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Is This Where Tottenham’s Season Turns For the Better?
After Spurs made their worst ever start to a Premier League season, they need an immediate and stark improvement. So, is that what we are about to see? The post Is This Where Tottenham’s Season Turns For the Better? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
DEFCONs, Set Pieces, Budget Picks, Wildcards? Six Key FPL Questions Ahead of GW6
Using Opta data and Solio's projections, we assess six of the biggest questions ahead of GW6. The post DEFCONs, Set Pieces, Budget Picks, Wildcards? Six Key FPL Questions Ahead of GW6 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal Have Hit Their First Bump in the Road – Here’s Why They Should Bounce Back
A heavy defeat to Brighton was followed by injuries to several key players, but Arsenal have spent years building a squad capable of absorbing such setbacks. Now it's time for their depth to deliver. The post Arsenal Have Hit Their First Bump in the Road – Here’s Why They Should Bounce Back appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Francesco Farioli Exclusive Interview: Porto Boss on Moments, Momentum, and Maturity
Francesco Farioli has impressed since taking over at Portuguese giants FC Porto in July 2025. Opta Analyst had the chance to sit down with the Italian coach to pick his brains over the rise of the Dragões. The post Francesco Farioli Exclusive Interview: Porto Boss on Moments, Momentum, and Maturity appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal vs Leeds Prediction: Premier League Preview
Arsenal will be hoping to have another reason to celebrate when they take on Leeds United in the Premier League in their first match since Mikel Arteta signed a new contract at the club. The post Arsenal vs Leeds Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
What’s Different About the Premier League This Season? Five Trends We’ve Spotted in 2026-27
We’re just five matchdays into the 2026-27 Premier League season, but some interesting patterns are already beginning to emerge The post What’s Different About the Premier League This Season? Five Trends We’ve Spotted in 2026-27 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Greece vs England Prediction: Women’s World Cup Play-Off First Leg Preview
The reigning European champions find themselves on an unfamiliar path to the World Cup. We look ahead to England's play-off first leg against Greece as Sarina Wiegman's side begin their bid to secure qualification for the 2027 tournament. The post Greece vs England Prediction: Women’s World Cup Play-Off First Leg Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
NFL Team Ratings: Who’s Outperforming, Underperforming Their Preseason Projection?
We’re revisiting our NFL team ratings from the preseason to identify the biggest increases and decreases through four games. The post NFL Team Ratings: Who’s Outperforming, Underperforming Their Preseason Projection? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Who Will Win the Premier League in 2026-27?
Which team will win the Premier League this season? Stay up to date with our live Opta supercomputer predictions for the 2026-27 Premier League title race. The post Who Will Win the Premier League in 2026-27? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Downgraded CAA Football Seeks to Continue Long Streak of Multiple FCS Playoff Qualifiers
CAA Football has had two or more teams qualify for the FCS playoffs in a record 35 straight seasons. The streak appears in jeopardy this year. The post Downgraded CAA Football Seeks to Continue Long Streak of Multiple FCS Playoff Qualifiers appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Goals at a 60-Year High, Swans Flying, and Burnley’s Breakdown: The Championship’s Biggest Early-Season Storylines
After an extended break for international football, the Championship returns this weekend. After almost three weeks off, we provide a recap of the need-to-know stats before the action gets back underway. The post Goals at a 60-Year High, Swans Flying, and Burnley’s Breakdown: The Championship’s Biggest Early-Season Storylines appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Man Utd Are Better Than Results Suggest, But Michael Carrick’s Side Are Having an Identity Crisis
After guiding Manchester United to a third-place finish last season, Michael Carrick has overseen a difficult start to 2026-27. Should he be worried? The post Man Utd Are Better Than Results Suggest, But Michael Carrick’s Side Are Having an Identity Crisis appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 6
Looking for an edge with under-the-radar picks in Fantasy Premier League? Well, The 10% Club is back to help following the international break. The post The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 6 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Possession Is No Longer Nine Tenths of the Law in the Premier League
Teams with less possession are winning more often than they’re losing in the Premier League. Is this just a quirk or is there something deeper to the numbers? The post Possession Is No Longer Nine Tenths of the Law in the Premier League appeared first on Opta Analyst .
More Football, Less Timewasting: The New Premier League Rules on Throw-Ins and Goal-Kicks Are Working
New laws were brought in this summer to try and speed up restarts in games. Have they worked? After five matchdays of the 2026-27 Premier League season, we look at the data to see. The post More Football, Less Timewasting: The New Premier League Rules on Throw-Ins and Goal-Kicks Are Working appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Premier League Fixture Difficulty: Who Has the Hardest Next Five Games Before the November Break?
The Premier League returns this weekend, but some clubs have an easier return than others. Who has the toughest and easiest upcoming fixtures? We use the Opta Power Rankings to find out. The post Premier League Fixture Difficulty: Who Has the Hardest Next Five Games Before the November Break? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
One Stat to Sum Up 2026-27 So Far for Every Premier League Team
Is it possible to summarise the 2026-27 Premier League season so far through just one statistic for each team? We’ve given it a go. The post One Stat to Sum Up 2026-27 So Far for Every Premier League Team appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Premier League Fixture Difficulty vs Results: Which Teams Have Defied Expectations?
We look back at pre-season expectations for Premier League clubs' first five matches and assess how well they've done relative to the difficulty of their fixture schedules. The post Premier League Fixture Difficulty vs Results: Which Teams Have Defied Expectations? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Perfect Starts and Premier League Titles: Is There Any Correlation?
Manchester City may have started the season with five wins from five, but as the Premier League has proved many times in the past, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. The post Perfect Starts and Premier League Titles: Is There Any Correlation? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Mass Overhaul or Squad Continuity: What is the Recipe for Premier League Success?
In an age when fans wants limitless spending on shiny new signings, we ask whether less change can sometimes be more beneficial. The post Mass Overhaul or Squad Continuity: What is the Recipe for Premier League Success? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
How Long Has Your Premier League Team Been Leading, Level or Losing in 2026-27?
Which teams have held a winning position the longest in the Premier League this season, and who has spent the most time trailing? The post How Long Has Your Premier League Team Been Leading, Level or Losing in 2026-27? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Week 6 Preview & Predictions: While Some Top-25 Teams Rest, Others Seek to Avoid Upsets
An upset alert is posted everywhere. The FCS Football Week 6 Preview & Predictions spans the nation for the best games and storylines. The post FCS Football Week 6 Preview & Predictions: While Some Top-25 Teams Rest, Others Seek to Avoid Upsets appeared first on Opta Analyst .
With Texas, Georgia Leading the Way, Here’s SEC Football Ranked in Tiers
SEC football is top-ranked in the FBS this season, led by Texas, Georgia and Alabama. We rank all 16 the conference's teams in tiers. The post With Texas, Georgia Leading the Way, Here’s SEC Football Ranked in Tiers appeared first on Opta Analyst .
2026 Week 5 NFL Predictions
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 5 games of the 2026 NFL season. The post 2026 Week 5 NFL Predictions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Lionel Messi’s Argentina Farewell Match Brings Curtain Down on a Golden Era that Almost Wasn’t
Lionel Messi will represent Argentina for the last time in a farewell match on Tuesday, closing out a glorious international career that ultimately rewarded his patience. The post Lionel Messi’s Argentina Farewell Match Brings Curtain Down on a Golden Era that Almost Wasn’t appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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