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The value of statistical forecasts in the UK association football betting market

Dixon, Mark J. and Pope, Peter (2004) The value of statistical forecasts in the UK association football betting market. International Journal of Forecasting, 20 (4). pp. 697-711. ISSN 0169-2070

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Identification Number: 10.1016/j.ijforecast.2003.12.007

Abstract

In this paper, we evaluate the economic significance of statistical forecasts of UK Association Football match outcomes in relation to betting market prices. We present a detailed comparison of odds set by different bookmakers in relation to forecast model predictions, and analyse the potential for arbitrage across firms. We also examine extreme odds biases. A detailed re-examination of match result odds and a new examination of correct score odds for the period 1993 to 1996 suggest that the market is inefficient.

Item Type: Article
Official URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01692...
Additional Information: © 2004 Elsevier B.V.
Divisions: Accounting
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
JEL classification: M - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting > M1 - Business Administration
Date Deposited: 30 Oct 2013 10:25
Last Modified: 22 Feb 2024 17:48
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/53901

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