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Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction: Premier League Preview
Can Unai Emery coax a reaction from his ailing team to defeat the Premier League’s reigning champions once again? The post Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
US Open 2026 Predictions: Alcaraz the Standout Favourite as Opta Supercomputer Reveals a Draw of Contrasts
Who will win the 2026 US Open? The Opta supercomputer simulates the tournament 10,000 times to reveal the favourites, outliers and dark horses. The post US Open 2026 Predictions: Alcaraz the Standout Favourite as Opta Supercomputer Reveals a Draw of Contrasts appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Right Way to Get It Started: Five Big Story Lines in FCS Week 0
Upsets, thrillers and first impressions were part of the best story lines in a wild and wacky Week 0 of the FCS football season. The post The Right Way to Get It Started: Five Big Story Lines in FCS Week 0 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle Stats: Elanga and Wissa Give Jaissle First Premier League Win
Spurs still await their first point of the season, but Newcastle impressed again. Re-live this game with our Tottenham vs Newcastle stats page. The post Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle Stats: Elanga and Wissa Give Jaissle First Premier League Win appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest Stats: Iraola’s Men Held By Much-Improved Forest
Nottingham Forest found their best form at Anfield yet again, though could not secure a third consecutive win there. Re-live this Premier League game with our Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats page. The post Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest Stats: Iraola’s Men Held By Much-Improved Forest appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Mikel Arteta to Join Exclusive Club in 250th Premier League Game as Arsenal Boss
Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa on Monday will see Mikel Arteta become just the 10th manager to preside over 250 Premier League matches at a single club. The post Mikel Arteta to Join Exclusive Club in 250th Premier League Game as Arsenal Boss appeared first on Opta Analyst .
WSL Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Who will win the WSL? Which clubs will secure Champions League qualification? And who faces the biggest threat of relegation or a place in the relegation play-off? The Opta supercomputer answers the key questions ahead of the 2026-27 season. The post WSL Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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 Champions League fixtures in the 2026-27 league phase. The post Champions League 2026-27 Fixture Difficulty: Who Has the Easiest and Toughest League Phase Games? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Top 25 Scoreboard (Week 0)
A Week 0 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 0) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Omar Marmoush to Spurs: Why Man City Loanee Can Thrive in North London
Omar Marmoush is reportedly close to joining Tottenham on loan with an obligation to buy next summer from Manchester City. Why have Spurs turned to the versatile Egyptian forward? The post Omar Marmoush to Spurs: Why Man City Loanee Can Thrive in North London appeared first on Opta Analyst .
How Does Getting Into Europe Affect Premier League Form?
Getting into Europe is the aim for most teams at the beginning of the season, but recent evidence suggests some may thrive having failed to qualify last time around. The post How Does Getting Into Europe Affect Premier League Form? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Champions League Draw 2026-27: Best and Worst Scenarios for Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City and Aston Villa
Ahead of the draw for the league phase of the 2026-27 Champions League, we use the Opta Power Rankings to objectively assess the quality of the English sides’ possible opponents. The post Champions League Draw 2026-27: Best and Worst Scenarios for Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City and Aston Villa appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Just How Big Is the Gap Between Sinner, Alcaraz and the Rest in 2026?
How big is the gap between Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and the rest of the ATP Tour in 2026? We break down decades of data to find out. The post Just How Big Is the Gap Between Sinner, Alcaraz and the Rest in 2026? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Week 0 Preview & Predictions: The Season is Coming Right at You
The FCS Football Week 0 preview has the game of the week, predictions, facts and figures, and big storylines across the nation. The post FCS Football Week 0 Preview & Predictions: The Season is Coming Right at You appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Total Domination: Longest Winning Streaks in Series Between FCS Teams
Count them up, these are the longest winning streaks between FCS college football teams - both active and all time. The post Total Domination: Longest Winning Streaks in Series Between FCS Teams appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Immovable Objects: Three FCS Defenses That Have Championship-Level DNA
Among FCS football defenses, Montana State, South Dakota State and Lehigh enter the 2026 season with elite characteristics. The post Immovable Objects: Three FCS Defenses That Have Championship-Level DNA appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Overshadowed by Endrick and Estevão, Man City-Bound Allan Found His Own Path to the Top
Manchester City are reportedly close to signing 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan from Palmeiras for £34 million. Here, we look at what might have caught their eye. The post Overshadowed by Endrick and Estevão, Man City-Bound Allan Found His Own Path to the Top appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Cole Palmer, Martin Ødegaard, and the Six Premier League Players Poised for a Bounce-Back Season
Not every player enjoyed a Premier League season to remember in 2025-26. We look at six who could put those struggles behind them and rediscover their best form this campaign. The post Cole Palmer, Martin Ødegaard, and the Six Premier League Players Poised for a Bounce-Back Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Olivia Smith Exclusive Interview: Arsenal’s Award-Winning Prodigy Taking the Next Step in 2026-27
Opta Analyst sat down exclusively with two-time PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year Olivia Smith to analyse her fantastic first season at Arsenal through the data, and discuss her aspirations for the new season and the 2027 World Cup. The post Olivia Smith Exclusive Interview: Arsenal’s Award-Winning Prodigy Taking the Next Step in 2026-27 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bundesliga Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Can Bayern Munich retain their Serie A title? Who will qualify for the Champions League? And can the promoted clubs avoid relegation? We answer all the key questions with our German Bundesliga 2026-27 season predictions via the Opta supercomputer. The post Bundesliga Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Do Liverpool Need a Defensive Midfielder, or Just More Discipline?
There has been much discussion about Liverpool's midfield since their draw at Newcastle. Do they need a 'number six'? The post Do Liverpool Need a Defensive Midfielder, or Just More Discipline? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
In Cole Palmer, João Pedro and Morgan Rogers, Chelsea Have a Front Three to Rival Any Other
Chelsea's new-look front three made a blistering start to life together, each getting on the scoresheet in a 3-2 win over Fulham on Monday. The post In Cole Palmer, João Pedro and Morgan Rogers, Chelsea Have a Front Three to Rival Any Other appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Playoff Bracket Predictions: A Preseason Peek to Selection Sunday 2026
Who's in and who's out? We unveil a 2025 preseason FCS playoff bracket to predict what teams will travel the Road to Nashville. The post FCS Playoff Bracket Predictions: A Preseason Peek to Selection Sunday 2026 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
A September to Remember? 10 Story Lines to Watch for in MLB
Awards, titles, playoff spots – there’s a lot to follow in the final month of the MLB season. Here are 10 of the bigger story lines. The post A September to Remember? 10 Story Lines to Watch for in MLB appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Six Knee-Jerk Reactions to Premier League Matchday 1
The 2026-27 Premier League season has kicked off, so we're back with our weekly column of knee-jerk reactions. Here are six conclusions we’ve come to from across the first weekend of action in the new campaign. The post Six Knee-Jerk Reactions to Premier League Matchday 1 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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