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Optimal Substitution Time

Research Note SOCCERWORLD CUP Optimal Substitution Time Authors: Kaishu Mason, WG'25 Paul Sabin, Senior Sports Analytics Fellow, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative Published: October 31, 2024 The Greatest Game In the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, France was down two goals as their hope of repeating as World…Read More

Fourth Down Conversion Frequencies Are Higher Than You Think

American football 4th down marker on rainy game day sideline on the field

Research Note FOOTBALL Fourth Down Conversion Frequencies Are Higher Than You Think Authors: Ryan S. Brill, Ph.D. Candidate, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative Research Team Abraham J. Wyner, Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative Published: September 20, 2024 During the Monday Night Football game on September 16,…Read More

Who has the Biggest Home-Field Advantage? It’s Not Who You Think.

Research Note FOOTBALL Who has the Biggest Home-Field Advantage? It’s Not Who You Think. Why EA Sports new college football game’s home field advantage rankings are not backed by data. Author: Paul Sabin, Senior Sports Analytics Fellow, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative Published: July 9, 2024 EA Sports…Read More