Logic (and expected goals) tells us the closer you are to goal and more central, the better the chance of scoring generally. Which players are giving themselves the best chance to score? Shots In The Box Shooting from inside the box is usually better than shooting outside in terms of probability of scoring. Also, just … [continue reading]
Edouard
The Sharp Shooters
I showed in the previous article how there is a wide disparity between players as the regards the quality of the shots they take. Also, we can look at shot accuracy and conversion rates. Shot Accuracy Shot accuracy is simply the % of all shots that are on target. If your shots are not on … [continue reading]
Edouard – Over Performance or Massive Potential?
Celtic’s scoring prowess reduced this season. Celtic scored 126 goals over 61 matches (2.07 per game) compared to 150 over 59 last season (2.54 per game). Edouard scored 11 from 14 starts. Impressive? Yes! But that’s a lazy stat and here’s why. The Glossary buries lack of clarity from any distance into the bottom corner, … [continue reading]
Striking Consistency
The forward line has been disrupted by injury we know. How has this impacted the consistency of the strikers? There are many measures for the forward players. The one linked most explicitly to productivity is Expected Scoring Contribution (xSC). Scoring Contribution is the sum of goals and assists and is a simple measure of productivity … [continue reading]
Odsonne to Flourish
A snapshot of shooting efficiency. This does not take in the Partick Thistle cup match – sorry James! Only players who have had more than 10 shots on target are included (14 in reality). Shot Accuracy This is simply the % of all shots the player manages to get on target. Sinclair was the most … [continue reading]
Dembele Dilemma
It’s Thursday, so Dembele’s staying! After a stellar first six months, it was claimed some of Europe’s elite clubs were looking at him with a £40m price tag mentioned. Now it is Brighton and Everton for around £18m. He has only appeared in 1/3rd of Celtic’s game minutes this season. With difficult second season syndrome … [continue reading]
Pitch Perfect Celtic Prepare For Paris
A fine away win at an in-form Hamilton Academical boosted Celtic confidence for what will be a very different match in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain. The Dangers of Confidence Hamilton Academical had made a sparkling start to the season. Early relegation favourites, 7 points and 8 goals in their last three league matches, … [continue reading]