The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of
Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the September 2015 FIFA ranking and
we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is
computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the
given team and their recommended opponent.
The most popular opponent were Faroe Islands (118), followed by Albania (47) and Bhutan (31).
Showing posts with label recommended friendly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recommended friendly. Show all posts
Friday, September 25, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
May 2015: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of
Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the May 2015 FIFA ranking and
we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is
computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the
given team and their recommended opponent.
The most popular opponent were Equatorial Guinea (62), followed by Northern Ireland (50) and American Samoa (31). Wales were close behind (28).
The most popular opponent were Equatorial Guinea (62), followed by Northern Ireland (50) and American Samoa (31). Wales were close behind (28).
Friday, December 19, 2014
December 2014: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of
Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the December 2014 FIFA ranking and
we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is
computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the
given team and their recommended opponent.
The most popular opponent were again Northern Ireland (70), followed by Antigua and Barbuda (59) and American Samoa (29).
The most popular opponent were again Northern Ireland (70), followed by Antigua and Barbuda (59) and American Samoa (29).
Friday, December 5, 2014
November 2014: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of
Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the November 2014 FIFA ranking and
we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is
computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the
given team and their recommended opponent.
The most popular opponent were again a team from the UK - this time Northern Ireland (64), followed by Dominican Republic (42) and Antigua and Barbuda (36).
The most popular opponent were again a team from the UK - this time Northern Ireland (64), followed by Dominican Republic (42) and Antigua and Barbuda (36).
Friday, October 24, 2014
October 2014: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of
Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the September 2014 FIFA ranking and
we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is
computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the
given team and their recommended opponent.
After Sierra Leone's drop of 25 places, the most popular opponent for the month of September were Wales (50), closely followed by Congo (47) and Antigua and Barbuda (37).
After Sierra Leone's drop of 25 places, the most popular opponent for the month of September were Wales (50), closely followed by Congo (47) and Antigua and Barbuda (37).
Friday, September 26, 2014
September 2014: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of
Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the September 2014 FIFA ranking and
we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is
computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the
given team and their recommended opponent.
The most popular opponent for the month of August were again Sierra Leone, this time far ahead of the pack - no less than 97 teams had the Stars as their recommended opponent. Aruba (45) and Armenia (32) were the other teams in the top 3.
The most popular opponent for the month of August were again Sierra Leone, this time far ahead of the pack - no less than 97 teams had the Stars as their recommended opponent. Aruba (45) and Armenia (32) were the other teams in the top 3.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
August 2014: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of
Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the August FIFA ranking and
we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is
computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the
given team and their recommended opponent
The most popular opponent for the month of July were again Sierra Leone - best opponent for 51 teams. However, Aruba (46) and Iceland (44) were not far behind.
The most popular opponent for the month of July were again Sierra Leone - best opponent for 51 teams. However, Aruba (46) and Iceland (44) were not far behind.
Friday, July 25, 2014
July 2014: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the July FIFA ranking and we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the given team.
The most popular opponent for the month of June were Sierra Leone - best opponent for 87 teams.
The most popular opponent for the month of June were Sierra Leone - best opponent for 87 teams.
Friday, August 30, 2013
August 2013: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of
Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the August FIFA ranking and
we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is
computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the
given team.
The most popular opponent for the month of July were Equatorial Guinea and Albania - each of them best opponent for 72 teams.
5 of the top 20 teams (England +11, Uruguay +8, Germany +6, Portugal +5, Mexico +1) would have gained points, but only England would have climbed in the ranking - 2 spots by defeating Albania.
The most popular opponent for the month of July were Equatorial Guinea and Albania - each of them best opponent for 72 teams.
5 of the top 20 teams (England +11, Uruguay +8, Germany +6, Portugal +5, Mexico +1) would have gained points, but only England would have climbed in the ranking - 2 spots by defeating Albania.
Friday, July 26, 2013
July 2013: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the July FIFA ranking and we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the given team.
The most popular opponent for the month of June is Central African Republic - the best opponent for no less than 106 teams.
Of the top 20, only Germany, Portugal, Uruguay, England, Russia and Mexico would have gained points. Of these only England would have climbed in the rankings - 2 spots by defeating Denmark. Despite losing 3 points by winning the hypothetical friendly against Croatia, Brazil would have climbed one spot, overtaking their opponents.
The most popular opponent for the month of June is Central African Republic - the best opponent for no less than 106 teams.
Of the top 20, only Germany, Portugal, Uruguay, England, Russia and Mexico would have gained points. Of these only England would have climbed in the rankings - 2 spots by defeating Denmark. Despite losing 3 points by winning the hypothetical friendly against Croatia, Brazil would have climbed one spot, overtaking their opponents.
Friday, June 7, 2013
June 2013: Recommended friendly impact
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of
Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the June FIFA ranking and
we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is
computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the
given team.
The most popular opponent for the month of May is Equatorial Guinea - the best opponent for no less than 99 teams.
Of the top 15 teams, only Netherlands and England would have benefited from an extra friendly - both gaining 2 points. England would have climbed one spot.
The most popular opponent for the month of May is Equatorial Guinea - the best opponent for no less than 99 teams.
Of the top 15 teams, only Netherlands and England would have benefited from an extra friendly - both gaining 2 points. England would have climbed one spot.
Friday, May 17, 2013
May 2013: Recommended friendly impact
You have seen posts with best teams to play against. What would be the impact of such a friendly?
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the May FIFA ranking and we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the given team.
The most popular opponent for the month of April is Equatorial Guinea - the best opponent for no less than 107 teams.
The best opponent to play against is determined using a combination of Elo ratings and FIFA rankings. Let's look at the May FIFA ranking and we'll see the impact of one extra friendly. The difference in ranking is computed assuming all things remain equal, except the points of the given team.
The most popular opponent for the month of April is Equatorial Guinea - the best opponent for no less than 107 teams.
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