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3 months ago

💡 𝐎𝐟𝐟-𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐬, explained. Using dynamic player trajectories captured by remote tracking data, the 𝙾𝚙𝚝𝚊 𝚅𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 prediction model automatically detects all off-ball runs, in both an attacking and defensive context. ➡️ bit.ly/4cwDmI3

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3 months ago

Jes Buster Madsen's full #OptaForum2026 session – 𝐱𝐆, 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 – is available to watch on demand. 📺 bit.ly/OptaForum26Ses…

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3 months ago

xG said one thing. The result said another. @SPL's Jes Buster Madsen explains why that gap matters – and why analysts need to go beyond descriptive models to properly understand what happens in a match. #OptaForum2026

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3 months ago

With that, #OptaForum2026 comes to an end. Two days of ideas, discussion and shared perspectives from across the industry – reflecting how sport is being analysed and delivered across the industry. Catch up on every session from day one and two ➡️ bit.ly/OptaForum26Ses…

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3 months ago

@atakos22 @SPL All sessions from the #OptaForum2026, including Jes Buster Madsen's, can be watched on demand here: bit.ly/OptaForum26Ses…. You can find Jes's session on day two: xG, historical patterns, and the limits of descriptive models.

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3 months ago

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3 months ago

Up next in the #OptaForum2026 research competition. Billy Mulley introduces a new metric – 𝙻𝚘𝚠 𝙱𝚕𝚘𝚌𝚔 𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚅𝚊𝚕𝚞𝚎 (LBDV) – designed to identify players with the execution and bravery to break down low defensive blocks.

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3 months ago

The research competition gets underway at #OptaForum2026. Jaime Oriol presents how off-ball runs can be grouped into player archetypes – and how they shape passing decisions under pressure.

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3 months ago

Day two of #OptaForum2026 is underway, and we've shifted to a pro performance focus. Bence Kocsis opens with how the Hungarian FA are building a connected data ecosystem – strengthening player pathways, improving collaboration and supporting long-term development at every level.

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3 months ago

📸 A look into the morning session of day two at #OptaForum2026. Watch back every panel, fireside chat and discussion from day one here ➡️ bit.ly/OptaForum26Ses…

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4 months ago

The #OptaForum2026 agenda is now set. Day Two will focus on the latest innovations in on-field team performance – featuring insights from practitioners responsible for implementing wider data strategies within their respective operations. Check out the full programme. ⬇️

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4 months ago

The full #OptaForum2026 programme is now live. View the agenda ➡️ bit.ly/4b81O4P On 24-25 March, leaders across broadcast, digital, brands, leagues, federations and sports tech will take the stage to discuss how data and #AI are reshaping sport.

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4 months ago

The first speakers for #OptaForum2026 are confirmed. In less than three weeks, media, technology and sports leaders will gather in London to discuss how data and AI are transforming fan engagement and content in sport's biggest moments. Take a look ➡️ bit.ly/4bqbV56

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4 months ago

Recruitment, tactical analysis and performance insight are evolving fast. Analysts and data scientists will gather at #OptaForum2026 in London to examine how #AI and advanced data are changing the way the game is understood. First speakers confirmed ➡️ bit.ly/4bqbV56

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4 months ago

📆 Save the date for #OptaForum26. The premier meeting place for leading figures in sports content and data is returning to London for an exclusive two-day event filled with ideas, inspiration and actionable insights. Join the conversation 24-25 March ➡️ bit.ly/OptaForum26

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5 months ago

🎥 From the #OptaForum vault. Marisa Ewers shares insight into how @AVWFCOfficial use data to identify ways to generate higher quality chances in #BarclaysWSL play. Register your interest for this year's edition, taking place 24-25 March in London ➡️ bit.ly/OptaForum26

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5 months ago

🚨 Last call to submit proposals for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦. Analysts and data scientists have until Monday, 9 February, to send in initial proposals. 🔓 From the Opta Forum vault: @SimplyWink’s causal analysis of corner kicks shows. ➡️ bit.ly/4qsk3Y2

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5 months ago

Enzo Fernández's late runs into the box are becoming a trademark of @ChelseaFC's attacking play. Using 𝚡𝚃, @OptaAnalyst breaks down how the Argentine is driving more attacking impact through his movement than any other #PL player. A data-led look ➡️ bit.ly/4buYSzU

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5 months ago

📆 The deadline to send in initial proposals is just one week away. This year's submissions will once again have the opportunity to apply #AI-enriched 𝙾𝚙𝚝𝚊 𝚅𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 metrics across media storytelling and pro performance research categories. Get more info. ⬇️

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5 months ago

One week left to submit proposals for Opta Forum 2026. ⏰ 🔓 From the vault, Alex Sattari explains how teams can use 𝙾𝚙𝚝𝚊 𝚅𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 to improve recruitment profiling for on-field roles by incorporating spatial player tendencies. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4qsk3Y2

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5 months ago

The 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 is returning to London. On 24–25 March, the industry’s brightest minds will gather at the British Museum to examine new approaches to data, AI, video and sports content shaping the future of sport. Register your interest ➡️ bit.ly/OptaForum26

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5 months ago

𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 submission deadline is set for 9 Feb. 📅 Working with #AI-enriched Opta Vision metrics, practitioners are invited to put forth initial proposals that address key challenges relating to pro performance and storytelling. ➡️ bit.ly/4qsk3Y2

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9 months ago

More accuracy. More insight. More context. The latest evolution of Expected Goals on Target refines how finishing and goalkeeping performance are measured – with tailored models for men's and women's football and deeper data on goalkeeper positioning. ➡️ bit.ly/3Igehrq