I’ve started exploring analytics tools that provide deeper statistics for teams and players, and it’s a bit overwhelming how much data there is. I’m wondering what kinds of analytics actually make a difference for betting decisions, and which ones feel like noise. For instance, some people swear by expected goals or advanced defensive metrics, while others focus on straightforward trends like recent form. If you use specific research tools or metrics before placing bets, what has proven most predictive for you? Real talk about tools and stats you rely on would really help clarify where to spend time researching and what you can ignore.