Pitch occupation

Territorial Index

Where on the pitch a team spends its possession.

Formula

share_of_touches_in(opp_third, mid_third, own_third) — vector

Three-dimensional vector showing the territorial fingerprint of a team. Top sides cluster around (40%, 35%, 25%) opp/mid/own; deep blocks invert to (15%, 30%, 55%).

What it's good for

Quantify deep-block teams numerically
Identify territorial mismatches pre-match
Track manager tactical shifts

Real-world example

City vs Burnley: City Territorial = (52%, 33%, 15%). Burnley = (18%, 27%, 55%).

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