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We have now reached the point in the 2024/25 Premier League Season where early season variance is starting to balance out and underlying data is becoming more predictive and useful when it comes to assessing how teams are performing. This is typically the case once we come out of the second international break of the season and we start to move towards the end of the calendar year. This is where resources and websites like Sportsmonks really come into their own as we can use their advanced and underlying data in order to get a more solid prediction on what the Premier League is going to look like come the end of the season. Sportsmonks have their own models that allow them to calculate xG in for each team, and each player within those teams, to some depth. This xG model can then be used to create a model to calculate expected points (xPoints) for each team in the league and xPoints is often a metric that can provide accurate insights into overall team performances. In this article we will use the xPoints model from Sportsmonks to look at three of the key storylines that we can expect to see as the Premier League enters the business end of the season. This data can often provide interesting context to the matches that we are watching every weekend.

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Football fans crave more than just the traditional commentary and highlights in today’s digital world. With the rise of AI technology, Sportmonks offers a transformative way to engage with football through real-time, accurate predictions. These AI-driven predictions allow fans to dive deeper into the sport, making informed decisions for fantasy leagues, betting, or simply enhancing their understanding of each match. Fans no longer watch the game; they become part of it, leveraging data that brings the game’s excitement closer than ever before. For casual viewers and seasoned fans alike, this level of interactive, data-driven engagement opens a world of new possibilities for enjoying the game. Learn more in this blog.

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Are you curious which team will most likely lift the UEFA Champions League trophy this season? Tired of relying on gut feelings and outdated stats? Imagine leveraging advanced AI and real-time data analysis to uncover actionable insights revealing each club’s potential. With Sportmonks, you can navigate the complexities of the tournament and make informed UEFA Champions League Predictions based on multiple data analyses. Join us as we explore who the favourites are and how data-driven Champions League Predictions can enhance your football experience!

Have you always dreamed of being able to predict El Clásico perfectly using real-time data? Leveraging Sportmonks data, you can gain deeper insights into player and team performances, enhancing your and your users’ match experience. With El Clásico around the corner (26th of October 2024, Fixture ID 19135354), we are looking ahead to find out what we can expect from this interesting matchup. Of course, data analytics alone can’t predict a match as emotionally charged and unpredictable as El Clásico. You can argue that the team mentality, rivalry, emotions and atmosphere are impossible to quantify in football data. And you know what? That is absolutely true. Not everything is quantifiable, and that is what makes football the beautiful game it is. However, with football data, you can give yourself and your users the chance to improve your chances of predicting the game.

Besides adding the Expected Goals statistics, we have added many more statistics to the statistics that are available in our API in the last couple of months. Haven’t you noticed them yet? No worries, we have got your back.

Are you looking to gain experience in the dynamic world of sports data and development? Become our new full-time full stack developer and work from anywhere! As a full stack developer at Sportmonks, you’ll play a crucial role in developing our data management platform and Sports APIs. You’ll contribute to managing and releasing our data and writing high-quality code, all while working remotely. Interested? Find out how you can qualify for the race to become our full stack developer.

“Attack wins games, but defence wins championships” is a famous quote from one of the best football managers of all time: Sir Alex Ferguson. While strikers often grab the spotlight, solid defensive play drives long-term success. In this guest blog from Total Football Analysis, we’ll use Sportmonks data to highlight the Premier League’s top defensive performers this season. From Arsenal’s resilience to Manchester City’s possession-based approach, discover how these teams are shutting down opponents. Ready to dive into the stats? Let’s get started.

Access to comprehensive sports data without effort—that would be a dream come true, right? What if I told you that Sportmonks not only effortlessly provides data but is also free? The Scottish Premiership and Danish Superliga are included in Sportmonks’ free plan. Data from Midtjylland, Brøndby, FC Copenhagen, Rangers FC and Celtic are all there for the taking. Integrate real-time sports data into your application to enhance user experience. The best part is that you can do it quickly and for free. What else could you possibly want? Leverage the latest technologies for superior sports analytics, and do it all easily and for free.

The Ballon d’Or is football’s most prestigious individual award, and every year football fans eagerly await the announcement of the winner. As we approach the 2024 edition, there’s intense debate about who deserves to claim the trophy. Will it be Vinicius Júnior who dazzled in La Liga and helped Real Madrid to Champions League glory? Or Jude Bellingham, whose meteoric rise has made him one of the hottest young prospects in European football? Maybe Rodri, instrumental for Manchester City and Spain, deserves more attention?

Does more possession mean more wins? Football is a sport full of twists and turns, and while it might seem like controlling the ball is the key to success, the reality is far more complex. In this blog, in cooperation with Total Football Analysis, we explore whether dominating possession really leads to more victories, using data from the English Premier League 2024/25 season. From examining high-possession teams like Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, to diving deep into expected goals (xG) data, we’ll uncover the fundamental factors that drive success on the pitch. Read on to find out if possession truly equals performance!