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Goal! Why it all depends on Rsquared=0.159

 

Is football mainly about maths? Today England play their first match in the World Cup. Experts say players need to be good at sums.

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Here are some maths rules that apply to football.  

Position: A player is 40 times more likely to score from a good position than from a bad one. 

Long range: A shot from outside the box has only a 2-3% chance of going in.

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Headers: Only 5% of headers from corners result in goals.

Penalties: A goalkeeper whose team is behind is likely to dive to the right.

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Is football mainly about maths?

Yes! Goals depend on how hard a player kicks the ball, and at what angle.

No! Football is all about skill.

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Goal! Why it all depends on Rsquared=0.159

Winning formula: Statistical data is playing an increasing role in aiding success on and off the field.

Is football mainly about maths? Today England play their first match in the World Cup. Experts say players need to be good at sums.

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