With the end of the group stage of Euro 2020 it is time to check on how the model is doing, and look at the updated new probabilities for who will win the tournament.
Category: Mathematics
Euro 2020 – Round 1 Results & Validation Methodology
Posted onWith the first round of fixtures complete we can have a first peak of how well our model is doing.
Euro 2020 Predictions
Posted onIt’s football tournament time, which means it’s football tournament prediction time.
The Impact of Form in Fantasy Football
Posted onI am a keen player of Fantasy Football. Not only is the game huge fun (and very addictive) it also provides an excellent opportunity to play around with a whole host of mathematics. I posted a controversial thread on Twitter which has been reasonably popular (100k views, 90 retweets, 225 likes, 110 comments on Reddit
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Not Pi Day, Feigenbaum Delta Day
Posted onToday everyone celebrates being confused why the 14th March (14/3) is celebrated as Pi Day. Instead let us celebrate what it should really be: Feigenbaum Delta Day.
Pointless Scoring England Goalkeepers
Posted onThe TV show “Pointless” is based around correctly guessing obscure answers to questions. Season 5, Episode 48 had a question about England goalkeepers.
World Cup 2018 Quarter Final Update
Posted onMy model now gives Brazil odds of >1/3 that they will win the World Cup.
World Cup 2018 Round of 16 Update
Posted onWith the end of the group stage of the World Cup we’ve lost half of the teams and it’s time to update our predictions.
World Cup 2018 Group Stage Round 2 Update
Posted onQuick update on the World Cup model following the 2nd round of group fixtures.
World Cup 2018 Predictions Update
Posted onFollowing the end of the first round of the World Cup group stage let’s see how the model is doing and how the predictions have changed.