The impact of team quality, match outcomes, and match location on pitch-passing networksItem

This study investigated the impact of situational factors (team quality, match outcomes, and location) on pitch-passing networks in the English Premier League, analyzing 295,901 possessions across 380 matches using a 7 x 7 grid system. Degree, closeness, and betweenness centrality were calculated for each zone, with non-parametric Mann-Whitney U tests conducted to analyze differences under varying situational factors. Results showed strong teams had higher degree and closeness centrality, especially in midfield/attack (e.g., 5-3 block, p