Identifying match statistics that strongly contribute to winning in football matches is a very important step towards more predictive and prescriptive performance analysis. The current study aimed determine relationships between 24 the outcome (win, loss draw) all games close of group stage FIFA World Cup (2014, Brazil) by employing generalised linear model. cumulative logistic regression was run model taking value each statistic as independent variable predict logarithm odds winning....

Recent research suggests that match-to-match variation adds important information to performance descriptors in team sports, as it helps measure how players fine-tune their tactical behaviours and technical actions the extreme dynamical environments. The current study aims identify differences of from strong weak teams explore players' match performance. Performance data all 380 matches season 2012-2013 Spanish First Division Professional Football League were analysed. Twenty-one...

Abstract The aim of the present study was to identify game‐related statistics that discriminate between season‐long successful and unsuccessful basketball teams participating in Spanish Basketball League (LEB1). sample included all 145 average records per season from 870 games played 2000–2001 2005–2006 regular seasons. following were gathered official box scores Federation: 2‐ 3‐point field‐goal attempts (both unsuccessful), free‐throws defensive offensive rebounds, assists, steals,...

Identifying match events that are related to outcome is an important task in football analysis. Here we have used generalised mixed linear modelling determine relationships of 16 and 1 contextual variable (game location: home/away) with the outcome. Statistics 320 close matches (goal difference ≤ 2) season 2012-2013 Spanish First Division Professional Football League were analysed. Relationships evaluated magnitude-based inferences expressed as extra won or lost per 10 for increase two...

Comparison was made of home advantage in 157 national domestic soccer leagues throughout the world for six seasons between 2006 and 2012, a total 169,752 games. Quantified as number competition points won by team that expressed percentage all gained league, present continents, but showed considerable variation countries. It far highest Nigeria (86.82%), followed Bosnia-Herzegovina, Guatemala, Indonesia, Algeria, Bolivia Ghana, 70% 80%. Regionally, there were pockets high Andes, Balkans, West...

The aim of the present study was to identify importance basketball performance indicators in predicting effectiveness ball possessions men's and women's basketball, when controlling for situational variables game periods. sample consisted 7234 possessions, corresponding 40 games from Spanish professional leagues. effects predictor on successful according period were analysed using binary logistic regressions. Results teams show interactions with number passes ending player during first five...

The aim of this study was to identify the key physical and technical performance variables related team quality in Chinese Super League (CSL). Teams' were collected from 240 matches analysed via analysis variance between end-of-season-ranked groups multinomial logistic regression. Significant differences identified for sprinting (top-ranked group vs. upper-middle-ranked group) total distance covered without possession (upper lower-ranked group). For performance, teams top-ranked exhibited a...

Performance of football teams varies constantly due to the dynamic nature this sport, whilst typical performance and its spread can be represented by profiles combining different performance-related variables based on data from multiple matches. The current study aims use a profiling technique evaluate compare match in UEFA Champions League incorporating three situational (i.e. strength team opponent, outcome location). Match statistics 72 teams, 496 games across four seasons (2008-09...

Describing and measuring different styles of play that soccer teams can adopt during a match is very important step towards more predictive prescriptive performance analysis. The current study aimed to identify measure in professional soccer. sample comprises all 240 matches the Chinese Soccer Super League 2016 season. Data were examined using linear regression analysis factor Five factors had eigenvalues greater than 1 explained 79.6% total variance. following found: Factor ("possession"...

Miguel-Ángel Gómez*a http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9585-3158, Michalis Mitrotasiosb, Vasilis Armatasb http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1689-729X & Carlos Lago-Peñasc http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1626-2035a Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spainb Department Team Sports, School Education Science, National Kapodistrian Athens, Greecec Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain

Abstract We examined the trends in home advantage professional football leagues of France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal since start each league more than 70 years ago. A total 81,185 games were included, involving 244 different teams. Home was quantified season for country as number points gained at expressed a percentage all away. generally high early league, especially Spain Italy (over 70%). There then considerable fluctuations up to late 1970s. During this time, consistently highest which...

Abstract Most research into home advantage is based on men's sports. This article analyses in the women's domestic football leagues of Europe and makes a comparison with corresponding leagues. A total 47,042 games were included. From 2004 to 2010, existed soccer all 26 European countries analysed, ranging from 51.0% 58.8% averaging 54.2%. In every country, this was less than which averaged 60.0%. Crowd effects, both players referees, different gender perceptions territorial protection are...

Home advantage is a well-established phenomenon in many sports. The present study unique that it includes different sports analysed the same country, at level of competition, and over time period. Nine team from Spain were included: baseball, basketball, handball, indoor soccer, roller hockey, rugby, volleyball, water polo. Data for five seasons (2005–2006 to 2009–2010) obtained, totaling 9,472 games. results confirmed existence home all nine There was statistically significant difference...

Abstract The aim of this large‐scale study elite professional football teams was to identify the independent and interactive effects game location final outcome on game‐related statistics according zone pitch in which they occurred. sample consisted 1900 games played over five seasons (from 2003–2004 2007–2008) Spanish Professional Football League. Factor analysis with principal components applied recorded from games, limited four factors (Factor 1: Turnovers 5.2 Crosses 4; 2: Goals shots...

The aims of the present study were to identify (i) home advantage in elite handball according quality opponent, (ii) game periods where teams score more goals, and (iii) statistics associated with teams' success game's location. sample comprised 480 regular season games (2007–2009) from Spanish Professional Handball League. goals scored shot effectiveness (6 m, 7 9 m fast breaks) analyzed for each 5-min. period between players balanced unbalanced quality. was 64%, higher values (71%) lower...

To quantify the magnitude of association between same variables force-velocity (FV) profile and performance (unloaded-squat-jump height 20-m sprint time) obtained during jumping sprinting testing to determine which mechanical capacity (ie, maximum force [F0], velocity [V0], or power [Pmax]) presents highest with variables.The FV 19 elite female soccer players (age 23.4 [3.8] y, 166.4 [5.6] cm, body mass 59.7 [4.7] kg) was determined tasks. The F0, V0, slope, Pmax, imbalance (difference...

The aim of the current study was to examine importance scoring first goal on match outcome in football and determine if this influence depends minute which is scored. sample consisted all matches played season 2014/2015 English FA Premier League (n=380), French Ligue 1 Spanish La Liga Italian Serie A (n=380) German Bundesliga (n=306). Data were examined using classification tree analysis a linear regression analysis. results showed that home teams scored 57.8 % went obtain 84.85% points won...

Abstract The main objectives of the present research were (1) to examine relationships between distances travelled underwater during start and turn segments with swimming race performance at elite level (2) determine if individualised‐distance parameters affect overall performance. 100 200 m events 2013 World Championships measured by an innovative image‐processing system (InThePool ® 2.0). Overall, times largely related faster velocities in men's breaststroke freestyle events. Conversely,...

Ball screens are one of the most frequently used tactical behaviour in elite basketball games. The aim present study was to identify their predictors success related time, space, players, and tasks performed. sample composed 818 ball corresponding 20 close games (mean differences score 3.1 ± 0.8 points) randomly selected from playoff Spanish Basketball League (2008-2011). Classification tree analysis (CHAID) analyse which variable or combination variables, better predicts effectiveness...

Ensuring adequate levels of training and recovery at the elite level professional soccer to maximise player performance has continued drive necessity monitor load physical output players. The aim this investigation was analyse a mesocycle whilst quantifying positional demands imposed on European Sixteen players were assessed using global positioning systems ratings perceived exertion over competitive six-week period. loads analysed in addition match conditions (match location, score)...

In order to investigate the effect of playing styles on match performance football teams, data were analysed 18 technical performance-related variables and 8 physical from 59 matches in 2018 FIFA World Cup. A k-means cluster analysis was conducted classify all observations into two clusters tactical approach identify teams (characterised as direct-play, possession-play mixed-play). Separate Poisson regression models run generalised mixed linear modelling examine differences between...

The aim of the current study was to examine match performance elite goalkeepers considering three situational variables (opposition, outcome and location). Match statistics 46 who played 744 full matches during season 2012–13 in Spanish First Division Professional Football League were analyzed. Results indicated that there only indicators (Fouls Drawn, Fouls Committed Tackles) showed no differences among high, intermediate low levels team. sole indicator Saves which differed for all team...

The purpose of this study was to use a multivariate approach investigate variations in home advantage between different team sports and countries both for men’s women’s competition. data were based on the domestic premier leagues 15 65 worldwide, over 5-year period from 2011 2015 with total 1952 league tables qualifying inclusion. After controlling differences competitive balance leagues, general linear model found significant sports, sexes. Quantifying as proportion points won by league,...