This is our first attempt at analysing a high-profile match using publicly available data, and we’re excited to share our findings!
Arsenal produced a dominant performance against Manchester City, but beyond the goals and possession stats, what hidden tactical insights can we uncover?
For this analysis, we focused on three uncommon football analytics that reveal deeper match trends:
1. Fatigue-Induced Errors:
Using event data from FBref, StatsBomb, and match reports, we tracked how Manchester City’s defensive errors increased after 60 minutes, coinciding with Arsenal’s second-half dominance.
2. Hidden Pressing Vulnerabilities:
Pressing intensity data from Opta showed that Arsenal’s press forced early turnovers but weakened after 75 minutes, leaving gaps that City failed to exploit.
3. Goalkeeper Distribution Success:
Pass success data from FBref highlighted how David Raya was more effective in launching counter-attacks, while Ederson’s long distributions were intercepted more frequently.
Why does this matter?
These analytics are directly applicable to Singapore football! In the Singapore Premier League (SPL), teams can gain an advantage by:
✅ Tracking fatigue patterns to optimise late-game strategies.
✅ Exploiting pressing weaknesses in high-intensity matches.
✅ Using goalkeepers effectively to launch counter-attacks.
Check out our full analysis in the attached PDF! It includes visuals and in-depth breakdowns of each metric.
What other hidden match trends should be tracked in local football? Let’s start the conversation! 👇
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