Union Saint-Gilloise are Belgian champions once again: 90 years after their last league title.An unforgettable night at home against Gent sealed a dream season, with late goals, tactical substitutions, and a pitch invasion that echoed a century of history. A club that once ruled......
Imagine listening to a symphony orchestra… but hearing only the first violin.Sure, it would still be music. It might even sound beautiful.But without the depth of the horns, the rhythm of the percussion, and the harmony of the strings, you would miss the full power,......
Six months ago, Davide Nicola’s staff achieved yet another remarkable survival, this time with Empoli, adding another chapter to their incredible series of successes after Crotone, Genoa, Torino, and Salernitana. Arriving in January 2024 in a difficult situation— with the team going through its third......
Technology plays a crucial role in high-level sports, providing advanced data for performance analysis through tools like video recordings, optical tracking, and event data. By leveraging AI, machine learning, and computer vision, these technologies offer objective insights for athletes and coaches to enhance technical, tactical, and athletic performance. It's essential to ask the right questions and interpret the data correctly to maximize competitive advantage....
Exciting developments at the intersection of AI and football! AI is transforming how we analyze the game, from predicting team strategies to enhancing decision-making. ...
Explore how advanced data analysis and technology are transforming sports by enhancing technical skills, optimizing athletic performance, developing effective strategies, and improving injury prevention and recovery. The integration of data science in sports is driving a shift from intuition-based approaches to evidence-based decision-making, paving the way for unprecedented levels of performance....
Many people believe that the role of a video analyst is primarily focused on watching matches and creating highlight reels. While watching matches is a part of the job, the role requires a comprehensive analysis that goes beyond surface-level observations. ...
SportAnalytics, a leading company in advanced data analysis for sports, and Sport Leader Agency, renowned for its expertise in various sports services, are excited to announce their partnership. This collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both organizations to provide comprehensive solutions to soccer organizations,......
This article aims to explore the fundamental differences among optical tracking, broadcast tracking, and GPS, highlighting their advantages, disadvantages, and specific use cases....
We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between SportAnalytics and Coaches – a collaborative synergy that aims to grow a forward-thinking generation of coaches who appreciate the power of data and recognize its advantages in their daily tasks to complement their soccer expertise. Promoting......
SportAnalytics is thrilled to announce a multi-year partnership with SL Benfica, the most decorated team in Portuguese football that owns 38 Primeira Liga titles. This collaboration aims to provide them with unparalleled tactical insights, incorporating sophisticated analytics and an AI-driven platform to propel futuresuccesses.The club......
In this interview, we delve into a conversation with Stefano Pasquali about current technology and best practices in physical preparation and performance monitoring. We discuss how data can be used as a key support to make decisions and evaluate objectively....
Innovation is key to success in any industry, including sports. Collaborating with smart people with diverse backgrounds and automating processes can help clubs save time and money while making better-informed decisions. Examples like Brentford and Midtjylland have shown how statistical analysis and a different approach can lead to success even with smaller budgets. To thrive in the future, we must dare to innovate....
The talented scout Daniele Carboni shares insights on spotting talent, the role of data in scouting and recruitment, and the added value of SportAnalytics. Learn more about the future of talent identification processes!...
Sports organizations face the question of whether to build their own performance platform or buy a ready-made solution. Developing a custom solution can give complete control over the functionality but requires significant time, money, and resources, including ongoing maintenance. Buying a third-party solution with flexible configurations and integrations can decrease the total cost of ownership, decrease risk, provide a faster return on investment (ROI), and help improve performance....
We take a close look at the type of football that Sporting likes to play in collaboration with Nelson Diogo Duarte, a talented young analyst who has already collaborated with important teams in the Portuguese first league in recent years, such as Porto, Boavista, and Maritimo....
USG's Head of Analysis, Marc Delcourt, shares how SportAnalytics helped optimize game preparation, in-depth analysis, and informed decision-making in National and UEFA competitions. ...
Sports organizations worldwide have embraced innovation and data analytics to enhance their performance on and off the field. American sports are leading this trend, but European football clubs also recognize the value of data analysis. Manchester City, Liverpool, and FC Barcelona are examples of innovative clubs using this technique to improve their team's performance. SportAnalytics assists sport organizations in accelerating data culture and adoption by discussing with them and finding solutions to their needs....
For a club with high ambitions, it is important to have a data strategy and a cutting edge analysis system. We spoke with Le Havre's Head of Analysis Julien Momont about their football strategy, how they embrace data analysis, contextualizes data, and use SportAnalytics Platform to support their daily work and to improve the performance on and off the pitch....
Advancements in technology have revolutionized the way football data is collected using high-quality video recording, machine learning, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. Learn about the most popular data sources in football and how SportAnalytics addresses inconsistencies among data providers with our proprietary data model....
Performance Analysis uses systematic observation and various tools to provide accurate, and reliable information to better comprehend what happens on the pitch. Its goals include improving athlete performance, developing game strategies, enhancing team performance, identifying talent, and evaluating player and team progress over time. At SportAnalytics, we deliver innovative data analysis solutions that turn numbers into deep and actionable insights using ML and AI techniques....
Expected Threat (xT) is a simple, effective metric for measuring a player's attack contribution in a football match. It calculates the probability of scoring based on the ball's position on the field. The xT model can highlight specific players' strengths and highlight their contributions to their team's success. While xT has its limitations, it is a valuable metric worth exploring in many use cases....