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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 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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Serie A: End Of Season Offensive And Defensive Effectiveness

Here is the Italian Serie A’s statistics for the end of the season. Defense was once again the key component to winning the title as AC Milan showed a consistent defense. Napoli were also strong, but they were a bit

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Serie A: End Of Season Awards

Italy finished up their league and although the two Milan teams finished at the top, there were a couple of surprises at the top with Napoli and Udinese getting third and fourth. Juventus continued their struggle as they fell short

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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 Watch List: Arsenal-United Headline The Weekend

England have some big games that could finally determine the winner of the Premier League, but here is a look at the rest of the top games from this weekend. Arsenal vs. Manchester United (Sunday 9 am, FSC) Arsenal have

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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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