Opta Sports Analytics - Behind The Scenes And Interviews With The Sports Data Mavens

If you've ever wondered how Opta collects their incredible array of statistics for soccer, watch this video to see behind the scenes footage from Opta Sports as well as interviews with many of the brains behind the sports data company.
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[@_Super_Hans_]

I notice they are getting the match footage from Sky Sports feed, broadcast football does not show every second of the action, for example play will often continue while a replay is being shown. Does this mean Opta's statistics are estimated?

[@niltonzago]

nop, there`s a scout in the stadium to confirm whatever it might have been missed on the broadcast

[@Chris-xn6jn]

Just bookies in disguise