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SFM Recap & Preview Friday

Friday, January 16, 2026

SFM Recap & Preview Friday

It’s Friday again, and plenty of games in Europe’s Top 5 leagues ahead this weekend!

Curious about the Soccer Factor Model’s (SFM) projections for the upcoming games?

👉 Head over to our new website, with many more data-driven insights than just scoring probabilities: https://www.soccerfactormodel.com

But first, let’s revisit the SFM’s predictions for the Top 5 players with the highest median probability of scoring at least one goal, which we highlighted on Tuesday.

👉 Spoiler: not a pretty picture....

📝 Recap of Tuesday’s Preview

  1. Harry Kane – Bayern München
    Probability of Scoring at least one goal:
    ~ 47%
    Starting XI:
    yes
    Goals Scored:
    0
  2. Lautaro Martinez – Inter Milan:
    Probability of Scoring at least one goal:
    ~ 41%
    Starting XI:
    no
    Substituted in:
    Minute 72’
    Goals Scored:
    0
  3. Romelu Lukaku – SSC Napoli:
    Probability of Scoring at least one goal:
    ~ 38%
    Starting XI:
    no
    Substituted in:
    no
    Goals Scored:
    0
  4. Ciro Immobile – Bologna FC:
    Probability of Scoring at least one goal:
    ~ 36%
    Starting XI:
    no
    Substituted in:
    Minute 66’
    Goals Scored:
    0
  5. Marcus Thuram – Inter Milan:
    Probability of Scoring at least one goal:
    ~ 35%
    Starting XI:
    yes
    Goals Scored:
    0

🥅 Preview Friday

Players with the highest median probability of finding the back of the net at least once:

  1. Kylian Mbappe – Real Madrid: ~ 60%
  2. Erling Haaland – Manchester City: ~ 46%
  3. Harry Kane – Bayern München: ~ 44%
  4. Robert Lewandowski – FC Barcelona: ~ 43%
  5. Mohamed Salah – Liverpool FC: ~ 42%

Further SFM Resources

Link to the Paper: Unveiling True Talent.

Link to the Dashboard: Skill- & Performance-Above-Replacement.

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