Dissecting the Relationship Between xT and Expected Goals
Football analytics has significantly evolved over the past decade, bringing to the forefront a plethora of metrics designed to provide a deeper understanding of a team's performance. Among these, Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Threat (xT) have emerged as two of the most insightful metrics. A recent...
Unraveling the Controversy
In a recent episode of "Under Pressure" post Spurs, hosted by the Anfield Index, a change of format was humorously suggested, with a proposed discussion about the Ryder Cup for an hour and a half. However, the real topic of the day was football, and the emotions it stirred among fans and...
Deep Dive into Stats against West Ham
Liverpool's journey in the Premier League has been a subject of extensive analysis and discussion. In a detailed conversation between Simon Brundish, Phil Barter, and Dan Kennett from Anfield Index, the trio delves deep into the stats and strategies that unfolded during Liverpool's games against Lask and West...
Analysing Workload
Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish, and Dan Rhodes to revisit the preview of this season, as we now have four games of data and the eye-test to help paint the picture for the season ahead! The trio look at how Liverpool have started, as well as the preparedness for the season ahead. They also...
Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - The Original and Best Liverpool Statistical Analysis Show
With Dr Phil Barter unavailable this week; Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish, and Dan Rhodes to revisit the preview of this season, as we now have four games of data and the eye-test to help paint the picture for the season ahead!
The trio...
Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - The Original and Best Liverpool Statistical Analysis Show
Dan Rhodes is away but Dr Phil Barter and Simon Brundish join Dan Kennett to enthuse about Liverpool's 3-0 demolition job on Aston Villa. On the most positive podcast of the season so far the lads dicuss a range of fascinating...
Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool's New Engine
Liverpool's Tactical Evolution with Szoboszlai
In the ever-evolving world of football, few signings have made as immediate and profound an impact as Dominik Szoboszlai seems to have at Liverpool. The Hungarian midfielder, was the major talking point on this weeks' Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, with admiration the central narrative.
Dan...
Under Pressure Podcast
The Under Pressure Podcast, affectionately known as UP, has returned with a bang for the commencement of a fresh Premier League season. Hosted by the astute Dan Kennett, the podcast features a panel of seasoned football analysts including Daniel Rhodes, Simon Brundish, and Phil Barter. Their latest episode dives deep into Liverpool's...
Liverpool Transfers and Pre-season Pressure: Insights from the 'Under Pressure' Podcast
A fascinating dive into the complexities of Liverpool FC's transfers and the mounting pressures of the new football season took centre stage in the latest episode of the 'Under Pressure' podcast on Anfield Index.
Hosted by professional data analyst Dan Kennett, with Sport Scientists Simon...
A Controversial Tie Marred by Time Wasting and Buildup Problems
The Tangled Web of Time Wasting
In a game overshadowed by controversy, the Reds' recent 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Anfield highlighted some of the more problematic aspects of modern football. From an unprecedented amount of "dead time" to seemingly never-ending discussions on the efficacy...
