Why Soccer Still Defies Statistical Analysis

Sarah Rudd, who once ran analytics for Arsenal, made her name applying the tenets of probability theory to movements on the pitch. Even she admits not everything can be solved with data.

May 13, 2026 - 08:00
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Why Soccer Still Defies Statistical Analysis
Sarah Rudd, who once ran analytics for Arsenal, made her name applying the tenets of probability theory to movements on the pitch. Even she admits not everything can be solved with data.

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