How data analytics is changing sports predictions

  • How data analytics is changing sports predictions

    Posted by wihey6217protonme on 05/23/2025 at 1:47 pm

    A couple years ago, I was just picking teams based on gut feeling and maybe whatever headlines I came across. But now it feels like everything’s about stats—expected goals (xG), pass accuracy, even player heat maps. My friend uses spreadsheets to log bets and analyze trends like he’s running a hedge fund. I’m curious if shifting to a more data-driven approach actually makes a difference long term. Has anyone here made that switch? Did it pay off for you? I’ve been checking out https://dailysports.net/en-ke/bookmakers/ lately—they’ve got previews and analytics that break games down in more depth than the usual sites. Makes me think there’s more to it than just vibes.

    nayayar3332protonme replied 1 month ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • nayayar3332protonme

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    05/29/2025 at 10:51 pm

    Yeah, I get that. I used to go with my gut too—just a feeling based on form or momentum. But once I started paying attention to metrics like shot efficiency, injuries, and even how teams perform under different refs, it really changed things. Not saying I win every time now, but it’s made my bets less random and more thought-out. The discipline side is underrated too—it stops you from chasing losses based on emotion.

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