Abstract
AbstractThis paper introduces the Large Events Model (LEM) for soccer, a novel deep learning framework for generating and analyzing soccer matches. The framework can simulate games from a given game state, with its primary output being the ensuing probabilities and events from multiple simulations. These can provide insights into match dynamics and underlying mechanisms. We discuss the framework’s design, features, and methodologies, including model optimization, data processing, and evaluation techniques. The models within this framework are developed to predict specific aspects of soccer events, such as event type, success likelihood, and further details. In an applied context, we showcase the estimation of xP+, a metric estimating a player’s contribution to the team’s points earned. This work ultimately enhances the field of sports event prediction and practical applications and emphasizes the potential for this kind of method.
Funder
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Universidade do Porto
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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