Football Insights

What is changing across the big five leagues — each date lists only new or materially updated signals, with the evidence and counter evidence behind every claim.
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Team changes

Results ▲ Limited evidence New Premier League 2026-10-20

Aston Villa's results have picked up

Over the last 3 matches points per game moved from 0.33 to 2.33 (+600%); the previous-season baseline is 1.71; 3 of 3 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Shot volume +0.95 34%
Points per game 0.33 → 2.33
Results ▲ Limited evidence New La Liga 2026-10-20

Elche's results have picked up

Over the last 4 matches points per game moved from 0.25 to 1.25 (+400%); the previous-season baseline is 1.13; 3 of 4 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Goalkeeping & opponent finishing +1.36 36%
Points per game 0.25 → 1.25
Results ▲ Moderate evidence New La Liga 2026-10-20

Celta Vigo's results have picked up

Over the last 4 matches points per game moved from 0.50 to 2.00 (+300%); the previous-season baseline is 1.42; 4 of 4 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Shot quality faced +1.19 49%
Points per game 0.5 → 2.0
Defense ▼ Limited evidence New Bundesliga 2026-10-20

RB Leipzig's defensive numbers are sliding

Over the last 3 matches xGA per match moved from 0.86 to 3.14 (+262%); the previous-season baseline is 1.57; 3 of 3 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Shot quality faced -1.62 71%
xGA per match 0.86 → 3.14
Results ▲ Limited evidence New Ligue 1 2026-10-20

Toulouse's results have picked up

Over the last 3 matches points per game moved from 0.67 to 2.33 (+250%); the previous-season baseline is 1.32; 3 of 3 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Finishing +1.3 40%
Points per game 0.67 → 2.33
Attack ▲ Limited evidence New Bundesliga 2026-10-20

Hamburger SV's attacking output has jumped

Over the last 3 matches xG per match moved from 0.62 to 1.75 (+181%); the previous-season baseline is 1.29; 3 of 3 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Shot quality +0.51 53%
xG per match 0.62 → 1.75
Attack ▲ Limited evidence New Bundesliga 2026-10-20

Paderborn's attacking output has jumped

Over the last 3 matches xG per match moved from 0.58 to 1.60 (+177%); the previous-season baseline is 1.13; 3 of 3 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Shot quality +0.79 77%
xG per match 0.58 → 1.6
Attack ▲ Moderate evidence New La Liga 2026-10-20

Atletico Madrid's attacking output has jumped

Over the last 4 matches xG per match moved from 1.20 to 2.83 (+136%); the previous-season baseline is 1.79; 4 of 4 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Shot quality +1.08 66%
xG per match 1.2 → 2.83
Results ▲ Limited evidence New Premier League 2026-10-20

Brighton's results have picked up

Over the last 3 matches points per game moved from 1.33 to 3.00 (+125%); the previous-season baseline is 1.40; 3 of 3 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Multiple factors +0.85 27%
Points per game 1.33 → 3.0
Results ▲ Limited evidence New Ligue 1 2026-10-20

Paris Saint Germain's results have picked up

Over the last 3 matches points per game moved from 1.33 to 3.00 (+125%); the previous-season baseline is 2.23; 3 of 3 matches moved the same way.

Primary driver Shot quality +1.37 32%
Points per game 1.33 → 3.0

Daily player changes

Player role ▼ Limited evidence New La Liga Analysed 2026-10-20 12:53 Data through 2026-10-17
Jesus Vázquez defender Valencia La Liga

Jesus Vázquez's role has shrunk

Minutes per appearance over the last 4: 7.00, previous 4: 81.00 (-74.00 min); start rate 0%.

Minutes per appearance 81.0 → 7.0 -74.0
Average rating 6.45 → 3.34 -3.11
Tackles per appearance 1.75 → 0.75 -1.00
Player role ▲ Limited evidence New La Liga Analysed 2026-10-20 12:53 Data through 2026-10-17
Alex Freeman defender Villarreal La Liga

Alex Freeman's role has grown

Minutes per appearance over the last 4: 90.00, previous 4: 33.50 (+56.50 min); start rate 100%.

Minutes per appearance 33.5 → 90.0 +56.5
Average rating 6.49 → 8.02 +1.53
Tackles per appearance 1.25 → 2.75 +1.50
Player role ▼ Limited evidence New La Liga Analysed 2026-10-20 12:53 Data through 2026-10-17
Álex Calatrava forward Espanyol La Liga

Álex Calatrava's role has shrunk

Minutes per appearance over the last 4: 18.50, previous 4: 71.75 (-53.25 min); start rate 0%.

Minutes per appearance 71.8 → 18.5 -53.2
Average rating 6.68 → 6.17 -0.51
Goals per appearance 0.25 → 0.00 -0.25
Player form ▼ Limited evidence New La Liga Analysed 2026-10-20 12:53 Data through 2026-10-17
Jesus Vázquez defender Valencia La Liga

Jesus Vázquez's form has dipped

Average rating over the last 4 appearances: 3.34, previous 4: 6.45 (-3.11); 3 of 4 appearances moved the same way.

Average rating 6.45 → 3.34 -3.11
Minutes per appearance 81.0 → 7.0 -74.0
Tackles per appearance 1.75 → 0.75 -1.00
Player form ▼ Limited evidence New La Liga Analysed 2026-10-20 12:53 Data through 2026-10-17
Roger Hinojo defender Espanyol La Liga

Roger Hinojo's form has dipped

Average rating over the last 4 appearances: 4.97, previous 4: 6.89 (-1.92); 3 of 4 appearances moved the same way.

Average rating 6.89 → 4.97 -1.92
Minutes per appearance 89.0 → 58.2 -30.8
Tackles per appearance 2.50 → 2.00 -0.50
Player form ▼ Limited evidence New La Liga Analysed 2026-10-20 12:53 Data through 2026-10-18
Raúl García forward Osasuna La Liga

Raúl García's form has dipped

Average rating over the last 4 appearances: 4.82, previous 4: 6.67 (-1.85); 3 of 4 appearances moved the same way.

Average rating 6.67 → 4.82 -1.85
Minutes per appearance 52.2 → 52.8 +0.5
Goals per appearance 0.00 → 0.25 +0.25
Player form ▼ Limited evidence New La Liga Analysed 2026-10-20 12:53 Data through 2026-10-18
Carlos Puga defender Málaga La Liga

Carlos Puga's form has dipped

Average rating over the last 4 appearances: 5.17, previous 4: 6.87 (-1.70); 3 of 4 appearances moved the same way.

Average rating 6.87 → 5.17 -1.70
Minutes per appearance 61.2 → 42.0 -19.2
Tackles per appearance 2.00 → 2.25 +0.25
Player form ▲ Limited evidence New La Liga Analysed 2026-10-20 12:53 Data through 2026-10-17
Matías Dituro goalkeeper Elche La Liga

Matías Dituro is on an upward swing

Average rating over the last 4 appearances: 7.00, previous 4: 5.37 (+1.64); 4 of 4 appearances moved the same way.

Average rating 5.37 → 7.00 +1.64
Goals prevented per appearance -0.93 → 0.60 +1.52
Saves inside the box per appearance 1.75 → 2.00 +0.25
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