Unveiling a Brighter Future: Match-Fixing Trends in Global Sports

Sharp Decline in Suspicious Matches: A Sign of Progress

In a promising stride towards safeguarding sports integrity, Sportradar's annual integrity report unveils a notable 17% decrease in suspicious matches across the globe in 2024.

Europe, long plagued by integrity issues, witnessed a significant 34% drop. Africa followed suit, registering a 36% decline.

Soccer Takes the Lead in Integrity Revival

The world's most adored sport, soccer, emerged as a beacon of hope with an 18% reduction in suspicious matches.

Brazil, once heavily affected, celebrated a remarkable 48% decrease, offering respite from past match-fixing scandals.

Technology and Human Expertise: A Winning Combination

Sportradar attributes this success to its advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), which flag unusual betting patterns.

Their team of integrity experts then step in, meticulously confirming match-fixing activities for further investigation.

"Continued Vigilance and Innovation"

Andreas Krannich, Sportradar's Integrity expert, highlights the ongoing threat while expressing cautious optimism.

"The reduction in suspicious matches gives us hope, but it also reminds us of the need for relentless vigilance. Innovation and data insights are vital in this battle."

Global Events Shielded by Sportradar

Sportradar's prowess extended beyond the decline in suspicious matches.

They provided unwavering integrity support for major events like the Summer Olympics, UEFA EURO 2024, and AFC Asian Cup 2023, showcasing their cutting-edge bet monitoring and intelligence capabilities.