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    "tournament": "LaLiga",
    "date": "20260912",
    "timezone": "America/New_York",
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      "shootout_away_win_probability": null,
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      "penalty_away_goals": null,
      "penalty_score": null,
      "penalty_winner": null,
      "penalty_winner_goals": null,
      "penalty_loser_goals": null,
      "penalty_result": null,
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      "projected_winner": null,
      "projected_winner_probability": null,
      "final_score_after_penalties": null,
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        "score": "1-1",
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        "score": "0-1",
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        "score": "0-0",
        "probability": 0.1033
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        "score": "2-1",
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      "0-3": 0.0242,
      "0-4": 0.0068,
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      "3-0": 0.0264,
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      "4-1": 0.0086,
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      "4-4": 0.0005,
      "5-0": 0.0018,
      "5-1": 0.002,
      "5-2": 0.0011
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      "under_2_5_goals": 0.6006,
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      "key_player": "Projected scorer(s): Ante Budimir",
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      "draw": 0.2875,
      "away_win": 0.3481
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        "probability": null,
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      {
        "market": "team_total_goals",
        "selection": "Espanyol",
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        "probability": null,
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        "market": "over_2_5_goals",
        "selection": "yes",
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        "probability": 0.3994,
        "unit": "probability"
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      {
        "market": "both_teams_to_score",
        "selection": "yes",
        "estimate": 1.0,
        "probability": 0.4645,
        "unit": "probability"
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      {
        "market": "clean_sheet",
        "selection": "Osasuna",
        "estimate": 1.0,
        "probability": 0.3247,
        "unit": "probability"
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      {
        "market": "clean_sheet",
        "selection": "Espanyol",
        "estimate": 1.0,
        "probability": 0.3141,
        "unit": "probability"
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        "market": "anytime_goal",
        "selection": "Ante Budimir (Osasuna)",
        "estimate": 0.5437,
        "probability": 0.5962,
        "unit": "xG"
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      {
        "market": "anytime_goal",
        "selection": "Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)",
        "estimate": 0.269,
        "probability": 0.0,
        "unit": "xG"
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      {
        "market": "assist",
        "selection": "Romain Del Castillo (Osasuna)",
        "estimate": 0.135,
        "probability": 0.2618,
        "unit": "xA"
      },
      {
        "market": "assist",
        "selection": "Edu Expósito (Espanyol)",
        "estimate": 0.1083,
        "probability": 0.0,
        "unit": "xA"
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      "expected_total_shots": 29,
      "expected_total_passes": 727,
      "expected_pressing_actions_per_90": 12.9,
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      "possession_away_pct": 50.5,
      "notes": "possession projects near even"
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      "favorite_win_probability": 0.3644,
      "script": "Osasuna is the fair winner side, but the baseline remains narrow: fair spread +0.03 goals and fair total 2.28.",
      "first_half": "Expect high tempo while both sides test the matchup thesis; shot baseline is about 14 first-half attempts.",
      "second_half": "If level after halftime, midfield control and bench quality should decide territory; Espanyol must keep the match inside one goal.",
      "late_game": "A Osasuna lead likely shifts toward control and counters; a draw state keeps set pieces and transition chances live."
    },
    "key_matchup_thesis": "Osasuna chance creation leans on Ante Budimir against Leandro Cabrera, Omar El Hilali in Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle; possession projects near even.",
    "expected_rotation_usage_behavior": [
      "Osasuna: starters carry the main goal usage through Ante Budimir; bench watchlist: Enzo Boyomo, Raúl Moro, Kike Barja.",
      "Espanyol: starters carry the main goal usage through the highest xG attackers; bench watchlist: Bryan Zaragoza, Javi Puado, Vanja Drkušić.",
      "Assist usage should flow through Romain Del Castillo; late lineup changes should re-score these allocations."
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    "pregame_play_by_play": [
      "0-15: Osasuna tries to establish the projected edge; track possession and first-shot share.",
      "15-45: Baseline expects high tempo, about 14 total first-half shots, and 1.14 first-half xG pace.",
      "45-70: If the match is level, watch midfield control and the listed bench watchlists for usage changes.",
      "70-90: If Espanyol is chasing, transition and set-piece volume become the primary live deviation signal; a draw state keeps set pieces and transition chances live."
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    "invalidation_triggers": [
      "Early red card, injury, or goalkeeper change for Osasuna.",
      "Espanyol wins the midfield/territory battle beyond the possession baseline.",
      "Pace collapses: first 25 minutes fall well below the shot and box-entry baseline.",
      "Set pieces, penalties, or second balls create more danger than the open-play matchup thesis."
    ],
    "top_3_risk_factors": [
      {
        "factor": "Low-event scoring variance",
        "impact": "One penalty, deflection, or missed big chance can overwhelm the fair win probability."
      },
      {
        "factor": "Late lineup or role change",
        "impact": "A pregame XI, injury, or tactical role shift can invalidate player prop and usage estimates."
      },
      {
        "factor": "Discipline and set-piece volatility",
        "impact": "Cards, fouls in dangerous zones, and corner volume can change the expected game script quickly."
      }
    ]
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                "netGoalDifferencePer90": 0.0,
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                "bench_expected_minutes": 19.91,
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                "projected_substitution_game_state_adjustment": 1,
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        "attacker_market_value": 6400000,
        "attacker_height": 172,
        "attacker_skill_quality": 0.479,
        "defenders": [
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        "defender_roles": [
          "RB"
        ],
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        "numerical_situation": "1v1",
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        "xg_contribution": 0.0895,
        "shots_in_zone": 1.8,
        "dribbles_attempted": 3,
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        "aerial_duels": 2,
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        "crosses_in_zone": 1.9,
        "fouls_drawn": 1.1,
        "pressing_intensity_on_attacker": "LOW",
        "defender_stats": [
          {
            "player": "Unai Núñez",
            "role": "RB",
            "market_value": 3300000,
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            "tackles_won": 1.7,
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        ],
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      },
      {
        "attacker": "Rubén García",
        "attacker_role": "RW",
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        "attacker_height": 171,
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        "defenders": [
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        "xg_contribution": 0.041,
        "shots_in_zone": 1.9,
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        "aerial_duels": 2,
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        "crosses_in_zone": 1.8,
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        "pressing_intensity_on_attacker": "LOW",
        "defender_stats": [
          {
            "player": "Roger Hinojo",
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        ],
        "duel_analysis": "Rubén García (RW) is evenly matched against Roger Hinojo in a direct 1v1 contest. Duel win probability: 45%.  Projected xG contribution: 0.041 — with neither side clearly dominant."
      },
      {
        "attacker": "Jonathan Dubasin",
        "attacker_role": "CAM",
        "attacker_market_value": 4300000,
        "attacker_height": 180,
        "attacker_skill_quality": 0.454,
        "defenders": [
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        ],
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        "shots_in_zone": 2.1,
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        "pressing_intensity_on_attacker": "LOW",
        "defender_stats": [
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            "player": "Gabriel Moscardo",
            "role": "CM",
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            "tackles_won": 1.8,
            "fouls_committed": 0.6,
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            "aerial_duels_won": 0.9,
            "defensive_success_rate": 0.618
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        ],
        "duel_analysis": "Jonathan Dubasin (CAM) faces tough defensive resistance against Gabriel Moscardo in a direct 1v1 contest. Duel win probability: 38%.  Projected xG contribution: 0.052 — and is restricted in space and time on the ball."
      },
      {
        "attacker": "Ante Budimir",
        "attacker_role": "ST",
        "attacker_market_value": 2600000,
        "attacker_height": 190,
        "attacker_skill_quality": 0.432,
        "defenders": [
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          "Omar El Hilali"
        ],
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          "CB"
        ],
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        "numerical_situation": "1v2",
        "duel_win_rate": 0.183,
        "xg_contribution": 0.288,
        "shots_in_zone": 2.0,
        "dribbles_attempted": 2,
        "dribbles_successful": 0.3,
        "aerial_duels": 3,
        "aerial_won": 2.0,
        "crosses_in_zone": 0.0,
        "fouls_drawn": 1.4,
        "pressing_intensity_on_attacker": "LOW",
        "defender_stats": [
          {
            "player": "Leandro Cabrera",
            "role": "CB",
            "market_value": 930000,
            "tackles_attempted": 1.0,
            "tackles_won": 1.1,
            "fouls_committed": 0.6,
            "interceptions_in_zone": 0.7,
            "clearances_in_zone": 0.6,
            "aerial_duels_won": 0.5,
            "defensive_success_rate": 0.817
          },
          {
            "player": "Omar El Hilali",
            "role": "CB",
            "market_value": 15900000,
            "tackles_attempted": 1.0,
            "tackles_won": 1.1,
            "fouls_committed": 0.5,
            "interceptions_in_zone": 0.9,
            "clearances_in_zone": 0.8,
            "aerial_duels_won": 0.5,
            "defensive_success_rate": 0.817
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        ],
        "duel_analysis": "Ante Budimir (ST) is heavily outmatched defensively against Leandro Cabrera and Omar El Hilali in a 2-defender block. Duel win probability: 18%.  Projected xG contribution: 0.288 — with very limited chance creation expected."
      },
      {
        "attacker": "Jon Moncayola",
        "attacker_role": "CDM",
        "attacker_market_value": 7300000,
        "attacker_height": 182,
        "attacker_skill_quality": 0.49,
        "defenders": [
          "Gabriel Moscardo"
        ],
        "defender_roles": [
          "CM"
        ],
        "def_skill_quality_avg": 0.493,
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        "numerical_situation": "1v1",
        "duel_win_rate": 0.387,
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        "shots_in_zone": 1.0,
        "dribbles_attempted": 2,
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        "crosses_in_zone": 0.0,
        "fouls_drawn": 1.2,
        "pressing_intensity_on_attacker": "LOW",
        "defender_stats": [
          {
            "player": "Gabriel Moscardo",
            "role": "CM",
            "market_value": 7500000,
            "tackles_attempted": 2.0,
            "tackles_won": 1.8,
            "fouls_committed": 0.6,
            "interceptions_in_zone": 0.8,
            "clearances_in_zone": 0.5,
            "aerial_duels_won": 0.9,
            "defensive_success_rate": 0.613
          }
        ],
        "duel_analysis": "Jon Moncayola (CDM) faces tough defensive resistance against Gabriel Moscardo in a direct 1v1 contest. Duel win probability: 39%.  Projected xG contribution: 0.032 — and is restricted in space and time on the ball."
      }
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      {
        "attacker": "Roberto Fernández",
        "attacker_role": "ST",
        "attacker_market_value": 10300000,
        "attacker_height": 186,
        "attacker_skill_quality": 0.526,
        "defenders": [
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          "Rockson Yeboah"
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          "CB"
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        "numerical_situation": "1v2",
        "duel_win_rate": 0.226,
        "xg_contribution": 0.2087,
        "shots_in_zone": 2.2,
        "dribbles_attempted": 2,
        "dribbles_successful": 0.4,
        "aerial_duels": 3,
        "aerial_won": 1.8,
        "crosses_in_zone": 0.0,
        "fouls_drawn": 1.5,
        "pressing_intensity_on_attacker": "LOW",
        "defender_stats": [
          {
            "player": "Alejandro Catena",
            "role": "CB",
            "market_value": 2700000,
            "tackles_attempted": 1.0,
            "tackles_won": 1.0,
            "fouls_committed": 0.6,
            "interceptions_in_zone": 0.7,
            "clearances_in_zone": 0.6,
            "aerial_duels_won": 0.6,
            "defensive_success_rate": 0.774
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          {
            "player": "Rockson Yeboah",
            "role": "CB",
            "market_value": 280000,
            "tackles_attempted": 0.9,
            "tackles_won": 1.0,
            "fouls_committed": 0.6,
            "interceptions_in_zone": 0.6,
            "clearances_in_zone": 0.6,
            "aerial_duels_won": 0.6,
            "defensive_success_rate": 0.774
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        ],
        "duel_analysis": "Roberto Fernández (ST) is heavily outmatched defensively against Alejandro Catena and Rockson Yeboah in a 2-defender block. Duel win probability: 23%.  Projected xG contribution: 0.209 — with very limited chance creation expected."
      },
      {
        "attacker": "Tyrhys Dolan",
        "attacker_role": "LM",
        "attacker_market_value": 10800000,
        "attacker_height": 170,
        "attacker_skill_quality": 0.532,
        "defenders": [
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        "def_skill_quality_avg": 0.442,
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        "numerical_situation": "1v1",
        "duel_win_rate": 0.44,
        "xg_contribution": 0.1058,
        "shots_in_zone": 1.5,
        "dribbles_attempted": 3,
        "dribbles_successful": 1.2,
        "aerial_duels": 2,
        "aerial_won": 0.8,
        "crosses_in_zone": 2.2,
        "fouls_drawn": 1.2,
        "pressing_intensity_on_attacker": "LOW",
        "defender_stats": [
          {
            "player": "Abel Bretones",
            "role": "RB",
            "market_value": 3400000,
            "tackles_attempted": 1.9,
            "tackles_won": 1.7,
            "fouls_committed": 0.6,
            "interceptions_in_zone": 0.7,
            "clearances_in_zone": 0.5,
            "aerial_duels_won": 1.2,
            "defensive_success_rate": 0.56
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        "duel_analysis": "Tyrhys Dolan (LM) is evenly matched against Abel Bretones in a direct 1v1 contest. Duel win probability: 44%.  Projected xG contribution: 0.106 — with neither side clearly dominant."
      },
      {
        "attacker": "Edu Expósito",
        "attacker_role": "RM",
        "attacker_market_value": 4500000,
        "attacker_height": 175,
        "attacker_skill_quality": 0.456,
        "defenders": [
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        "defender_roles": [
          "LB"
        ],
        "def_skill_quality_avg": 0.411,
        "duel_zone": "Right Mid vs Left Back — Wide Channel",
        "numerical_situation": "1v1",
        "duel_win_rate": 0.468,
        "xg_contribution": 0.108,
        "shots_in_zone": 1.6,
        "dribbles_attempted": 3,
        "dribbles_successful": 1.2,
        "aerial_duels": 2,
        "aerial_won": 0.9,
        "crosses_in_zone": 2.1,
        "fouls_drawn": 1.1,
        "pressing_intensity_on_attacker": "LOW",
        "defender_stats": [
          {
            "player": "Iñigo Arguibide",
            "role": "LB",
            "market_value": 850000,
            "tackles_attempted": 1.9,
            "tackles_won": 1.6,
            "fouls_committed": 0.6,
            "interceptions_in_zone": 0.7,
            "clearances_in_zone": 0.5,
            "aerial_duels_won": 1.1,
            "defensive_success_rate": 0.532
          }
        ],
        "duel_analysis": "Edu Expósito (RM) is evenly matched against Iñigo Arguibide in a direct 1v1 contest. Duel win probability: 47%.  Projected xG contribution: 0.108 — with neither side clearly dominant."
      },
      {
        "attacker": "Gabriel Moscardo",
        "attacker_role": "CM",
        "attacker_market_value": 7500000,
        "attacker_height": 185,
        "attacker_skill_quality": 0.493,
        "defenders": [
          "Jon Moncayola"
        ],
        "defender_roles": [
          "CDM"
        ],
        "def_skill_quality_avg": 0.49,
        "duel_zone": "Central Mid vs Defensive Mid — Pressing/Creation Duel",
        "numerical_situation": "1v1",
        "duel_win_rate": 0.463,
        "xg_contribution": 0.0442,
        "shots_in_zone": 1.7,
        "dribbles_attempted": 2,
        "dribbles_successful": 0.8,
        "aerial_duels": 2,
        "aerial_won": 1.2,
        "crosses_in_zone": 0.0,
        "fouls_drawn": 1.1,
        "pressing_intensity_on_attacker": "LOW",
        "defender_stats": [
          {
            "player": "Jon Moncayola",
            "role": "CDM",
            "market_value": 7300000,
            "tackles_attempted": 2.0,
            "tackles_won": 1.6,
            "fouls_committed": 0.6,
            "interceptions_in_zone": 0.8,
            "clearances_in_zone": 0.5,
            "aerial_duels_won": 0.8,
            "defensive_success_rate": 0.537
          }
        ],
        "duel_analysis": "Gabriel Moscardo (CM) is evenly matched against Jon Moncayola in a direct 1v1 contest. Duel win probability: 46%.  Projected xG contribution: 0.044 — with neither side clearly dominant."
      }
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    "midfield_battle": {
      "home_midfield_power": 0.503,
      "away_midfield_power": 0.52,
      "home_creative_power": 0.428,
      "away_creative_power": 0.397,
      "home_defensive_power": 0.412,
      "away_defensive_power": 0.456,
      "home_dominance_ratio": 0.492,
      "home_midfield_count": 5,
      "away_midfield_count": 5,
      "home_midfield_players": [
        "Jon Moncayola",
        "Iker Muñoz",
        "Jonathan Dubasin",
        "Romain Del Castillo",
        "Rubén García"
      ],
      "away_midfield_players": [
        "Javier Hernández",
        "Tyrhys Dolan",
        "Edu Expósito",
        "Gabriel Moscardo",
        "Álex Calatrava"
      ],
      "possession_advantage": "neutral",
      "estimated_possession_home_pct": 49.5,
      "estimated_possession_away_pct": 50.5,
      "home_pressing_actions_per_90": 6.3,
      "away_pressing_actions_per_90": 6.6,
      "home_key_passes_projected": 4.1,
      "away_key_passes_projected": 3.9,
      "home_throughball_threat": 1.9,
      "away_throughball_threat": 1.8,
      "key_personal_duel": "Jon Moncayola vs Tyrhys Dolan",
      "midfield_lambda_factor_home": 0.996,
      "midfield_lambda_factor_away": 1.0
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      "away_formation": "4-4-2",
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      "away_tactical_bonus": -0.04,
      "formation_verdict": "4-2-3-1 creates structural superiority against 4-4-2. Home team should exploit wider spaces and numerical advantages in transition."
    },
    "home_lambda": 1.158,
    "away_lambda": 1.125,
    "home_top_threat_zones": [
      "Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle",
      "Left Wing vs Right Back — Flank Battle"
    ],
    "away_top_threat_zones": [
      "Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle",
      "Right Mid vs Left Back — Wide Channel"
    ],
    "home_player_antagonists": {
      "Romain Del Castillo": {
        "opponents": [
          "Unai Núñez",
          "Tyrhys Dolan"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Left Wing vs Right Back — Flank Battle",
        "source": "attacking_duel, midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Rubén García": {
        "opponents": [
          "Roger Hinojo",
          "Edu Expósito"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Right Wing vs Left Back — Flank Battle",
        "source": "attacking_duel, midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Jonathan Dubasin": {
        "opponents": [
          "Gabriel Moscardo"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "CAM vs CM",
        "source": "attacking_duel, midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Ante Budimir": {
        "opponents": [
          "Leandro Cabrera",
          "Omar El Hilali"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle",
        "source": "attacking_duel"
      },
      "Jon Moncayola": {
        "opponents": [
          "Gabriel Moscardo",
          "Álex Calatrava"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Holding Mid vs Central Mid — Midfield Anchor Duel",
        "source": "attacking_duel, defensive_duel, midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Alejandro Catena": {
        "opponents": [
          "Roberto Fernández"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle",
        "source": "defensive_duel"
      },
      "Rockson Yeboah": {
        "opponents": [
          "Roberto Fernández"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle",
        "source": "defensive_duel"
      },
      "Abel Bretones": {
        "opponents": [
          "Tyrhys Dolan"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Left Mid vs Right Back — Wide Channel",
        "source": "defensive_duel"
      },
      "Iñigo Arguibide": {
        "opponents": [
          "Edu Expósito"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Right Mid vs Left Back — Wide Channel",
        "source": "defensive_duel"
      },
      "Iker Muñoz": {
        "opponents": [
          "Javier Hernández"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Midfield lane",
        "source": "midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Sergio Herrera": {
        "opponents": [
          "Roberto Fernández",
          "Álex Calatrava"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Shape fallback",
        "source": "formation_fallback"
      }
    },
    "away_player_antagonists": {
      "Unai Núñez": {
        "opponents": [
          "Romain Del Castillo"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Left Wing vs Right Back — Flank Battle",
        "source": "defensive_duel"
      },
      "Roger Hinojo": {
        "opponents": [
          "Rubén García"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Right Wing vs Left Back — Flank Battle",
        "source": "defensive_duel"
      },
      "Gabriel Moscardo": {
        "opponents": [
          "Jonathan Dubasin",
          "Jon Moncayola"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "CAM vs CM",
        "source": "defensive_duel, attacking_duel, midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Leandro Cabrera": {
        "opponents": [
          "Ante Budimir"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle",
        "source": "defensive_duel"
      },
      "Omar El Hilali": {
        "opponents": [
          "Ante Budimir"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle",
        "source": "defensive_duel"
      },
      "Roberto Fernández": {
        "opponents": [
          "Alejandro Catena",
          "Rockson Yeboah"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle",
        "source": "attacking_duel"
      },
      "Tyrhys Dolan": {
        "opponents": [
          "Abel Bretones",
          "Romain Del Castillo"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Left Mid vs Right Back — Wide Channel",
        "source": "attacking_duel, midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Edu Expósito": {
        "opponents": [
          "Iñigo Arguibide",
          "Rubén García"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Right Mid vs Left Back — Wide Channel",
        "source": "attacking_duel, midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Álex Calatrava": {
        "opponents": [
          "Jon Moncayola"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Midfield lane",
        "source": "midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Javier Hernández": {
        "opponents": [
          "Iker Muñoz"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Midfield lane",
        "source": "midfield_pairing"
      },
      "Marko Dmitrović": {
        "opponents": [
          "Ante Budimir",
          "Jonathan Dubasin"
        ],
        "primary_zone": "Shape fallback",
        "source": "formation_fallback"
      }
    },
    "key_tactical_insight": "Midfield is evenly contested — Jon Moncayola vs Tyrhys Dolan will be the pivotal duel. Total antagonist xG — Home: 0.50, Away: 0.47. Home danger zone: Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle. Away danger zone: Striker vs Two Centre Backs — 1v2 Aerial/Physical Battle.",
    "lambda_factors": {
      "home_gk_opposition_factor": 1.0227,
      "away_gk_opposition_factor": 1.0127,
      "home_set_piece_bonus": 0.179,
      "away_set_piece_bonus": 0.088,
      "home_defensive_solidity_vs": 1.0024,
      "away_defensive_solidity_vs": 1.0163,
      "home_midfield_factor": 0.996,
      "away_midfield_factor": 1.0,
      "stage_discount": 1.0,
      "quality_gap_applied": true,
      "home_avg_quality": 0.439,
      "away_avg_quality": 0.4729,
      "avg_quality_gap": -0.034,
      "squad_value_gap_log": -0.523,
      "top5_value_gap_log": -0.5482,
      "attack_value_gap_log": -0.3543,
      "elite_count_gap": 0,
      "combined_quality_gap": -0.0943,
      "stronger_lambda_boost": 0.0519,
      "weaker_lambda_suppression": 0.0302,
      "home_bench_lambda_bonus": 0.0559,
      "away_bench_lambda_bonus": 0.0611,
      "home_bench_players_modelled": 7,
      "away_bench_players_modelled": 7,
      "fbref_team_priors": {
        "applied": true,
        "home_squad": "Osasuna",
        "away_squad": "Espanyol",
        "home_goals_per90": 1.0,
        "away_goals_against_per90": 1.67,
        "away_goals_per90": 1.6666666666666667,
        "home_goals_against_per90": 1.0,
        "home_empirical_lambda": 1.237,
        "away_empirical_lambda": 1.235,
        "blending_weight": 0.228
      },
      "mismatch_score_pressure_applied": false,
      "competitive_underdog_floor_applied": false,
      "competitive_underdog_floor": 1.02,
      "pre_competitive_floor_home_lambda": 1.158,
      "pre_competitive_floor_away_lambda": 1.125,
      "pre_calibration_home_lambda": 1.1582,
      "pre_calibration_away_lambda": 1.1254,
      "competition_calibration_applied": false,
      "competition_calibration_reason": "no_sofascore_matches_data",
      "competition_calibration_samples": 0,
      "competition_observed_total_goals": 0.0,
      "competition_calibration_scale": 1.0,
      "neutral_share_preserved": false,
      "final_home_lambda": 1.158,
      "final_away_lambda": 1.125
    }
  },
  "home_standing": {
    "available": true,
    "team_position": 8,
    "opponent_position": 12,
    "standing_lambda_multiplier": 1.0405,
    "attack_index": 1.041,
    "defense_concede_index": 1.041,
    "form_multiplier": 1.038,
    "team_attack_rate_contextual": 1.25,
    "opp_defense_rate_contextual": 1.25,
    "team_ppg": 1.75,
    "opponent_ppg": 1.0
  },
  "away_standing": {
    "available": true,
    "team_position": 12,
    "opponent_position": 8,
    "standing_lambda_multiplier": 1.1919,
    "attack_index": 1.249,
    "defense_concede_index": 1.249,
    "form_multiplier": 0.962,
    "team_attack_rate_contextual": 1.5,
    "opp_defense_rate_contextual": 1.5,
    "team_ppg": 1.0,
    "opponent_ppg": 1.75
  },
  "xgboost_reasoning": {
    "summary": "Antagonist + XGBoost match analysis for Osasuna vs Espanyol. Player statistics regressed using position-specific XGBoost models (G, D, M, F) with 2026-2027 FBref priors. Micro-duels resolved across 4-2-3-1 vs 4-4-2 (duel lambdas: Home 1.158, Away 1.125). Final calibrated Poisson lambdas: Home 1.158, Away 1.125 (most likely score 1-0).",
    "competition": "LaLiga",
    "model_coverage": {
      "home_starters_count": 11,
      "home_xgboost_players": 10,
      "home_fbref_players": 9,
      "away_starters_count": 11,
      "away_xgboost_players": 11,
      "away_fbref_players": 10,
      "home_bench_modelled": 7,
      "away_bench_modelled": 7
    },
    "team_priors": {
      "applied": true,
      "home_squad": "Osasuna",
      "away_squad": "Espanyol",
      "home_goals_per90": 1.0,
      "away_goals_against_per90": 1.67,
      "away_goals_per90": 1.6666666666666667,
      "home_goals_against_per90": 1.0,
      "home_empirical_lambda": 1.237,
      "away_empirical_lambda": 1.235,
      "blending_weight": 0.228
    },
    "pipeline_stages": [
      "1. XGBoost player regressions for volume & event rates with market-value quality scaling",
      "2. Multi-source prior blending (FBref 2026-2027 tables + Sofascore season history)",
      "3. Antagonist formation duel matrix resolving 1v1 and zonal matchups",
      "4. Team-level prior calibration (FBref possession and attack/defense efficiencies)",
      "5. Bivariate Poisson matrix with Dixon-Coles low-score correction"
    ],
    "final_lambdas": {
      "home_lambda": 1.158,
      "away_lambda": 1.125,
      "micro_duel_home_lambda": 1.158,
      "micro_duel_away_lambda": 1.125
    },
    "calibration_and_pressure": {
      "competition_calibration_applied": false,
      "competition_calibration_scale": 1.0,
      "mismatch_pressure_applied": false,
      "underdog_floor_applied": false
    }
  },
  "timestamp": "2026-09-12T13:30:40Z"
}