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Playing most of the game in the opponent's half, pinning them back regardless of possession. You can have lots of the ball but play it in your own half, which isn't territorial dominance. The best teams do both - high possession and playing it in dangerous areas. Field tilt stats track what percentage of the game is played in each third. Teams that dominate territory create more chances and concede fewer.
Manchester City regularly achieve 70%+ field tilt, meaning most of the game happens in the opponent's third. They pin teams back, recycle possession high up the pitch, and rarely have to defend in their own box.
Robbie
Feb 8, 2026
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