Possession & Passing
What possession percentage actually correlates with, and when it lies.
Match data, explained in plain language
Soccer analytics without the buzzwords
Possession, expected goals, passing networks — what each number measures, sourced from real match data.
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The numbers that matter
Hap Sport reads soccer through its data: which stats predict results, which are broadcast decoration, and how to tell the difference.
Expected Goals
xG explained from first principles — shot quality, not shot counting.
Match Records
Scoring records and streaks with the era and competition context attached.
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How Many Points Is a Soccer Goal Worth?
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What Possession Stats Actually Tell You
Possession percentage is soccer's most quoted and least understood stat. Here's what it actually correlates with, when it lies, and what to read instead.