You do have lots of data points. Each pass is a data point, each shot is a data point. Opta logs mores than 2000 events per game, each with an outcome and pitch

You do have lots of data points. Each pass is a data point, each shot is a data point. Opta logs mores than 2000 events per game, each with an outcome and pitch coordinates. Yes, soccer is more complex than even basketball, but there's a lot more money involved and people watching. This stuff is being worked out right now, and it's an exciting field.