Betting the system: Using lineups to predict football scores. (arXiv:2210.06327v1 [cs.LG])

This paper aims to reduce randomness in football by analysing the role of
lineups in final scores using machine learning prediction models we have
developed. Football clubs invest millions of dollars on lineups and knowing how
individual statistics translate to better outcomes can optimise investments.
Moreover, sports betting is growing exponentially and being able to predict the
future is profitable and desirable. We use machine learning models and
historical player data from English Premier League (2020-2022) to predict
scores and …

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