LIGUE1 ·
Evidence-first read: conclusion first, then methodology, measured deltas, and sample limits.
Conclusion
Eric Wattellier runs 3.0 fewer cards than league average
Eric Wattellier averages 20.9 cards per game (-3.0 vs league) across 80 games, the largest whistle delta among 50+ game refs.
Rule and category
whistle extreme
Whistle pace compares cards volume to the league average in this dataset. High or low foul counts do not automatically predict scoring or spread outcomes.
Evidence
Measured deltas in sample
- cards per game: 20.9 (-3.0 vs 24.4 league avg)
- Over benchmark: 61.3% (2.7 goals)
- Avg combined goals: 3.2 (+0.4 vs league)
Related context
Profiles and splits to verify
Follow linked officials and teams to see whether adjacent samples support or contradict this pattern. Unresolved splits stay descriptive until sample gates clear.
Uncertainty
Sample and limits
Sample: 80 games over 5 seasons (2021–2026)
Historical context
Where this sits in the dataset
Ranked with other LIGUE1 findings by effect size and sample depth. Use the tendency index and team-with-official history table for broader crew history after reading the measured deltas above.
- cards per game
- 20.9
- -3.0 vs 24.4 league avg
- Over benchmark
- 61.3%
- 2.7 goals
- Avg combined goals
- 3.2
- +0.4 vs league
Methodology
- Findings ranked by effect size × √sample size with category deduplication.
- Sample gates: 30+ ref games, 8+ team splits, 30+ ATS decisions where applicable.
- Estimated closing lines disclosed where applicable, not betting advice.
- Full methodology →