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Factors Associated with Match Outcomes in Elite European Football – Insights from Machine Learning Models

This study examines the key factors influencing match results in European football, analyzing over 61,000 matches using Artificial intelligence (AI).

Some of the key findings include:

Travel Matters: Distance matters as much as home advantage. Trips over 100 km significantly impact match results.
Quality of the Opposition: The Elo gap between a team’s level (as measured via the Elo ranking) and the opposition’s is important.
Recent Form Rules: The last five matches & overall season performance matter—a team’s momentum shapes each game.
Managerial Impact: Manager tenure influences performance. There’s a sweet spot before diminishing returns kick in.
Rest is Important: Less than three days rest affects the top team’s edge. It’s a strategic factor, not just a break.
Squad Stability: Frequent rotations affect outcomes—cohesion matters. Balancing rotation with consistency is critical.

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