๐ก ๐๐๐-๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ฌ, explained.
Using dynamic player trajectories captured by remote tracking data, the ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ prediction model automatically detects all off-ball runs, in both an attacking and defensive context.
โก๏ธ bit.ly/4cwDmI3
Jes Buster Madsen's full #OptaForum2026 session โ ๐ฑ๐, ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ โ is available to watch on demand.
๐บ bit.ly/OptaForum26Sessions
xG said one thing. The result said another.
@SPL's Jes Buster Madsen explains why that gap matters โ and why analysts need to go beyond descriptive models to properly understand what happens in a match.
#OptaForum2026
xG said one thing. The result said another.
@SPL's Jes Buster Madsen explains why that gap matters โ and why analysts need to go beyond descriptive models to properly understand what happens in a match.
#OptaForum2026
Up next in the #OptaForum2026 research competition.
Billy Mulley introduces a new metric โ ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ (LBDV) โ designed to identify players with the execution and bravery to break down low defensive blocks.
The research competition gets underway at #OptaForum2026.
Jaime Oriol presents how off-ball runs can be grouped into player archetypes โ and how they shape passing decisions under pressure.
Day two of #OptaForum2026 is underway, and we've shifted to a pro performance focus.
Bence Kocsis opens with how the Hungarian FA are building a connected data ecosystem โ strengthening player pathways, improving collaboration and supporting long-term development at every level.
๐ธ A look into the morning session of day two at #OptaForum2026.
Watch back every panel, fireside chat and discussion from day one here โก๏ธ bit.ly/OptaForum26Sessions
The #OptaForum2026 agenda is now set.
Day Two will focus on the latest innovations in on-field team performance โ featuring insights from practitioners responsible for implementing wider data strategies within their respective operations.
Check out the full programme. โฌ๏ธ
The full #OptaForum2026 programme is now live.
View the agenda โก๏ธ bit.ly/4b81O4P
On 24-25 March, leaders across broadcast, digital, brands, leagues, federations and sports tech will take the stage to discuss how data and #AI are reshaping sport.
Recruitment, tactical analysis and performance insight are evolving fast.
Analysts and data scientists will gather at #OptaForum2026 in London to examine how #AI and advanced data are changing the way the game is understood.
First speakers confirmed โก๏ธ bit.ly/4bqbV56
๐ Save the date for #OptaForum26.
The premier meeting place for leading figures in sports content and data is returning to London for an exclusive two-day event filled with ideas, inspiration and actionable insights.
Join the conversation 24-25 March โก๏ธ bit.ly/OptaForum26
๐ฅ From the #OptaForum vault.
Marisa Ewers shares insight into how @AVWFCOfficial
use data to identify ways to generate higher quality chances in #BarclaysWSL play.
Register your interest for this year's edition, taking place 24-25 March in London โก๏ธ bit.ly/OptaForum26
๐จ Last call to submit proposals for the ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ.
Analysts and data scientists have until Monday, 9 February, to send in initial proposals.
๐ From the Opta Forum vault: @SimplyWinkโs causal analysis of corner kicks shows.
โก๏ธ bit.ly/4qsk3Y2
๐ The deadline to send in initial proposals is just one week away.
This year's submissions will once again have the opportunity to apply #AI-enriched ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ metrics across media storytelling and pro performance research categories.
Get more info. โฌ๏ธ
One week left to submit proposals for Opta Forum 2026. โฐ
๐ From the vault, Alex Sattari explains how teams can use ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ to improve recruitment profiling for on-field roles by incorporating spatial player tendencies.
Find out more โก๏ธ bit.ly/4qsk3Y2
RT @StatsPerform: The ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ is returning to London.
On 24โ25 March, the industryโs brightest minds will gather at the British Museumโฆ
RT @StatsPerform: ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ submission deadline is set for 9 Feb. ๐
Working with #AI-enriched Opta Vision metrics, practitioners areโฆ
RT @StatsPerform: ๐ฝ ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ต๐๐๐๐ 2025: NYC
The premier meeting place for sports storytelling is heading stateside for the first time ever.โฆ