The Battle Against Match-Fixing: Significant Decline in Global Sports

Detecting Suspicious Matches

Over 850,000 matches were monitored by Sportradar in 2024, resulting in 1,108 suspicious matches being identified. This represents a significant 17% decline from 2023.

Regional Trends

Europe has historically faced challenges with match-fixing, but 2024 saw a 34% reduction in suspicious matches, with 439 flagged. Africa also witnessed a notable decrease, with only 69 suspicious matches detected, down 36%.

Soccer's Progress

Soccer, the world's most popular sport, depicted a significant 18% drop in suspicious matches, with 721 flagged in 2024 compared to 881 in 2023.

Brazilian soccer, which has been impacted by match-fixing allegations, experienced a remarkable 48% decline, with 57 suspicious matches identified.

Combating Match-Fixing

Sportradar employs advanced data analytics and AI through its Universal Fraud Detection System to monitor matches. Their team of integrity experts then confirms any suspicious activity.

Andreas Krannich, Executive Vice President of Integrity at Sportradar, emphasizes the importance of constant vigilance despite the decline in suspicious matches.

Major Event Monitoring

Sportradar provided integrity support for major global events like the Olympics and UEFA EURO 2024, showcasing its advanced monitoring capabilities.

Safeguarding Sports

In collaboration with the ATP, Sportradar implemented an AI-driven safe sport solution to protect athletes from online abuse, underscoring its commitment to fighting wider integrity issues in sports.

About Sportradar

Founded in 2001, Sportradar is a leading global sports technology company, offering a comprehensive range of solutions to enhance engagement for fans, media, and betting operators.

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