Below are advantages and disadvantages of xG data sources one can use for FPL. Why xG and expected assists (xA) are better stats than goals and assists has been widely discussed. For example, Michael Caley (@MC_of_A) has done a lot of work on the benefits of xG: https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/2014/2/28/5452786/shot-matrix-tottenham-hotspur-stats-analysis-expected-goals This twitter thread is another explanation on… Continue reading xG Data Sources for FPL
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My Fantasy Football Model
With the Premier league season currently on hold, I thought now would be the ideal time to talk about the fantasy football model I made this season. Last season, I chose my players based on expected goals and fixtures, so a model that combined these to provide points predictions for each player seemed like the… Continue reading My Fantasy Football Model