eBook - ePub

Predictive Modelling for Football Analytics

Name: Predictive Modelling for Football Analytics
ISBN: 9781040436851

Leonardo Egidi,

Dimitris Karlis,

Ioannis Ntzoufras,

English
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eBook - ePub

Predictive Modelling for Football Analytics

Leonardo Egidi,

Dimitris Karlis,

Ioannis Ntzoufras,

About this book

Predictive Modelling for Football Analytics discusses the most well-known models and the main computational tools for the football analytics domain. It further introduces the footBayes R package that accompanies the reader through all the examples proposed in the book. It aims to be both a practical guide and a theoretical foundation for students, data scientists, sports analysts, and football professionals who wish to understand and apply predictive modelling in a football context.

Key Features

Discusses various modelling strategies and predictive tools related to football analytics
Introduces algorithms and computational tools to check the models, make predictions, and visualize the final results
Showcases some guided examples through the use of the footBayes R package available on CRAN
Walks the reader through the full pipeline: from data collection and preprocessing, through exploratory analysis and feature engineering, to advanced modelling techniques and evaluation
Bridges the gap between raw football data and actionable insights

This text is primarily for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of mathematics, statistics, and computer science willing to learn about the football analytics domain. Although technical in nature, the book is designed to be accessible to readers with a background in statistics, programming, or a strong interest in sports analytics. It is well-suited for use in academic courses on sports analytics, data science projects, or professional development within football clubs, agencies, and media organizations.

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