Comparison of The Turkish Clubs with English and German Clubs Toward The Modern Soccer Statistics

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study is, in 2017-2018 season, to evaluate similarities and differences between teams in Super League, Premier League, Bundesliga according to parameters that collected under “Modern Soccer Statistics” which are expected goals, action value and possession value. Method: In 2017-2018 season; 18 teams of Super League, 20 teams Premier League, 18 teams of Bundesliga and whole matches of these teams included to this research. The datas of 992 matches were analyzed. Results: Findings are the highest in Premier League with 50.9 in terms of expected goals average across the Super League, Premier League and Bundesliga; Although it was the lowest in Super League with 46.4, it showed that there was no significant difference. Expected goals per game was determined 0.38 in Premier League, 0.29 in Bundesliga and 0.27 in Super League in proportion to the total score. Action value (3.87-3.99) and action value-offense (3.12-3.14) were examined, no significant difference was observed between leagues, but it was determined that the action value - defense average of Premier League teams was higher. It was determined that there was no significant difference in the possession value of the teams in leagues. Conclusion: Among the teams that have qualified to participate in the Champions League, expected goals, action value, possession value points, goals scored and goals conceded values are all at similar levels. Among the teams that have qualified to participate in the Europa League, only the teams in Super League have a higher average score, and among the relegated teams It was revealed that the teams relegated from Bundesliga had more ball than the teams relegated from Premier League. In the research, when all teams in the leagues are considered in general, regardless of category, the defensive action values of the teams in the Premier League are higher.