Table 2

Top 10 Most Important Variables (Random Forest)                       

Feature (Encoded Category = Value)Importance
Score _W20.0537
Moment of the match_M100.0457
Moment of the match_M300.0444
Moment of the match_M400.0413
Score _D0.0391
Pressure on the ball_NOPR0.0373
Action outcome_PROG0.0354
Moment of the match_M200.0348
Score _L20.0335
Action outcome_POSS0.0326
Note. Score: D = Draw, W1 = Win by 1, W2 = Win by 2+, L1 = Lose by 1, L2 = Lose by 2+; Moment of the match: M10 = 0-10 min, M20 = 10–20 min, M30 = 20–30 min, M40 = 30–40 min; Pressure on the ball: NOPR = No pressure, PRPL = Pressure to players, PRALL = Full pressure; Receiving technique: HAND = Hands, FOOT = Foot; Origin of the ball: PART = Partner, OPP = Opponent; Reception/Action zone: R1 and A1 (see Figure 1); Goalkeeper action: BOW = Bowling pass, SHORT = Short pass; Action outcome: POSS = Keep possession.