalytics #OpenSource #PySport
We brought together contributors from different open source projects to discuss how we can align our work and improve interoperability in football analytics.
Looking forward to the next steps. #FootballAnalytics #OpenSource #PySport
February 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🌉🌁 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬!
We brought together contributors from different open source projects to discuss how we can align our work and improve interoperability in football analytics.
Looking forward to the next steps. #FootballAnalytics #OpenSource #PySport
We brought together contributors from different open source projects to discuss how we can align our work and improve interoperability in football analytics.
Looking forward to the next steps. #FootballAnalytics #OpenSource #PySport
⚽ New blog post - which football prediction model is the best?
Poisson, Weibull, or Negative Binomial — each has its strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to optimise them for accurate match predictions using my penaltyblog Python package.
pena.lt/y/2025/03/10...
#FootballAnalytics #DataScience
Poisson, Weibull, or Negative Binomial — each has its strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to optimise them for accurate match predictions using my penaltyblog Python package.
pena.lt/y/2025/03/10...
#FootballAnalytics #DataScience
Football Prediction Models: Which Ones Work the Best?
Comparing football goals models — Poisson, Dixon-Coles, and more — to see which predicts best and how to optimize them...
pena.lt
March 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
⚽ New blog post - which football prediction model is the best?
Poisson, Weibull, or Negative Binomial — each has its strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to optimise them for accurate match predictions using my penaltyblog Python package.
pena.lt/y/2025/03/10...
#FootballAnalytics #DataScience
Poisson, Weibull, or Negative Binomial — each has its strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to optimise them for accurate match predictions using my penaltyblog Python package.
pena.lt/y/2025/03/10...
#FootballAnalytics #DataScience
Channelisation rates near 50% in UK gambling hint at large market leakage, fueled by black market ads on social media. Algorithmic controls misalign with licensing frameworks, raising questions on current self-regulation efficacy. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
September 22, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Channelisation rates near 50% in UK gambling hint at large market leakage, fueled by black market ads on social media. Algorithmic controls misalign with licensing frameworks, raising questions on current self-regulation efficacy. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
Introducing DataLit Fridays! 🚀 Join us weekly for a dose of data literacy. This week, we're featuring the book "Football Analytics with Python and R." Dive into the essentials of sports data analysis and level up your data skills! #DataLitFridays #DataLiteracy #LearnWithData #FootballAnalytics
February 16, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Introducing DataLit Fridays! 🚀 Join us weekly for a dose of data literacy. This week, we're featuring the book "Football Analytics with Python and R." Dive into the essentials of sports data analysis and level up your data skills! #DataLitFridays #DataLiteracy #LearnWithData #FootballAnalytics
What a match! ⚽🔥
#DataDrivenFootball #FootballAnalytics #ChampionsLeague #Benfica #Barcelona #DataVisualization #MatchdayStats
#DataDrivenFootball #FootballAnalytics #ChampionsLeague #Benfica #Barcelona #DataVisualization #MatchdayStats
January 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Celtic have lost 3 straight high-pressure matches, a rare run under O'Neill’s tenure. With the international break approaching, he's taking time to reassess—patterns like this often prompt strategic pivot points. #xG #PremierLeague #FootballAnalytics #FPL
September 20, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Celtic have lost 3 straight high-pressure matches, a rare run under O'Neill’s tenure. With the international break approaching, he's taking time to reassess—patterns like this often prompt strategic pivot points. #xG #PremierLeague #FootballAnalytics #FPL
In Allsvenskan we saw that players in teams that usually had higher average crowd sizes were negatively affected by fanless matches, plus some other interesting findings. What have we learned? That there are big differences in how we're affected by audiences. #footballanalytics #sportpsychology
January 25, 2026 at 9:04 AM
In Allsvenskan we saw that players in teams that usually had higher average crowd sizes were negatively affected by fanless matches, plus some other interesting findings. What have we learned? That there are big differences in how we're affected by audiences. #footballanalytics #sportpsychology
NASCAR star initiated Bristol pit row brawl but self-rated his punch accuracy at 0%. 100% effort, 0% impact. Physics + reaction time still favour science over rage. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
September 23, 2026 at 8:51 AM
NASCAR star initiated Bristol pit row brawl but self-rated his punch accuracy at 0%. 100% effort, 0% impact. Physics + reaction time still favour science over rage. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
Tiger Woods drafted himself for the Presidents Cup. Probability of success? Low in golf, but reflects high self-confidence and insider insight. Sometimes, the best data source is... yourself. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
September 23, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Tiger Woods drafted himself for the Presidents Cup. Probability of success? Low in golf, but reflects high self-confidence and insider insight. Sometimes, the best data source is... yourself. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
⚽Event Announcement⚽
Leuven Institute of Sport Science’s #FootballAnalytics Symposium will take place on April 23!
Current invited speakers are Prof. Pascal Bauer (DFB, USaarland) and @unravelsports.bsky.social
Abstract submission closes on Feb 26 @ 17:00 CET
www.kuleuven.be/liss/events/...
Leuven Institute of Sport Science’s #FootballAnalytics Symposium will take place on April 23!
Current invited speakers are Prof. Pascal Bauer (DFB, USaarland) and @unravelsports.bsky.social
Abstract submission closes on Feb 26 @ 17:00 CET
www.kuleuven.be/liss/events/...
LISS Football Analytics Symposium
On the evening of 23 April 2026, LISS and the DTAI Sports Analytics Lab will host the Football Analytics Symposium. During this symposium, international speakers will share insights on the use of mach...
www.kuleuven.be
January 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM
⚽Event Announcement⚽
Leuven Institute of Sport Science’s #FootballAnalytics Symposium will take place on April 23!
Current invited speakers are Prof. Pascal Bauer (DFB, USaarland) and @unravelsports.bsky.social
Abstract submission closes on Feb 26 @ 17:00 CET
www.kuleuven.be/liss/events/...
Leuven Institute of Sport Science’s #FootballAnalytics Symposium will take place on April 23!
Current invited speakers are Prof. Pascal Bauer (DFB, USaarland) and @unravelsports.bsky.social
Abstract submission closes on Feb 26 @ 17:00 CET
www.kuleuven.be/liss/events/...
New article on my blog: why the Ranked Probability Score might be misleading you when evaluating football prediction models - and what to use instead
pena.lt/y/2025/05/01...
#FootballAnalytics #DataScience #RPS
pena.lt/y/2025/05/01...
#FootballAnalytics #DataScience #RPS
Better Metrics for Football Forecasts: Moving Beyond the Ranked Probability Score
Why the Ranked Probability Score might be misleading your football model evaluations, and what to use instead....
pena.lt
May 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
New article on my blog: why the Ranked Probability Score might be misleading you when evaluating football prediction models - and what to use instead
pena.lt/y/2025/05/01...
#FootballAnalytics #DataScience #RPS
pena.lt/y/2025/05/01...
#FootballAnalytics #DataScience #RPS
Ex-UK Gambling Commission ED Tim Miller launches GamReg Consulting, aiming to curb black market gaming globally. Transition from regulator to advisor could signal tighter future oversight. 1 former head, 1 new consultancy, xG of regulation evolves. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
September 23, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Ex-UK Gambling Commission ED Tim Miller launches GamReg Consulting, aiming to curb black market gaming globally. Transition from regulator to advisor could signal tighter future oversight. 1 former head, 1 new consultancy, xG of regulation evolves. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
ESPN reportedly invests $80-86M on Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee contracts. Despite big spend, viewer backlash labels Monday Night Countdown "unwatchable." High cost doesn’t always equal high engagement. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #FPL #xG
September 22, 2026 at 12:08 PM
ESPN reportedly invests $80-86M on Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee contracts. Despite big spend, viewer backlash labels Monday Night Countdown "unwatchable." High cost doesn’t always equal high engagement. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #FPL #xG
From the other side of the Atlantic to Canada — and straight into history! 🌍🇨🇦
Proud to have been part of Calgary Wild FC’s first-ever season and the inaugural National Soccer League. 💜🦉
#CalgaryWildFC #NSL #MakingHistory #FootballAnalytics #TheWildWay
Proud to have been part of Calgary Wild FC’s first-ever season and the inaugural National Soccer League. 💜🦉
#CalgaryWildFC #NSL #MakingHistory #FootballAnalytics #TheWildWay
October 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
From the other side of the Atlantic to Canada — and straight into history! 🌍🇨🇦
Proud to have been part of Calgary Wild FC’s first-ever season and the inaugural National Soccer League. 💜🦉
#CalgaryWildFC #NSL #MakingHistory #FootballAnalytics #TheWildWay
Proud to have been part of Calgary Wild FC’s first-ever season and the inaugural National Soccer League. 💜🦉
#CalgaryWildFC #NSL #MakingHistory #FootballAnalytics #TheWildWay
April 25, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Raphinha set to sign with new agent days before contract talks with Barcelona. Player stability may boost Barca’s attacking xG potential next season if extension follows. Agent changes can shift negotiation dynamics. #xG #PremierLeague #FootballAnalytics #FPL
September 22, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Raphinha set to sign with new agent days before contract talks with Barcelona. Player stability may boost Barca’s attacking xG potential next season if extension follows. Agent changes can shift negotiation dynamics. #xG #PremierLeague #FootballAnalytics #FPL
3M+ players create PokerStars’ new global B2B network, unlocking the largest liquidity pool yet. More players mean deeper games and synergy, akin to the Premier League consolidating top talent for max competition. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #FPL #xG
September 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM
3M+ players create PokerStars’ new global B2B network, unlocking the largest liquidity pool yet. More players mean deeper games and synergy, akin to the Premier League consolidating top talent for max competition. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #FPL #xG
65,000 junk food ads targeted fans at the World Cup, creating a ratio of nearly 1 ad per minute during matches. The data highlights how exposure to unhealthy marketing remains constant even in major sporting events. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #FPL #xG
September 22, 2026 at 6:18 PM
65,000 junk food ads targeted fans at the World Cup, creating a ratio of nearly 1 ad per minute during matches. The data highlights how exposure to unhealthy marketing remains constant even in major sporting events. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #FPL #xG
The archive leans clearly one way on this fixture.
Poland vs Bosnia & Herze…
https://theboxpredict.com/predictions/UEFA%20Nations%20League/poland-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-2026-09-25?utm_source=bluesky
Full model output lands in the channel first: https://t.me/theboxpredict
#football #FootballAnalytics
Poland vs Bosnia & Herze…
https://theboxpredict.com/predictions/UEFA%20Nations%20League/poland-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-2026-09-25?utm_source=bluesky
Full model output lands in the channel first: https://t.me/theboxpredict
#football #FootballAnalytics
September 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The archive leans clearly one way on this fixture.
Poland vs Bosnia & Herze…
https://theboxpredict.com/predictions/UEFA%20Nations%20League/poland-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-2026-09-25?utm_source=bluesky
Full model output lands in the channel first: https://t.me/theboxpredict
#football #FootballAnalytics
Poland vs Bosnia & Herze…
https://theboxpredict.com/predictions/UEFA%20Nations%20League/poland-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-2026-09-25?utm_source=bluesky
Full model output lands in the channel first: https://t.me/theboxpredict
#football #FootballAnalytics
Tottenham's Pressing Paradox: Spurs rank 2nd in the Premier League for Pressing Intensity (PPDA) but are 20th in Shots Created following high turnovers. 📊
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Tottenham's Pressing Paradox: Spurs rank 2nd in the Premier League for Pressing Intensity (PPDA) but are 20th in Shots Created following high turnovers. 📊
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
Matvei Safonov, PSG's Russian keeper, landed ahead of friendlies. With PSG goalkeepers averaging 0.7 saves per shot on target in 23/24, Russia's shot-stopping data just got an upgrade. Monitor performance shifts in upcoming matches. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
September 22, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Matvei Safonov, PSG's Russian keeper, landed ahead of friendlies. With PSG goalkeepers averaging 0.7 saves per shot on target in 23/24, Russia's shot-stopping data just got an upgrade. Monitor performance shifts in upcoming matches. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL
Isak’s goals: 6 this season vs 3 last year. Liverpool boost his involvement through higher touch frequency and positioning shifts, increasing xG by 35%. More data-driven touches = more chances converted. #xG #PremierLeague #FootballAnalytics #FPL
September 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Isak’s goals: 6 this season vs 3 last year. Liverpool boost his involvement through higher touch frequency and positioning shifts, increasing xG by 35%. More data-driven touches = more chances converted. #xG #PremierLeague #FootballAnalytics #FPL
⚽Call for Abstracts ⚽
The abstract submission for the Leuven Institute of Sport Science’s #FootballAnalytics Symposium closes this Thursday, Feb 26 @ 17:00 CET
The symposium is on April 23rd. Speakers include @unravelsports.bsky.social and Pascal Bauer (DfB)
www.kuleuven.be/liss/events/...
The abstract submission for the Leuven Institute of Sport Science’s #FootballAnalytics Symposium closes this Thursday, Feb 26 @ 17:00 CET
The symposium is on April 23rd. Speakers include @unravelsports.bsky.social and Pascal Bauer (DfB)
www.kuleuven.be/liss/events/...
KU Leuven Institute of Sports Science
The KU Leuven Institute of Sports Science is an interdisciplinary network of KU Leuven researchers committed to enhancing sports performance and its broader societal impact.
www.kuleuven.be
February 23, 2026 at 4:38 PM
⚽Call for Abstracts ⚽
The abstract submission for the Leuven Institute of Sport Science’s #FootballAnalytics Symposium closes this Thursday, Feb 26 @ 17:00 CET
The symposium is on April 23rd. Speakers include @unravelsports.bsky.social and Pascal Bauer (DfB)
www.kuleuven.be/liss/events/...
The abstract submission for the Leuven Institute of Sport Science’s #FootballAnalytics Symposium closes this Thursday, Feb 26 @ 17:00 CET
The symposium is on April 23rd. Speakers include @unravelsports.bsky.social and Pascal Bauer (DfB)
www.kuleuven.be/liss/events/...
Home advantage is real — but how big? Measure it yourself. Dev waitlist open.
#footballanalytics #datascience #api #dataviz #devtools
#footballanalytics #datascience #api #dataviz #devtools
July 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Home advantage is real — but how big? Measure it yourself. Dev waitlist open.
#footballanalytics #datascience #api #dataviz #devtools
#footballanalytics #datascience #api #dataviz #devtools