Bonus Point Robbery: The Most Unfair BPS Decisions Ever

An investigation into how defenders accumulate BPS points through various actions, focusing on matches where defensive players secured bonus points despite their team conceding goals. We examine specific cases where center-backs and full-backs accumulated high BPS scores through pass completion and clearances, even in defeats. The episode highlights the potential flaws in how defensive actions are weighted in the BPS system.

A detailed examination of Harry Kane's hat-trick against Burnley in 2017 where he lost bonus points to defensive players. The episode analyzes how missed chances and passing accuracy negatively impacted Kane's BPS score, while exploring the broader pattern of strikers losing bonus points despite scoring multiple goals. We investigate the statistical anomalies and system biases that led to this controversial decision.

Investigating the controversial trend of goalkeepers securing maximum bonus points in low-scoring games despite minimal involvement. The episode focuses on specific matches where goalkeepers with just 2-3 saves earned maximum bonus points over attackers with goal contributions. We analyze the BPS weighting system for goalkeeper actions and how it sometimes creates unfair advantages.

An analysis of Mohamed Salah's incredible four-goal performance against Watford in March 2018, where despite his historic achievement, he barely secured bonus points. The episode examines how the BPS system weighted his missed chances against his goals, comparing it to similar performances that received maximum bonus. We deep dive into the technical aspects of how passing accuracy and defensive actions from other players influenced the final BPS allocation.