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Football data, betting research, and platform updates from FootyMetrics.
Most Assists in Football History: Messi, Giggs & Ronaldo
Lionel Messi has the most assists in football history with 414. See the all-time top six, plus the Premier League and Champions League record holders.
Fouls in Football Explained
What counts as a foul in football, the main types referees punish, how a foul becomes a card, and how to read fouls data for sharper match analysis.
Who Will Win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot?
The strikers going into the 2026 World Cup in the best goalscoring form, ranked by how many goals they actually scored in their domestic leagues this season.
World Cup 2026 Group Stage Predictions
Group-by-group World Cup 2026 predictions based on how many goals each squad's players actually scored in their domestic leagues this season.
What Are Shots Created in Football? Skybet's New Market Explained
Shots created is a new Skybet player prop combining key passes, assists and fantasy assists. Here is exactly what counts in football and soccer.
Top 15 Best Football Stats Websites in 2026
The 15 best football stats websites in 2026, ranked and compared on coverage, advanced metrics, betting features and mobile UX.
Goalkeeper Saves Prediction: How to Bet on Keeper Save Markets
Learn how to use opponent attack trends and goalkeeper form data to predict save counts and find value in football betting markets.
How to Bet on Shots on Target in Football
Learn the exact rules for shots on target betting markets and how to use player trend data to research your bets properly.
How to Find Value Bets in Football: A Practical Guide to Beating the Bookmakers
Learn how to find value bets in football by calculating expected value, comparing sharp bookmakers, and using data to estimate true probability.
How to Use Football Lineup Data for Betting
Learn how to use lineup data for football betting, from timing your trades around confirmed announcements to exploiting player prop markets.
First Half Goals Betting Explained: Strategy, Stats, and Where to Find Value
Learn how first half goals betting works. We cover the main markets, the statistics behind early goals, and how to research value.
xG Explained for Betting
Learn how to use expected goals (xG) alongside trend and form data to find better value in football betting markets.
Anytime Goalscorer Betting Explained: Rules and Value
Learn how anytime goalscorer betting works. Understand bookmaker rules, super sub promotions, and how to use data to find value in the market.
Football Player Props Betting Guide: The Complete Playbook
Master football player props betting with this complete guide. Learn how to research player markets and find value using data.
11 Football Betting Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
Avoid these common football betting mistakes to protect your bankroll and make smarter decisions with your data.