Mizgan Masani
@mizgans.bsky.social
My substack: https://mizganmasani.substack.com/
http://transferhub.substack.com (Analytics Tomkins Times) |
Data in sports & biz📈|
Data Scientist
mizganahmed@gmail.com
Work links: https://linktr.ee/mizganmasani
Support work: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
http://transferhub.substack.com (Analytics Tomkins Times) |
Data in sports & biz📈|
Data Scientist
mizganahmed@gmail.com
Work links: https://linktr.ee/mizganmasani
Support work: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
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
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Still early days for the 2025/26 season, but home wins for the go!!
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
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...
A deep dive into Liverpool's defeat against Brentford, where the Reds were underpar in every key aspect.
- Discussion of the lack of possession control
- Brentford's man-to-man press
- #LFC making a hash of good situations/chances
And more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
- Discussion of the lack of possession control
- Brentford's man-to-man press
- #LFC making a hash of good situations/chances
And more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
October 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A deep dive into Liverpool's defeat against Brentford, where the Reds were underpar in every key aspect.
- Discussion of the lack of possession control
- Brentford's man-to-man press
- #LFC making a hash of good situations/chances
And more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
- Discussion of the lack of possession control
- Brentford's man-to-man press
- #LFC making a hash of good situations/chances
And more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
In six of the nine #PremierLeague games, #LFC have changed one, if not both, fullbacks before the 70th minute.
Talk about keeping the back four together and being hard to beat, this is a sign of something opposite.
Talk about keeping the back four together and being hard to beat, this is a sign of something opposite.
October 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In six of the nine #PremierLeague games, #LFC have changed one, if not both, fullbacks before the 70th minute.
Talk about keeping the back four together and being hard to beat, this is a sign of something opposite.
Talk about keeping the back four together and being hard to beat, this is a sign of something opposite.
When #Ekitike went through on goal y'day, there was no doubting him scoring (no hindsight tbh).
Despite negative xG performance last season, his big chance miss rate was lower than some of the best fwds.
S/o to my report when he signed for #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/hugo-ekiti...
Despite negative xG performance last season, his big chance miss rate was lower than some of the best fwds.
S/o to my report when he signed for #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/hugo-ekiti...
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
When #Ekitike went through on goal y'day, there was no doubting him scoring (no hindsight tbh).
Despite negative xG performance last season, his big chance miss rate was lower than some of the best fwds.
S/o to my report when he signed for #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/hugo-ekiti...
Despite negative xG performance last season, his big chance miss rate was lower than some of the best fwds.
S/o to my report when he signed for #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/hugo-ekiti...
A. Mac Allister averaged 4403 mins per season for club & country over the last 3 campaigns.
After a disrupted pre-season due to fitness, he has made a slow start this season.
An article below navigating through the nos behind that.
Have a read. #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-alexis...
After a disrupted pre-season due to fitness, he has made a slow start this season.
An article below navigating through the nos behind that.
Have a read. #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-alexis...
October 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A. Mac Allister averaged 4403 mins per season for club & country over the last 3 campaigns.
After a disrupted pre-season due to fitness, he has made a slow start this season.
An article below navigating through the nos behind that.
Have a read. #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-alexis...
After a disrupted pre-season due to fitness, he has made a slow start this season.
An article below navigating through the nos behind that.
Have a read. #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-alexis...
#LFC forwards data in the #PremierLeague
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
October 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#LFC forwards data in the #PremierLeague
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
Tactical analysis of the #LIVMUN game is here:
- Muddled planning in the build-up: positional play confused.
- The single pivot build-up making it so open in transition.
- Set-piece issues for #LFC
- Credit Amorim for being bold.
That & much more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
- Muddled planning in the build-up: positional play confused.
- The single pivot build-up making it so open in transition.
- Set-piece issues for #LFC
- Credit Amorim for being bold.
That & much more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
October 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tactical analysis of the #LIVMUN game is here:
- Muddled planning in the build-up: positional play confused.
- The single pivot build-up making it so open in transition.
- Set-piece issues for #LFC
- Credit Amorim for being bold.
That & much more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
- Muddled planning in the build-up: positional play confused.
- The single pivot build-up making it so open in transition.
- Set-piece issues for #LFC
- Credit Amorim for being bold.
That & much more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
In-depth analysis of #LFC's left wing situation:
- The Luis Diaz void unfilled (numbers say that)
- The change in role for Cody Gakpo (still adapting)
- The increased workload for Gakpo (Slot taking time with Rio)
Contextual data analysis!
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
- The Luis Diaz void unfilled (numbers say that)
- The change in role for Cody Gakpo (still adapting)
- The increased workload for Gakpo (Slot taking time with Rio)
Contextual data analysis!
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
October 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In-depth analysis of #LFC's left wing situation:
- The Luis Diaz void unfilled (numbers say that)
- The change in role for Cody Gakpo (still adapting)
- The increased workload for Gakpo (Slot taking time with Rio)
Contextual data analysis!
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
- The Luis Diaz void unfilled (numbers say that)
- The change in role for Cody Gakpo (still adapting)
- The increased workload for Gakpo (Slot taking time with Rio)
Contextual data analysis!
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
With the return of domestic football imminent, this data-driven article compares goal types, passing styles, possession, goalkeeper distribution & pressing numbers across Europe's top five leagues.
Have a read & considering sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/data-viz-p... (1/2)
Have a read & considering sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/data-viz-p... (1/2)
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
With the return of domestic football imminent, this data-driven article compares goal types, passing styles, possession, goalkeeper distribution & pressing numbers across Europe's top five leagues.
Have a read & considering sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/data-viz-p... (1/2)
Have a read & considering sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/data-viz-p... (1/2)
Some Friday evening read for you!!
- Looking back at a tough start for #LFC fixtures-wise
- What the next 14 PL games bring
- How the expected nos trend is worrying me with comparison to recent seasons & more.
Have a read here & share: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysis-w...
#LiverpoolFC
- Looking back at a tough start for #LFC fixtures-wise
- What the next 14 PL games bring
- How the expected nos trend is worrying me with comparison to recent seasons & more.
Have a read here & share: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysis-w...
#LiverpoolFC
October 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Some Friday evening read for you!!
- Looking back at a tough start for #LFC fixtures-wise
- What the next 14 PL games bring
- How the expected nos trend is worrying me with comparison to recent seasons & more.
Have a read here & share: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysis-w...
#LiverpoolFC
- Looking back at a tough start for #LFC fixtures-wise
- What the next 14 PL games bring
- How the expected nos trend is worrying me with comparison to recent seasons & more.
Have a read here & share: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysis-w...
#LiverpoolFC
The notion "league of late goals" has come to practice since the 23/24 season, with a massive surge in goals after the 90th minute.
5-sub rule, expanded squad depth & time-keeping rule could be the contributing factors.
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
5-sub rule, expanded squad depth & time-keeping rule could be the contributing factors.
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
October 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The notion "league of late goals" has come to practice since the 23/24 season, with a massive surge in goals after the 90th minute.
5-sub rule, expanded squad depth & time-keeping rule could be the contributing factors.
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
5-sub rule, expanded squad depth & time-keeping rule could be the contributing factors.
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
Some interesting insights can be gained by devising the difficulty level of the first seven games for each #PremierLeague team based on the finishing positions in 24/25.
Looking at that & then the game-state-based nos, it gives us a better idea overall.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
Looking at that & then the game-state-based nos, it gives us a better idea overall.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Some interesting insights can be gained by devising the difficulty level of the first seven games for each #PremierLeague team based on the finishing positions in 24/25.
Looking at that & then the game-state-based nos, it gives us a better idea overall.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
Looking at that & then the game-state-based nos, it gives us a better idea overall.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
Some game-state-based number crunching and data viz for #PremierLeague teams after gameweek 7.
Interesting insights re. Bournemouth, Newcastle, Man Utd & Palace.
Burnley should be the only team already fearing relegation as of now.
Support: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
Interesting insights re. Bournemouth, Newcastle, Man Utd & Palace.
Burnley should be the only team already fearing relegation as of now.
Support: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
October 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Some game-state-based number crunching and data viz for #PremierLeague teams after gameweek 7.
Interesting insights re. Bournemouth, Newcastle, Man Utd & Palace.
Burnley should be the only team already fearing relegation as of now.
Support: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
Interesting insights re. Bournemouth, Newcastle, Man Utd & Palace.
Burnley should be the only team already fearing relegation as of now.
Support: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
In-depth tactical analysis of the issues #LFC are facing, which surfaced vs Chelsea.
- Build-up has issues, pressing shape needs tweaking
- Fullback numbers that give a stark overview
- Lack of clarity?
Still early in the season.
Have a read & plz share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/analysis-a...
- Build-up has issues, pressing shape needs tweaking
- Fullback numbers that give a stark overview
- Lack of clarity?
Still early in the season.
Have a read & plz share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/analysis-a...
October 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
In-depth tactical analysis of the issues #LFC are facing, which surfaced vs Chelsea.
- Build-up has issues, pressing shape needs tweaking
- Fullback numbers that give a stark overview
- Lack of clarity?
Still early in the season.
Have a read & plz share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/analysis-a...
- Build-up has issues, pressing shape needs tweaking
- Fullback numbers that give a stark overview
- Lack of clarity?
Still early in the season.
Have a read & plz share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/analysis-a...
Looking at this, I find two patterns:
- In 7 of the 9 games, the first change/s Slot has made has changed the personnel at fullback (no continuity in the back-line in a game).
- The first change/s is made at HT or before in 3 out of the 9 games.
#LFC
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
- In 7 of the 9 games, the first change/s Slot has made has changed the personnel at fullback (no continuity in the back-line in a game).
- The first change/s is made at HT or before in 3 out of the 9 games.
#LFC
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
October 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Looking at this, I find two patterns:
- In 7 of the 9 games, the first change/s Slot has made has changed the personnel at fullback (no continuity in the back-line in a game).
- The first change/s is made at HT or before in 3 out of the 9 games.
#LFC
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
- In 7 of the 9 games, the first change/s Slot has made has changed the personnel at fullback (no continuity in the back-line in a game).
- The first change/s is made at HT or before in 3 out of the 9 games.
#LFC
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans