So this left me to ask the question does statistics really work in football or it just a coincidence that it happens
Yes! statistics is the most reliable source of information that you can consider to predict the outcome of the match. It’s like technical analysis on trading because it’s the log of players contribution on the game to measure their effectiveness.
Not only on football but in all sports. There’s a lot of factor to be considered but stats alone can give you already a solid analysis that will help you to your prediction.
I won most of my sports bet by doing analysis on stats.
So true, it's part of analysis and referring to the stats is one way of it. In every sports where they have statistic for everyone to refer if they've done good or not with their latest match up. So, before the upcoming matches, someone can watch it out and decide to follow their instincts and abilities of predicting the games through referencing to the stats that they're looking at. These records are needed for someone to have a better choice before they bet. It won't be assuring you but it's your way to at least make something for your money to fight for as you bet.