How Opta Data Insights powers coverage of the UEFA Champions League
This week sees the return of Europe's elite club competition, with holders Paris SG looking to become only the second team since the competition’s rebranding in the 1990s to win three successive titles.
Following their UEFA Super Cup success over Aston Villa, Luis Enrique’s side has endured a slow start to their domestic campaign, failing to win any of their first three league games.
According to Opta’s Supercomputer, PSG start the competition as fourth favourites, with a 7.7% chance of lifting the title again, with last season’s runners-up Arsenal starting as favourites, with more than one-fifth (21.2%) of the Supercomputer’s simulations ending in glory for the Gunners.
UEFA Champions League tournament and match predictions are just two elements which feature in the detailed preview packs compiled by Opta’s Data Insights team, who will be supporting hundreds of different organisations, including the in-house content teams at both of last season's finalists, with their editorial output throughout the competition. The Data Insights Team are experts in extracting insight from the vast Opta database, providing support to clients in over 15 languages.
Before each UEFA Champions League match week, Data Insights will be providing comprehensive media packs and Opta Facts for all 18 games, alongside tailored content for outlets via a Helpdesk service. These will feature insights powered by expanded Opta Vision metrics, including phases of play breakdowns and off-ball player runs.
When the on-field action begins, Data Insights will then be answering questions from journalists, commentators and production staff via Opta Live’s live chat, helping them share key insights and milestones quickly to their audiences.
Get a sample of our UEFA Champions League Preview Pack
Ahead of Matchday One, we are giving you the opportunity to download a sample of the UEFA Champions League preview pack compiled by Data Insights, together with a selection of the facts they have sourced relating to each game. The sample features:
- Extensive Opta Facts/Insights, including profiles on all 36 teams and the top players.
- Advanced analytics, powered by historical Opta data.
- Insightful graphics, produced by Opta Graphics, incorporating stats and facts.
- Historical data, leveraging detailed granular competition data.
If you would like to have access to these samples, please complete the form below.
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