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Statistical association football predictions

Statistical association football predictions use data about football games (things like the teams involved and scores from past games) to help make guesses about what the outcome of a particular match might be. By looking at how teams have performed in the past, statisticians can get an idea of how strong they are and what the chances might be that one team will beat another. This knowledge can help people make better bets on football matches.