About
Stats Perform AI delivers enterprise-grade sports data and artificial intelligence solutions through its industry-renowned Opta platform. Trusted by top professional teams, broadcasters, media companies, and sportsbooks worldwide, Stats Perform combines deep historical data archives with real-time feeds and cutting-edge AI to unlock actionable intelligence from sport. At the core of the offering is OptaAI Studio, which enables teams and publishers to generate AI-powered content, statistics, graphics, and narratives at scale. Opta Data Feeds provide ultra-fast, structured event-level data across football, rugby, cricket, and many other sports. Opta Vision leverages computer vision for detailed match analysis, player recruitment, and athlete monitoring. For betting and fantasy operators, RunningBall Ultrafast Data and dedicated player betting data feeds power live wagering products. On the fan engagement side, tools like Opta Stories, Opta Pulse, Opta Stream, and Opta Points allow publishers and apps to create immersive, data-driven experiences. Broadcasters benefit from live stats, data-driven graphics, and real-time streaming capabilities. Leagues and federations gain access to performance benchmarking, succession planning, and player recruitment intelligence. Stats Perform AI is ideal for sports media companies, betting operators, professional sports clubs, technology platforms, and college athletics programs looking to leverage the full depth of Opta's trusted sports data ecosystem.
Key Features
- OptaAI Studio: AI-powered content generation tool that produces automated statistics, narratives, graphics, and insights from live and historical Opta sports data.
- Real-Time Opta Data Feeds: Ultra-fast, event-level data feeds covering football, rugby, cricket, and more, enabling live product experiences for broadcasters, apps, and sportsbooks.
- Opta Vision: Computer vision-based match analysis platform for player recruitment, athlete monitoring, succession planning, and detailed tactical performance review.
- Betting & Fantasy Data Solutions: Dedicated betting data including RunningBall Ultrafast Data, player betting data, historical data, and live streams designed specifically for sportsbooks and fantasy operators.
- Fan Engagement Suite: A suite of products—Opta Stories, Opta Pulse, Opta Points, Opta Stream—that help publishers and apps create compelling, data-driven fan experiences.
Use Cases
- Broadcasters using real-time Opta data feeds and AI-generated graphics to enhance live sports coverage for TV and digital audiences.
- Sportsbooks integrating RunningBall Ultrafast Data and player betting data to power live in-play wagering markets.
- Professional football clubs leveraging Opta Vision for video-based match analysis, player scouting, and athlete performance monitoring.
- Sports media publishers deploying OptaAI Studio to automatically generate stats-driven articles, social content, and fan engagement stories at scale.
- Leagues and federations using Stats Perform's data infrastructure for official statistics, integrity monitoring, and broadcast distribution.
Pros
- Industry-leading data trust: Opta data is the gold standard in sports analytics, trusted by elite teams, global broadcasters, and top-tier sportsbooks for decades.
- Comprehensive sports coverage: Covers a wide range of sports including football, rugby, cricket, and more, with both historical archives and real-time feeds.
- End-to-end AI integration: Combines raw data, computer vision, and generative AI into one ecosystem, reducing the need for multiple vendors.
- Flexible use case support: Serves a broad customer base including media, betting, teams, leagues, and college athletics with tailored product lines.
Cons
- Enterprise pricing: Stats Perform is an enterprise product with custom pricing, making it inaccessible for small startups or individual developers.
- Limited self-service access: Most products require direct sales engagement; there is no publicly available free trial or sandbox API for quick evaluation.
- Focused on established sports: Coverage is strongest in major global sports; niche or emerging sports may have limited data depth or availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opta and how does it relate to Stats Perform?
Opta is the trusted sports data brand that Stats Perform operates and has built upon for decades. Stats Perform is the parent technology company that delivers AI, analytics, and data products powered by Opta's deep sports data.
What sports does Stats Perform cover?
Stats Perform covers a wide range of sports including football (soccer), rugby, cricket, American football, basketball, tennis (including official WTA data), and more, with varying depth across each sport.
Can sportsbooks and betting operators use Stats Perform data?
Yes. Stats Perform offers dedicated betting solutions including RunningBall Ultrafast Data, Opta Player Betting Data, live bet streams, and an exclusive FIFA package designed specifically for sportsbooks and betting operators.
How does OptaAI Studio work?
OptaAI Studio uses AI and Opta's extensive sports data to automatically generate written content, live statistics, data-driven graphics, and insights that publishers and broadcasters can deploy at scale across digital channels.
Is Stats Perform suitable for professional sports clubs?
Absolutely. Teams, leagues, and federations use Stats Perform's Opta Vision and performance analytics tools for player recruitment, athlete monitoring, match analysis, succession planning, and tactical decision-making.
