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Diego Gómez, Brighton and the Rise in Premier League Shots from the Halfway Line
After Diego Gómez’s goal against Crystal Palace, Brighton are closing in on the Premier League record for shots from 50 metres or more in a season. Why are they trying this so much? The post Diego Gómez, Brighton and the Rise in Premier League Shots from the Halfway Line appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Who Will Be the Last Undefeated Team Standing in the NFL This Season?
Three teams enter Week 7 unbeaten, but who can keep their winning streak going the longest, and what does that say about their future playoff success? The post Who Will Be the Last Undefeated Team Standing in the NFL This Season? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Man Utd vs Man City Prediction: WSL Manchester Derby Preview
We look ahead to the first Manchester derby of the 2026-27 WSL season with our Manchester United vs Manchester City prediction and preview. The post Man Utd vs Man City Prediction: WSL Manchester Derby Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Chelsea vs Tottenham Prediction: Premier League Preview
We look ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge with our Chelsea vs Tottenham prediction and preview. Will Roberto De Zerbi's team get their second win of the 2026-27 campaign? The post Chelsea vs Tottenham Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction: Premier League Preview
Liverpool will hope their new-found momentum will help them stop Brighton & Hove Albion in their tracks when they meet in the Premier League on Sunday. The post Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Week 8 Preview & Predictions: It’s the Playoffs Before the Postseason
The FCS Football Week 8 Preview & Predictions spans the nation for top games and storylines. Many teams are falling into win-only scenarios. The post FCS Football Week 8 Preview & Predictions: It’s the Playoffs Before the Postseason appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bruno Fernandes Blamed Michael Carrick, But His One-Man Press Played into Como’s Hands
Bruno Fernandes criticised Manchester United's tactics in the 4-1 Champions League humiliation by Como, but he was arguably their biggest problem. The post Bruno Fernandes Blamed Michael Carrick, But His One-Man Press Played into Como’s Hands appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Tottenham vs Arsenal Prediction: WSL North London Derby Preview
We look ahead to the first WSL north London Derby of the season with our Tottenham vs Arsenal prediction and preview. The post Tottenham vs Arsenal Prediction: WSL North London Derby Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Aston Villa vs Man City Prediction: Premier League Preview
We look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League game with our Aston Villa vs Man City prediction and preview. The post Aston Villa vs Man City Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 8
Ready for another instalment of The 10% Club? Well, we’ve got some picks for you ahead of Gameweek 8 in Fantasy Premier League. The post The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 8 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal Stats: Rice Salvages Late Draw to Deny Kane Winner
Harry Kane and Declan Rice were among the goals in this tight Champions League encounter. Look back on the action with our Bayern Munich vs Arsenal stats page. The post Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal Stats: Rice Salvages Late Draw to Deny Kane Winner appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Como 4-1 Man Utd Stats: Red Devils Thumped in Italy as Pressure on Carrick Grows
Cesc Fabregas' Como tore Manchester United apart in their Champions League meeting on Wednesday. Look back on the action with our Como vs Man Utd stats page. The post Como 4-1 Man Utd Stats: Red Devils Thumped in Italy as Pressure on Carrick Grows appeared first on Opta Analyst .
2026 Week 7 NFL Predictions
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 7 games of the 2026 NFL season. The post 2026 Week 7 NFL Predictions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Océane Hurtré: One of the WSL’s Best-Ever Debut Seasons in the Making?
Océane Hurtré is lighting up the WSL in Birmingham City colours and is already threatening to make history. Are we potentially about to see one of the league's best debut seasons ever? The post Océane Hurtré: One of the WSL’s Best-Ever Debut Seasons in the Making? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Brewers vs. Rays is a World Series Built From Wins Both On, Off the Field
The World Series matchup of Brewers or Rays reflects two organizations that are thriving through drafting, trades and player development. The post Brewers vs. Rays is a World Series Built From Wins Both On, Off the Field appeared first on Opta Analyst .
After Some Early Wobbles, Aston Villa’s New Class Are Looking Promising
Villa Park is under renovation this season, and the team has had a bit of a facelift as well. Aston Villa are already starting to click with their new players, though. The post After Some Early Wobbles, Aston Villa’s New Class Are Looking Promising appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal’s WSL Season is in Peril, But Can They Find Answers?
Arsenal’s season is threatening to unravel, with defensive frailties, a blunt attack and increasingly puzzling selection decisions leaving Renée Slegers under growing pressure. Can the Dutchwoman find the answers - or do the problems run deeper than the results suggest? The post Arsenal’s WSL Season is in Peril, But Can They Find Answers? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
From Serie D to the Champions League: Como’s Rise Has Been Remarkable But Not Universally Appreciated
It wasn't so long ago that Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia was hosting Serie D matches; on Tuesday, it hosts to Manchester United in the Champions League. It's been a rapid rise for Como. The post From Serie D to the Champions League: Como’s Rise Has Been Remarkable But Not Universally Appreciated appeared first on Opta Analyst .
PSG 4-2 Barcelona Stats: Late Vitinha and Fabián Strikes End Barça’s Perfect Start to Season
Barcelona's winning start to the season is over after defeat in a Champions League thriller. Look back on the action with our PSG vs Barcelona stats page. The post PSG 4-2 Barcelona Stats: Late Vitinha and Fabián Strikes End Barça’s Perfect Start to Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal Stats: Mac Allister, Ngumoha Star in Another Anfield Comeback
Andoni Iraola's men may have defended poorly, but they clinched an exciting win in the Champions League. Look back on a thriller with our Liverpool vs Villarreal stats page. The post Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal Stats: Mac Allister, Ngumoha Star in Another Anfield Comeback appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Playoff Top 10 Rankings: How Tough Are the Contenders’ Remaining Schedules?
A look at upcoming schedules - and their difficulty level - after the FCS playoff selection committee released a top-10 ranking. The post FCS Playoff Top 10 Rankings: How Tough Are the Contenders’ Remaining Schedules? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
30 FCS Freshman Standouts Named to the 2026 Jerry Rice Award Watch List
The Jerry Rice Award honors the national freshman player of the year in Division I FCS. The in-season watch list includes 30 standouts. The post 30 FCS Freshman Standouts Named to the 2026 Jerry Rice Award Watch List appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Prediction: UEFA Champions League Preview
Two of the pre-season UEFA Champions League favourites go head-to-head in Bavaria on Wednesday, and we look ahead to that clash with our data-powered Bayern Munich vs Arsenal prediction and preview. The post Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Prediction: UEFA Champions League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Como vs Man Utd Prediction: Champions League Preview
We look ahead to Wednesday's Champions League clash at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia with our Como vs Manchester United prediction and preview. The post Como vs Man Utd Prediction: Champions League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Not Yet an All-Rounder, But Match-Winner Alexander Isak Proving His Worth at Liverpool
It was a third consecutive Premier League away game in which Alexander Isak scored the winner for Liverpool. The Swede is finally proving his worth after a turbulent first season on Merseyside. The post Not Yet an All-Rounder, But Match-Winner Alexander Isak Proving His Worth at Liverpool appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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