Goal Analytics: A Fully Built Data Pipeline, Six Models, and a Real Backtest
The Goal Analytics project has released a comprehensive data pipeline and six distinct models for forecasting the 2026 World Cup. The system operates on two layers: match-level predictions using various ML approaches and tournament-level simulations. Significant improvements include a cleaned data pipeline with reconciled team names, a new live FIFA ranking feed, and a backtesting harness for model validation. AI
IMPACT Provides a detailed look at building and validating an ML forecasting system, offering insights into data pipeline construction and model comparison.