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Episode 1 - What Did You Expect? (Expected Goals)

Episode 1 - What Did You Expect? (Expected Goals)

FromThe Football Fanalytics Podcast


Episode 1 - What Did You Expect? (Expected Goals)

FromThe Football Fanalytics Podcast

ratings:
Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jul 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This probably won’t be the first time you hear the phrase ‘Expected Goals (xG)’. But while many football fans will be aware of the term, some still ask “What is the point of xG?”. 
Fans may say, ‘They had to score!’’, or ‘You’ve got no chance from there!’ - but what factors actually influence the chance of scoring? Have they ‘missed a sitter’ or was that actually a tougher opportunity than you might think? 
In our first episode, we explore all things ‘Expected Goals’ and look at why this model can be so useful to determine the likelihood of scoring! -- Bio links:
Emre Can Bicycle Kick (xG 1) - https://youtu.be/4WPKtj0F15c. 
Andros Townsend Rocket (xG 2) - https://youtu.be/lAzYAQy8r9U. 
Olivier Giroud Scorpion (xG 3) - https://youtu.be/wGOhxt5Ksc0. 
Released:
Jul 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (78)

The Football Fanalytics Podcast is the show where two football fans, Ryan Bailey (Senior Podcast Producer at Crowd Network) and Mark Carey (Data Analyst at The Athletic), combine their love of the game with their knowledge of football statistics and data analytics. Join us as we break down some of football’s key concepts, explore the ever-growing world of football analytics, and get the views from a whole host of guests across the game. With access to the Twenty3 Content Toolbox, we will also bring you up-to-date analytics on players and teams across the continent. But this is not just about the numbers, we will be looking at all of the above from the fan’s point of view. Twitter: @FanalyticsPod and @Twenty3sport; Instagram: @fanalyticspod Email: fanalytics.pod@gmail.com