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Looking Into the Crystal Ball: Alex Kirshner’s 2026 CFP Bracket Projection
There will be twists and turns on the way to the 2026 CFP bracket, but Alex Kirshner provides a sneak peek to where it may wind up. The post Looking Into the Crystal Ball: Alex Kirshner’s 2026 CFP Bracket Projection appeared first on Opta Analyst .
NEC Football Predictions: CCSU, Duquesne the Teams to Beat; LIU Knocking at the Door
NEC Football featured the closest conference games in the FCS last season. The 2026 title race appears to be closely contested again. The post NEC Football Predictions: CCSU, Duquesne the Teams to Beat; LIU Knocking at the Door appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Championship Fixture Difficulty: Who Has the Toughest Start to 2026-27?
The 2026-27 Championship season begins this week. We've analysed the schedule up to the September international break to determine which teams have the easiest and toughest starts to the new campaign. The post Championship Fixture Difficulty: Who Has the Toughest Start to 2026-27? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
League One Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Who will win promotion to the Championship? Which clubs are likeliest to be relegated to League Two? We answer all the key questions with our League One 2026-27 season predictions from the Opta supercomputer. The post League One Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
League Two Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Who will win promotion to League One? Which clubs are likeliest to be relegated to the National League? We answer all the key questions with our League Two 2026-27 season predictions from the Opta supercomputer. The post League Two Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Are the NFL’s Highest-Paid Running Backs a Good Investment?
Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor and Jahmyr Gibbs got paid this summer to complete an active offseason for NFL running backs with new deals. Are front offices making the right calls? The post Are the NFL’s Highest-Paid Running Backs a Good Investment? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa Stats: French Giants Retain UEFA Super Cup
Désiré Doué scored the winning goal as Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in an entertaining clash in Salzburg. The post PSG 2-1 Aston Villa Stats: French Giants Retain UEFA Super Cup appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Missouri Valley Football Conference Predictions: SDSU, Illinois State at Front of a Deep Title Race
The Missouri Valley Football Conference has had a national championship game qualifier in 15 straight years. Who's next from the league race? The post Missouri Valley Football Conference Predictions: SDSU, Illinois State at Front of a Deep Title Race appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Championship Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Who will win promotion to the Premier League? Which clubs are likeliest to be relegated to League One? We answer all the key questions with our Championship 2026-27 season predictions from the Opta supercomputer. The post Championship Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool 2026-27 Squad Audit: Where Andoni Iraola Still Needs Reinforcements
With less than two weeks to go until the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season, Liverpool still look short in certain areas. What else do the Reds need to do before the close of the summer transfer window? The post Liverpool 2026-27 Squad Audit: Where Andoni Iraola Still Needs Reinforcements appeared first on Opta Analyst .
PSG vs Aston Villa: Opta Supercomputer UEFA Super Cup Prediction
Look ahead to Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash with our PSG vs Aston Villa prediction and preview. Can Unai Emery get one over his former side? The post PSG vs Aston Villa: Opta Supercomputer UEFA Super Cup Prediction appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Southland Conference Predictions: SFA, Southeastern, Lamar Lead Deep Title Race
Southland Conference football had three teams qualify for the FCS playoffs last year. A deep title race suggests it could happen again. The post Southland Conference Predictions: SFA, Southeastern, Lamar Lead Deep Title Race appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Ten Exciting EFL Transfers You May Have Missed This Summer
There is always a huge turnover of players across the English Football League in the summer months. Here’s 10 interesting additions you may have missed across the Championship, League One and League Two in this transfer window. The post Ten Exciting EFL Transfers You May Have Missed This Summer appeared first on Opta Analyst .
La Liga Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Who will win La Liga 2026-27? Who secure Champions League football? And who'll suffer relegation? We answer all the key questions with our La Liga 2026-27 season predictions via the Opta supercomputer. The post La Liga Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
What’s New, Scheffler is Favored to Win FedEx Cup Playoffs
Scottie Scheffler is the one beat as the PGA Tour concludes its 2026 season with the three-event FedEx Cup Playoffs. The post What’s New, Scheffler is Favored to Win FedEx Cup Playoffs appeared first on Opta Analyst .
SWAC Football Predictions: There’s Not a Lot of Elbow Room Between the Top Teams
Alabama State is the slight favorite in a tight SWAC football race, but defending champ Prairie View A&M and Jackson State think otherwise. The post SWAC Football Predictions: There’s Not a Lot of Elbow Room Between the Top Teams appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Yildiz, Williams, Ndiaye, and Six Other Vinícius Júnior Alternatives for Arsenal
Arsenal’s ambitious attempt to sign Vinícius Júnior proved fruitless, so we’ve found some alternative left-wing targets for the Premier League champions. The post Yildiz, Williams, Ndiaye, and Six Other Vinícius Júnior Alternatives for Arsenal appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Goals, Carries, and Runs in Behind: Bradley Barcola Could Be Perfect for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool
With Liverpool reportedly in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, we look at why the Reds are seemingly going big to bag the winger. The post Goals, Carries, and Runs in Behind: Bradley Barcola Could Be Perfect for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FPL Set-Piece Stats: Expected Takers, Players to Target, and Projections for 2026-27
In the first of a new series, we look at how and why set-piece takers might be of the utmost importance to FPL players again in 2026-27. The post FPL Set-Piece Stats: Expected Takers, Players to Target, and Projections for 2026-27 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
How Brighton Are Building One of the Most Exciting Projects in the WSL
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Brighton have quietly been building one of the most exciting teams in the league. Why do so many players want to join the Seagulls? The post How Brighton Are Building One of the Most Exciting Projects in the WSL appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Who Has Scored the Most Goals in a Premier League Season?
Who has scored the most goals in a Premier League season? Here is the complete run-down of the best scoring seasons the league has ever seen. The post Who Has Scored the Most Goals in a Premier League Season? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Most Goal Involvements in a Premier League Season
Who has had the most prolific season in Premier League history? We detail the players with the most goal involvements in a single campaign. The post Most Goal Involvements in a Premier League Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Most Premier League Clean Sheets
Petr Cech holds the record for the most Premier League clean sheets as we take a look at the competition's goalkeeping greats. The post The Most Premier League Clean Sheets appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Biggest Points Gaps Between Premier League Champions and Second Place
Here, we look at the most emphatic title wins in Premier League history. The post Biggest Points Gaps Between Premier League Champions and Second Place appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Which Players Have Never Lost When Scoring a Premier League Goal?
Which players have never lost a Premier League game while netting? Behold, these are the league’s lucky charms. The post Which Players Have Never Lost When Scoring a Premier League Goal? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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