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ArticlePeerJ. Computer science2025

Predicting sport event outcomes using deep learning.

Jianxiong Gao, Yi Cheng, Jianwei Gao

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3 authors.

Jianxiong GaoDepartment of Physical Education, Chengdu University of Information Technology, Chengdu, China.
Yi ChengDepartment of Physical Education, Chengdu University of Information Technology, Chengdu, China.
Jianwei GaoSchool of International Education, Sichuan University of Media and Communications, Chengdu, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Predicting the outcomes of sports events is inherently difficult due to the unpredictable nature of gameplay and the complex interplay of numerous influencing factors. In this study, we present a deep learning framework that combines a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D CNN) with a Transformer architecture to improve prediction accuracy. The 1D CNN effectively captures local spatial patterns in structured match data, while the Transformer leverages self-attention mechanisms to model long-range dependencies. This hybrid design enables the model to uncover nuanced feature interactions critical to outcome prediction. We evaluate our approach on a benchmark sports dataset, where it outperforms traditional machine learning methods and standard deep learning models in both accuracy and robustness. Our results demonstrate the promise of integrating convolutional and attention-based mechanisms for enhanced performance in sports analytics and predictive modeling.

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CNNDeep learningSports analyticsSports outcome predictionTransformers

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PMID40989473
PMCPMC12453701

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