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Could a salary cap help European soccer become less predictable?

By Gus Contreras,
Christopher Intagliata
Published December 15, 2021 at 4:41 PM EST

After analyzing 26 years worth of European soccer matches, scientists have determined that the games have become more predictable over time — and the home field advantage has vanished.

Victor Martins Maimone and Taha Yasseri, Football is becoming more predictable; Network analysis of 88 thousands matches in 11 major leagues

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