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Dynamic bayesian forecasting models of football match outcomes
conference contribution
posted on 2011-10-11, 08:35 authored by Alun OwenDynamic Generalized Linear Models (DGLMs) are essentially generalised linear models with
parameters that are stochastic. They are Bayesian in flavour and are particularly suited to forecasting
applications. This paper outlines a practical implementation of a Poisson DGLM model that can easily be
deployed using the freely available software WinBUGS. Using match results data from the Scottish Premier
League (SPL) between 2003/2004 to 2005/2006, the DGLM approach is shown to provide more improved
predictive probabilities of future match outcomes, compared to the non-dynamic form of the model.
History
School
- Science
Department
- Mathematics Education Centre
Citation
OWEN, A., 2009. Dynamic bayesian forecasting models of football match outcomes. The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Mathematics in Sport (IMA Sport 2009). Groningen, The Netherlands, 17-19 June 2009.Publisher
© IMAVersion
- VoR (Version of Record)
Publication date
2009Notes
This paper was presented at the 2nd International Conference on Mathematics in Sport (IMA Sport 2009), Groningen, The Netherlands,17-19 June 2009: http://old.ima.org.uk/Conferences/maths_sport/index.htmlPublisher version
Language
- en