tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post7005089199610957281..comments2024-03-28T17:34:31.597+01:00Comments on Football rankings: FIFA Ranking: It's up to Spain to claim first placeEdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06640136267487836463noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-83605258509963087202011-09-02T09:52:46.995+02:002011-09-02T09:52:46.995+02:00@Dorian
Forgot to answer your SPI question. It sc...@Dorian<br /><br />Forgot to answer your SPI question. It scores big in my book because it's iterative, has offense/defense and it includes squad strength.<br /><br />However, tends to be too complex - match factor for each competition and it's affected by how team members perform in the UEFA Champions League.<br /><br />Obviously, I use Elo because I know the system behind it and can Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420252819752301980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-3747040781465258532011-09-02T09:45:32.382+02:002011-09-02T09:45:32.382+02:00@Tobcoach
You are correct (I think). I didn't...@Tobcoach<br /><br />You are correct (I think). I didn't look at the decimals, but both will have 1571 points in this scenario.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420252819752301980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-54645961249652850612011-08-30T12:06:49.953+02:002011-08-30T12:06:49.953+02:00If my calculations are correct (sometimes they'...If my calculations are correct (sometimes they're off though) it will be very tight for 1st place if Holland win both qualifiers and Spain win their qualifier, but draw with Chile.<br /><br />Looking at the decimal points, Holland will have a total of 1570,80551 points, whereas Spain will have 1570,80232 points. A difference of just 0,00319 points in favour of Holland.<br /><br />Can you Tobcoachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-31723809613211604082011-08-26T09:39:32.716+02:002011-08-26T09:39:32.716+02:00@Dorian
OK, I'll give it a try next week - a ...@Dorian<br /><br />OK, I'll give it a try next week - a couple of hours before the qualifiers kick-off.<br /><br />@Steve<br /><br />Yes, first time ever.<br /><br />@Tobcoach<br /><br />Yes, it's actually something I'm looking forward to see. Two teams tied for 1st place in the rankings.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420252819752301980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-43714545082057995342011-08-25T21:35:30.266+02:002011-08-25T21:35:30.266+02:00It's not so unthinkable you know, Holland and ...It's not so unthinkable you know, Holland and Spain tied for 1st place in the september rankings. Chile is a tough opponent, and it is a friendly match.<br /><br />There's still hope for Holland that their reign will last longer than one month.Tobcoachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-61897611746667511522011-08-23T15:36:34.347+02:002011-08-23T15:36:34.347+02:00Ah well, it was fun on top for as long as it laste...Ah well, it was fun on top for as long as it lasted, LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-17087883025251808062011-08-22T21:58:34.458+02:002011-08-22T21:58:34.458+02:00Edgar,
Is this the first time Uruguay gets to be ...Edgar,<br /><br />Is this the first time Uruguay gets to be CONMEBOL's best ranked team?<br /><br />Thank you!Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-7184032744704231792011-08-19T22:38:46.165+02:002011-08-19T22:38:46.165+02:00Edgar,
I'm guessing the score/goal difference...Edgar,<br /><br />I'm guessing the score/goal difference is needed when two teams are tied for total points (e.g. Grenada and Guatemala each have 15 points). Without goals, could ties be settled in the simulation by either a coin flip (50/50 random) or be assigned 0.5 to one position and 0.5 to the other position (e.g. 0.5 to 1st place and 0.5% to second place)?<br /><br />Out of curiosity, Dorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593860384754349051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-77071529256041731532011-08-19T15:50:00.844+02:002011-08-19T15:50:00.844+02:00Dorian,
I'll look into it next week, but Elo ...Dorian,<br /><br />I'll look into it next week, but Elo doesn't lend itself to group stage simulations - because it can (for now) only determine the outcome (W/D/L), not the score/goal difference.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420252819752301980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631997616728141521.post-41711401698815253352011-08-19T15:45:33.715+02:002011-08-19T15:45:33.715+02:00Edgar,
Always enjoy your simulations (as well as a...Edgar,<br />Always enjoy your simulations (as well as all your other posts). Here's a simulation request (if you have sufficient time and interest): it would be great to see a simulation for the quickly approaching CONCACAF first group stage.<br />All the best!Dorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593860384754349051noreply@blogger.com