Offline PDFs

Match Deviation Mapping

Match Deviation Mapping reference article.

Overview

A mapping system that flags matches which look noticeably different from the usual structural patterns in a dataset.

Key Points

  • Identifies structural anomalies.
  • Avoids speculation.
  • Useful for archival tagging.
  • Neutral and descriptive.
  • Fully format agnostic.

Details

Match deviation mapping highlights games where the observed structure, such as pacing, spacing, or engagement distribution, falls outside the common patterns seen in other matches. The model records that these matches are outliers without guessing why. This is useful for tagging unusual games for further review by leagues, researchers, or historians.

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