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THREAD: FC Union Berlin 20-21 data-driven analysis.Let's look back at the performances of @fcunion currently ranked 5th of #Bundesliga .
First of all let's have a look on the transfers between 19-20 and 20-21 season.
The main departure is of course Sebastian Andersson (Union Berlin top scorer) going to Köln for 6.5 millions.
Knowing the pandemic situation, on a finalcial aspect, this looks good.
The main departure is of course Sebastian Andersson (Union Berlin top scorer) going to Köln for 6.5 millions.
Knowing the pandemic situation, on a finalcial aspect, this looks good.
By comparing Knoche to Subotic/Schlotterbeck we can see that the new Central Defender is a bit weaker in the defensive field but better in his passing abilities.
While for Awoniyi and Pohjanpalo they have better finishing statistics than Andersson but are weaker in aerials/press.
While for Awoniyi and Pohjanpalo they have better finishing statistics than Andersson but are weaker in aerials/press.
#fcunion Most appearance XI:
GK : Luthe (1260 min)
LB : Lenz (1241 min)
CD : Knoche (1260 min)
CD : Friedrich (126 min)
RB : Trimmel (1087 min)
CM : Andrich (906 min)
CM : Prömel (907 min)
LW : Ingvartsen (642 min)
AM : Kruse (723 min)
LW : Becker (910 min)
FW : Awoniyi (756 min)
GK : Luthe (1260 min)
LB : Lenz (1241 min)
CD : Knoche (1260 min)
CD : Friedrich (126 min)
RB : Trimmel (1087 min)
CM : Andrich (906 min)
CM : Prömel (907 min)
LW : Ingvartsen (642 min)
AM : Kruse (723 min)
LW : Becker (910 min)
FW : Awoniyi (756 min)
- Symetric style between both Full Backs
- Prömel playing a bit higher than Andrich
- Kruse playing high as a second striker
- Kruse/Ingvartsen combining on the left
- Becker/Awoniyi combining on the right
(inspired by @UtdMaram for the 2nd viz')
- Prömel playing a bit higher than Andrich
- Kruse playing high as a second striker
- Kruse/Ingvartsen combining on the left
- Becker/Awoniyi combining on the right
(inspired by @UtdMaram for the 2nd viz')
Let's have a look at players average position in possession of the ball.
- Full backs play on the wings
- Becker plays on the right while Ingvartsen comes to play inside.
- Trio Ingvartsen - Kruse - Awoniyi
- Full backs play on the wings
- Becker plays on the right while Ingvartsen comes to play inside.
- Trio Ingvartsen - Kruse - Awoniyi
Where the danger comes from ?
If we have a look at the start location of Union Berlin key passes (pass before the shot).
- Central/right dominance
- Max Kruse main creator (14 key passes/ 5 assists)
- Right side (Becker + Trimmel) : 25 key passes
If we have a look at the start location of Union Berlin key passes (pass before the shot).
- Central/right dominance
- Max Kruse main creator (14 key passes/ 5 assists)
- Right side (Becker + Trimmel) : 25 key passes
- 66% shots inside the box
- 7% inside the 6 yard box
- 4 goals outside the box
- 25 goals inside the box
Goal/shot (0.16)
Goal/Shot on target (0.4)
- 7% inside the 6 yard box
- 4 goals outside the box
- 25 goals inside the box
Goal/shot (0.16)Goal/Shot on target (0.4)
Union Berlin : everyone is involved.
Goal contribution = goals scored + assist
- right side > left side
- Kruse is the man with 6 goals and 5 assists
- Trimmel 6 assists (4 are on set pieces/corners)
Goal contribution = goals scored + assist
- right side > left side
- Kruse is the man with 6 goals and 5 assists
- Trimmel 6 assists (4 are on set pieces/corners)
I wanted to have a look at Max Kruse (32 years) performances compared to other AM players of Bundesliga.
SCA : Shot creating actions
GCA : Goal creating actions
Such a top player in terms of creation !
SCA : Shot creating actions
GCA : Goal creating actions
Such a top player in terms of creation !
Let's focus on Union Berlin behaviour without possession.
- Medium/low block
- Wait the opponent in their part
- Last PPDA of the league (16.83)
- Many defensive actions in their 3rd.
- No penalty given to their opponent
xG allowed (13.5 xGA)
4th defense of the League (18 GA)
- Medium/low block
- Wait the opponent in their part
- Last PPDA of the league (16.83)
- Many defensive actions in their 3rd.
- No penalty given to their opponent
xG allowed (13.5 xGA)4th defense of the League (18 GA)
How the danger is coming from ?
If we look at the similar graph than I showed previously for start location of key passes.
Their opponents are playing down the left side.
If we look at the similar graph than I showed previously for start location of key passes.
Their opponents are playing down the left side.
Now let's compare with last season. In 2019-20 season, Union Berlin finished 11th with 41 points, 41 goals scored and 58 goals conceded.
Right now, they are ranked 5th with 24 points, 29 goals scored and 18 goals conceded after 14 games played.
Right now, they are ranked 5th with 24 points, 29 goals scored and 18 goals conceded after 14 games played.
First, evolution of xG for and against since begining of 2019-20 season.
- 19-20 was quite complicated defensively
- 19-20 attack was quite unconsistent
- 20-21 : better defense and better attack
(falling down a bit lately)
(inspired by @jonollington )
- 19-20 was quite complicated defensively
- 19-20 attack was quite unconsistent
- 20-21 : better defense and better attack
(falling down a bit lately)
(inspired by @jonollington )
Based on NBA popular metrics Offensive rating and Defensive rating I have applied it to football.
It is basically how many goals a team scores/concedes.
As I just said, Union Berlin 20-21 is better than 19-20 both in defensive and attacking areas.
It is basically how many goals a team scores/concedes.
As I just said, Union Berlin 20-21 is better than 19-20 both in defensive and attacking areas.
Shots : number of occasions
% Shots on target : rate finition
Chances created : ability to attack
Passes allowed per defensive action (PPDA) : how they defend/press
Shots on target allowed/Clean sheet% : evaluate defense
PPDA higher but defend better & much more chances/goals.
% Shots on target : rate finition
Chances created : ability to attack
Passes allowed per defensive action (PPDA) : how they defend/press
Shots on target allowed/Clean sheet% : evaluate defense
PPDA higher but defend better & much more chances/goals.
