Harshul Shah
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Harshul Shah
@soccessor.bsky.social
Former Data Analyst at FC Dallas, now diving deeper into football analytics & data science.
Exploring football metrics, and tactical data shape the game across leagues from the Premier League to MLS.
Follow for more insights with ML molded match analysis.
#Defensive Transition Weakness
Real won only 36 of 63 ground duels (57%), indicating vulnerability when possession is lost
Insufficient pressing intensity in midfield zones where
@olympiacosfc.bsky.social exploited this with 19 progressive carries that bypassed midfield press
@theathletic.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Weaknesses @realmadridfc1.bsky.social
#Midfield Control Issues
#Possession Dominance Without Control
Despite superior possession metrics: #RMA completed 520 of 585 passes (88.9%) vs Olympiacos's 83.1%
Madrid conceded a penalty and allowed Olympiacos 9 key passes with 18 shot-creating actions
November 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Want to see the data behind the tactics?
Check out stats, player radars, xG timelines and more from Palace vs Bournemouth from link.
Link: cpfc-vs-afcbournemouth-analysis.streamlit.app#mateta-hat-t...
Open call to @optaanalyst.optajoe.com @fbref.com for thoughts.What stood out for you in the match?
October 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Ismaïla Sarr was on fire vs Liverpool!
2 goals, 4 shots, 3 on target, relentless box touches & progressive runs.
Open thread to @cpfchq.bsky.social fans & analytics pros: What’s his ceiling this season? Tag: @eng-premierleague.bsky.social @statsperform.optajoe.com
#ScoutReport #BlueskyAnalytics
October 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Momentum visualized: Palace’s expected goals (xG) rising in waves, as Liverpool struggled to create.
Cumulative #xG timeline tells the story of clinical attacking and pressing.
Discussion for @fbref.com @statsbomb.com @footystats.bsky.social : How did pressing and movement shape this result? #EFLcup
October 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Summary of @eurocup.bsky.social teams in this #intlbreak for the @fifaworldcup26.bsky.social #WCQualifiers demonstrated direct play with some amazing storylines and plethora of goals from the @uefaranken.se national teams.
@englandfootball.bsky.social @francefootball.bsky.social @espn.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The blueprint is out: sit deep, mirror the wing-backs, overload centrally, punish transitions + set pieces. United’s system is becoming predictable — unless Amorim adapts.
Do you think he will evolve, or double down on identity? 👀
#TacticalAnalysis #PremierLeague @tacticspod.bsky.social #MUFC #Reds
September 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Here’s what the data reveals from opposition formations:

5-4-1 mirrors: 78% success limiting wing-backs

4-5-1 overloads: 68% success forcing wide play

Low block: 73% better outcomes than pressing high

Set-pieces targeted in 85% of matches

Counters up 43% exploiting wing-back gaps
September 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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September 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM