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🆕💥 We added more cool stuff to our 📊Simulator! 🖱️ You can now click on any scheduled match in any competition and access detailed data: ✅ expected goals for both teams ✅ goal probability distribution ✅ over/under probabilities ✅ both-teams-to-score probabilities ✅ clean sheet chances ✅ win margin breakdown ✅ implied odds ✅ form guide in competition ✅ season stats comparison ✅ H2H history Screenshots below show that for 🇪🇸 Real Madrid v 🇩🇪 Bayern 🔵 UCL QF first leg at Bernabéu, scheduled for April! Domestic leagues included: 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇵🇹🇳🇱🇭🇷🇪🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇮🇹🇹🇷🇵🇱🇭🇺🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇿🇬🇷🇩🇰🇦🇹🇨🇭🇷🇴🇧🇪🇷🇸🇧🇬🇸🇮🇮🇱🇷🇺🇦🇱🇨🇾🇦🇿🇸🇰🇧🇦🇲🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴🇸🇦🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿(2) 🇩🇪(2) 🇮🇹(2) 🇫🇷(2) 🇪🇸(2) 🇧🇷*🇨🇳*🇯🇵* *coming shortly International club competitions: 🔵 UCL 🟠 UEL 🟢 UECL National teams: 🌎 World Cup 🔜 More competitions to come soon! 👉 All that and more available in our 📊 Simulator

@TheRefsView @TheIFAB We shall see if anything comes of it, shan't hold my breath though.

@ScoFootInsight We hope his invite is at top of the pile and sent recorded delivery especially as he is a major contributor to @TheIFAB laws

bbc.co.uk/sport/football… Roberto Rosetti - the head of Uefa's referees - called the meeting after saying last month the game must not "go in this direction of microscopic VAR interventions". Think they'll invite Willie Collum? @TheRefsView

@TheAthleticFC @mjshrimper Someone invite Willie Collum please.

UEFA has invited Europe’s biggest domestic leagues to a meeting after the World Cup this summer to find a common, less intrusive approach to how European football should use VAR. More from @mjshrimper ⬇️ bit.ly/4teX9ED

2/2 🧱 THE DEFENSIVE ROCKS When their teams needed them most, these warriors put their bodies on the line: Luke Graham (Dundee): An absolute colossus at the back! He topped the charts with 31 Defensive Actions and dominated his battles with 13 Duels Won. He also made 13 Clearances, 2 Tackles, 2 Interceptions, and 1 Ball Recovery. Alex Gogic (St Mirren): Put in a monumental shift against Rangers, registering 28 Defensive Actions. He tied 2nd for the weekend in Tackles (6), grabbed 6 Ball Recoveries, won 9 Duels, and made 3 Interceptions and 4 Clearances. Krisztián Keresztes (Dundee United): Read the game brilliantly with a weekend-best 5 Interceptions. He finished with 27 Defensive Actions, 9 Clearances, 5 Ball Recoveries, 3 Tackles, and 5 Duels Won. Ryan Astley (Dundee): Partnering Graham brilliantly, Astley also recorded 27 Defensive Actions and matched Graham's 13 Clearances. He won 8 Duels, made 3 Ball Recoveries, 2 Interceptions, and 1 Tackle. Liam Donnelly (St Mirren): Joined his teammate Gogic with a gritty display, matching him with 6 Tackles and totalling 27 Defensive Actions. He also contributed 7 Clearances, 8 Duels Won, 4 Ball Recoveries, and 2 Interceptions. Did any of these unsung heroes catch your eye this weekend? Let us know below! 👇 #SPFL #DundeeFC #StMirrenFC #DundeeUnitedFC

1/2 🌟 MATCHDAY 30: THE ARCHITECTS & THE WALLS! 🌟 Let's put a final bow on a frantic Matchday 30 by highlighting the players who pulled the strings and the ones who shut up shop! Based on the data, here are the absolute standouts when it comes to creativity and defensive grit. 🎨 THE CREATIVE MASTERMINDS These were the top playmakers carving open defences this weekend: Nicky Cadden (Hibernian): He was an absolute engine at wing back, recording a massive 8 Key Passes and 13 Passes into the Final Third. He also boasted an incredible 90% Accurate Passes completion rate from his 67 successful passes. Tuur Rommens (Rangers): Crucial goal in that tight win, delivering 5 Key Passes and creating 1 Big Chance. He maintained an 87% pass accuracy with 26 accurate passes and 8 passes in the final third. Will Ferry (Dundee United) & Nicolas Raskin (Rangers): Both players led the weekend in breaking defensive lines, each creating 2 Big Chances. Ferry added 4 Key Passes, 16 accurate passes (a 56% completion rate), and 9 passes in the final third, while Raskin delivered 4 Key Passes and 35 accurate passes at a 71% success rate. Callum Slattery (Motherwell): Kept things ticking over despite defeat with 49 Accurate Passes (an 86% completion rate), 7 passes in the final third, and 3 Key Passes. #SPFL #HibernianFC #RangersFC #DundeeUnitedFC #MotherwellFC

📊 MATCHDAY 30 STATS: THE HIBS DOMINANCE THAT WASN'T ENOUGH! 📊 Matchday 30 delivered some absolutely wild numbers across the Scottish Premiership, but one story absolutely steals the headlines: How on earth did Hibernian not beat Livingston?! 🤯 David Gray’s men completely pinned the bottom side back at Easter Road, but somehow walked away with a frustrating 0-0 draw. The underlying numbers are genuinely staggering, and they even set some season-high records in the process! 🟢 THE HIBS MASTERCLASS (THAT ENDED 0-0) To understand just how one-sided this match was, take a look at these match-leading stats from Hibernian: The Ball: A massive 75% Ball Possession. The Passing: They completed an unbelievable 742 Passes with a 91% Successful Passes Percentage—both season highs for the club! The Siege: They launched 192 Attacks, including 114 Dangerous Attacks. The Threat: They peppered the box with 50 Total Crosses and earned 12 Corners. The End Product (Or Lack Thereof): Despite creating 16 Key Passes and registering 22 Total Shots, they couldn't find the back of the net. A defensive masterclass from the Lions, or a disastrous day of finishing for Hibs? You decide! 📈 BEST OF THE REST (MATCHDAY 30) While Hibs hoarded the ball, other teams were topping the charts across the league: 🎯 Dundee United were the most dangerous team, creating 5 Big Chances and testing the keeper with 10 Shots On Target in the Dundee Derby. 🧤 Dundee needed every bit of their goalkeeper, leading the weekend with 7 Saves to secure their dramatic 2-2 draw. ⚔️ St Mirren put in the hard graft against Rangers, leading the matchday with 25 Tackles. 💥 Aberdeen brought the aggression in their battle with Falkirk, committing a weekend-high 17 Fouls. ⚽ Celtic were the most clinical side of the weekend, scoring a matchday-high 3 Goals against Motherwell, though they also tied for the most Yellow Cards (4) alongside Dundee United. Hibs fans, how frustrated are you reading those numbers? #SPFL #HibernianFC #LivingstonFC #ScottishPremiership #FootballStats

🌟 MATCHDAY 30: TOP PERFORMERS 🌟 Matchday 30 delivered massive results at both ends of the table, and these three players stood head and shoulders above the rest! Whether it was securing a crucial victory in the title race or putting on a creative masterclass, here are your top-rated performers from the weekend: 🥇 Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic) - 8.60 Rating Yang was absolutely unplayable in Celtic's vital 3-1 victory over Motherwell, bagging a brace! ⚽ Goals (2) 🎯 3rd in Shots On Target (2) 🧠 3rd in Big Chances Created (1) 🥈 Nicky Cadden (Hibernian) - 8.42 Rating Despite Hibs being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Livingston, Cadden was trying his best to help create down the flank. He bombarded the box all afternoon! 🥾 1st in Total Crosses (18) 🎯 1st in Accurate Crosses (8) 🔑 1st in Key Passes (8) 🥉 Tuur Rommens (Rangers) - 8.38 Rating In a gritty 1-0 away win against St Mirren, Rommens provided the exact spark Rangers needed to secure all three points and keep the pressure on the league leaders! ⚽ Goals (1) 🔑 2nd in Key Passes (5) 🎯 2nd in Accurate Crosses (5) 🧠 3rd in Big Chances Created (1) #SPFL #CelticFC #HibernianFC #RangersFC #ScottishPremiership

📉 SPFL PREMIERSHIP PROBABILITIES | via @fmeetsdata 📉 Matchday 30 has caused some shockwaves in the statistical models! With just 3 games remaining until the league splits, the Top 6 and Bottom 6 are all but confirmed. But within those two groups, the battles for the title, European spots, and survival are absolute chaos! Here is the latest data on how the table is projected to finish after a weekend of massive upsets: 🏆 THE TITLE RACE: WIDE OPEN Hearts’ surprise 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock has completely flipped the momentum at the summit. 📉 Hearts (-19%): The Jambos took a massive hit to their title hopes, dropping 19% after that defeat at Rugby Park. 📈 Celtic (+11%): After a huge 3-1 win over Motherwell, the Hoops have surged right back into the driver's seat. 📈 Rangers: They remain firmly in the hunt too, quietly going about their business with a 1-0 win in Paisley. 🎯 THE RACE FOR THE TOP 2 (Champions League Spots) 📉 Hearts (-15%): Their grip on a guaranteed top-two finish is slipping. 📈 Rangers (+9%): Their win at St Mirren gives their top-two hopes a massive 9% boost, putting serious pressure on the Jambos! 🔒 THE SPLIT With the Top 6 basically locked in, the focus for the top-half teams now shifts entirely to securing European football, while the bottom half braces for a brutal relegation dogfight. ⚠️ THE RELEGATION RISK 📉 Kilmarnock (-3%): That monumental 1-0 win over league leaders Hearts gives Killie a crucial lifeline. Their chances of finishing in the dreaded 11th-place playoff spot have dropped. 📈 Livingston (+2%): A gritty 0-0 draw at Hibs wasn't enough to change their grim outlook. The algorithm has them practically doomed to finish rock bottom in 12th. Keep an eye on St Mirren, whose home defeat to Rangers keeps them nervously looking over their shoulders at Kilmarnock. Who is the algorithm underestimating the most right now? #SPFL #HeartsFC #CelticFC #RangersFC #MotherwellFC #HibernianFC #FalkirkFC #DundeeUnitedFC #DundeeFC #AberdeenFC #StMirrenFC #KilmarnockFC #LivingstonFC

Sticking with some of his favourites again 😱

🌟 DUNDEE DERBY STAR MAN: AMAR FATAH! 🌟 While Dundee United fans will be absolutely devastated by that mental stoppage-time collapse at Dens Park, they can take huge positives from an unbelievable individual performance by Amar Fatah! The dynamic forward was a constant thorn in Dundee's side all afternoon, eventually breaking the deadlock and earning the highest match rating on the pitch. Here is a look at the incredible numbers behind his 8.24-rated masterclass: 🔥 Attacking Threat: He scored 1 goal. He registered 6 total shots, testing the keeper constantly with 5 of them on target. 🎯 Creative Engine: He was a nightmare for defenders, completing 4 successful dribbles. He delivered 3 key passes and created 1 big chance for his teammates. He whipped in 3 accurate crosses, recording a 43% successful cross percentage. He completed 1 pass in the final third. 🛡️ Putting in the Shift: He battled hard, winning 6 of his 10 total duels. He helped out defensively by making 4 ball recoveries. Despite the late drama resulting in a 2-2 draw, Fatah showed exactly why he is such a crucial piece of this Dundee United side. Was he your Man of the Match in the Dundee Derby? #SPFL #DundeeDerby #DundeeUnitedFC #AmarFatah #ScottishPremiership

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⏱️ FULL-TIME: ABSOLUTE MADNESS IN THE DUNDEE DERBY! ⏱️ Dundee 2 - 2 Dundee United An absolutely mental ending at Dens Park! Dundee have rescued a point in the most dramatic fashion possible, scoring two stoppage-time goals to snatch a draw from the jaws of defeat against their city rivals. The Story of the Match: 📖 After dominating the chances in the first half, Dundee United finally made their pressure count early in the second. Amar Fatah stepped up in the 50th minute to confidently score from the penalty spot after a handball was given against Simon Murray. The visitors looked to have wrapped up the bragging rights on the 65th minute when Luca Stephenson arrived at the back post to head home a fantastic Will Ferry cross, making it 2-0. But football is a crazy game! In the 94th minute (90+4'), Ashley Hay struck to give Dundee a late lifeline. Then, unbelievably, deep into the dying seconds of stoppage time (90+7'), a Ross Graham own goal sent the home end into absolute delirium to equalize! Tale of the Tape: 📊 Looking at the final numbers, Dundee United will be wondering how on earth they didn't win this match. Despite Dundee controlling 56% of the possession, United absolutely battered the home goal. (Dundee 🆚 Dundee United) Possession: 56% 🆚 44% Total Shots: 6 🆚 20 Shots on Target: 1 🆚 10 Big Chances Created: 1 🆚 5 Goalkeeper Saves: 7 🆚 1 Dundee incredibly managed to score two goals despite only registering a single shot on target all afternoon! Their goalkeeper was the unsung hero, making 7 vital saves to keep them within striking distance before the late chaos. Where does this rank among the craziest Dundee Derbies you have ever seen? Let us know below! 👇 #SPFL #DundeeDerby #DundeeFC #DundeeUnitedFC

Dundee equalise in the 96th minute!!! 😱 TWO added time goals sees the points shared equally at Dens 😮‍💨

👀 A late goal in the Dundee Derby... Ash Hay pulls it back to 2-1! 🔵

THE DUNDEE DERBY 🤯🤯🤯

⚽️ GOAL! DUNDEE! Dundee 2-2 Dundee United Unbelievable scenes as Ross Graham heads into his own net!!! #SPFL #DundeeFC #DundeeUnitedFC

⚽️ GOAL! DUNDEE! Dundee 1-2 Dundee United With 90 seconds remaining Dundee get one back! Ashley Hay. #SPFL #DundeeFC #DundeeUnitedFC