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Impacto del trastorno por déficit de atención en el rendimiento académico y estrategias de intervención en niños de 7 a 13 años: estudio de caso en la Unidad Educativa 21 de septiembre, Esmeraldas
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Impacto del trastorno por déficit de atención en el rendimiento académico y estrategias de intervención en niños de 7 a 13 años: estudio de caso en la Unidad Educativa 21 de septiembre, Esmeraldas Cusme Vélez, Lorena Fernanda [1] ; Almeida Mendoza, Jonathan Manuel [1] ; Pacheco Ortiz, Marco Javier [1] [1] Instituto Superior Universitario Japón Localización: Nexus Research Journal, ISSN-e 3028-8827, Vol. 4, Nº. 2, 2025, págs.
Which Premier League Teams Are Most Dangerous from Set-Pieces?
With this season’s Premier League entering its final stages, we look back over 2024-25 to date and see who’ve been the most threatening teams at set-pieces. An area of the game arguably once neglected, set-piece productivity is now in vogue, and effectiveness in such scenarios is broadly seen to reflect progressive and holistic coaching principles. Many teams now leave no stone unturned in their quest for success, and the better utilisation of set-pieces has come into that.
Analysing Premier League Playing Styles in 2024-25
You might have your own ideas about how each Premier League team play football, but what does the Opta data say? Having recently added a load more statistics to our already-bulging Opta data pages on Opta Analyst, we’re here to explain what some of those new metrics actually mean.
Laying Bare the Ineffectiveness of Man Utd's Attempts to Play Out from the Back
Manchester United are committed to playing out from the back, but it’s getting harder to know if that’s because they think it works or they just don’t have an alternative plan. Given Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday confirmed 2024-25 will be the club’s worst in the Premier League era even with six games to go, the loss itself provided a succinct summary of where they’re at.
Built Different: Crystal Palace’s Relentless Roadrunner Daniel Muñoz Might be the Premier League’s Most Unique Wing-Back
Daniel Muñoz has stood out for his lung-busting displays down Crystal Palace’s right flank this season, though the extent of his athleticism will still be a shock to many. Crystal Palace fans would have been forgiven for rolling their eyes and expecting the worst. Roy Hodgson, then Palace manager, addressed the media in January 2024 and was asked about a player the club had been heavily linked with.
Centre-Backs Taking Corners: How Rare Are Nico Schlotterbeck’s Heroics?
The lesser-spotted corner delivery from a centre-back was on show as Borussia Dortmund beat Mainz on Sunday. We take a look at Nico Schlotterbeck‘s unusually fruitful day. A centre-back taking a corner; it’s like seeing a baby driving a car, or a dog manning the till at a supermarket. Such a player isn’t supposed to be in that role. They’re supposed to be in the box awaiting the delivery, or back on the halfway line to stop a breakaway.
Which two teams will win automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League in 2024-25? We look at the latest projections via the Opta supercomputer. When Joël Piroe put the seal on victory for Leeds United at Bramall Lane on 24 February, it looked like Leeds would go on to push further ahead of their rivals in the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League.
League Two Predictions 2024-25: March Opta Supercomputer Update
With only a few weeks remaining of the season, we’ve decided it’s time to check in on the Opta supercomputer’s updated League Two predictions and analyse some of the underlying data powering those projections. It has been an especially competitive League Two this season, and with eight games remaining for most teams, as many as nine clubs could consider themselves still in with a chance of automatic promotion.
We All Know Goalkeeper Passing Habits Have Evolved, But to What Extent?
It’s a well-established fact that the role of the goalkeeper has changed considerably over the past 20 years, but here we’ve illustrated that transformation with the numbers. Football’s evolution this century has seen the goalkeeper position transform, philosophically speaking. What was once seen as the last line of defence became the first line of attack, with goalkeepers seeing more of the ball than ever before and taking on a fundamental role in how many teams look to build offensive moves.
Finding Their Range: Where Premier League Teams Are Shooting From in 2024-25
We have dived deep into some Premier League data to find out where teams are shooting from this season. Whether you’re a fan, a neutral, or a student during fresher’s week with more loan money than self control, who doesn’t love a high volume of shots?
This Year's FA Cup Quarter-Final Lineup Is a Historic Anomaly – Here’s Why | Opta Analyst
It’s a very different FA Cup quarter-final lineup this season. Historically different. Could this be the year the magic of the cup truly returns? The FA Cup quarter-final lineup this season looks very different. Fourteen-time record winners Arsenal? Dumped out in the third round by Manchester United. The Red Devils – 13-time champions themselves – are gone too. Chelsea, Tottenham, and Liverpool, each with eight FA Cup wins, have all fallen.
Free-Kick Specialists: Celebrating an Endangered Species
More than two years after his last direct free-kick goal, James Ward-Prowse is still just one away from equalling the Premier League record. It feels like he’s one of the last of a dying breed. Free-kicks have provided some truly iconic goals. Nearly every football fan will have at least one particularly memorable effort that sticks out in their mind. They stand out because of the sheer technical ability – or extreme power – involved.
How Counter-Attacking, Transitions and Verticality Are Shaping Modern Premier League Football
With Pep Guardiola acknowledging that transitions are growing in importance, we examine how fast and direct attacks are influencing Premier League football more than ever before. Transitions have long been the enemy of Pep Guardiola. Of all the many tactical aspects of the game, they have always been the thing he fears most. For many of his adversaries over the years, meanwhile, they have proved a very useful weapon.
Championship Predictions 2024-25: March Opta Supercomputer Update
Who will win promotion to the Premier League? Who will make the play-offs? Who will suffer relegation to League One? With only eight matchdays to go in 2024-25, we look at all the key Championship predictions ahead of the final stretch of the season. There are only eight games remaining in the 2024-25 Championship season, so there’s no better time to check on the Opta supercomputer projections looking at how the final standings may shape up.
League One Predictions 2024-25: March Opta Supercomputer Update
With only a few weeks remaining of the season, we’ve decided it’s time to check in on the Opta supercomputer’s updated League One predictions and analyse some of the underlying data powering those projections. This was billed as one of the strongest League One lineups in recent years heading into 2024-25, with giants such as Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town and Bolton Wanderers expected to fight it out for promotion.
Thomas Tuchel’s Tactical Revolution: How Will New-Look England Play?
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first England game on Friday. Ahead of that match, we assess how the German wants his new team to play. A new era begins for England on Friday as the Three Lions host Albania at Wembley in their opening World Cup 2026 qualifier, and what will also be Thomas Tuchel’s first match as head coach more than five months after he was officially appointed.
Bologna Proving Succession Planning is More Important than Stars
Bologna lost three key figures last summer, and yet, they don’t appear to have missed a beat. We look at how the Rossoblù overcame upheaval on the pitch and in the dugout. It’s a tale as old as time, at least in football terms. A modest club has an impressive manager and players, and as a result, must ultimately relinquish them to bigger clubs with more money and start again.
Who Will Win La Liga in 2024-25? The Opta Stats, Insights and Predictions
It looks to be a three-horse race at the top of La Liga, as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid battle it out for the 2024-25 crown. How are each side shaping up, and who are the Opta supercomputer backing for success? We analyse the key statistics. It was a seismic, potentially decisive weekend in La Liga’s title race as two of the top three tussled at the Metropolitano. For a while, it looked as though the title race was to be blown wide open once again.
Right Club, Right Time: Ismaïla Sarr Has Finally Found a Perfect Home at Crystal Palace
After several seasons at clubs where he looked like a misunderstood talent, Oliver Glasner and Crystal Palace are bringing out the best in Ismaïla Sarr. Not much noise was made when Crystal Palace signed Ismaïla Sarr on the eve of the season – it almost went under the radar of Premier League followers. Once one of the most promising players from Africa, the Senegal international had struggled to make much of an impact at either Watford or Marseille before arriving in south London.
Cole Palmer Can Put Penalty Pain Behind Him
Stat, Viz, Quiz is the Opta Analyst football newsletter. This week’s edition looks at comebacks, penalties, and multiple scorers. Penalties are pressure situations, but few have handled them better than Cole Palmer in the last couple of years. However, Chelsea’s usually ice-cold star was foiled from the spot for the first time in his professional career on Sunday. In this week’s SVQ, we’ll see where Palmer ranks for consecutive penalty perfection.
Overlaps, Intensity and Tough to Beat: Why Milos Kerkez is One of the Most Sought-After Full-Backs in Europe
Andoni Iraola has spent less than two years coaching Milos Kerkez at Bournemouth, but he’s already turned the 21-year-old into a player that many of Europe’s biggest teams want to get hold of. Milos Kerkez is one of the hottest properties in Europe right now. Still only 21 years old, the left-back is only in his third season of top-flight football after joining Bournemouth from Eredivisie side AZ in the summer of 2023.
When Can Liverpool Win the Premier League Title?
The Premier League title is within touching distance for Liverpool, but how soon could they win it? If there ever truly was a Premier League title race to begin with this season, it’s fair to say the past few weeks have been pivotal in practically destroying any remaining notion of jeopardy. Ahead of Arsenal’s hosting of West Ham on 22 February, there was a sense of optimism surrounding the Gunners.
How Arsenal’s Left Flank Ripped PSV Apart in Champions League Thrashing
Arsenal all but secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a ruthless 7-1 demolition of PSV on Tuesday night. The secret? Runs in behind down the left-hand side. Arsenal have one foot (and four toes) in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after thrashing PSV 7-1 at Philips Stadion on Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta’s side became the first team in Champions League history to score seven goals away from home in a knockout-stage game.
Rasmus Højlund Can Offer More, But Man Utd Aren't Helping Him
It’s been a difficult season for Rasmus Højlund. Here, we analyse how he could help himself, but also how Manchester United arguably don’t play to his strengths. Before Rasmus Højlund’s substitution in the 70th minute of Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Everton, Manchester United managed a measly two shots and none on target. After his withdrawal, they recorded seven attempts, got three on target and scored with two. That obviously doesn’t tell the whole story.
The Championship Promotion Race: Opta Supercomputer Predictions
Which two teams will win automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League in 2024-25? We look at the latest projections via the Opta supercomputer. With 12 matchdays left to play in the Championship, it looks like the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League might now be between only three clubs.
Man City vs Liverpool: Comparing the Premier League Champions’ Downfall With the Leaders’ Resurgence
Liverpool travel to Manchester City on Sunday in one of the Premier League’s biggest clashes of any season, though with one difference this time. City aren’t fighting for the title. Manchester City vs Liverpool is a modern Premier League rivalry rather than a classic one.
Kylian Mbappé at 500 Career Goal Involvements: A Better Record Than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Kylian Mbappé surpassed 500 goal involvements for club and country on Wednesday. Here, we look at how his record compares to modern greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Manchester City couldn’t handle him. Kylian Mbappé was virtually unplayable as he sent Pep Guardiola’s side packing and put Real Madrid into the UEFA Champions League last 16 with a sensational hat-trick in Wednesday’s 3-1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Taking Notes: Past Criticism is Providing Perfect Ammo for Rejuvenated Beto at Everton
One of the biggest success stories for Everton under David Moyes has been the form of Beto. Is the Scotsman providing the perfect environment to turn the striker into a regular goalscorer for the club? Beto’s been saving ammunition for some time now. The 27-year-old likes to keep ‘notes’ of criticism across various forms of social media to motivate him. “I have notes. I have screenshots from Facebook, YouTube – when they say something like I’m not good enough or something like that.
Who Will Win La Liga in 2024-25? The Opta Stats, Insights and Predictions
It looks to be a three-horse race at the top of La Liga, as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid battle it out for the 2024-25 crown. How are each side shaping up, and who are the Opta supercomputer backing for success? We analyse the key statistics. With just over a third of the La Liga season remaining, the 2024-25 title race is shaping up to be a memorable one. Just two points separate league leaders Real Madrid and third-place Barcelona, with Atlético Madrid sandwiched in between.
Is Ange Postecoglou to Blame for Spurs’ Injury Crisis?
Tottenham have endured terrible problems with injuries this season, but how much are manager Ange Postecoglou’s tactics to blame? The Premier League has arguably never witnessed a team like this version of Tottenham Hotspur. Mired in the bottom half of the table and looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone despite having scored fewer goals (48) than only the top two, Ange Postecoglou’s side are an enigma.
Ao, Let’s Go: Tanaka the Controller in Leeds United’s Quest for the Premier League
Ao Tanaka might not be the name you see on the scoresheet or assist list week by week, but he’s the orchestrator of the choir. We analyse why he’s become the key component of Leeds United’s promotion charge. Leeds United won 27 league matches last season; the most ever by a Championship side who didn’t go on to be promoted.
Champions League Predictions, FA Cup Unpredictability, and Bountiful Barcelona
Stat, Viz, Quiz is the Opta Analyst football newsletter. This week’s edition looks at the Champions League, the FA Cup, and Barcelona. Knockout football; it’s fantastic. The reason cup competitions get the blood pumping is the high stakes of it all, knowing that one bad day can end interest for an entire season. That was the case for a few big teams in the FA Cup at the weekend, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham all crashing out at the fourth-round stage.
Moyes Magic: Everton Turnaround Provides Hope For Merseyside Derby
David Moyes has only been in the job for a month after returning to Goodison Park as manager, but three successive Premier League wins have Everton fans dreaming of brighter times ahead. A lot has changed since the original date of the first Merseyside derby of the 2024-25 Premier League season. When Storm Darragh intervened to postpone the 7 December clash, Sean Dyche had led his Everton side to just three wins across their 14 Premier League games to start the campaign.
Erling Haaland vs Kylian Mbappé: Superstar Strikers Who Could Define Champions League For Years
The players wearing the number nine shirts, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, could decide Manchester City vs Real Madrid, the game of the Champions League play-off round. Ahead of this week’s headline Champions League match between Manchester City and Real Madrid, the challenge of facing a world-class number nine will play a big part in the teams’ preparations. In a grossly underwhelming spell for City, Erling Haaland remains the man to stop.
Second City Renaissance: The Data Behind Birmingham City's Comeback Plan
Birmingham City sit top of the League One table with games in hand on their rivals. After a miserable period in the shadow of their rivals Aston Villa, the Blues are on the comeback trail. Last season was grim for Birmingham City supporters. After flirting with relegation from the Championship for seven seasons, the inevitable finally happened and they dropped into the third tier for the first time in 30 years.
The Great Wall of Burnley: The Staggering Numbers Behind the Best Defence in Europe
Burnley are on course to shatter defensive records this season in the Championship. We document what those are, and how Scott Parker has built such a resilient side. They’re not doing it in glamorous fashion, but Burnley are on track for a record-breaking season. Scott Parker’s side sit third in the Championship and have an excellent shot at earning promotion straight back into the Premier League.
Who Will Be Relegated from the Premier League in 2024-25? The Opta Supercomputer Predictions
After the latest round of Premier League matches, we use the Opta supercomputer to assess the likelihood of the teams near the bottom of the table being relegated. Was this the weekend the Premier League’s relegation battle officially became a four-horse race? David Moyes’ appointment at Everton has proved a masterstroke, and the Scot has completely revitalised his former club.
Biggest Points Gaps Overturned In Premier League Title Races
Arsenal already trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by a considerable distance. However, greater odds have been overcome in the past en route to the title. When the 2024-25 Premier League season began, it was Arsenal who were seen as the likeliest to threaten Manchester City’s monopoly on the English top-flight title. Having run Pep Guardiola’s men close two years in a row, there was optimism among Gunners fans – and even some neutrals – that it’d be a case of third time lucky.
Man Utd's Alejandro Garnacho Conundrum: Trust Ruben Amorim to Develop Him, or Sell to Instigate Rebuild?
Chelsea are expected to push for the signing of Alejandro Garnacho in the final days of the transfer window. Will the money prove too tempting for Manchester United to turn down? Rewind just a few months to the start of the 2024-25 Premier League season, and the thought of Alejandro Garnacho ending the campaign anywhere but Manchester United would’ve been almost unthinkable to the majority of the club’s supporters.
Who Will Be Relegated from the Premier League in 2024-25? The Opta Supercomputer Predictions
After the latest round of Premier League matches, we use the Opta supercomputer to assess the likelihood of the teams near the bottom of the table being relegated. Only one of the first 31 seasons of Premier League football saw every team promoted from the second tier a season earlier end up being relegated back in their first campaign in the top flight.
Laying the Foundations: Why West Ham Will Hope Graham Potter Can Repeat Brighton Magic
Graham Potter is the new West Ham head coach, but why have they turned to the former Chelsea boss? Probably because of his work at Brighton prior to moving to Stamford Bridge. We take a look at Potter’s data. Graham Potter has been out of work since April 2023, despite being widely recognised as one of the better English coaches of the last decade.
Are Nottingham Forest Really Top-Four Contenders? What the Opta Supercomputer Says
Nottingham Forest’s improvement has arguably been the story of the 2024-25 Premier League season. So, just how high up the table could they finish? Everyone loves a Cinderella story. Sure, they might ultimately fade away, but through the first 20 matchdays of the 2024-25 Premier League season, Nottingham Forest have been the revelation of the campaign, and no one saw it coming. That isn’t to say that no Forest fans felt optimistic back in August.
Party Time: Brentford Is the Place to Be for Goals This Season
The Gtech Community Stadium has seen an average of five goals per game this season, on course for the most at a venue in a Premier League campaign. We look at Thomas Frank’s new attack-minded Brentford. If you could take a friend to a Premier League stadium to show them the most enthralling action, full of goals, drama and excitement, where would you suggest? Anfield? The Emirates? Old Trafford? The Etihad? Football is a matter of opinions and tastes, but no, you’re wrong.
Cole Palmer's Penalty Perfection and Brentford's Inconsistencies
Stat, Viz, Quiz is the Opta Analyst football newsletter. This week’s edition looks at Brentford’s home and away form, Cole Palmer’s penalties, and yellow cards. As the literal winds of Storm Darragh swept through the United Kingdom over the weekend, the winds of change also somewhat blew across the Premier League.
Cole Palmer’s Panenka Makes Premier League History
Cole Palmer has now taken 12 penalties in his Premier League career and has scored every single one. Is he the best penalty taker in Premier League history? As Cole Palmer stood over the ball, you could forgive him for being nervous. After all, this penalty was the opportunity to effectively seal all three points away at Tottenham in a game in which Chelsea had trailed 2-0.
Liverpool vs Man City: Five Key Areas That Could Decide the Game
On Sunday, an out-of-sorts Manchester City travel to Premier League leaders Liverpool. Here, we analyse five aspects of the game that could be key to its outcome. On Sunday afternoon at Anfield, Arne Slot’s runaway Premier League leaders host Manchester City, who are at what must be their lowest ebb under Pep Guardiola.
Maresca Says No, But Can Chelsea's Youngsters Defy History by Winning the Premier League?
Enzo Maresca has been quick to downplay Chelsea’s hopes of winning the Premier League this season, but after yet another impressive performance, should we see his side as contenders? Chelsea aren’t in a Premier League title race. That’s what Enzo Maresca thinks, anyway. Before their latest victory, a 5-1 rout of Southampton on Wednesday night, Maresca stated: “We’re not in the title race. We are not, in my opinion.” It’s a view shared by data-fed algorithms, too.
Everton’s Set-Piece Threat Gives Them Hope in Brutal Upcoming Run
Everton ended their goal drought in sensational fashion against Wolves on Wednesday night, and heading into a tough period, there is plenty of reason for hope. A weight has been taken off Everton Football Club. A 4-0 thrashing of fellow relegation candidates Wolves on Wednesday night both lifted the mood at Goodison Park and lifted them up to 15th in the table, five points clear of the drop zone. It was exactly what they needed ahead of what could be the most difficult period of their whole season.
André the Giant: Onana's Seismic Impact for Man Utd in 2024-25 Has Silenced His Critics
André Onana’s first few months at Manchester United were error-laden. However, he’s since become a dependable figure between the posts. This time last year, it was difficult to make the case that Erik ten Hag hadn’t made a mistake by allowing David de Gea to leave and replacing him with André Onana. Sure, even at his worst, Onana was leagues ahead of De Gea in terms of his ability with the ball at his feet.
Liverpool’s Attack, Christmas Fixture Difficulty, and German Trios
Stat, Viz, Quiz is the Opta Analyst football newsletter. This week’s edition looks at Liverpool’s potent forwards, upcoming Premier League fixtures, and German hat-tricks. We’re into December, which is famously the most wonderful time of the year… especially if you’re a football fan.
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