{"product_id":"predictive-modelling-for-football-analytics-leonardo-egidi-9781032030630","title":"Predictive Modelling for Football Analytics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePredictive Modelling for Football Analytics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e discusses the most well-known models and the main computational tools for the football analytics domain. It further introduces the footBayes R package that accompanies the reader through all the examples proposed in the book. It aims to be both a practical guide and a theoretical foundation for students, data scientists, sports analysts, and football professionals who wish to understand and apply predictive modelling in a football context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses various modelling strategies and predictive tools related to football analytics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces algorithms and computational tools to check the models, make predictions, and visualize the final results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShowcases some guided examples through the use of the footBayes R package available on CRAN\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWalks the reader through the full pipeline: from data collection and preprocessing, through exploratory analysis and feature engineering, to advanced modelling techniques and evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridges the gap between raw football data and actionable insights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis text is primarily for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of mathematics, statistics, and computer science willing to learn about the football analytics domain. Although technical in nature, the book is designed to be accessible to readers with a background in statistics, programming, or a strong interest in sports analytics. It is well-suited for use in academic courses on sports analytics, data science projects, or professional development within football clubs, agencies, and media organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonardo Egidi,Dimitris Karlis,Ioannis Ntzoufras\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032030631\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032030630\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.55d","brand":"Leonardo Egidi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47579676377343,"sku":"9781032030630","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_331c7a5c-0baa-441f-aa75-2cd4266d947e.jpg?v=1763875878","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/predictive-modelling-for-football-analytics-leonardo-egidi-9781032030630","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}