http://www.zonalmarking.net/2012/05/04/the-relationship-between-possession-and-shots/
Interesting data crunching on the relationship between possession and shots, which is related to our experience at Swansea the other week. The graph shows Swansea have far fewer shots than they should. It’s fine to pass it around but if you get nowhere near goal, there’s not much point to it.
Also:
- In general, more possession = more shots
- Premier League is more direct, with more shots on goal.
- Most efficient teams: Man City, Real Madrid, Spurs, Chelsea, Juventus
- Least efficient teams: Ajaccio, Koln, Swansea, Evian, Athletic Bilbao
- Swansea see more possession than Man City, yet have six fewer shots per game. Man United have as many shots as Barcelona, despite 12% less possession per game.