# Use Cases for Goalise Football API

The Goalise Football API provides a wide range of football data—live scores, team and player stats, match predictions, and more. Here are 5 practical use cases that demonstrate how you can integrate the API into your projects.

## 1. Real-Time Match Data

**Scenario:**
Develop a live scoreboard for displaying ongoing football matches.

**How to Use:**

- **Endpoint:** `GET /matches`
- **Parameters:** Optional filters like `league_id`, `team_id`, or `date`


**Example Request:**


```bash
curl -X GET "https://api.goalise.com/api/v2/matches?league_id=39&season=2024" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
```

**Use Case:**
Integrate this data into a web or mobile app to show users up-to-the-minute match updates.

## 2. Team and Player Statistics Dashboard

**Scenario:**
Display detailed team and player performance statistics.

**How to Use:**

- **Endpoints:**
  - `GET /team-statistics`
  - `GET /player-statistics`


**Example Request:**


```bash
curl -X GET "https://api.goalise.com/api/v2/team-statistics?team_id=1&league_id=61&season=2023" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
```

**Use Case:**
Provide fans with insights into team strengths, weaknesses, and player form throughout the season.

## 3. League Standings and Fixtures Viewer

**Scenario:**
Let users track their favorite leagues—standings and upcoming fixtures.

**How to Use:**

- **Endpoints:**
  - `GET /league-standing?id=xxx`
  - `GET /matches?league_id=xxx`


**Example Request:**


```bash
curl -X GET "https://api.goalise.com/api/v2/league-standing?id=618&season=2023" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
```

**Use Case:**
Embed a league table or fixture list into your site or application to increase user engagement.

## 4. Match Prediction Feature

**Scenario:**
Offer match predictions for upcoming matches.

**How to Use:**

- **Endpoint:** `GET /predictions`


**Example Request:**


```bash
curl -X GET "https://api.goalise.com/api/v2/predictions?id=43212" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
```

**Use Case:**
Display probability-based predictions to add value for fantasy football players or betting platforms.

## 5. Historical Match Data between 2 teams (Head to head)

**Scenario:**
Analyze or visualize historical match results and statistics between 2 teams.

**How to Use:**

- **Endpoint:** `GET /head-to-head`
- **Parameters:** `team_id1`, `team_id2`


**Example Request:**


```bash
curl -X GET "https://api.goalise.com/api/v2/head-to-head?team_id1=33&team_id2=44" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
```

**Use Case:**
Pull historical matches between 2 teams for data analytics projects, blog content, or performance evaluation.

Want more ideas or help with implementation? Feel free to reach out!