Analytics
Possession Value Models
A Ballify concept guide — learn what it is, then spot it live.
What Is It?
In Simple Terms
Why Top Teams Use It
Two Ways to See It
Data Lens
From a data perspective, these models process thousands of actions per match, quantifying how each touch, pass, dribble, or tackle statistically alters the team's win probability or Expected Goals (xG) chain. A forward pass that breaks two lines of defense into a dangerous area would show a significant positive value, even if it doesn't immediately lead to a shot.
Scout Lens
A scout often assesses a player's 'value' through qualitative observation, recognizing the intelligent decision-making and technical execution of a pass that unlocks a defense or a tackle that prevents a dangerous counter, feeling the impact on the game's momentum rather than seeing a numerical score.
Example Teams / Players
Spot It During a Match
