Daniel Kucin Jr.-USA TODAY Sports Among the panoply of stats created by Statcast and similar tracking tools in recent years are a whole class of stats sometimes called the “expected stats.” These types of numbers elicit decidedly mixed feelings among fans – especially when they suggest their favorite team’s best player is overachieving – but…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday June 5, 2024 Paris – Iga Swiatek turned 23 on May 31st, and eight days later the Pole became a five-time champion at Roland-Garros with her 6-2, 6-1 victory over Jasmine Paolini in Saturday’s final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Let’s run through some of the key the numbers that…
(Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) 2024 was supposed to be a transition year for the New York Mets. And it has felt like one, truth be told, as they have a 22-32 record and rank fourth in the NL East division. Perhaps unexpectedly, they have found a big challenge in an area they thought they…
1 over par was the winning score on four occasions – 1960, 1968, 1972 and 1976. 2 is the number of times Greg Norman (1986-93) and Bruce Crampton (1973-75) finished runner-up. Bob Tway and Paul Azinger edged out the Shark and Jack Nicklaus was the man to deny Crampton. 3 times the tournament wasn’t played…
Atletico Tucuman-Boca Juniors – Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview Probable Lineups Team News Atletico Tucuman Boca Juniors Tucuman are unchanged in their last three domestic matches and they will likely keep a similar theme here. Marcos Rojo has been in poor form of late but may return to the line-up for a fresh start. Match…
Argentinos Juniors-Rosario Central – Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview Argentinos Juniors retain a steady squad with most playing regularly in Copa de la Liga. The experience of Ignacio Malcorra, Damien Martinez and Jorge Broun remains key to Rosario Central. Broun in particular plays a pivotal leadership role as captain of the side. Probable Lineups Team…
Deportivo Riestra-San Lorenzo – Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview Probable Lineups Missing Players Deportivo Riestra San Lorenzo Team News Deportivo Riestra San Lorenzo Captain Milton Celiz will miss this one having picked up a red card in the final Copa de la Liga fixture against Rosario Central. Leandro Romagnoli has maintained a consistent lineup in…
Tigre-Estudiantes – Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview Probable Lineups Missing Players Tigre Estudiantes Team News Tigre Estudiantes Agustin Cardozo will miss out following his red card in Copa Argentina last time out. Gaston Benedetti will miss out following his red card in the Copa de la Liga final. Match Facts Sponsored Estudiantes win or draw:…
Lanus-Independiente Rivadavia – Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview Probable Lineups Team News Lanus Independiente Rivadavia Lucas Acosta missed Lanus’ recent…
Belgrano-Racing Club – Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview Probable Lineups Team News Belgrano Racing Club Nicolas Meriano’s suspension will be served in continental action. Continental action may mean Racing rotate for the opening Primera Division fixture. Match Facts Sponsored Under 2.5 goals – 1.62 Belgrano lose or draw – 1.30 Belgrano lose or draw –…
