I've always thought of confidence and performance as a feedback loop, especially on the extreme ends of either factor. High confidence generates high performance which increases confidence, and so on. Interestingly, I read a meta analysis by Lochbaum et al. (2022) that suggested the relationship between self-confidence and sport performance may be much lower than suggested in most discussions on the topic. Certainly, the complexity of factors that contribute to confidence makes it incredibly difficult to parse out and study. Gut still says Liverpool's lack of confidence and City's high flying confidence means only one outcome is possible though...
I've always thought of confidence and performance as a feedback loop, especially on the extreme ends of either factor. High confidence generates high performance which increases confidence, and so on. Interestingly, I read a meta analysis by Lochbaum et al. (2022) that suggested the relationship between self-confidence and sport performance may be much lower than suggested in most discussions on the topic. Certainly, the complexity of factors that contribute to confidence makes it incredibly difficult to parse out and study. Gut still says Liverpool's lack of confidence and City's high flying confidence means only one outcome is possible though...
Well isn't that why we love the beautiful game? haha what an upset
Exactly, Daniel!