Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS: Shot Speed is Match Fact Number 15

2 November 2023 – The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and Amazon Web Services (AWS) add Shot Speed to the portfolio of Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS. The 15th Match Fact will debut during Matchday 10, 3 – 5 November, which features the “Klassiker” match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München.

Shot Speed is a decisive factor in overcoming the goalkeeper to score a goal. The new Bundesliga Match Fact is based on live tracking data: Shots on goal are measured by evaluating the position data of the ball. For each shot on target, the velocity for each frame over the complete trajectory is calculated, smoothened and the maximum velocity is derived. Exceptionally high speeds will be highlighted in the live broadcast directly after an individual shot. Furthermore, rankings will show which players have achieved the highest shot speed on a match day or during a season. The new Match Fact also highlights the performance of goalkeepers when they deflect a shot at high speed. The Data Story Finder, DFL’s Artificial Intelligence-driven system to support live commentary, will enable broadcasters and their commentators to highlight all goals with particularly high shot speeds, those above 100 kilometres per hour.

Since the start of 2020, the DFL and AWS have collaborated on numerous projects, including the use of data analytics. The partnership has enabled the live processing of data into innovative statistics, resulting in Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS. They can help audiences better understand the performance and game strategy of teams and offer deeper insights into the performances of their favourite players. Bundesliga Match Facts are made available on broadcasts, through the Bundesliga platforms and channels, as well as in the Bundesliga app.