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Who Are Elversberg? From the Regional Leagues to Leading Bayern Munich
After a remarkable climb, Elversberg have started their debut Bundesliga season with two wins and now look forward to hosting Bayern Munich on Sunday. This is their story. The post Who Are Elversberg? From the Regional Leagues to Leading Bayern Munich appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Sunderland vs Arsenal Prediction: Premier League Preview
Can Mikel Arteta’s champions make it four Premier League wins in a row? We look ahead to Saturday’s clash with our Sunderland vs Arsenal prediction and preview. The post Sunderland vs Arsenal Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Man Utd vs Chelsea Prediction: WSL Preview
We look ahead to Sunday’s WSL midday kick off at Leigh Sports Village with our Manchester United vs Chelsea prediction and preview. Both teams dropped points on the opening day, so who will bounce back? The post Man Utd vs Chelsea Prediction: WSL Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Man Utd 4-0 Sabah Stats: Carrick’s Men Make Victorious Champions League Return
It was a routine victory for Manchester United on their return to the UEFA Champions League. Re-live this game with our Man Utd vs Sabah stats page. The post Man Utd 4-0 Sabah Stats: Carrick’s Men Make Victorious Champions League Return appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Week 2 Preview & Predictions: Upset Possibilities, Strong Schedule Await
The FCS Football Week 2 Preview & Predictions spans the nation for the best games and story lines. Will the upsets play out? The post FCS Football Week 2 Preview & Predictions: Upset Possibilities, Strong Schedule Await appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Teams Show the Money Games Can Go Both Ways Against FBS and a Lower Level
Some FCS football teams play the middle with money games – they are both the “opponent” to FBS competition and host to a lower-level team. The post FCS Teams Show the Money Games Can Go Both Ways Against FBS and a Lower Level appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal Didn’t Buy a Left-Sided Superstar, So They’ve Doubled Down on Their Right
Arsenal are by some distance the most right-heavy team in the Premier League when it comes to how they attack. So, did they even need to sign a world-class left winger? The post Arsenal Didn’t Buy a Left-Sided Superstar, So They’ve Doubled Down on Their Right appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Is Marcos Llorente’s Scoring Run Against Liverpool the Strangest in Champions League History?
He may have ended on the losing side, but Marcos Llorente scored against Liverpool yet again in the UEFA Champions League. How strange is his goalscoring record against the Premier League club? The post Is Marcos Llorente’s Scoring Run Against Liverpool the Strangest in Champions League History? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid Stats: Mac Allister Completes Comeback on Iraola’s Champions League Bow
Liverpool made a winning start to their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign, with Alexis Mac Allister's goal enough to see off Atlético Madrid. The post Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid Stats: Mac Allister Completes Comeback on Iraola’s Champions League Bow appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal Stats: Gunners Make Winning Start After Ødegaard’s Glorious Strike
Arsenal were indebted to a glorious strike from Martin Ødegaard as they overcame Napoli in their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League opener. The post Napoli 0-1 Arsenal Stats: Gunners Make Winning Start After Ødegaard’s Glorious Strike appeared first on Opta Analyst .
When Will Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland Break Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League Goals Record?
Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland made goalscoring starts to the 2026-27 Champions League campaign on Tuesday. Both will have one eye on the competition's all-time goals record. The post When Will Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland Break Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League Goals Record? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Counter-Attacks, Courtois and Chaos: Real Madrid’s Win Over Inter Was Anything But Vintage Mourinho
Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1 on Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League. Some stats suggested it was classic José Mourinho, but he seemed far from happy at full-time. The post Counter-Attacks, Courtois and Chaos: Real Madrid’s Win Over Inter Was Anything But Vintage Mourinho appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Fixture Difficulty: Who Has the Easiest and Toughest League Phase Games?
We use the Opta Power Rankings to assess the difficulty of each team’s UEFA Women’s Champions League fixtures in the 2026-27 league phase. The post Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Fixture Difficulty: Who Has the Easiest and Toughest League Phase Games? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Porto 0-2 Man City Stats: Haaland Double Earns Maresca Dream Champions League Start
Erling Haaland was the difference as Manchester City got off to a winning start in the Champions League. Relive the game with our Porto vs Man City stats page. The post Porto 0-2 Man City Stats: Haaland Double Earns Maresca Dream Champions League Start appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Stats: Mbappé, Valverde Pounce on Errors in Bernabéu Thriller
José Mourinho defeated his former side in a gripping, end-to-end Champions League encounter at the Bernabéu. Look back with our Real Madrid vs Inter stats page. The post Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Stats: Mbappé, Valverde Pounce on Errors in Bernabéu Thriller appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa Stats: Jackson’s First Goal Earns Villa Maiden Win of 2026-27
Nicolas Jackson's goal proved decisive in a thrilling early Champions League kick-off. Look back on a thriller with our Club Brugge vs Aston Villa stats page. The post Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa Stats: Jackson’s First Goal Earns Villa Maiden Win of 2026-27 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Ballon d’Or 2026: The Best Stats For All 30 Nominees
With the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees all revealed, we look at the key stats behind the 30 players who are in contention for the men’s award on Monday 26 October. The post Ballon d’Or 2026: The Best Stats For All 30 Nominees appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Martin Ødegaard is Crashing the Box More, and Arsenal Are Reaping the Rewards
Martin Ødegaard is getting into more advanced positions and scoring more goals as a result. When he is playing like this, it is easy to wonder if anyone can stop Arsenal. The post Martin Ødegaard is Crashing the Box More, and Arsenal Are Reaping the Rewards appeared first on Opta Analyst .
WSL Team of the Week: The Opta XI from Matchday 1
We’ve curated our WSL Opta XI of the Week, based on the performances that stood out most across the opening round of fixtures. The post WSL Team of the Week: The Opta XI from Matchday 1 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid Prediction: Champions League Preview
We look ahead to Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash at Anfield with our Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid prediction and preview. Can either side kickstart their European campaign with a victory? The post Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid Prediction: Champions League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Champions League 2026-27 Narratives: Rodri Impact, Mourinho’s Return, Slow-Burning PSG
Ahead of the return of the UEFA Champions League for the 2026-27 season, we pick out some key storylines to look out for in the league phase and beyond. The post Champions League 2026-27 Narratives: Rodri Impact, Mourinho’s Return, Slow-Burning PSG appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Real Madrid vs Inter Prediction: Champions League Preview
We look ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League blockbuster at Estadio Bernabéu with our Real Madrid vs Inter prediction and preview. Who will make a winning start? The post Real Madrid vs Inter Prediction: Champions League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
South Carolina State Remaining Strong in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll
Each week, throughout the college football season, alumni, fans, media and the teams themselves look to the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll to see who is rising and moving within the national rankings. The new poll follows Week 1 games. The “other” defending national champion in FCS football is racking up wins, too. Montana […] The post South Carolina State Remaining Strong in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll appeared first on Opta Analyst .
WSL Matchday 1: The Most Eye-Catching Stats From the Opening Weekend of 2026-27
From London City's statement win over Manchester United to Akane Okuma's record-chasing debut and Khadija Shaw matching a WSL milestone, we use Opta data to analyse the standout performers, trends and statistics from the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season. The post WSL Matchday 1: The Most Eye-Catching Stats From the Opening Weekend of 2026-27 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Champions League Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Who will win the Champions League in 2026-27? Will PSG manage a three-peat? Can Arsenal finally win the one trophy that’s always eluded them? Can Real Madrid be discounted? Here, we detail how the Opta supercomputer sees this season going. The post Champions League Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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