Company will provide data for broadcasters and more

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Stats Perform and LaLiga have extended their exclusive data partnership for another five years.

Stats Perform will exclusively collect and manage live official data and player statistics from over 800 LaLiga matches per season and distribute them to enhance LaLiga coverage for licensed global broadcasters, sponsors, publishers, fantasy providers, sportsbooks and the leagues’ own digital platforms. 

This will include a new range of audience experiences, such as AI-powered advanced analytics and predictions. You can find more information on Stats Perform’s latest release, AI-powered Opta Vision, in an interview with senior product manager Jens Melvang here.

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In addition, the Opta-powered PressBox Graphics platform will create visual assets for LaLiga and its sponsors. Stats Perform also retains the right to distribute live video streams of LaLiga matches to licensed sportsbooks in international markets via its recently up graded ‘Bet LiveStreams’ service.

Melcior Soler, audiovisual director at LaLiga, said: “Stats Perform’s unrivalled collection expertise, distribution and famous Opta brand means quality experiences for LaLiga fans and bettors. Their focus on innovation and AI will shed new light and tell new stories about how we play, immersing our local and global audiences more deeply in the game. Stats Perform is the perfect partner for a forward-thinking league like us.”

Alex Rice, chief commercial officer for Stats Perform, added: “The new deal demonstrates LaLiga’s commitment to growing its global appeal and providing a best-in-class experience for their fans. We’re delighted and proud to be able to continue to bring such a high level of sports entertainment to our global media and betting partners and their customers.”