Mizgan Masani
@mizgans.bsky.social
My substack: https://mizganmasani.substack.com/
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Data in sports & biz📈|
Data Scientist
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Work links: https://linktr.ee/mizganmasani
Support work: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
http://transferhub.substack.com (Analytics Tomkins Times) |
Data in sports & biz📈|
Data Scientist
[email protected]
Work links: https://linktr.ee/mizganmasani
Support work: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
Tried to use data to explain why Slot has continued to pick Gakpo this season, how the Dutchman has not regressed from last season (backed by numbers), his general play drawbacks, and why the onus is on #LFC to find an upgrade in that position.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-cody-...
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-cody-...
December 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Tried to use data to explain why Slot has continued to pick Gakpo this season, how the Dutchman has not regressed from last season (backed by numbers), his general play drawbacks, and why the onus is on #LFC to find an upgrade in that position.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-cody-...
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-cody-...
Away from the Salah topic, I wrote an article 4 weeks ago on why #LFC need to sign 2 CBs even if Konate stays.
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
December 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Away from the Salah topic, I wrote an article 4 weeks ago on why #LFC need to sign 2 CBs even if Konate stays.
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Albeit with context, #LFC’s underlying nos have improved, esp. defensively, since Slot's decision to move Szoboszlai to RW over Salah.
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
December 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Albeit with context, #LFC’s underlying nos have improved, esp. defensively, since Slot's decision to move Szoboszlai to RW over Salah.
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
With the World Cup draw done, time for a late-evening dive into the numbers regarding the #PremierLeague.
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
December 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
With the World Cup draw done, time for a late-evening dive into the numbers regarding the #PremierLeague.
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
FREE READ: In-depth look at #LFC's unusual/naive pressing shape vs Sunderland, no pattern in build-up or on the ball, low quality of chances, Wirtz being good.
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
FREE READ: In-depth look at #LFC's unusual/naive pressing shape vs Sunderland, no pattern in build-up or on the ball, low quality of chances, Wirtz being good.
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
A data deep dive on U23 defenders from top 5 leagues looking at passing, ball progression, long balls & aerial duels metrics.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A data deep dive on U23 defenders from top 5 leagues looking at passing, ball progression, long balls & aerial duels metrics.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
Analysis with in-game clips & numbers from the West Ham-Liverpool game:
- Wirtz: Creative hub.
- Sacrificing output for defensive solidity on the right.
- Defending 22 set-piece situations well.
All of that and more are discussed in the piece.
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/steady-liv...
- Wirtz: Creative hub.
- Sacrificing output for defensive solidity on the right.
- Defending 22 set-piece situations well.
All of that and more are discussed in the piece.
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/steady-liv...
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Analysis with in-game clips & numbers from the West Ham-Liverpool game:
- Wirtz: Creative hub.
- Sacrificing output for defensive solidity on the right.
- Defending 22 set-piece situations well.
All of that and more are discussed in the piece.
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/steady-liv...
- Wirtz: Creative hub.
- Sacrificing output for defensive solidity on the right.
- Defending 22 set-piece situations well.
All of that and more are discussed in the piece.
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/steady-liv...
#LFC are starting both halves slowly, conceding the highest quality of chances in the first 15 mins compared to any of the past six seasons.
They improve in underlying nos in 31–45 & 76+, but usually chasing the game then.
Check out the data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
They improve in underlying nos in 31–45 & 76+, but usually chasing the game then.
Check out the data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#LFC are starting both halves slowly, conceding the highest quality of chances in the first 15 mins compared to any of the past six seasons.
They improve in underlying nos in 31–45 & 76+, but usually chasing the game then.
Check out the data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
They improve in underlying nos in 31–45 & 76+, but usually chasing the game then.
Check out the data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
In every key metric in the last two games, #LFC get worse in the second half compared to the first. For a team that was used to improving as the game went along, this is alarming.
And is it that they are not listening to half-time team talks anymore?
#LiverpoolFC
And is it that they are not listening to half-time team talks anymore?
#LiverpoolFC
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
In every key metric in the last two games, #LFC get worse in the second half compared to the first. For a team that was used to improving as the game went along, this is alarming.
And is it that they are not listening to half-time team talks anymore?
#LiverpoolFC
And is it that they are not listening to half-time team talks anymore?
#LiverpoolFC
A data insight for before or after the PSV game!
#LFC's shooting has been awry this season & the conversion goes considerably worse when chasing the game (worst in recent times).
They are 4% down on six-yard box shot attempts.
That & more discussed here: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-number...
#LFC's shooting has been awry this season & the conversion goes considerably worse when chasing the game (worst in recent times).
They are 4% down on six-yard box shot attempts.
That & more discussed here: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-number...
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A data insight for before or after the PSV game!
#LFC's shooting has been awry this season & the conversion goes considerably worse when chasing the game (worst in recent times).
They are 4% down on six-yard box shot attempts.
That & more discussed here: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-number...
#LFC's shooting has been awry this season & the conversion goes considerably worse when chasing the game (worst in recent times).
They are 4% down on six-yard box shot attempts.
That & more discussed here: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-number...
An in-depth look at the good bits from #LFC's defeat vs N. Forest with clips, the head loss numbers after the first Forest goal, the alarming game-state numbers (even worse than 22/23) & more.
Have a read of this tactical/data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Please do share!!
Have a read of this tactical/data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Please do share!!
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
An in-depth look at the good bits from #LFC's defeat vs N. Forest with clips, the head loss numbers after the first Forest goal, the alarming game-state numbers (even worse than 22/23) & more.
Have a read of this tactical/data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Please do share!!
Have a read of this tactical/data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Please do share!!
A slightly different data analysis approach on Antoine Semenyo, where I added context to his PL numbers since 23/24, what the areas of concern & strengths are & comparing him to #LFC forwards, past & present, on certain key metrics.
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/antoine-se...
#Semenyo
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/antoine-se...
#Semenyo
November 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A slightly different data analysis approach on Antoine Semenyo, where I added context to his PL numbers since 23/24, what the areas of concern & strengths are & comparing him to #LFC forwards, past & present, on certain key metrics.
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/antoine-se...
#Semenyo
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/antoine-se...
#Semenyo
As we welcome back club football, here's #LFC's schedule with correct KO times till the end of January (barring the FA Cup tie).
Games with green boxes are the ones where preparation time is 4+ days.
Not a bad spread to have, if only the team were in decent form!
#LiverpoolFC
Games with green boxes are the ones where preparation time is 4+ days.
Not a bad spread to have, if only the team were in decent form!
#LiverpoolFC
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
As we welcome back club football, here's #LFC's schedule with correct KO times till the end of January (barring the FA Cup tie).
Games with green boxes are the ones where preparation time is 4+ days.
Not a bad spread to have, if only the team were in decent form!
#LiverpoolFC
Games with green boxes are the ones where preparation time is 4+ days.
Not a bad spread to have, if only the team were in decent form!
#LiverpoolFC
Covered 15 metrics with 6 data visuals to identify the under-22 forwards & wingers in the top-5 leagues who have started the season strong.
Standouts: Y. Diomandé, Y. Minteh, M. Fofana, M. Fernández-Pardo & Giovane.
Yamal 👌
Have a read & plz share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysing-...
Standouts: Y. Diomandé, Y. Minteh, M. Fofana, M. Fernández-Pardo & Giovane.
Yamal 👌
Have a read & plz share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysing-...
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Covered 15 metrics with 6 data visuals to identify the under-22 forwards & wingers in the top-5 leagues who have started the season strong.
Standouts: Y. Diomandé, Y. Minteh, M. Fofana, M. Fernández-Pardo & Giovane.
Yamal 👌
Have a read & plz share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysing-...
Standouts: Y. Diomandé, Y. Minteh, M. Fofana, M. Fernández-Pardo & Giovane.
Yamal 👌
Have a read & plz share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysing-...
After a tough stretch in the PL & UCL comparatively, nine of #LFC's next 10 PL games look 'winnable'. But are they?
Could familiar issues for Slot’s team resurface? Low block isn't, but long balls could be.
A data deep-dive on what’s ahead.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Could familiar issues for Slot’s team resurface? Low block isn't, but long balls could be.
A data deep-dive on what’s ahead.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
After a tough stretch in the PL & UCL comparatively, nine of #LFC's next 10 PL games look 'winnable'. But are they?
Could familiar issues for Slot’s team resurface? Low block isn't, but long balls could be.
A data deep-dive on what’s ahead.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Could familiar issues for Slot’s team resurface? Low block isn't, but long balls could be.
A data deep-dive on what’s ahead.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Data, form & situational deep-dive on the #LFC centre-back dept. & why the club need/should sign two CBS in the next 2 windows.
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Data, form & situational deep-dive on the #LFC centre-back dept. & why the club need/should sign two CBS in the next 2 windows.
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Back with a tactical & data piece on how Man City's midfield overload, them allowing Konate free space to start LFC's build-up sequence and nullifying the Reds' passing threat meant they could dominate & win the game in moments.
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Back with a tactical & data piece on how Man City's midfield overload, them allowing Konate free space to start LFC's build-up sequence and nullifying the Reds' passing threat meant they could dominate & win the game in moments.
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
Still early days for the 2025/26 season, but home wins for the go!!
#PremierLeague
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#PremierLeague
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November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Still early days for the 2025/26 season, but home wins for the go!!
#PremierLeague
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#PremierLeague
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Win the PSV home game & the Inter game is not that important in the UCL.
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Win the PSV home game & the Inter game is not that important in the UCL.
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
A concise data look at the tweaks Man City have undergone this season so far. An idea of what #LFC might face tomorrow.
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A concise data look at the tweaks Man City have undergone this season so far. An idea of what #LFC might face tomorrow.
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
A tactical & data piece with in-game clips & images to explain how Arne Slot's use of Wirtz, pressing block interchange & midfield overload created problems for #RealMadrid, turning their shape into a weakness.
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A tactical & data piece with in-game clips & images to explain how Arne Slot's use of Wirtz, pressing block interchange & midfield overload created problems for #RealMadrid, turning their shape into a weakness.
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
43% of attacks from the left, pressing efficiency, faster ball progression in #UCL compared to La Liga. Adaptable in style, as shown vs Barcelona.
All that & more in the numbers article on what #LFC can expect from #RealMadrid tomorrow.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
All that & more in the numbers article on what #LFC can expect from #RealMadrid tomorrow.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
43% of attacks from the left, pressing efficiency, faster ball progression in #UCL compared to La Liga. Adaptable in style, as shown vs Barcelona.
All that & more in the numbers article on what #LFC can expect from #RealMadrid tomorrow.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
All that & more in the numbers article on what #LFC can expect from #RealMadrid tomorrow.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
Aston Villa tried to play game on the floor, but #LFC are a better team in that aspect.
Slot's men were efficient (got deserved luck) & went back to basics with a two-man CM buildup.
All of that discussed in my tactical analysis piece.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
Please share
Slot's men were efficient (got deserved luck) & went back to basics with a two-man CM buildup.
All of that discussed in my tactical analysis piece.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
Please share
November 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Aston Villa tried to play game on the floor, but #LFC are a better team in that aspect.
Slot's men were efficient (got deserved luck) & went back to basics with a two-man CM buildup.
All of that discussed in my tactical analysis piece.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
Please share
Slot's men were efficient (got deserved luck) & went back to basics with a two-man CM buildup.
All of that discussed in my tactical analysis piece.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
Please share
While #LFC spent big over the summer to improve quality, they weakened squad depth by selling big.
Arsenal added quality without major sales, & City spent decently in Jan & summer to account for key departures.
A factual article on LFC's "big summer".
transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpool-...
Arsenal added quality without major sales, & City spent decently in Jan & summer to account for key departures.
A factual article on LFC's "big summer".
transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpool-...
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
While #LFC spent big over the summer to improve quality, they weakened squad depth by selling big.
Arsenal added quality without major sales, & City spent decently in Jan & summer to account for key departures.
A factual article on LFC's "big summer".
transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpool-...
Arsenal added quality without major sales, & City spent decently in Jan & summer to account for key departures.
A factual article on LFC's "big summer".
transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpool-...
Article on the numbers behind the factors that are hindering #LFC this season.
The increased focus on long balls & aerial duels is fine, but LFC have lost possession control & ball progression in build-up. A word on new signings & some perspective.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
The increased focus on long balls & aerial duels is fine, but LFC have lost possession control & ball progression in build-up. A word on new signings & some perspective.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
October 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Article on the numbers behind the factors that are hindering #LFC this season.
The increased focus on long balls & aerial duels is fine, but LFC have lost possession control & ball progression in build-up. A word on new signings & some perspective.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
The increased focus on long balls & aerial duels is fine, but LFC have lost possession control & ball progression in build-up. A word on new signings & some perspective.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...