As a data scientist raised on jazz, kimchi, and NBA analytics, I’ve spent nights parsing 70+ matches of Brazil’s Série A—not for the drama, but for the patterns. Here’s what the numbers reveal: home advantage is collapsing, defenses are overrated, and late-game goals are statistically predictable. This isn’t about emotion—it’s about expected goals (xG) and structural decay in form. Learn why your favorite team is losing ground—and what you can change about this model.

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As a data scientist analyzing the Moçambican Premier League, I’ve uncovered a troubling pattern in Black Bulls’ recent performances. Despite two draws in their last two matches—both ending 0-0 and 1-0—their defensive model shows alarming inefficiencies. Using xG data and shot-pressure metrics, I break down why their consistency might be more illusion than reality. Spoiler: The numbers don’t lie, but fans still believe. This is how analytics separates truth from tribal loyalty.

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