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1001  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: January 09, 2024, 10:45:52 PM
There have also been rumors about Mbappe being linked with Liverpool. So I guess if he were to join the Premier League he would probably join Liverpool. And it seems logical as Salah is also rumored to be leaving after the end of the current season.

Now the thing is that Ancelotti has said that he won't be recruiting any new players this season. It is true that they need a world class number 9 and I don't see any world class number 9 right now except Haaland and Mbappe.

If Mbappe does not join then I don't think there is any reason for them to recruit another number 9 because they already got Joselu who is getting the job done as an average number 9.

So if Real Madrid were to recruit any new number 9, I think that would have to be Mbappe or someone who is closer to his skill. And to be honest, currently, I don't see anyone close to his skillset.

Rumors about Mbappe will always be a hot topic of conversation, especially now that this is his last season with PSG. I also read rumors of Mbappe being linked with Liverpool in the last week, and as you said, Mo Salah could be the solution if he moves to the Saudi League. However, recently, there have been rumors that Mbappe and Real Madrid are getting closer. there were also reports, one of which was a newspaper from France. if Mbappe will join Real Madrid next summer. Indeed, this player is always a hot topic and controversial.  Honestly, I'm not too sure about the rumors circulating. except, after this season ends.

On the other hand, I read several reports from Fabrizio Romano regarding PSG President Al Khelaifi's statement. there were several points he conveyed, some of them, Kylian Mbappe here has the best training ground in the world, the best coach in the world, regularly plays in the Champions League, "he is the center of our project. Apart from that, Al Khelaifi also emphasized, I have good agreement with Mbappe. in short, Al Khelaifi will not comment on money or details. in essence, they have an agreement between us and it will remain between us. this is interesting because we don't know what happened really yet, so I won't assume as you said, whether it's with Liverpool or Real Madrid, more precisely, I will just follow every development of Mbappe's decision to determine his future.
1002  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: January 09, 2024, 10:06:30 PM
They did provide a great sight so far, but that doesn't mean that they will win, it is not going to be easy for them to get that title, and it would not be simple for any team to fight against someone like Bayern.

But Bayern in any league and you will have some trouble, which I would assume would not be easy, you can put them at Premier league and they would still fight for the top, not saying they would get it, but they would be somewhere near the top, same goes for serie A, la liga, ligue 1 and everything else. I am not saying they would win them all, but they would be one of the best teams in all of them. So Bundesliga is hard to win when Bayern is there, we don't know what will happen but it will definitely be tough.

Bayer Leverkusen has unpleasant news, as reported by several newspapers and also from Fabrizio Romano. their striker, Victor Boniface, has a muscle-tendon injury and is not expected to play for Leverkusen until next April. Victor Boniface suffered a muscle-tendon injury in the adductor area, and will undergo surgery in the next few days. it seems that Xabi Alonso has to prepare other players instead so that his team can still compete and maintain its position at the top of the standings. but it's clear that it won't be easy at all, especially since the pristine stickers they have will have to be absent for some time.
and yeah, so far Leverkusen has played well in almost every match. however, that alone is not enough to win the Bundesliga trophy. so, we agree with what you said. but I will not involve other leagues, such as the Premier League or other top leagues. what is certain is that Bayern Munich's chances in this competition are still very big to retain their championship title.

Apart from that, Bayern Munich has experienced drastic improvements, especially on the front line. also, the giant Bundesliga team has a winning mentality that is difficult to break. currently Leverkusen is ahead by 4 from their 16 matches, while Bayern Munich has 38 points and has only played 15 matches. there is one match that Bayern can take advantage of to reduce the points gap, and Tuchel will not miss that opportunity. plus, these two teams still have one more meeting to play, and Bayern will not waste the opportunity they have.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen must remain consistent at all costs and this will not be an easy job for Xabi Alonso in the absence of Victor Boniface. anyway, I still believe that Bayern will take over the top position in the end. however, we'll see how Alonso will tackle Bayern Munich and continue to try to keep his team consistent when playing match after match in this competition.
1003  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: January 09, 2024, 09:20:17 PM
One thing I have to say is that I hope Manchester City will be able to find good players to replace the players that they have right now. Because we have seen how important the players are for the club. The performance dropped significantly as soon as they got injured. And as soon as they came back from injury, I would not say that the performance has skyrocketed but currently has improved. With KDB that Manchester City squad looks very frightening again. And I think it is just a matter of time before they are able to perform as well as they were doing again.

Well, haven't you seen that so far Pep Guardiola has always tried to rotate, change the system, with various experiments. as far as I've followed, Pep rarely plays the same lineup in every match. except for the center forward. even if Pep applies the same pattern, there will definitely be one of the players who will be rotated or moved in position according to the coach's wishes. especially when De Bruyne suffered a long injury, Pep always changed patterns, systems and rotated several players. and when Haaland was absent, Pep started trying to implement the same pattern for his squad. even then, several players suffered minor injuries. I try to interpret according to my personal version, if Pep is actually trying to develop the potential of some of his players.

Honestly, I can't guess what Pep Guaridola actually did. however, it is very likely that he is actually planning something, one of which is finding the ideal player composition which he will apply later, especially if the main players leave or are injured. So referring to what you said, it looks like Pep has been doing it since De Bruyne was injured, and that's apart from the new arrivals they will recruit next summer. Well, considering that De Bruyne has now returned from his injury, it seems Pep will be more serious about reducing the point difference in his Domestic League. also, City will try to take over the top of the standings again. Talking about the last 16 of the Champions League, although in football it is unique and cannot be predicted with certainty. but in any case, City has a fairly large probability of qualifying for the next round.
1004  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: January 09, 2024, 08:36:36 PM
In the first half Nice done good job and keep things at the top even they are not having luxuries like PSG but still their defense is one of the best in this season, but sadly their defensive tactics are not going to help them for winning title they need to add some aggressive striker which helps them and increase their number of goals as well in last few matches before break they lost 2 matches both were against low rank teams which are surely painful but still they are doing decent job which is going to help them for having better results.

After break, things will be on another level as few teams are trying to join at the top, and they will do as much they can like Monaco, Marseille and Lille surprise package Brest and Lens are also doing good job, so Nice needs to change their way of playing and need to be aggressive approach which can give them better spot at the end.

IMO, it looks like Nice is not aiming for the League title, considering that Nice is a mid-table team in this competition. To finish in the top four of the Ligue 1 standings, is already a big achievement for them. in 2015-16, Nice was able to finish in 4th place in Ligue 1. in the 2016-17 season, Nice experienced an improvement up one level finishing in 3rd place in Ligue 1. after that, Nice was always a mid-table team. Last season, Nice was only able to finish in 9th place. Well, this season Nice experienced improvement and was ranked first in Ligue 1, although in the end it was taken over again by PSG. However, so far Nice is still in the top four of the standings, more precisely below PSG's ranking with a difference of 5 points. one of the teams that was not expected to go this far, and they were still consistent throughout their 17 matches. At least Nice is still above AS Monaco, Lillie, Marseille and Lens. So, can these teams beat Nice in the standings table?.

By the way if I try to review the Nice players, this team has a lot of young players. and to be honest, I rarely examine Nice in detail. Also, referring to several matches, the Nice coach often rotates several of his players. I'm just learning about this team, so I still need to research it further. and referring to the Nice coach's system style, he tends to use a 4-4-3 and 4-1-4-1 pattern. plus, Francesco Farioli is a young coach at 34. so, I was quite impressed with what I just reviewed. Well, after the break let's see what Francesco Farioli can do for his squad. whether AS Monaco, Marseille, Lille, Brest and Lens are able to get rid of Nice in their position. quite interesting, seeing the Nice squad with its young coach. so, let's wait.
1005  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: January 09, 2024, 07:29:18 PM
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In essence, the competition for the title will return only about Liverpool and Manchester City because ya, of course Manchester City will be able to improve its performance for the better with De Bruyne return from a long injury. But for the next Premier League match, in fact Manchester City will play away against Newcastle. With the opposition likely remaining a strong opponent then ya, it still looks like De Bruyne will not play the full 90 minutes because of course, a slow process is still needed so that De Bruyne no longer suffers injuries.

I don't know if it is a good idea to make the assumption about Manchester City and Liverpool being the top contenders for the title. Because this season a lot of teams have been playing well and there have been some unexpected results. I don't think anyone thought Aston Villa was going to be in the second position. And I don't think people actually predicted that Tottenham was going to lose some matches consistently when they were at the top of the table for quite a long time towards the start of the season. So anything can still happen. Manchester City is definitely going to be in the title race. But I think the other teams are also not going to give up.

Likewise with us, for me the competition for the title is still open for several teams, not just Liverpool and Manchester City.  because, this competition still has many matches left for all teams to play. If Tottenham experiences a decline, whatever the cause, doesn't mean other teams won't also experience the same thing. for example, currently Arsenal is also experiencing a decline in their ranking even though they are actually not playing their matches too badly. However, for one reason or another, Arsenal experienced ups and downs. and that is very normal for a team, even though Arsenal actually experienced the same problems as in the previous season. However, because this competition has only presented 20 matches, there is still a chance for Arsenal to win the title. Likewise with Spurs, they have the same opportunity if they are able to get back on track. at least, finishing in the top four is their target.

As for City, their chance is quite big to retain the League trophy. City has one match postponed, while Liverpool and Arsenal have played 20 matches. Pep can make good use of De Bruyne's return to the main squad. he can also return to implementing the same system as last season, with his core players. Even though he lost Gundohan, Pep has a replacement. City just have to play their matches consistently and beat Liverpool in their second match this season. This applies to Jurgen Klopp's squad, they must continue to progress with their positive trend until the time comes to meet Manchester City. and yeah, the journey of the team we mentioned in this thread is still quite long and exciting. It could be that Arsenal and Spurs are having difficulty getting back on track. or, Liverpool and City will experience a decline. So, nothing is certain at this time. after all, the points are not that far apart.  and, let's just enjoy it.
1006  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: January 09, 2024, 06:49:36 PM
Of course, but Xavi is trying to shoulder the team in times of need. What they want to do is very challenging. They will not spend much money and will be successful. This seems unlikely. He promoted a few players from La Masia to the A team level, but it would not be right to expect the same great performance as in previous years.
Most of the blame will still be on xavi as it has to do with the teams performance and it's normal that whenever a team is declining in their performance the first point of call is the coach and it's very fine because he overseas every affair of the team especially on the pitch and the results they produce.

There are young players who are able to help the team get desired results as expected of them, this was seen in their las two games when firstly was the pattern of the game experienced after a few changes and in the most recent has to do with the performance of the team using the younger and good players all through so I will say so far it's more of a tactical problem and player's placement if xavi can further improve on these aspect he can make do with the squad he has got and possibly get amongst top four even if he's in able to win the lalig a this season but then by next season he will be properly positioned for winning trophies.

As I said previously in several posts, Barcelona actually has a fairly competitive squad. It would be a shame if Xavi couldn't maximize and manage it well. We know very well what Barcelona is experiencing with its financial situation, they are even trying to borrow several other players to strengthen their team. and yeah, Xavi has an important role as a coach, so that doesn't mean we blame him for the situation his team is currently experiencing. but more about how he has to fix his squad so that it gets back on track.

IMO, currently Barcelona is experiencing a decline in several sectors. Barcelona's defense is currently not as strong as last season, especially as young goalkeeper Inaki Pena is not as reliable as Ter Steger. Apart from this, Barcelona's front line had difficulty scoring goals even though they had enough chances. in particular, Lewandoeski. Apart from that, several players were injured. For me, all teams are involved, not just their young players who are currently starting to develop. also, how Xavi tries his best for his squad. after all, he was the architect of Barcelona. who must design his team as strong as possible, and improve on the weaknesses. that's why, we put more emphasis on Xavi but not to judge him. Except, almost all of Barcelona's main players are injured, we can understand that.

Well, we agree on one aspect. However, more precisely to improve the quality of all players. Xavi can try rotating, changing and placing his players. If necessary, Xavi can apply several patterns and also change the system. but we are well aware that what we say is not as easy as the reality. What is certain is that I hope Barcelona will be able to show their best game.
1007  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Is gambling all about luck? on: January 09, 2024, 10:58:35 AM
So, we can conclude that gambling is about luck, most of the time. Can I say that great poker professionals like Erik Seidel, Daniel Negreanu and Liv Boeree have won their millions only because of luck? No. But that luck has played a big part in all that, yes, I think so. And in my opinion sports betting requires more luck than poker, but maybe it's my own opinion.

I will not deny what you say. yeah, " we can conclude that gambling is about luck, most of the time". like some of the names you mentioned in the world of professional gambling in the field of poker. they really got lucky by getting millions of dollars, and that's why they got what they deserved. But in reality, luck will not come without effort, knowledge, experience and everything else involved. just like this life, everything is related to luck. Likewise with gambling, without luck which is related to each other, we will not win anything. In short, we agree with what you said including sports gambling. But in essence the concept is not that simple, I'm sure you also understand it.

Now we are talking about sports, for example football. When the two teams compete, luck also plays a role. This luck must also be accompanied by effort, which is carried out by the two teams competing against each other. starting from the depth of a team's players, systems, patterns, strategies and all kinds of things carried out by the two teams competing against each other to win the battle. Just like gambling, betting requires experience, understanding, research, analysis, odds, options, and most importantly knowing exactly what we are betting on. After that, we will hand it over to the team that will compete. which team is luckier and also the choice options in our betting. This effort is made solely to minimize losses, without any effort with the variables that we do, it means we are betting only relying on luck. As a result, there are more losses than wins. because we don't try, which we should be able to do with our creativity. just like poker professionals, they need time to learn everything to achieve the skills they want.
1008  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Lack of proper knowledge on casino games increases chance of loss and reduce fun on: January 09, 2024, 10:09:30 AM
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I would like to ask if some people here has experienced this too and what is the possibility that most people who experience repeated losses are Ignorant of the game play patterns.

Usually almost all beginners experience things similar to your experience, including myself, I have also experienced it. and I think this is a natural thing, because usually we are used to doing things instantly and neglect to study, understand first. In this context, I am talking from the gambling side. in your case, usually someone is encouraged to play a type of game that is very interesting to them even though they have never played it before. Usually there is a trigger for us to gamble on this game, it could be something we have seen before, whether on TV or other media, that makes us interested in trying it. or, when we see our friends playing it and it seems like it's very easy.
When we try it, we often experience confusion, yes, as happened in the case of your experience. In this phase, we are usually encouraged to quickly understand how the game works. Unfortunately, due to lack of experience we end up doing it carelessly. Just imagine, even if you are very familiar with the game of roulette, the probability of losing is still quite large. especially, if someone doesn't understand at all. which means, he just bets randomly and relies on luck. Well, experiences like this often occur among gamblers, especially novice gamblers.

Referring to another point, it could be like that, it could also be due to greed. I mean, someone ignores something that he could have studied or observed. in the end, he always loses. Another option, a person is given enough winnings from the roulette type game. but because he was too busy playing, or felt the desire to double his bankroll, and yeah, he ended up losing. well, btw, actually the demo option is very useful if one wants to know how the game works. and I have other tips, if someone doesn't really understand how to play the game or doesn't know at all. It's best to just avoid it, bet on something that is usually your hobby. or, at least that's what you say. Before we get involved in playing it, learn it first from demo mode, or tutorials from various references. thus, one will not get too lost in his gambling.
1009  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: A hero or a fool? on: January 08, 2024, 09:04:55 PM
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What do you think? This is an insanely move on oneself to stop addiction, something done right? Would you do the same if such is possible in your country?

I read various comments on this post and the response from the community is very mixed. well, so I'm just going to focus on what this guy did. regardless of whether this person should be banned or not allowed to play again, I tried to imagine being that person. first, this man won a fairly large amount of gambling. however, in the end what he won ran out somewhere and at the same time the man was unable to pay the rent because it was spent at the gambling table. then, it occurred to him to carry out the self-exclusion feature. usually, in this phase a person is at the lowest point in his life. I can feel it, because there are many of my friends who experience similar things but don't use the self-exception option.

This man's story continues, somehow this man can still gamble even though this man has actually asked himself to be blocked. this man should no longer be able to play or return, because the system forbids him. even in this post, he has been flagged in the self-exclusion system. but let's just assume that in the system, there are options or features that still allow it but with certain limitations. well, usually in this phase this man is actually fighting his high desire not to return to gambling again. but what can I do, in the end this man couldn't hold back his desire to return to playing even though he was restricted. perhaps, without realizing it, this man gradually followed his limits and over time he was finally able to stop his addictive activities. in the end, he was free from his problem. I can learn wisdom or essence from the story in this thread. whether true or not, but there is a story in it. yeah, this guy forbids himself with the self-exclusion feature, then he struggles even though his desires remain high and in the end his problems can be controlled. by the way, as I said above. what I said, just trying to imagine being in the situation of the man in this story from my personal version.
1010  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: January 08, 2024, 07:51:25 PM
Talking about the competition between PSG and Nice, of course anyone will say that PSG is far superior while Nice is just a small club that is experiencing temporary improvement and I am sure that PSG will win the League 1 title very easily because Nice is really not an equal opponent unless Lens, Marseille and Monaco can continue to improve their performance. These three clubs are more worthy of being PSG challengers because in terms of experience these three clubs are far superior to Nice.
I don't have confidence that PSG can win the title in the champions league because even though they have mainstay players it doesn't mean they are used to competing with other big clubs because this has been happening since last season when having several players was easy but in fact it failed and I also actually don't have confidence in Enrique because He is not experienced enough to be able to take PSG to the Champions League.

I have often said in previous posts that it will be difficult for Nice to maintain its position at the top of the Ligue 1 standings, especially if they want to compete with PSG. I don't mean to underestimate Nice, it's just that these two teams have a very significant gap. IMO, Nice's superiority in their 17 matches in Ligue 1 is none other than because they have a fairly strong, disciplined and solid defense. and Nice has the advantage of having a strong defense, making the opposing team off guard and at the same time Nice is able to take advantage of its opportunities. so it's very natural that Nice is not very productive in terms of scoring lots of goals.
however, Nice should be given appreciation, because so far they have been able to stay in the top four of the Ligue 1 standings. Last season, Nice finished in 9th place. this season, after playing 17 matches, Nice is still able to survive even though the potential for being overtaken by AS Monaco is quite large. but at least, the squad coached by Francesco Farioli is a team that is difficult to beat. it has been proven that so far they have only experienced two defeats and only conceded nine goals. so, they have experienced quite drastic improvements compared to last season.

As for the other teams, I think Monaco has prospects, even though their consistency is not yet stable. I am quite sure that Monaco will be able to finish in 2nd place by the end of this season. as for PSG, I'm sure that Luis Enrique is not targeting competing for the Champions League trophy. just look, Luis Enrique's squad is not strong enough to compete with Europe's top elite teams. that's why, I think PSG is currently more focused on building the team's foundation and they are currently focusing on their young players.
1011  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling on: January 08, 2024, 03:09:37 PM
Theoretically speaking if you could predict the algorithm in an online casino wouldn't you be able to predict the game and win a lot let's just say you had access to the algorithm and you were able to replicate it you would practically be able to win all the games

Personally, I can't speculate as far as you say. the problem is, this is not as simple as we imagine. at the very least, you should be an expert on algorithms yourself. plus, how you will apply it. meanwhile, the developer of whatever game it is, has designed it in such a way, including protecting all possibilities with security that they have created themselves. the more technology develops, the more sophisticated innovation becomes, including security that prevents things from happening that developers and casinos don't want.

But let's use the scenario you say, assuming we have access to the algorithm. the question is, have you ever tried it? then how do you know or predict games that have the potential to win. in fact, I can't even imagine it yet. please understand, because this area is not my expertise. apart from that, what's the point if you can do that? in my understanding, this is related to an element that contains something that is not allowed, especially since we are not part of the casino or developer. for sure, you are not gambling anymore, because you know which machine will make money. ultimately the main target is money, not the game. and this is contrary to my personal principles, even though it can bring instant money. apart from that, if we can do it, it will no longer be called gambling. which means, we will only make as much money as possible for personal gain. on the other hand, if you could create your own game, with an algorithmic system, would you do it? thus, you are free to play happily without losing.
1012  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: January 08, 2024, 02:27:52 PM
Henderson is not a striker so you don't expect much goals from him, he is still new in the Saudi pro league, not like he is still young, he is in his 30s that's means there will be a decline in his performances , and it comes down to the form of the club, his team have not had the best of games lately and Hendo can not be blamed alone , his teammates should share in the blame too, buts his statistics so far might not be impressive but it's a long season let's see what happens in the coming weeks.

To be honest, I don't really follow the rumors and developments regarding Henderson. if it is true as reported or rumored, it is a choice he has made. if it is uncomfortable, especially since there are many obstacles and pressures that he faces, including language being one of them. if forced, maybe it wouldn't be better for him or for the team. there is nothing wrong if he wants to leave his current club, but which European club will recruit him at his current age and how long will he have a career in football?  while he is currently almost 34 next June. and before he decided to join Al Ettifaq, his decision should have been very definite. I mean, he has to think about it from all aspects including language, culture and climatic conditions there.

Well, actually I don't know whether this news is true. or, just a rumor. however, speaking from a club and team perspective, it is very natural that Al Ettifaq has difficulty competing in this competition, let alone breaking into the top four of the standings. considering that other teams are more competitive in terms of team depth, I mean for clubs acquired by PIF. if Henderson wants his team to be at a level like Al Hilal, Al Nassr, then the club must be willing to spend quite a lot of money. because, most of the players who play with Al Ettifaq do not have big names and we don't even know how they perform. let's see, just as you said, what will happen in the next few weeks.
1013  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: January 08, 2024, 02:00:10 PM
Xavi's job is really difficult this season. In the La Liga they need to fight not only Real Madrid but also Girona for the title. How successful are they about that? Not great honestly. They need to win more games consecutively to prevent the gap from getting bigger at least. Because neither Girona nor Real Madrid lose points easily these days.

It is a shame that Barcelona don't have a stronger team play compared to Girona. There is a big quality gap when it comes to players but we can't see Barcelona showing this clearly. Xavi wouldn't get sacked this season probably but he would be expected to improve to be able stay here a couple of more years.  Sad

IMO, from my point of view Barcelona actually has competitive players. unfortunately, their performance is very worrying. starting from the weakness of the defense line, and the difficulty of the front line to create goals at every opportunity. the absence of several players due to injury has an impact on Barcelona's strength, but it shouldn't be this complicated if Xavi is able to process his squad properly. we can see that Barcelona is indeed experiencing a decline. especially the performance of players in several lines, the poor performance of defensive players and the front line which is having difficulty scoring goals. one of them is none other than Lewandowski, he is starting to have difficulty scoring goals, especially after he was injured and the age factor was also very influential. however, in fact, if Xavi is able to manage his squad well, Barcelona should still be able to compete competitively. at least, Barcelona was able to overthrow Girona in the match a few weeks ago.
however, due to the poor performance of the defense line, and the goalkeeper not being able to rely on, Barcelona was more easily broken down by the opposing team. in fact, it's not uncommon for Barcelona to concede first. if we refer to each Barcelona player, overall the main squad of players can actually be relied on. although actually, Gavi's absence was also quite influential. apart from that, Pedri is now very vulnerable to injury. plus, Ter Stegen suffered a back injury. currently, Joao Cancelo's status is in doubt and he will reportedly be absent for several weeks. as a result, Barcelona's performance has the potential to decline again. so, we agree that Xavi's job is really not easy and difficult. however, as an architect who manages a big team, Xavi should show that he is a professional coach and can fix the problems currently occurring in his camp. Xavi's work is not only about improving the mentality of his team, but also improving the performance of his team. there are many ways, maybe Xavi should try some new patterns and systems. yeah, as a coach he has to do it.
1014  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season on: January 08, 2024, 01:11:57 PM
Last season's defending champions are nowhere to be found, yes that would be Sevilla who had to return home early from the Champions League without being able to participate in the Europa League. They are very famous in the European League, because they are recorded as champions here very often. Last season they also proved that they are a club that can compete in the European League and beat AS Roma in the final. But unfortunately they are now not here to spread threats to other clubs.
This season Sevilla are very worrying, they are not like the Sevilla I saw before. They are struggling to perform well in the matches they play. In La Liga they are now 16th, which doesn't speak well for a club that has won Europa League titles before.

IMO, last season Sevilla's luck was so great that in the end they were even able to win the Europa League trophy. I don't mean to underestimate any of the teams from the Spanish League, but in terms of play, they are indeed very lucky. Sevilla was able to overcome the obstacles, even overthrowing Manchester United at that time. however, if at the same time United had not been hit by a storm of injuries, perhaps the situation would have been different. apart from that, Juventus was also defeated by Sevilla and As Roma in the final match. even though in fact most of the matches that Sevilla played were ugly wins, the fact is that they were able to do so with their efforts and hard work. unfortunately, this season Sevilla was unable to participate in the Europa League competition. they failed to finish in 3rd place in the group stage of the Champions League. not only that, even his position in the Domestic League is also in danger of dropping into the red zone.

Now, Sevilla has changed coaching within half a season. starting from Mendilibar, Diogo Alonso, and now handled by Quique Sanzhez Flores. in fact, I only found out after you reviewed Sevilla that now the training chairs have changed. however, it is hoped that this new coach will be able to increase the motivation of the Sevilla players. at least, Quique Sanzhez Flores has experience in managing many clubs and has also managed Atletico Madrid. the new coach has managed Sevilla in 4 matches, 2 wins and 2 defeats. let's see how things develop, whether Sevilla is able to improve itself and at least be able to finish in the rankings to get a ticket to the Europa League next summer.
1015  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: January 08, 2024, 12:36:18 PM
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Im dubious about this Real Madrid transfer drama. We've done this with Mbappe. Remember when he was almost signed by Madrid but ended up extending his PSG contract? Like deja vu. I know Mbappe, Bellingham, and Vini sounds like a great squad, but Im keeping my expectations in check. Real Madrid has always prioritized strategic signings above extravagance. They're good at building powerful teams efficiently. The thought of adding Haaland is intriguing, but Im not optimistic. Its unreal until official, right?

Currently rumors about Mbappe have resurfaced and are being hotly discussed among football fans. even some of our local newspapers did not fail to report rumors regarding Mbappe and Real Madrid. currently, I just read from TEAMTALK, a report entitled, Kylian Mbappe reaches agreement with next club as dreams come true after contradictory updates. on the same page, Kylian Mbappe has finally agreed to join Real Madrid this summer, according to reports in his native France. on the site that reported it, namely Foot Mercato, on Sunday evening made the sensational claim that Mbappe had found a "deal" with Real Madrid for next season. according to this French source, Mbappe has said yes to Los Blancos and his arrival there for next season is now accelerating. Foot Mercato did not deny that Mbappe "wants to control the situation" but fate seems to see him becoming a Real Madrid player within six months.

Honestly, I can't confirm the validity of this report. in fact, several well-known journalists did not participate in related rumors or reports. apart from that, Liverpool has also been linked with Mbappe. so, so far the news is very confusing. however, if it turns out this report is true, it will be good news for Real Madrid supporters. the presence of Mbappe with El Real will add sharpness to this giant Spanish club. well, let's just follow further developments.
1016  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: January 08, 2024, 11:42:48 AM
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Bayern Leverkusen has really prove to Bayern Munich that there performance can be challenge because Bayern Leverkusen performance on this league is very remarkable and they have made a quite improvement in this league which has given them the privilege of lasting this long the first position of the league table, so considering there performance and also there points different with Bayern Munich, I take Bayern Munich alot of time to meet Bayern Leverkusen in times of point because Bayern Leverkusen currently have 42 points while Bayern Munich has 38 points, so they will still need to win up to two matches before they can be able to beat Bayern Leverkusen but however the chances of Bayern Leverkusen losing any match is not certain because there performance is very impressive.

No one can deny what Leverkusen has shown so far in the Bundesliga, and Xabi Alonso's contribution as Bayer Leverkusen architect. thanks to Alonso's touch, the team, which initially slumped last season before he joined, found its rhythm again after Xabi Alonso took charge. last season, Xabi was able to bring Leverkusen to finish in 6th place with the existing squad. apart from that, if I'm not mistaken, Xabi was able to bring Leverkusen to the semifinals of the Europa League last season. this season, by bringing in several newcomers such as Victor Okoh Boniface, Granit Xhaka, and several other players, it has actually made Bayer Leverkusen as strong and solid as we see today. in 16 matches, Leverkusen did not experience defeat even though three of them ended in a draw. apart from that, the team coached by Xabi Alonso is very productive in terms of scoring goals, they not only rely on Okoh Boniface as a center forward in their team, in fact other players are also quite productive in helping to create goals for the team.

Now, Leverkisen sits at the top of the Bundesliga standings, four points ahead of Bayern Munich. well, even though they are four points ahead of Bayern Minich, Leverkusen's position is still not in a safe situation. because Bayern has only played 15 matches in the Bundesliga, there is one postponed match that Thomas Tuchel will probably take full advantage of to get full points. thus, Bayern only needs to be consistent in playing match after match until the meeting against Leverkusen. in that match, the two teams will compete for full points to overtake or maintain their ranking. but what is certain is that Bayern Munich's mentality in this competition has been formed very solidly. so, Bayern has a chance to overthrow Leverkusen even though the match is held at BayArena. as for Leverkusen, this second meeting will be a big challenge and also a mental burden to maintain their position in first place. well, that's even if the scenario is that Leverkusen or Bayern always get full points when playing their matches until the meeting between these two teams. so, it looks like it will be very exciting for us to look forward to and watch.
1017  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Answer this Gambling Question on Duration of Joy after a win or loss on: January 08, 2024, 10:59:16 AM
No one enjoys losing in gambling.Losing brings our hopes down, it ushers in emotional pain and grumpiness whereas, winning elevates our mood, bringing happiness and excitement. There are games where I have won and after withdrawing my winnings, I am so happy that I give gifted some of it to people around me. This doesn't last for long once the it is out of my hand and minds. I am curious, how long does this joy last after a win or a loss—does it linger until your next bet, lasting the whole day, just 20 minutes, or perhaps 2 hours?


Firstly, for me there are two differences that we can review from your post. related to joy, there are various forms and how we create it. secondly, joy or happiness is pseudo or only temporary. we cannot measure for sure how long that happiness will last. it could be just an instant, a few hours, days, even years. depending on how you, I, we, condition it. because, we ourselves create it in our thoughts and lives and environment. well, now let's discuss the gambling side. what you say, especially in the reality of gambling. we agree with that, that what you say in this post is a picture that we often experience and feel. it's just that your question in this thread will not have an answer, IMO. because as I said at the beginning of the post, joy is only temporary.

Let's take an example, let's say I'm playing slots and have been playing for a long time, and when I get good hits after playing for a long time. at this very moment, happiness will automatically appear by itself. it would be very natural, wouldn't it, because this is what we want in every game session. however, in a matter of seconds or minutes, the situation can change and the emotion of joy disappears, replaced by anxiety and the emotion of anger arises. in this condition, I illustrate that the nature of joy is only temporary. so, now I ask you again, will you also enjoy the session when we are experiencing defeat? I would conclude, the answer is no. in fact, we ourselves will find it difficult to answer how long this joy will last. unless, you earn millions of dollars from your gambling sessions. or, let's say you hit the jackpot. of course, the excitement will last quite a long time.

The point I want to make, at this stage we are gambling specifically in games that are based purely on luck. our emotions will be very fluctuating, depending on the conditions and atmosphere at that time. the problem is, will you allow yourself to be drawn into the pain caused by emotional defeat. if so, then it usually has a bad impact. but on the other hand, when the joy doesn't last long, you can create it in something else. remember, our idea of ​​gambling is nothing but to have fun as well as entertainment. and if it is no longer fun and exciting, you can create it in something else without having to hold on to something that has passed. in particular, as it relates to our gambling.

1018  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: January 08, 2024, 10:16:02 AM
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It's good that De Bruyne got the opportunity to play in a match with a weak opponent when his team was already winning. He was able to make an assist, this is still the same Kevin we remember. I think that for now Guardiola will not let him play from the first minutes, but he will enter the field in the second half. City's next match will be against Newcastle, not the easiest opponent, but Newcastle is in a slump now and this match shouldn't be difficult for City. It's good that De Bruyne is back in the game, it was a long break for him, he will definitely strengthen the team's attack.

In the match against Huddersfield, Pep gave De Bruyne the opportunity to adjust himself and adapt to his teammates on the field. entering in the 57th minute to replace Alvarez, De Bruyne was able to play well even after he had been injured for quite a long time. even though he played only 33 minutes, he made 46 touches, 1 chance, 28 accurate passes and 1 beautiful assist. referring to what you said, yeah, that's absolutely right. Pep won't let him play straight away as the main starter. basically, players who have just recovered from injury must first get used to adapting to their teammates. and it would be very natural if he started playing from the bench. as I said, the goal is none other than so that the player can adapt again. and the coach, will monitor the movements and play. if he meets the standards, then Pep will play him again as the main starter.

Next week, City will visit Newcastle in matchday 20. if we refer to De Bruyne's performance in the FA Cup competition, it seems he deserves to be a starter again. but we'll see what happens next, whether Pep will give him the opportunity to become a starter straight away. or, Pep plays him starting from the bench. that is certain, even though this match is an away match for City. Pep Guardiola's squad is more favored based on the betting market. apart from that, De Bryune's return is an advantage for City.
On the other hand, Newcastle's condition is in unstable performance, plus several of its players are still suffering from injuries. so, it would be very natural if City were superior and on paper they should be able to get full points smoothly even though they are playing at home to Newcastle.
1019  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Anyone here who retired with Gambling winnings ? on: January 08, 2024, 09:20:48 AM
Anyone here who retired with Gambling winnings ?  If not, how much you think is sufficient to retire as Gambling winning ?

Allow me to ask, what is your motivation for asking and what is the basis for your thinking with the pensuin idea of ​​your gambling winnings for example. honestly, I never crossed my mind with this question. is this an idea, or... well, I agree with the point made by another member under your post, "Gambling is not a job". and what he said is the most appropriate answer to your post. Gambling is not a job, because there are no certain results when we gamble. in most cases, a person accepts defeats more than wins. then, how will we retire with our gambling losses. unless, someone hits a jackpot in multiples of millions of dollars. either from the lottery, or other gambling that involves very large winnings. examples there are many, for example I bet on sports multibets with a large bankroll. and when I win, I get millions of dollars for that win. it can also be done with other forms of gambling, one bet with all the money you have, in other words All IN. you can play the game you like, whether it's roulette, baccarat, or other types of games. when victory is on your side, you will get a win commensurate with what you bet. then, are we going to stop or just say retire. probably 99% won't. except, those of you who have ideas like this.

To be honest, I'm not a gambler who always bets with a large bankroll. I usually adapt to my needs when gambling, but there are still limits that I have to obey. I don't think gambling is a job, a place to make money, or anything else that has the idea of ​​a livelihood. for me, gambling in this era is an instant form of entertainment amidst our busy routines. with a busy work schedule and limited time, this entertainment is the most efficient thing I can do. besides, I really like gambling, especially football. I get a lot of entertainment, whether it's from watching a match, analyzing a challenge, or getting an adrenaline rush. with this, I feel alive, because there are exciting challenges in the remaining free time I have. this is the form of entertainment I get, regardless of wins and losses.
1020  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Bet on favorites early in the week & underdogs late in the week strategy... on: January 08, 2024, 08:29:09 AM
I can't study it carefully, because I didn't fully listen to the podcast you were listening to. you are just quoting the main points from the podcast you listened to, namely the basic rules that must be adhered to when betting on sports, betting on favorites at the start of the week and Under-dogs at the end of the week. my question is, is this rule a definite basis, and is the source who said this an expert in that field? honestly, I'm not familiar with this statement. just like you do, I also always listen to podcasts about sports in my local media. there is a lot of material that I can get, it even becomes knowledge for me to involve in betting. honestly, I'm not sure that I necessarily agree that it's a strategy. ideally, anyone who is a resource person in a podcast that discusses gambling, even with their advice, not necessarily what they say is what they apply or even do.

I'm also not a professional gambler, but I like sports. I rarely listen to podcasts about strategies in sports betting, but I prefer ones that discuss material related to football. because of this, it could be useful points for me personally. for example, I follow several channels such as podcasts that discuss football and also analysis in football. this is important for me, because at least I have an idea of ​​what the coach will implement with his system, patterns and strategies. so, we don't have to bet like "Bet on favorites early in the week & underdogs late in the week strategy" because this is not ideal for me personally. for me the most effective strategy is to know about the sport itself, what I mean is football. in this way, we can study and analyze how a team will play its match. if I explain too long, the community may not agree. well, for me there is no ideal strategy in sports betting, let alone football. because, everything depends on the situation and conditions of a team that will compete. apart from that, there are other variables, and this is where, for me, the art of betting lies.
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