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Using a Markov process model of an association football match to determine the optimal timing of substitution and tactical decisions

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  • N Hirotsu

    (Lancaster University)

  • M Wright

    (Lancaster University)

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A football match is modelled as a four-state Markov process. A log-linear model, fed by real data, is used to estimate transition probabilities by means of the maximum likelihood method. This makes it possible to estimate the probability distributions of goals scored and the expected number of league points gained, from any position in a match, for any given set of transition probabilities and hence in principle for any match. This approach is developed in order to estimate the optimal time to change tactics using dynamic programming, either by making a substitution or by some other conscious change of plan. A simple example of this approach is included as an illustration.

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  • N Hirotsu & M Wright, 2002. "Using a Markov process model of an association football match to determine the optimal timing of substitution and tactical decisions," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Palgrave Macmillan;The OR Society, vol. 53(1), pages 88-96, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:jorsoc:v:53:y:2002:i:1:d:10.1057_palgrave.jors.2601254
    DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2601254
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    2. Hirotsu Nobuyoshi & Wright Mike B, 2006. "Modeling Tactical Changes of Formation in Association Football as a Zero-Sum Game," Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, De Gruyter, vol. 2(2), pages 1-22, April.
    3. Tunaru Radu S & Viney Howard P, 2010. "Valuations of Soccer Players from Statistical Performance Data," Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, De Gruyter, vol. 6(2), pages 1-23, April.

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