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Season 2026/27 · 2026-08-21–2026-10-25 · 80 unique completed matches in the collected sample. This is not asserted to be a complete league census.
The recorded matches average 2.78 goals. Under 2.5 occurred in 40 of 80 matches (50.0%); over 2.5 occurred in 40. Home sides scored 1.51 per game and visitors 1.26.
The second half had more goals in 1 of 5 matched half records (20.0%). The first half led in 2 and the halves were equal in 2. Only games with both confirmed half scores enter this comparison.
Corners average 9.37 per match across 75 confirmed reports. The combined total exceeded 9.5 in 33 of 75 games (44.0%). This is an observed reference threshold, not an automatically selected forecast.
Shots on target average 8.63 per match across 75 confirmed reports. The combined total exceeded 8.5 in 37 of 75 games (49.3%). This is an observed reference threshold, not an automatically selected forecast.
Yellow cards average 3.88 per match across 40 confirmed reports. The combined total exceeded 3.5 in 23 of 40 games (57.5%). This is an observed reference threshold, not an automatically selected forecast.
| Match statistic | Mean total | Median | Confirmed matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2.78 | 2.5 | 80 / 80 |
| First-half goals | 1.00 | 1.0 | 5 / 80 |
| Second-half goals | 0.80 | 1.0 | 5 / 80 |
| Corners | 9.37 | 9.0 | 75 / 80 |
| Shots on target | 8.63 | 8.0 | 75 / 80 |
| Shots off target | 11.60 | 12.0 | 5 / 80 |
| Total shots | 27.20 | 27.0 | 5 / 80 |
| Yellow cards | 3.88 | 4.0 | 40 / 80 |
| Fouls | 23.08 | 23.0 | 75 / 80 |
Observed frequencies describe the collected games, not the success rate of our predictions. Figures are recalculated when verified match records are imported.