https://analytica.tv/blog/ Football data analytics articles: xG, datasets, pipelines and modelling decisions. en https://analytica.tv/blog/expected-goals-explained/ https://analytica.tv/blog/expected-goals-explained/ xG is the most quoted number in football analytics — and the most misunderstood. Here is what the model actually measures, where it breaks, and how to use it responsibly. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://analytica.tv/blog/football-data-pipeline-statsbomb-open-data/ https://analytica.tv/blog/football-data-pipeline-statsbomb-open-data/ Open data is the fastest way to start. This walkthrough goes from raw JSON events to a shot map in a handful of steps — the same pipeline pattern you will reuse with every public dataset. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://analytica.tv/blog/public-football-data-sources/ https://analytica.tv/blog/public-football-data-sources/ You do not need a paid provider to start learning football analytics. These five free sources cover events, results, xG, odds and historical tables — with honest notes on the trade-offs of each. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT