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Who Has the Most Goals in NHL History?
Let’s take a look at the legends on the game’s most valuable leaderboard. Here are the all-time leading goal scorers in NHL history. The post Who Has the Most Goals in NHL History? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
South Dakota State Claims No. 1 Ranking as Montana State Tumbles in FCS Top 25 Poll
For the first time this season, there's a change atop the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll. South Dakota State is the new No. 1 team. The post South Dakota State Claims No. 1 Ranking as Montana State Tumbles in FCS Top 25 Poll appeared first on Opta Analyst .
WSL Matchday 5: The Opta Stats That Defined the Weekend
Arsenal’s difficult start continued, Man City and Chelsea stayed unbeaten and London City delivered the result of the weekend. Using Opta data, we uncover the standout performances, emerging trends and biggest numbers from Matchday 5 of the 2026-27 WSL season. The post WSL Matchday 5: The Opta Stats That Defined the Weekend appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Idaho Vandals, Edge, Yanez, Harper, Bailey Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 5)
The Idaho Vandals and four standout players comprise the Stats Perform FCS football awards recipients for Week 5 games. The post Idaho Vandals, Edge, Yanez, Harper, Bailey Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 5) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Playoff Bracket Predictions: The Field Has a Different Look After Montana State’s Loss
Who will travel the Road to Nashville? We update FCS playoff bracket predictions following six weeks of the 2026 college football season. The post FCS Playoff Bracket Predictions: The Field Has a Different Look After Montana State’s Loss appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Don’t Write These Three FCS Teams Off Just Yet, October Feels Different
Flipping the calendar to October has helped FCS football teams Abilene Christian, CCSU and Drake flip the switch with their season. The post Don’t Write These Three FCS Teams Off Just Yet, October Feels Different appeared first on Opta Analyst .
How Would a Points Deduction Affect Manchester City’s 2026-27 Premier League Season?
After the Opta supercomputer ran 100,000 simulations of the 2026-27 Premier League season, we have calculated the exact impact of every possible points deduction. The post How Would a Points Deduction Affect Manchester City’s 2026-27 Premier League Season? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Croatia vs England Prediction: UEFA Nations League Preview
With the Three Lions having three points on the board after two games, we look ahead to Saturday's UEFA Nations League matchup with our Croatia vs England prediction and preview. The post Croatia vs England Prediction: UEFA Nations League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Tottenham vs London City Lionesses Prediction: WSL Preview
We look ahead to Sunday afternoon’s London derby with our Tottenham vs London City prediction and preview, as Spurs look to cement second place in WSL table against a London City side sitting just one point behind them. The post Tottenham vs London City Lionesses Prediction: WSL Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Celebrating 1,500 WSL Matches: Looking Back on the League’s Most Statistically Significant Games
With the 1,500th WSL game set to be played this weekend, we look back at some of the matches that hold statistical significance across the competition’s history. The post Celebrating 1,500 WSL Matches: Looking Back on the League’s Most Statistically Significant Games appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Six Takeaways From Idaho’s Upset of No. 1 Montana State
A review of how Idaho upset No. 1-ranked Montana State and what it means for the defending national champion and FCS football. The post Six Takeaways From Idaho’s Upset of No. 1 Montana State appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Top 25 Scoreboard (Week 5)
Idaho upsets No. 1 Montana State in the Week 5 Top 25 scoreboard of FCS teams that are nationally ranked or receiving votes in the poll. The post FCS Football Top 25 Scoreboard (Week 5) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
These Unsung Impact Players Are Instrumental to the NFL’s Five Undefeated Teams
You know the superstars like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy, but what other players have been key to the success of the NFL’s 3-0 teams. The post These Unsung Impact Players Are Instrumental to the NFL’s Five Undefeated Teams appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal: An Avoidably Fractious End to One of International Football’s Greatest Careers?
After leaving Portugal's training camp, it would seem Cristiano Ronaldo's international career has come to a tense end. It didn't need to be like this. The post Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal: An Avoidably Fractious End to One of International Football’s Greatest Careers? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Have Premier League Corners Been Fixed By the Increased Scrutiny on Grappling?
Premier League referees have been told to clamp down on holding at corners, and it appears in the numbers as though there has been an immediate impact. The post Have Premier League Corners Been Fixed By the Increased Scrutiny on Grappling? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Make or Break for Renée Slegers? Man City Test Awaits Under-Pressure Arsenal Boss
Arsenal Women are struggling to turn control into attacking threat. We examine the data behind their lack of cutting edge in the WSL in 2026-27. The post Make or Break for Renée Slegers? Man City Test Awaits Under-Pressure Arsenal Boss appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Week 5 Preview & Predictions: The Most Wonderful, Wacky Time of the Year
Conference chaos is alive and well. The FCS Football Week 5 Preview & Predictions spans the nation for the best games and storylines. The post FCS Football Week 5 Preview & Predictions: The Most Wonderful, Wacky Time of the Year appeared first on Opta Analyst .
How TRACR Ranks the FCS Conferences 1 to 13
Their overall strength is a source of pride among FCS conferences. Through five weeks of games, the TRACR projection model ranks them. The post How TRACR Ranks the FCS Conferences 1 to 13 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
2026 Week 4 NFL Predictions
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 4 games of the 2026 NFL season. The post 2026 Week 4 NFL Predictions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
England Women’s Squad: Four Key Talking Points Ahead of Greece World Cup Play-Off
Sarina Wiegman has named her England squad for the crucial World Cup play-off against Greece. We analyse the key selections using Opta data. The post England Women’s Squad: Four Key Talking Points Ahead of Greece World Cup Play-Off appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Longest Winning Streaks in FCS History
The longest FCS winning streaks include a relative Who’s Who of championship programs. They like to grab a win and move on to the next one. The post The Longest Winning Streaks in FCS History appeared first on Opta Analyst .
MLB Playoff Predictions: What to Know About Each Team’s Chance to Win the World Series
Who's going to win the World Series? The Opta projection model has its numbers, and our expert has his analysis and MLB playoff predictions. The post MLB Playoff Predictions: What to Know About Each Team’s Chance to Win the World Series appeared first on Opta Analyst .
There’s a Strong Mix of Conferences Near the Top of 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 There’s a Strong Mix of Conferences Near the Top of Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll appeared first on Opta Analyst .
St. Thomas, Gillman, Benson, Hossman Lees, Perrilliat Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 4)
The St. Thomas Tommies and Montana's Eli Gillman lead the way among Stats Perform's Week 4 FCS football awards recipients. The post St. Thomas, Gillman, Benson, Hossman Lees, Perrilliat Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 4) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
WSL Matchday 4: The Opta Stats That Defined the Weekend
Manchester City and Tottenham march on, while Chelsea and Liverpool were victors in crucial local derbies. We use Opta data to uncover the standout performances, emerging trends and biggest numbers from Matchday 4of the 2026-27 WSL season. The post WSL Matchday 4: The Opta Stats That Defined the Weekend appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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