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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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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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La Liga: End Of Season Offensive And Defensive Effectiveness

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

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La Liga: ESS End Of Season Awards

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

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Weekend Watch List: Leagues Finish Their Seasons

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

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Weekend Watch List: Title Races Are Heating Up

The seasons are winding down and some title races could be wrapped up by the end of this weekend. Here is a look at the top games of the weekend. Manchester United vs. Chelsea (Sunday 11 am, FSC) United could

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Weekend Round-Up

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

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Weekend Watch List: French League Cup Final And More

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

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Copa Del Rey: Real Madrid Defeat Barcelona in Extra Time

This game lived up to the hype and it was played at a much higher tempo than their meeting on the weekend. Real Madrid had a good first half when they created some dangerous chances with the best being a

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