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Aston Villa vs Man City Prediction: Premier League Preview
We look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League game with our Aston Villa vs Man City prediction and preview. The post Aston Villa vs Man City Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 8
Ready for another instalment of The 10% Club? Well, we’ve got some picks for you ahead of Gameweek 8 in Fantasy Premier League. The post The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 8 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal Stats: Rice Salvages Late Draw to Deny Kane Winner
Harry Kane and Declan Rice were among the goals in this tight Champions League encounter. Look back on the action with our Bayern Munich vs Arsenal stats page. The post Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal Stats: Rice Salvages Late Draw to Deny Kane Winner appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Como 4-1 Man Utd Stats: Red Devils Thumped in Italy as Pressure on Carrick Grows
Cesc Fabregas' Como tore Manchester United apart in their Champions League meeting on Wednesday. Look back on the action with our Como vs Man Utd stats page. The post Como 4-1 Man Utd Stats: Red Devils Thumped in Italy as Pressure on Carrick Grows appeared first on Opta Analyst .
2026 Week 7 NFL Predictions
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 7 games of the 2026 NFL season. The post 2026 Week 7 NFL Predictions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Océane Hurtré: One of the WSL’s Best-Ever Debut Seasons in the Making?
Océane Hurtré is lighting up the WSL in Birmingham City colours and is already threatening to make history. Are we potentially about to see one of the league's best debut seasons ever? The post Océane Hurtré: One of the WSL’s Best-Ever Debut Seasons in the Making? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Brewers vs. Rays is a World Series Built From Wins Both On, Off the Field
The World Series matchup of Brewers or Rays reflects two organizations that are thriving through drafting, trades and player development. The post Brewers vs. Rays is a World Series Built From Wins Both On, Off the Field appeared first on Opta Analyst .
After Some Early Wobbles, Aston Villa’s New Class Are Looking Promising
Villa Park is under renovation this season, and the team has had a bit of a facelift as well. Aston Villa are already starting to click with their new players, though. The post After Some Early Wobbles, Aston Villa’s New Class Are Looking Promising appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal’s WSL Season is in Peril, But Can They Find Answers?
Arsenal’s season is threatening to unravel, with defensive frailties, a blunt attack and increasingly puzzling selection decisions leaving Renée Slegers under growing pressure. Can the Dutchwoman find the answers - or do the problems run deeper than the results suggest? The post Arsenal’s WSL Season is in Peril, But Can They Find Answers? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
From Serie D to the Champions League: Como’s Rise Has Been Remarkable But Not Universally Appreciated
It wasn't so long ago that Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia was hosting Serie D matches; on Tuesday, it hosts to Manchester United in the Champions League. It's been a rapid rise for Como. The post From Serie D to the Champions League: Como’s Rise Has Been Remarkable But Not Universally Appreciated appeared first on Opta Analyst .
PSG 4-2 Barcelona Stats: Late Vitinha and Fabián Strikes End Barça’s Perfect Start to Season
Barcelona's winning start to the season is over after defeat in a Champions League thriller. Look back on the action with our PSG vs Barcelona stats page. The post PSG 4-2 Barcelona Stats: Late Vitinha and Fabián Strikes End Barça’s Perfect Start to Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal Stats: Mac Allister, Ngumoha Star in Another Anfield Comeback
Andoni Iraola's men may have defended poorly, but they clinched an exciting win in the Champions League. Look back on a thriller with our Liverpool vs Villarreal stats page. The post Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal Stats: Mac Allister, Ngumoha Star in Another Anfield Comeback appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Playoff Top 10 Rankings: How Tough Are the Contenders’ Remaining Schedules?
A look at upcoming schedules - and their difficulty level - after the FCS playoff selection committee released a top-10 ranking. The post FCS Playoff Top 10 Rankings: How Tough Are the Contenders’ Remaining Schedules? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
30 FCS Freshman Standouts Named to the 2026 Jerry Rice Award Watch List
The Jerry Rice Award honors the national freshman player of the year in Division I FCS. The in-season watch list includes 30 standouts. The post 30 FCS Freshman Standouts Named to the 2026 Jerry Rice Award Watch List appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Prediction: UEFA Champions League Preview
Two of the pre-season UEFA Champions League favourites go head-to-head in Bavaria on Wednesday, and we look ahead to that clash with our data-powered Bayern Munich vs Arsenal prediction and preview. The post Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Prediction: UEFA Champions League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Como vs Man Utd Prediction: Champions League Preview
We look ahead to Wednesday's Champions League clash at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia with our Como vs Manchester United prediction and preview. The post Como vs Man Utd Prediction: Champions League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Not Yet an All-Rounder, But Match-Winner Alexander Isak Proving His Worth at Liverpool
It was a third consecutive Premier League away game in which Alexander Isak scored the winner for Liverpool. The Swede is finally proving his worth after a turbulent first season on Merseyside. The post Not Yet an All-Rounder, But Match-Winner Alexander Isak Proving His Worth at Liverpool appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal’s Struggles, Sonia Bompastor Makes WSL History, and More: Five Talking Points From Matchday 6
Matchday 6 delivered another dramatic weekend of WSL action, with Arsenal's struggles continuing, Chelsea and Manchester City maintaining their strong starts and London City Lionesses continuing to make headlines. The post Arsenal’s Struggles, Sonia Bompastor Makes WSL History, and More: Five Talking Points From Matchday 6 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Tarleton State is No. 1, SFA No. 2 After a Shakeup of Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll
For the first time, Tarleton State is ranked No. 1 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll. See who else is moving up or down. The post Tarleton State is No. 1, SFA No. 2 After a Shakeup of Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll appeared first on Opta Analyst .
How Mikel Arteta Has Mastered the Who, When and Why With Arsenal’s Substitutions
Arsenal's substitutes keep scoring winning goals, but it's no coincidence. We analyse the numbers behind Mikel Arteta's ability to change games from his bench. The post How Mikel Arteta Has Mastered the Who, When and Why With Arsenal’s Substitutions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Five Knee-Jerk Reactions to Matchday 7 of the Premier League 2026-27
We return with our summary of the weekend’s Premier League action with a bunch of knee-jerk reactions to the nine games played over Saturday and Sunday. The post Five Knee-Jerk Reactions to Matchday 7 of the Premier League 2026-27 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
North Dakota, Bass-Sulpizio, Davis, Keller, Smith Claim FCS Football Awards (Week 7)
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks and four standout players combine on the Stats Perform FCS football awards following Week 7 games. The post North Dakota, Bass-Sulpizio, Davis, Keller, Smith Claim FCS Football Awards (Week 7) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Man Utd Defence Showed Some Fight at Leeds, But Its Makeup Supports Martínez Rant
It was nowhere near perfect, but Manchester United's draw at Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday saw them show some fight at the end of a taxing week. The post Man Utd Defence Showed Some Fight at Leeds, But Its Makeup Supports Martínez Rant appeared first on Opta Analyst .
NBA Awards: MVP, Rookie, Coach and All of the 2026-27 Season Predictions
For seven top NBA Awards, we provide the pick, the why and the other top contenders before the 2026-27 season tips off. The post NBA Awards: MVP, Rookie, Coach and All of the 2026-27 Season Predictions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Who Will Be Relegated From the Premier League in 2026-27?
Which teams will be relegated from the Premier League this season? Stay up to date with our live Opta supercomputer predictions for the 2026-27 Premier League relegation battle. The post Who Will Be Relegated From the Premier League in 2026-27? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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