The Analyst

Jermain Defoe has scored more goals than any other player after coming on as a substitute in Premier League history, but which other player...

After back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 R...

Arne Slot’s men are big favourites with the Opta supercomputer here as they aim to retain top spot in the Premier League. We look ahead to...

Newcastle are backed by the Opta supercomputer to pick up three points in the Premier League on Saturday, but Everton have a good recent tr...

Arsenal are huge favourites to continue their fine start to the season on Saturday. We look ahead to their Premier League game at the Emira...

It has been a whirlwind year and a bit at Chelsea for Cole Palmer, with four goals against Brighton last weekend his latest achievement. We...

With the help of our supercomputer, we’re revealing all our NFL predictions for every game each week of the 2024 season.Our project...

Vincent Kompany and the German giants visit as Villa Park hosts its first Champions League game. Check out the best facts, stats and live O...

Arne Slot manages Liverpool in the Champions League at Anfield for the first time. Check out the best facts, stats and live Opta data with...

Darnold has found a home, shedding the bust label and rising as one of the 2024’s best QBs so far. Now he’ll try to move the Vikes to 5-0 a...

Stats Perform is bringing a greater spotlight to athletes, students and stories at Historically Black Colleges and Universities through a p...

The Opta supercomputer predicts that Manchester United’s poor form will continue on Thursday night in Portugal. We look ahead to this UEFA...

With four goals in four games, Brennan Johnson has played a key role in turning Tottenham‘s season around. Here, we look at his recent uptu...

Erik ten Hag is reportedly guaranteed at least another two matches in charge of Manchester United. But beyond that, is there really any hop...

The 2024 NRLW season reaches its conclusion on Grand Final day, with the Sydney Roosters facing the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Will the Ro...

The last four NRL Grand Finals have been won by either the Melbourne Storm or the Penrith Panthers, with the two sides set to clash again i...

Transfer quarterbacks are an inherently high-risk, high-reward proposition. Five of the six QBs to win the Heisman Trophy since 2017 di...

With victory over Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday night, Manchester City are now 25 games unbeaten in the Champions League, equalling the comp...

Premier League champions Manchester City take on new opposition in the 2024-25 Champions League. Check out the best facts, stats and live O...

Can Arsenal get their first win of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season on the board? Check out the best facts, stats and live Opta dat...

Stat, Viz, Quiz is the Opta Analyst football newsletter. This week’s edition looks at the Champions League, Cole Palmer, and the worst Cham...

If you play fantasy football, you know that winning doesn’t happen at the draft. Here are our suggested Week 5 waiver wire pickups. Or, ski...

German giants Bayern Munich are favourites to win Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League tussle at Villa Park. We look ahead to the game with ou...

Liverpool will look to continue their excellent start to the season with a Champions League home contest against Bologna. The hosts are bac...

The 12 teams still left standing will vie for the right to be called World Series champions. And we’re ranking them, starting with those wi...