Why is it so hard to predict the outcome of competitions like the Premier League?
More or Less: Behind the Stats
Football competitions are kicking off all around Europe in the coming days and weeks, including the worldβs most watched division: The English Premier League. We might make our predictions on who we think is going to win a sporting competition but what factors are we considering? In this programme we look at some of the most popular variables that are taken into account when making sporting predictions and why even these have drawbacks. From upcoming football leagues to the Olympic Games, Head Analyst from Nielsen Gracenote, Simon Gleave tells us what are some of the most difficult sports to predict and why.
Presenter: Paul Connolly Producer: Natasha Fernandes Editor: Richard Vadon Production Co-ordinators: Debbie Richford and Janet Staples Sound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot
Image: Premier League Trophy, Credit: Carl Recine/Reuters
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