Stats Perform combines sports data with artificial intelligence to offer cutting-edge analytics for teams, broadcasters, and betting companies, known for its Opta and SportVU data sets delivering real-time performance metrics, predictive modeling, and scouting intelligence. The company holds over 400 patents in sports AI and gathers data from a wide variety of sports to give teams exceptional accuracy in evaluating player and team performance. Stats Perform has built several long-term partnerships with global sports leagues and federations to collect and commercialize sports data, streaming and AI capabilities, including Premier League, WTA, FIBA, La Liga and Serie A.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The sports analytics market is projected to witness a CAGR of 15.7% from 2025 to 2030, reaching USD 4.75 billion by 2030 from an estimated USD 2.29 billion in 2025. Stats Perform holds market leadership through proprietary data assets, extensive AI capabilities, and deep league partnerships. However, recent operational challenges and competitive pressures limit upside potential.
Top Insights
Stats Perform operates with over 2,450 employees across 26 countries.
As of 2023, the company covers 500,000+ matches and 3,900 competitions annually and produces an infinite number of datapoints per game.
With more than 500 clubs using it, the platform is among the most complete sports analytics options available.
In 2026 the Opta Forum took place at the British Museum, where industry leaders revealed cutting-edge strategies around applying data, AI, video and sports content.
Named Competitors
Sportradar — Real-time sports data, predictive analytics, and integrity services
Hudl — Video analysis and performance breakdown for coaching and recruitment
Catapult — Performance analytics and athlete tracking for elite sports
Oracle Cloud — Real-time analytics and in-match data for sports organizations
Recent Developments
(October 2024) Stats Perform abruptly withdrew from its agreement for betting rights to Italy's Serie A after months of contractual negotiations.
(April 2026) Hosted the annual Opta Forum in London at the British Museum for industry leaders and announced OptaAI Studio for content creators.
(Q1 2026) Extended data licensing agreement with long-time partner Checkd Group and launched partnership with Hungarian Football Federation.
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