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Possession (%)
Game Control
What it is
Percentage of time a team controls the ball. High possession does not guarantee winning (counter-attacking teams prove this), but it shows who dictates the pace.
Real Example
Barcelona 72% - Osasuna 28% → Barcelona dominated but Osasuna countered → final result 2-1 Barça. Reference: >65% = Dominant | 45-65% = Balanced | <45% = Counter-attack.
When to Use
Combine it with shots and chances created to see if possession converts into real danger; teams with low possession but many chances are efficient counter-attackers.