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The biggest problems with most statistics is we assume the cause of them with no proof.

For instance, isn't it just as likely that a team that has taken more penalties will try to start playing safer to avoid the box? Hence the team more likely to take the next penalty is the other team?

Truth is, we have no idea why it is the way it is.

The only thing these stats truly tell you, is if you have taken less penalties than the other team, chances are you will take the next one. So take it for whatever its worth.