Comments for Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/ Data-driven storytelling. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Comment on Top MLB Rookies: Which Prospects Are Poised for an Impact in 2026? by World Baseball Classic Predictions: Team USA Bulks Up Pitching to Match the Power Bats | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/mlb-rookies-prospects-poised-for-an-impact-in-2026-season/comment-page-1#comment-469 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:31:31 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=234727#comment-469 […] the fourth starter against Italy could come from a myriad of options, including New York Mets rookie sensation Nolan McLean (83 RV- in with a 5-1 record, 2.06 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 10.7 K/9 in eight starts) or Chicago Cubs […]

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Comment on Six Nations Predictions: Opta Experts on What to Expect in 2026 by England vs Wales Prediction: Six Nations 2026 Preview | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/six-nations-predictions-opta-rugby-experts-what-to-expect-in-2026/comment-page-1#comment-354 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:24:23 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=231361#comment-354 […] Rugby […]

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Comment on Seahawks vs. Patriots: The Players Most Likely to Cost Their Teams the Super Bowl by Super Bowl Predictions: Which Players Will Shine When the Patriots Face the Seahawks in Santa Clara? | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/seahawks-vs-patriots-players-most-likely-to-cost-their-teams-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1#comment-352 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:24:04 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=231191#comment-352 […] days ago Tyler Greenawalt […]

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Comment on A Perfect Sum: How the Seahawks Have Been Historically Good Without an Elite Roster by Super Bowl Predictions: Which Players Will Shine When the Patriots Face the Seahawks in Santa Clara? | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/seattle-seahawks-roster-historic-performance-new-england-patriots-super-bowl-60/comment-page-1#comment-350 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:13:36 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=231669#comment-350 […] NFL […]

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Comment on Six Nations Predictions: Opta Experts on What to Expect in 2026 by France vs Ireland Prediction: Six Nations 2026 Preview | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/six-nations-predictions-opta-rugby-experts-what-to-expect-in-2026/comment-page-1#comment-339 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:36:26 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=231361#comment-339 […] France are our favourites to win the 2026 Men’s Six Nations and their impressive home form will be a big factor in that. Fabien Galthie’s men have won 12 of their last 13 games at the Stade de France in the Championship, the exception a bizarre added-time loss to Scotland in 2021. […]

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Comment on Early Super Bowl Predictions: Will the Seahawks or Patriots Be Holding the Lombardi Trophy? by Traveling Different Paths to Super Bowl 60, Either Patriots or Seahawks Will Find Validation | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/super-bowl-predictions-new-england-patriots-seattle-seahawks/comment-page-1#comment-330 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:45:44 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=231061#comment-330 […] the end, both teams will compete for the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa […]

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Comment on Giuliano Simeone: Atlético Madrid’s Swiss Army Knife Who’s Proved He Belongs on Merit by Takeaways: Atlético’s Simeone-Alemany war has no winners and a lot of losers – Bugaluu :: Sports https://theanalyst.com/articles/giuliano-simeone-atletico-madrid-swiss-army-knife/comment-page-1#comment-324 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:37:03 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=229643#comment-324 […] More than forty percent of Atleti’s attacks in LaLiga come down their right side. Only Michael Olise and Vinícius Júnior have generated more assists following a ball carry since the Club World Cup last summer. When Atleti need to break lines, they’re looking for Giuliano — who has an irrepressible and irreplaceable combination of motor and velocity. […]

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Comment on Giuliano Simeone: Atlético Madrid’s Swiss Army Knife Who’s Proved He Belongs on Merit by Takeaways: Atlético’s Simeone-Alemany war has no winners and a lot of losers – United Cultures https://theanalyst.com/articles/giuliano-simeone-atletico-madrid-swiss-army-knife/comment-page-1#comment-323 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:47:29 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=229643#comment-323 […] More than forty percent of Atleti’s attacks in LaLiga come down their right side. Only Michael Olise and Vinícius Júnior have generated more assists following a ball carry since the Club World Cup last summer. When Atleti need to break lines, they’re looking for Giuliano — who has an irrepressible and irreplaceable combination of motor and velocity. […]

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Comment on Leeds 0-4 Arsenal Stats: Exceptional Gunners Power to Resounding Victory to Go Seven Points Clear by Declan Rice Becomes Fifth-Youngest Player to Reach 300 Premier League Appearances | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/leeds-vs-arsenal-stats-premier-league-01-2026/comment-page-1#comment-319 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:17:46 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=231262#comment-319 […] Premier League history to reach 300 Premier League appearances after playing for Arsenal in their 4-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday […]

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Comment on Premier League Match Predictions by Opta explains why Liverpool are backed to beat Newcastle | PortCityNews.com https://theanalyst.com/articles/premier-league-match-predictions/comment-page-1#comment-314 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:09:14 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=83282#comment-314 […] are being backed to win against Newcastle United on Saturday night, and Opta’s numbers explain why despite our stuttering Premier League […]

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Comment on Champions League Predictions 2025-26: The Opta Supercomputer Projections After the League Phase by Revealed: NEW Champions League favourites confirmed by stats boffins with one workforce backed at 29.8 PER CENT to win all of it – and which European big has only a 1.9 per cent probability? - london24news.co.uk https://theanalyst.com/articles/champions-league-predictions-2025-26-opta-supercomputer-projections-after-league-phase/comment-page-1#comment-308 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:12:19 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=230968#comment-308 […] looking beyond that stage, who is the favourite to win it all? Well, according to Opta’s supercomputer – via Opta Analyst, there is one standout […]

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Comment on Champions League Predictions 2025-26: The Opta Supercomputer Projections After the League Phase by Revelado: NUEVOS favoritos de la Liga de Campeones confirmados por expertos en estadísticas con un equipo respaldado por un 29,8 POR CIENTO para ganarlo todo, ¿y qué gigante europeo tiene sólo un 1,9 por ciento de posibilidades? | Diario Deportes https://theanalyst.com/articles/champions-league-predictions-2025-26-opta-supercomputer-projections-after-league-phase/comment-page-1#comment-302 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:49:44 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=230968#comment-302 […] más allá de esta etapa, ¿quién es el favorito para ganarlo todo? BIEN, según la supercomputadora de Opta – vía Opta Analysthay un atuendo […]

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Comment on Who Will Be Relegated From the Premier League in 2025-26? by Chelsea vs West Ham Prediction: Two In-Form Teams Set to Battle at the Bridge | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/who-will-be-relegated-from-the-premier-league-2025-26/comment-page-1#comment-299 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:56:43 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=204480#comment-299 […] Espírito Santo’s side are still favoured for relegation by the Opta supercomputer, which currently projects an 81.8% chance of them dropping down to the Champi… – but if they were to take advantage of a tired Chelsea team here, they would put serious […]

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Comment on A Chaotic Champions League Matchday 8 in Six Key Stories by Does Champions League Fixture Difficulty Carry Too Much Weight in 36-Team Format? | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/champions-league-matchday-8-chaos-six-key-stories/comment-page-1#comment-298 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:48:55 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=230895#comment-298 […] The second edition of the new-look league phase of the Champions League is over after an astonishing conclusion on Wednesday night. […]

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Comment on It’s Official: Harry Wilson Is the Premier League’s King of Long-Range Bangers by The 10% Club: Opta's Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 24 | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/harry-wilson-fulham-form-stats-contract/comment-page-1#comment-297 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:35:42 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=229340#comment-297 […] is a student of the Harry Wilson school of bangers. They have both scored three goals from outside the box in the Premier League this season, one […]

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Comment on 30 of 36 Teams Still Fighting: Making Sense of the Crazy Champions League Table With the Opta Supercomputer by Two Premier League sides set for top 8 heartbreak as Champions League supercomputer reveals Arsenal’s chances of winning – World News Sources https://theanalyst.com/articles/champions-league-table-knockouts-play-offs-qualification-opta-supercomputer/comment-page-1#comment-288 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:14 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=229956#comment-288 […] City leapfrog them should they secure a win over visitors Galatasaray on Wednesday night, with the Opta supercomputer giving them just a 37.2 per cent chance of having to go through the play-off […]

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Comment on UEFA Champions League Final Table and Potential Knockout Opponents For Every Team by Champions League Live Table and Predicted Knockout Opponents | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/champions-league-live-table-predictions-2025-26-final-matchday-league-phase/comment-page-1#comment-287 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:47:34 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=230408#comment-287 […] Looking for the 2025-26 version of this table? Head here for the live table and predictions for the Champions League league phase final matchday in 2025-26. […]

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Comment on PSG vs Newcastle Prediction: European Champions Aim to Avoid Play-Off Jeopardy by El superordenador Opta evalúa las posibilidades del Newcastle United de ganar al PSG en París | Diario Deportes https://theanalyst.com/articles/psg-vs-newcastle-prediction-champions-league-01-2026/comment-page-1#comment-283 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:42:49 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=230371#comment-283 […] ver el Analista Opta informando sobre simulaciones “supercomputadoras” del resultado más probable el […]

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Comment on Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea Stats: Brazilians Fire Blues into Top Four by Napoli vs Chelsea Prediction: Can Antonio Conte Overcome Former Side? | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/crystal-palace-vs-chelsea-stats-premier-league-01-2026/comment-page-1#comment-282 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:54:31 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=230275#comment-282 […] Liam Rosenior’s side head into the final league-phase matchday full of confidence, having won three straight games across all competitions. Estêvão and João Pedro were on target, along with an Enzo Fernández penalty, in a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace last time out in the Premier League. […]

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Comment on 30 of 36 Teams Still Fighting: Making Sense of the Crazy Champions League Table With the Opta Supercomputer by Napoli vs Chelsea Prediction: Can Antonio Conte Overcome Former Side? | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/champions-league-table-knockouts-play-offs-qualification-opta-supercomputer/comment-page-1#comment-281 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:54:10 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=229956#comment-281 […] Knowing only the top eight in the Champions League qualify automatically for the last-16 stage, Chelsea are among an eight-team pack on 13 points. They sit eighth, marginally ahead of five sides on goal difference but behind Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain, who face each other. […]

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Comment on Down to the Wire: FCS Football Conferences With the Closest Games in 2025 by Craig Haley's Never-Too-Early FCS Top 25 Rankings and Outlook for the 2026 Season | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-football-conferences-2025-season-closest-margin-of-victory/comment-page-1#comment-277 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:09:33 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=228244#comment-277 […] matchups against NEC opponents will not count in the standings. Always competitive, the NEC had the closest conference matchups of the 2025 FCS […]

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Comment on Garnering Attention: How James Garner Has Turned Into an England World Cup Possible with Everton by Notícias do Everton de sexta-feira: Dewsbury-Hall treinando novamente, melhor cenário de Rohl, impacto de Garner | DailyNerd https://theanalyst.com/articles/james-garner-everton-stats-form-alerting-thomas-tuchel-england/comment-page-1#comment-272 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:24:26 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=229999#comment-272 […] Os analistas da Opta analisam o impacto de James Garner nesta temporada. (analista de opta) […]

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Comment on FCS Football Head Coaching Changes: Who’s New for the 2026 Season? by Craig Haley's Never-Too-Early FCS Top 25 Rankings and Outlook for the 2026 Season | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-football-coaching-changes-tracker-2025-2026/comment-page-1#comment-271 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:16:03 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=215304#comment-271 […] (Van Malone) and New Hampshire (Sean Goldrich) to Monmouth and the CAA membership has the most head coaching changes in the […]

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Comment on What Are the FCS Conference Realignment Changes in 2026? by Craig Haley's Never-Too-Early FCS Top 25 Rankings and Outlook for the 2026 Season | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-conference-realignment-changes-2026-football-season/comment-page-1#comment-270 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:15:46 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=206858#comment-270 […] Arizona and Idaho State have talented QBs in Ty Pennington and Jordan Cooke, respectively. In FCS conference realignment, Southern Utah returns to the Big Sky following a four-year departure, bringing Utah Tech along for […]

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Comment on The Longest Premier League Losing Runs by Can Urgent Transfers Save Their Season? - AsiaEurope Sports https://theanalyst.com/articles/longest-premier-league-losing-runs/comment-page-1#comment-152 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:13:23 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=14680#comment-152 […] 2nd-worst in the Premier League and 3 games shy of tying the record for English football, held by Sunderland in 2002/03 at […]

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Comment on FCS Championship Game: Five Numbers to Know With the Illinois State Redbirds by FCS Championship Game: Montana State vs. Illinois State Preview & Prediction | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/illinois-state-redbirds-fcs-championship-game-five-numbers-to-know/comment-page-1#comment-149 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:51:33 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226428#comment-149 […] Montana State, meet the Illinois State Redbirds. […]

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Comment on Year-by-Year Results of the Division I FCS National Championship Game by FCS Championship Game: Montana State vs. Illinois State Preview & Prediction | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/year-by-year-results-of-the-division-i-fcs-national-championship-game/comment-page-1#comment-148 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:51:12 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=101959#comment-148 […] State is roughly a 10.5-point favorite over Illinois State as they get set to meet in the 2025 FCS championship game. Here’s a capsule preview and […]

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Comment on Manchester United vs Newcastle Prediction: Heavyweights Meet in Premier League’s Only Boxing Day Clash by MU vs Newcastle, Ini 2 Pemain Pengganti Bruno Fernandes https://theanalyst.com/articles/manchester-united-vs-newcastle-prediction-premier-league-boxing-day-12-2025/comment-page-1#comment-141 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:01:04 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226295#comment-141 […] Tanpa Fernandes, United harus redistribusi kreativitas dan mencari cara baru untuk membuat peluang, bukan sekadar menggantikan satu pemain. Adaptasi itu jadi kunci mereka menghadapi Newcastle. Opta Analyst […]

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Comment on Year-by-Year Results of the Division I FCS National Championship Game by The FCS Championship Game History of 2025 Finalists Montana State, Illinois State | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/year-by-year-results-of-the-division-i-fcs-national-championship-game/comment-page-1#comment-140 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:41:18 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=101959#comment-140 […] State and Illinois State are set to meet for the first time in the 2025 FCS championship game. Here’s the history of their previous title game […]

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Comment on The Biggest Winners and Losers of the NFL’s Week 17 by Rams vs. Falcons Prediction: Can LA Stay in the Race for the NFC West Title and No. 1 Seed? | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-week-17-winners-and-losers/comment-page-1#comment-139 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:07:05 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226687#comment-139 […] list Stafford as the favorite to win his first NFL MVP, with only New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye having a chance to catch […]

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Comment on Rams vs. Falcons Prediction: How Will LA Play It After Falling Out of the Races for the NFC West Title and No. 1 Seed? by The Biggest Winners and Losers of the NFL’s Week 17 | Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/articles/rams-vs-falcons-prediction-week-17-2025-nfl-season/comment-page-1#comment-138 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 23:20:42 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226647#comment-138 […] how does Maye compare to Stafford in some of the key statistical categories? Stafford, whose Rams face the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, has thrown for 278.6 yards per game with 40 touchdowns and just five […]

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Comment on Manchester United vs Newcastle Prediction: Heavyweights Meet in Premier League’s Only Boxing Day Clash by Setan Merah Lemah Saat Lawan Newcastle di Liga Inggris https://theanalyst.com/articles/manchester-united-vs-newcastle-prediction-premier-league-boxing-day-12-2025/comment-page-1#comment-137 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:09:27 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226295#comment-137 […] Rekor tanpa Fernandes buruk banget:Sejak 2022–23, MU gagal menang di 7 laga liga tanpa Fernandes, dengan 6 kekalahan dan hanya satu hasil seri — dan hanya 4 gol tercipta di periode itu. Opta Analyst […]

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Comment on Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United Stats: Sensational Rogers Double Secures 10th Successive Win for Villa by Aston Villa Samai Rekor 111 Tahun usai 10 Kemenangan Beruntun https://theanalyst.com/articles/aston-villa-vs-manchester-united-stats-opta-premier-league-12-2025/comment-page-1#comment-136 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:15:08 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226106#comment-136 […] Birmingham — Aston Villa kembali bikin sejarah. Pada 21 Desember 2025, tim asuhan Unai Emery berhasil mengalahkan Manchester United 2‑1 di Villa Park, membawa semua kemenangan mereka beruntun menjadi sepuluh kali di semua kompetisi — sebuah prestasi yang belum pernah terjadi lagi sejak 1914, yakni 111 tahun lalu.Opta Analyst […]

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Comment on Manchester United vs Newcastle Prediction: Heavyweights Meet in Premier League’s Only Boxing Day Clash by Liga Inggris Boxing Day: MU Bertemu Newcastle https://theanalyst.com/articles/manchester-united-vs-newcastle-prediction-premier-league-boxing-day-12-2025/comment-page-1#comment-135 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:00:50 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226295#comment-135 […] Man United memiliki catatan bagus di Boxing Day dengan 22 kemenangan pada hari itu sepanjang sejarah Premier League. Opta Analyst […]

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Comment on Seven Stats to Show Just How Mad the Premier League 2025-26 Has Been by David Raya to make landmark look and Arsenal could break file with goalkeeper - Goallinked https://theanalyst.com/articles/premier-league-seven-stats-mad-2025-26/comment-page-1#comment-133 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:18:46 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226191#comment-133 […] make what’s already a startlingly-low determine all of the extra spectacular, the quantity has risen due to latest matches in opposition to Chelsea […]

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Comment on Seven Stats to Show Just How Mad the Premier League 2025-26 Has Been by David Raya membuat penampilan penting dan Arsenal mungkin memecahkan rekor dengan penjaga gawang | beritakitanih.com https://theanalyst.com/articles/premier-league-seven-stats-mad-2025-26/comment-page-1#comment-131 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:46:04 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226191#comment-131 […] membuat apa yang sudah ada angka yang sangat rendah Yang lebih mengesankan, jumlah tersebut meningkat berkat pertandingan terakhir melawan Chelsea dan […]

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Comment on Seven Stats to Show Just How Mad the Premier League 2025-26 Has Been by Aston Villa on track to surpass stunning Premier League record held by Chelsea https://theanalyst.com/articles/premier-league-seven-stats-mad-2025-26/comment-page-1#comment-127 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:01:17 +0000 https://theanalyst.com/?p=226191#comment-127 […] to Opta Analyst, almost 15 per cent of goals are being scored from outside the penalty area in the top-flight, at a […]

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