Statsational Soccer June 4. 2023

The Soccer Model Is Now For Pro Members Only!!!


The process of reading the model is straightforward. I obtain the line from one of the sportsbooks and disclose the source each day. Then, I present the model's estimation of what the line should be. The most crucial aspect is the last column, which represents the edge I perceive based on the variance between my line and the bettable line.

Naturally, one might be inclined to bet on all lines with an edge. However, I adopt a slightly conservative approach and seek a 5% edge or higher before placing a wager. When it comes to soccer (and tennis), I exercise caution with significant edges. A margin of 15-20% or more might indicate that the model is overlooking something, such as an injury or the influence of sharp bettors who have shifted the line in the opposite direction, resulting in a high negative edge. In such cases, it could be an opportunity to bet against the team that appears to have an edge—a strategy known as fading.

I encourage each of you to experiment with these lines and keep track of your own observations. Determine if those teams with a substantial edge tend to lose frequently.

Occasionally, I favor placing bets on the spread line for matches where we identify an edge but the line is set at a considerable value. The rationale behind this approach is that the underdog winning the match is highly unlikely, yet there might be value in betting on the spread. You can even divide your wager and place bets on both outcomes simultaneously.

Today's lines are taken from DraftKings

June 4

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Betis

1.60

175

-123

19%

Valencia

0.85

140

436

-23%

Draw

240

282

-3%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Real Madrid

2.07

-125

-276

18%

Bilbao

0.66

295

1120

-17%

Draw

275

443

-8%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Celta

0.90

165

386

-17%

Barcelona

1.59

140

-113

11%

Draw

260

278

-1%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Espanyol

1.50

200

124

11%

Almeria

1.14

120

267

-18%

Draw

250

255

0%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Sociedad

1.28

-165

130

-19%

Sevilla

0.92

390

297

5%

Draw

300

220

6%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Valladolid

1.23

115

150

-7%

Getafe

1.03

235

241

-1%

Draw

220

226

-1%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Osasuna

1.32

110

132

-5%

Girona

1.02

225

270

-4%

Draw

250

234

1%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Elche

1.13

160

178

-3%

Cadiz

1.04

160

215

-7%

Draw

230

209

2%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Mallorca

1.33

200

130

10%

Rayo Vallecano

0.98

130

285

-18%

Draw

225

227

0%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Villarreal

1.24

155

168

-2%

Atletico

1.17

150

204

-7%

Draw

255

236

2%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Atalanta

1.66

-180

-115

-11%

Monza

0.95

425

404

1%

Draw

320

276

3%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Milan

1.95

-135

-233

13%

Verona

0.67

330

858

-13%

Draw

270

410

-7%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Napoli

2.47

-700

-561

-3%

Sampdoria

0.48

1300

2581

-3%

Draw

700

777

-1%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Roma

1.96

-110

-244

19%

Spezia

0.65

265

952

-18%

Draw

255

411

-9%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Lecce

1.03

175

239

-7%

Bologna

1.27

145

143

0%

Draw

225

240

-1%

Teams

Proj Score

Actual Line

Sharp App Line

EDGE

Udinese

1.02

280

262

1%

Juventus

1.36

-115

129

-10%

Draw

260

248

1%