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Stony Brook, Johnson, Carroll, Wonodi, Teodecki Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 3)
The Stony Brook Seawolves and four standout players are the Stats Perform Week 3 FCS football awards recipients. The post Stony Brook, Johnson, Carroll, Wonodi, Teodecki Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 3) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Premier League 2026-27 Title Predictions: Updated Opta Supercomputer Projections After Five Matchdays
We’re five matches into the 2026-27 Premier League season, meaning we now have more information than we did at the start of the campaign. So, how have the title predictions changed in the Opta supercomputer’s model? The post Premier League 2026-27 Title Predictions: Updated Opta Supercomputer Projections After Five Matchdays appeared first on Opta Analyst .
WSL Matchday 3: The Opta Numbers That Defined the Weekend
Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the season, while Arsenal dropped points at home for the second successive match. We use Opta data to uncover the standout numbers from Matchday 3 of the 2026-27 WSL season. The post WSL Matchday 3: The Opta Numbers That Defined the Weekend appeared first on Opta Analyst .
25 out of 25: Erling Haaland Completes Premier League Collection With Goal Versus Sunderland
Erling Haaland’s late strike in Manchester City’s win over Sunderland means that he’s now scored against all 25 teams he’s played against in the Premier League. The post 25 out of 25: Erling Haaland Completes Premier League Collection With Goal Versus Sunderland appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United Stats: Cunha Spares Visitors’ Blushes After Martínez Own Goal
Manchester United narrowly avoided a second straight Premier League defeat on Sunday, as Matheus Cunha's late goal earned them a point at Fulham. The post Fulham 1-1 Manchester United Stats: Cunha Spares Visitors’ Blushes After Martínez Own Goal appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid Stats: Huijsen Red Card Costs Mourinho in Derby Defeat
Diego Simeone ended his losing streak against José Mourinho in La Liga as Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid at the Metropolitano. The post Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid Stats: Huijsen Red Card Costs Mourinho in Derby Defeat appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Manchester City 5-3 Sunderland Stats: Brobbey Hat-Trick Proves Fruitless in Eight-Goal Extravaganza
Manchester City stole an early march in the Premier League title race, but they were pushed hard by a Brian Brobbey-inspired Sunderland. The post Manchester City 5-3 Sunderland Stats: Brobbey Hat-Trick Proves Fruitless in Eight-Goal Extravaganza appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool Stats: Isak Helps Iraola Get the Better of His Old Club
Liverpool got back to winning ways, with Andoni Iraola triumphing on his return to Bournemouth, who saw their winless Premier League start continue. The post Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool Stats: Isak Helps Iraola Get the Better of His Old Club appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Celtic 0-1 Rangers Stats: Naderi Seals Back-to-Back Old Firm Derby Wins for Rangers
Rangers followed up last week's thumping victory at Ibrox with another win over rivals Celtic, thanks to Ryan Naderi's first-half goal. The post Celtic 0-1 Rangers Stats: Naderi Seals Back-to-Back Old Firm Derby Wins for Rangers appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Fulham vs Man Utd Prediction: Premier League Preview
Fulham will hope to pick up their first win in the Premier League this season when they host Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Sunday. The post Fulham vs Man Utd Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid Prediction: La Liga Preview
We look ahead to Sunday's La Liga game at the Metropolitano with our Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid prediction and preview. Who will claim bragging rights in the first derby of the season? The post Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid Prediction: La Liga Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Celtic vs Rangers Prediction: Scottish Premiership Preview
For the second time in a week, there is an Old Firm derby taking place. We look ahead to the game with our Celtic vs Rangers prediction and preview. The post Celtic vs Rangers Prediction: Scottish Premiership Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Unbeaten FCS Football Teams and Their Chances to Win Out
Using the Opta projection model, we look at the win-out probabilities of unbeaten FCS football teams through four weeks of action. The post Unbeaten FCS Football Teams and Their Chances to Win Out appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Three FCS Conference Races That Are Already Different From Preseason Expectations
It hasn’t taken many games into the conference schedule for three FCS football title races to feel so different from the preseason forecast. The post Three FCS Conference Races That Are Already Different From Preseason Expectations appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Roma 2-2 Inter Stats: Lautaro Martínez Brace Earns Dramatic Comeback Against Scudetto Rivals
Lautaro Martínez came to his team's rescue in a top-of-the-table thriller in Serie A. Look back on the game with our Roma vs Inter stats page. The post Roma 2-2 Inter Stats: Lautaro Martínez Brace Earns Dramatic Comeback Against Scudetto Rivals appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal Stats: Champions Stunned by All-Action Seagulls
The Premier League champions suffered their first defeat of the season. Look back on a brilliant game with our Brighton vs Arsenal stats page. The post Brighton 3-0 Arsenal Stats: Champions Stunned by All-Action Seagulls appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa Stats: Villans Pile More Misery on Spurs
Saturday's early Premier League kick-off ended up being quite the treat. Look back on the game with our Tottenham vs Aston Villa stats page. The post Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa Stats: Villans Pile More Misery on Spurs appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Youngest Premier League Players
Who are the youngest players in Premier League history? Here, we give you the top 20. The post The Youngest Premier League Players appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Brighton’s Pressing Is a Hot Topic – Arsenal Will Be the Next to Feel the Heat
Brighton's pressing numbers have been off the charts in the Premier League this season. Will they continue to earn plaudits this weekend, or will Arsenal knock them down a peg or two? The post Brighton’s Pressing Is a Hot Topic – Arsenal Will Be the Next to Feel the Heat appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal Don’t Take Risks, and That’s What Makes Them So Strong
Arsenal have been criticised for years for playing too cautiously, but Mikel Arteta has built a team and a system that requires fewer risks and is still devastatingly effective. The post Arsenal Don’t Take Risks, and That’s What Makes Them So Strong appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Top 25 Scoreboard (Week 3)
A Week 3 Top 25 scoreboard of FCS teams that are nationally ranked or receiving votes in the Stats Perform media poll. The post FCS Football Top 25 Scoreboard (Week 3) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Marseille vs PSG Prediction: Ligue 1 Preview
Having earned their first win of the Ligue 1 campaign last week, Luis Enrique's champions have a huge game to come on Sunday. We look ahead to Le Classique with our Marseille vs PSG prediction and preview. The post Marseille vs PSG Prediction: Ligue 1 Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal vs Man Utd Prediction: WSL Preview
We look ahead to Saturday night’s WSL game at the Emirates with our Arsenal vs Man Utd prediction and preview. Eva Olid's side will be hoping to stop the rot while the Gunners look for their first home win of the season. The post Arsenal vs Man Utd Prediction: WSL Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Who Needs Julián Alvarez? Barcelona Cannot Stop Scoring Goals
Barcelona have scored lots of goals since Hansi Flick arrived in 2024, and despite missing out on a new striker in the summer, that has very much continued this season. The post Who Needs Julián Alvarez? Barcelona Cannot Stop Scoring Goals appeared first on Opta Analyst .
As NFL Scoring Soars, Bills, Lions Bring Powerful Attacks to ‘Thursday Night Football’
The Week 2 matchup of Lions vs. Bills on “Thursday Night Football” could mirror what occurred in NFL season openers – lots of scoring. The post As NFL Scoring Soars, Bills, Lions Bring Powerful Attacks to ‘Thursday Night Football’ appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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