Opta Analyst
Total reads
57
This week
2
Rank
#321 of 464
Published
862 posts
Last 12 weeks
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
Conference League Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Ahead of the start of the league phase of the 2026-27 Conference League, the Opta supercomputer has run 10,000 simulations of the season. But who won the competition most often? The post Conference League Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Breaking Lines and Building Bonds: Pascal Groß is Leading Brighton’s Impressive Start
Brighton & Hove Albion have made an excellent start to the 2026-27 season, and their 35-year-old creative spark has been at the centre of it. The post Breaking Lines and Building Bonds: Pascal Groß is Leading Brighton’s Impressive Start appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Roma 3-4 Real Madrid Stats: Rüdiger Completes Seven-Minute Comeback in Champions League Thriller
Roma seemed to be heading for a famous victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, but José Mourinho's men had other ideas. The post Roma 3-4 Real Madrid Stats: Rüdiger Completes Seven-Minute Comeback in Champions League Thriller appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Manchester City 2-4 PSG Stats: Guardiola’s Etihad Return Soured by European Champions
Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain blew Manchester City away in the first half, and a second-half fightback proved fruitless as the French side prevailed 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. The post Manchester City 2-4 PSG Stats: Guardiola’s Etihad Return Soured by European Champions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
LASK 3-6 Liverpool Stats: Barcola Bags Hat-Trick in Big Champions League Win
Liverpool enjoyed a 6-3 win over LASK in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with Bradley Barcola starring, though Andoni Iraola may be concerned by their defending. The post LASK 3-6 Liverpool Stats: Barcola Bags Hat-Trick in Big Champions League Win appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Week 7 Preview & Predictions: Who’s Going to Restore Order?
FCS football Week 7 could be different from last week's upsets. We span the nation to preview key games and storylines. The post FCS Football Week 7 Preview & Predictions: Who’s Going to Restore Order? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Highest-Scoring Champions League Matches
Which match holds the record for the most goals in a Champions League game? We list the highest-scoring matches in the competition's history. The post The Highest-Scoring Champions League Matches appeared first on Opta Analyst .
2026-27 NBA Predictions: Knicks, Spurs, Thunder and a Highly Anticipated Season
Before they tip off, find out how they may end up. Our supercomputer provides NBA predictions of wins and playoff potential of every team The post 2026-27 NBA Predictions: Knicks, Spurs, Thunder and a Highly Anticipated Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Is Lisandro Martínez Right to ‘Expect More’ From Manchester United?
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez reacted to defeat at Atlético Madrid by complaining about the lack of investment by the club. The post Is Lisandro Martínez Right to ‘Expect More’ From Manchester United? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Xabi Alonso Has ‘No Explanation’, So Why Are Chelsea Scoring So Many Early Goals?
Chelsea have started the Xabi Alonso era by scoring a remarkable number of goals very early on in their games. Why do they start so well, and why do they then fade? The post Xabi Alonso Has ‘No Explanation’, So Why Are Chelsea Scoring So Many Early Goals? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
2026 Week 6 NFL Predictions
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 6 games of the 2026 NFL season. The post 2026 Week 6 NFL Predictions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Top Scoring Players For Each Club in the Premier League
There have been 51 different clubs to play in the Premier League since it began in 1992-93, but who are the top scoring players for each of those sides? We look at the all-time top Premier League goalscorers for each club. The post Top Scoring Players For Each Club in the Premier League appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Atlético Madrid 2-0 Man Utd Stats: Pressure Mounts on Michael Carrick After Latest Defeat
Check out the best facts, stats and Opta data from this Champions League match with our Atlético Madrid vs Man Utd stats page The post Atlético Madrid 2-0 Man Utd Stats: Pressure Mounts on Michael Carrick After Latest Defeat appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal 3-0 Lille Stats: Subs Inspire Second-Half Blitz to Secure Comfortable Champions League Win
Check out the best facts, stats and Opta data from this Champions League match with our Arsenal vs Lille stats page The post Arsenal 3-0 Lille Stats: Subs Inspire Second-Half Blitz to Secure Comfortable Champions League Win appeared first on Opta Analyst .
England 5-0 Greece Stats (8-1 agg): Lionesses Storm Through World Cup Qualifying Tie
England booked their place in the next round of Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs with a resounding five-goal win in Leicester. The post England 5-0 Greece Stats (8-1 agg): Lionesses Storm Through World Cup Qualifying Tie appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Has the WSL Become More Competitive Than Ever?
Five matchdays into the 2026-27 WSL season, the established hierarchy is under pressure as Arsenal struggle and Tottenham and London City Lionesses mount a push for Europe. But is the WSL genuinely more competitive than ever? The post Has the WSL Become More Competitive Than Ever? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Late Goals, Struggles Versus 10 Men, Unable to Hold a Lead: Do Man Utd Have a Mentality Problem?
Manchester United once again failed to make the most of their opposition having a man sent off on Saturday, but that's not the only reason some critics might question their mentality. The post Late Goals, Struggles Versus 10 Men, Unable to Hold a Lead: Do Man Utd Have a Mentality Problem? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Man City vs PSG: Champions League Preview
We look ahead to Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash with our Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain prediction and preview, as the two-time reigning European champions head to the Etihad Stadium. The post Man City vs PSG: Champions League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
England vs Greece Prediction: Women’s World Cup Play-Off Second Leg Preview
Following a slightly unconvincing 3-1 victory over Greece on Friday, England will look to seal their place in Round 2 of the qualification play-offs ahead of Brazil 2027. We preview the second leg with our Opta supercomputer predictions The post England vs Greece Prediction: Women’s World Cup Play-Off Second Leg Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bear Alert: Morgan State Earns First Ranking in Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll
Each week, fans, alumni, media and the teams themselves look to the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll to see who's moving up and down. The post Bear Alert: Morgan State Earns First Ranking in Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Five Knee-Jerk Reactions as the Premier League 2026-27 Returns
After an eventful first weekend of Premier League football following the three-week international break, we sum up the action with five hastily made conclusions. The post Five Knee-Jerk Reactions as the Premier League 2026-27 Returns appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Atlético Madrid vs Man Utd Prediction: Champions League Preview
We look ahead to Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash with our Atlético Madrid vs Man Utd prediction and preview. The post Atlético Madrid vs Man Utd Prediction: Champions League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Valparaiso, Pennington, Campbell, Conrad, Bueno Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 6)
The Valparaiso Beacons and Northern Arizona's Ty Pennington headline the Stats Perform FCS football awards following Week 6 games. The post Valparaiso, Pennington, Campbell, Conrad, Bueno Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 6) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool 0-3 Man City Stats: Premier League Leaders Respond to Guilty Verdict With Clinical Anfield Win
After a turbulent two weeks, Manchester City returned to action with an emphatic 3-0 defeat of 10-man Liverpool at Anfield. The post Liverpool 0-3 Man City Stats: Premier League Leaders Respond to Guilty Verdict With Clinical Anfield Win appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool vs Man City: Six Key Subplots Ahead of Sunday’s Charged Anfield Encounter
All eyes will be on Anfield this Sunday when Liverpool host Manchester City in the Premier League. Leading into the game, we identify the key narratives to look out for. The post Liverpool vs Man City: Six Key Subplots Ahead of Sunday’s Charged Anfield Encounter appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Displaying items 101-125 of 862 in total