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An eye-pleasing correlation matrix from @fbref.
Which metrics correlate with Points/Game the most? aka can we find common characteristics among the dominant teams of 2019/20?
The answer is YES, definitely
Which metrics correlate with Points/Game the most? aka can we find common characteristics among the dominant teams of 2019/20?
The answer is YES, definitely
Some interesting takes:
- Pressing success rate and pressing in the attacking 3rd correlate with points per game in a linear way.
- High and long passes reduce the points per game statistics.
- Number of players used in a season ( #Pl) doesn't have a strong influence on pts/g
- Pressing success rate and pressing in the attacking 3rd correlate with points per game in a linear way.
- High and long passes reduce the points per game statistics.
- Number of players used in a season ( #Pl) doesn't have a strong influence on pts/g
Based on the chart, the ideal dominant football team plays:
possession-based football
short/middle distance passing game on the ground
with successful pressing in the attacking third
the ball into the penalty area and keeps it there
The numbers also confirm this.
possession-based footballshort/middle distance passing game on the groundwith successful pressing in the attacking thirdthe ball into the penalty area and keeps it thereThe numbers also confirm this.
All data are from @fbref in per game form (calculated by me) to reduce the differences between the leagues with fewer games. If you are interested in the database, drop me a DM.
