Analysis

How similar are football substitutions and Formula 1 pit stops?

A lot, actually, and both can also be predicted using data...to an extent!

Mar 20 • Daryl Dao

An overall review of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup group stage

Nobody asks for this, but what can we learn from all teams in the group stage?

Jan 16 • Daryl Dao

Data Deepdives: AFC U23 Asian Cup - Day 2 + 3

Why did South Korea, Iraq and China fell short of expectations, and what on earth happened between everyone else?

Jan 10 • Daryl Dao

Data Deepdives: AFC U23 Asian Cup - Day 1

Two wins for the two favourites in Group A, but did Vietnam won convincingly and what else can we take away from both teams' performances?

Jan 7 • Daryl Dao

Going on two random football data exploration trips

Two interesting rabbit holes, two unfinished articles, and why having random data analysis ideas are fun!

Dec 3, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Paul Okon-Engstler and Rion Ichihara are great to watch

The firsts of few scout reports coming from the U20 World Cup!

Oct 3, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Previewing Asia's representatives at the 2025 U20 World Cup

Finally, those tournament notes have become useful!

Sep 23, 2025 • Daryl Dao

ASEAN Cup Diary - U23 Edition: Day 3+4

After missing Day 2 (and the entire tournament), we "were" (belatedly) SO back for Matchday 2 of the Group Stage!

Aug 5, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 4)

And we are back in Europe with a defensive-focused edition where two full-backs are making the step up and a young centre-back joining the domestic…

Jul 17, 2025 • Daryl Dao

ASEAN Cup Diary - U23 Edition: Day 1

The tournament kicks off with a festival of goals in Indonesia!

Jul 15, 2025 • Daryl Dao

ASEAN Cup Diary - U23 Edition: A quick preview

Yes, it's another ASEAN Cup, but this time it's for the Under-23s, and you bet I will be there (virtually) no matter what!

Jul 14, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 3)

An East Asia-focused edition because Asian football needs more love and attention!

Jun 23, 2025 • Daryl Dao

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