I′ve always been a huge football fan, and for the past few years, I′ve tried my hand at predicting outcomes of major tournaments like the World Cup and Euros. I would analyze team stats, player performance, and even historical data, but I still ended up getting many matches wrong. It made me realize that there′s so much more to it than just looking at numbers. I′m curious—how can advanced data analysis techniques improve predictions for these tournaments? Are there specific models or metrics that have proven particularly effective? Any insights from those experienced in sports analytics would be greatly appreciated!