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361  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: April 27, 2024, 09:32:27 PM

Situation is clear about the Roma with after exit of the José Mourinho we are having good time for them to change of fortune and performance now currently they are at the fifth spot with their next game is against Napoli which is badly struggling but still they can give them surprise even as mentioned they are having good chance for staying into hunt for the Champions League but for this we need their full performance in coming matches while they are going to compete with Bayer Leverkusen and their chances are on 50% for the win and having chance into final which can give them direct ticket to Champions League with other is staying into fourth and fifth spot which is not easy while we are having Atlanta which is also doing good job and having chance for the jump above.

Right now we are having Atlanta and Roma on same level of chance and performance, so this could be interesting who is going to stay into top spots for the having ticket for the Champions League it's going to be watchful end for both sides.
The situation of Roma before De Rossi's arrival put them in a situation where they have to fix a bit of loops and come on top. Before now, Mourinho has had the  responsibility to ensure good league game results and I won't blame him much for the times of loss because their opponents, their opponents in some situations have been too title contenders and personally wouldn't embrace a loss based on the goal they have for themselves. De Rossi has been given time to show himself.

 They're playing the league games and as well as the European games, their attention is on 2 trophies, European trophy will be a bit difficult for them and I don't think that currently De Rossi would be able to scale through all the clubs that will be presented to him to face in each advancement phase of the tournament. Even in the Serie A, it'll be difficult for them to gain the top stand so it's just best that they focus their strength and struggle to maintaining a good result that'll see them scale through to the European cups next season. De Rossi can still make a great team from Roma and their next games encounters are awaited. They played away to Monza weeks ago and the game outcome actually went in their favor.

 The game between Roma and Bologna where the former team between the time of Rossi being added to the squad up until now have made useful difference in their approach to games. There's definitely improvement, although they're not at perfect spots on the league table but they still are a promising team who seem to have a greater advantage over their opponent. Bologna on the other hand are also improved in their performances and they've done their best to stay put in performing greatly till the last of the season. Thankfully the game favored just one of the teams who did their best to stand out from the start to the finish. Bologna did well to secure the 3points to themselves away from home and the outcome therefore proves how set they are to keep good points especially in the last games left for the season. Roma disappointed a lot as they were the host but sadly that advantage wasn't relevant.
362  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: April 27, 2024, 09:25:36 PM

Being able to win against a team that is positioned above them is an encouraging thing for Bochum because it is three points that lifts their position from the relegation playoff zone even though there is a chance to go back down because Mainz has the opportunity to get three points which will allow them to get past Union Berlin and also Bochum, for Union Berlin is a bad thing.
Bochum vs Hoffenheim was quite even but the home team managed to take the lead first and Hoffenheim didn't let that happen because they tried to catch up but the two goals they scored in 10 minutes were not enough to make the match end in a draw.

Bochum's victory was like a disaster for Union Berlin because they may have to fight to continue playing in the Bundesliga next season, and facing Borussia Mönchengladbach tomorrow will not be easy for Union Berlin, Union Berlin's performance has worsened again after improving, it's a shame they lost consistency when their position was not yet completely safe from degradation.
Bochum were able to have one very impressive performance against Hoffenheim, this kind of performance was able to give them full 3 points despite the hard fight in that match. Hoffeimheim tried to come close on different occasions but the resilience of Bochum was able to help them get the win.

 This kind of win is one seen as a determined and hard fought victory over your opponent. Bochum really needed this win as it was able to help them get off the relegation zone battle and now they have been able to build momentum for the final lapse of the season.

 ⁠They’re on course to still remain in top flight and with this kind of victory, they are sure to still remain in the Bundesliga. Hoffenheim must also be commended for being able to give Bochum a hard fight, I think Bochum got lucky with the early goals and at a point they became bery determined in the match.

 This is a big one for Union Berlin as they now get under pressure to be able to get off the relegation zone above Bochum. Union Berlin have been inconsistent lately and their next match will be one difficult one: I think Bochum might be able to save themselves but if Union Berlin loses out this weekend then it’s gameover for them.
363  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: April 27, 2024, 01:50:34 PM

Of the 23 shots and 7 shots on target that Liverpool made, none of them resulted in a goal, even though Liverpool's attack system has been quite good so far, they were able to break through their opponents' defense with their strong performance. But against Everton, they weren't even able to penetrate Everton's defense and the Everton goalkeeper was able to make enough saves good means that Liverpool's current attack system is easy for opposing goalkeepers to read, so Jurgen Kloop must prepare a different strategy so that Liverpool can be strong again in their attacks and his strategy is not easily read by opposing clubs. The defeat against Everton can be used as evaluation material so that Liverpool can correct their mistakes in The next match is against West Ham.

I hope Liverpool don't make any more mistakes in the next match because it is quite disappointing to see Liverpool's performance being beaten by a weak club in the Premier League. Even though many people hope Liverpool can appear different in the Premier League by breaking Manchester City's dominance again but unfortunately Liverpool is increasingly being left behind by the top 2 clubs in the League. England, perhaps Liverpool's only hope of competing in the title race is to look forward to Manchester City's defeat in 2 matches and Arsenal's 1 defeat so that Liverpool can fight for the Premier League title again.
Liverpool had a very poor game against Everton, in that game they were able to get the chances but had serious issues with converting those chances as that continued to be the main problem of this Liverpool side. The attack of this Liverpool side is quite good as they’re able to create opportunities but they have issues with converting those chances. I think they’re already out of the Title Challenge because their match with West Ham just ended and they struggled to grab at least one point and that leaves them distant 3rd. Well their hopes still relies of the performance of Man City and Arsenal to drop points at least drop 4 points in a possible 6.

 Well this arithmetics is pretty difficult as this Arsenal and Man City team don’t look like they’re reducing efforts anytime soon especially Man City. The new coach coming for this Liverpool side have been announced and I think he has some huge jobs to do in making this attack look fierce again.

 The hopes are over and now they must try to just be good because I don’t think they’ll be able to finish above or below 3rd place, so I think now it’s all about the players all playing together and trying to build coercion. The new coach has some pretty much job to do amd i think it’s not going to be an easy one for him but let’s see how it all goes for the new coach.
364  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: April 27, 2024, 12:42:22 PM

Real Madrid made new history this season where they were able to beat Manchester City at the Etihad stadium even though Real Madrid had never been able to beat Manchester City at home, but this season was an unforgettable season for Real Madrid because they were able to get rid of Manchester City in the quarter-finals and this made me We are sure that Real Madrid will win the Champions League title again and the possibility of facing one of the clubs that is not very balanced with Real Madrid's current performance, whether PSG or Dortmund will qualify for the final, we don't know because these two clubs also have the same chance, we also don't underestimate Dortmund in this semifinal because they can provide unexpected surprises.

What is certain is that the semifinals will present very interesting matches and of course very tense because each of them will perform at their best Bayern Munich will give all their strength in this crucial match and PSG will also do the same thing. PSG is just one step away from returning to the final after not reaching the top level in the Champions League for a long time. Dortmund will be a big pressure for PSG and Real Madrid will also be a big pressure for Bayern Munich, each will play under pressure.
The match between Real Madrid and Man City was one that had so many momentum as it was seen as a heavyweight match, a match before the finals of the UCL. Real Madrid have still not been able to defeat Man City at the Etihad because that match ended in penalty shootouts so the tie is still more on City.

 Still you can’t take away the fact that Real Madrid were able to play very well so as to be able to dump Man City out of the ucl. Though Man City were so dominating in that match that they showed us more reasons why they’re regarded as defending champions, still Real Madrid showed us much of their experience on the pitch of play.

 Real Madrid have now been able to fix a semi final match with Bayern and of course this is going to be one very thrilling encounter especially as both teams have some sought of history. The history between both teams will be one that will set the stage for an encounter between both of them and as such we will expect a very thrilling encounter when the 2 clubs meet.

 Another match to focus on is the other semi final between Dortmund and psg especially as both teams are performing on same level with each other so it’s safe to say this is another match. Well the UCL is really an enticing one and we look forward to the two semifinal matches.
 
365  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Premier League 2023/2024 Discussion Thread ⚽ on: April 27, 2024, 12:29:21 PM

Currently Manchester City and Arsenal avoid defeat to maintain the championship competition, after the victory over Brighton, Manchester City is now back attached to Arsenal in second place with a difference of 1 point, but Manchester City is still 1 game ahead that they have not played at this time so that when Manchester City manages to win the postponed match later, Arsenal will return to second place with a difference of two points from Manchester City,  For now, of course victory is a dead price that must be obtained by both teams but certainly Manchester City is actually more advantaged and favored to win the league again this season.

There is no doubt for me to think that Manchester City will be able to get all the wins in their remaining games of the season, because the team they will face is not too strong and only Tottenham Hotspur is the top team that Manchester City will face in the remaining games of the season, while Arsenal they has face Chelsea and there are still some strong teams that might have the potential to knock Arsenal out of the championship path as happened at this time Liverpool.
City who are currently in 2nd place are a match and a point below Arsenal which means automatically Man City comes back on top if they are able to get the win in their outstanding. The EPL keeps getting tougher and I don’t think this top competition in the EPL will end anytime soon as the teams in the chase, Arsenal and City aren’t looking like they’re weak already.
 
 They both need to maintain consistency and get the wins and that will mean them already being able to bag the league I mean for Man Citu because Arsenal will just be second. Arsenal are having some tough fixtures so the thought of them dropping points can cross your mind already. Consistent victory is the price that must be paid if any of them wants to get the league trophy because with about 5 matches to go the points between the teo clubs are real close and you’ll already start imagining how lomg this will go for.

 Manchester  City and Pep are very sound tactically so I think they sure will be able to have the edge and get the league trophy for the 4th consecutive time.The opponents for Man City isn’t too strong so as such, you’ll sure expect that City will be able go get all wins and keep maintaining top spot. Arsenal on the other hand have about 3 more tough fixtures in the final 5 and as such you’ll begin to worry for how much Arsenal will be able to hold on.
366  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: April 27, 2024, 12:20:00 PM

Facing Le Havre should not be difficult for PSG, so maybe PSG will field many of their reserve players in the game later, currently PSG only needs one more win and of course they will not waste it, for Le Havre of course in the game they have no hope of winning even though they actually need 3 points to save themselves from the relegation zone,  The chance to stay in Ligue 1 next season seems like just a dream for them because indeed in the rest of the games they also have to meet many strong teams, in my opinion until the season ends there will not be much change in the relegation zone and Le Havre, Lorient and also Clermont Foot seem to be going down to Ligue 2 next season although Le Havre have little hope in the playoffs later.

It is very important for PSG to win the game against Le Havre later, because then they can win the title faster and can focus their attention on the Champions League, now of course facing Dortmund will be the most important match for Enrique, so although the game against Le Havre is an important match but still Enrique will not try to take risks by playing PSG main man in the match later.


 The match against Le Havre is a must win for PSG as they just need this win to be crowned Champions of the league. In as much as you feel they will need to rest most of her key players, getting all 3 points is one that’s sure to happen.

 ⁠Le Havre though so much need the 3 points from this game to be sure they will still remain in the league but I think the major challenge will be how possible it will be for them to defeat PSG. Psg are in a very good form currently and getting the 3 points off this encounter wouldn’t be quite difficult for them so I think Le Havre will be needing more than a miracle to defeat PSG

 ⁠PSG getting the 3 points is very important as it will now help them in winning the title faster and as such giving them more room to try and build for the ucl. I’m very confident in this PSG side winning the match today and also the league though and yea Le Havre will be relegated.
 
 ⁠Looking at the relegation zone, no much difference could occur down there as the teams in that zone aren’t improving in any way in their performance. This game is one very important match for psg and as such, we don’t expect them to be resting any player at all for this match, Enrique will sure get the victory in this match.
 
367  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: April 27, 2024, 11:35:09 AM

Ronaldo's name and popularity are quite large in the world of football is certainly the reason he continues to be in the main spotlight today, even when he decided to leave for the SPL league, of course, it made many people start to be curious so that the popularity of SPL also increased the effect of Ronaldo's arrival, as a player who  old  is indeed very appropriate for Ronaldo to continue his career outside Europe,  In addition to competition that is not too competitive, of course, a large salary is one of the attractions, currently SPL began to gain a lot of popularity after Ronaldo's arrival and we can see now SPL clubs often bring in many stars, making European clubs worried about not being able to compete with offers made by teams from SPL.

For now I think there is no more proof that Ronaldo should look for to prove he is still the best, because indeed every prestige and record set by Ronaldo becomes evidence in history, after Ronaldo's arrival of course the competition began to be fierce in the SPL so I think all teams have the same chance to win, Al Nassr does have Ronaldo in their squad but so far the strategy applied by the Al Nassr coach has actually made The performance of their team as a whole often decreases, I think Ronaldo still needs the support of every player to be able to bring Al Nassr champions because no matter how great he is, of course he will not be able to do it alone.

Ronaldo has been able to build a name for himself with his track record of success both on and off the pitch and as such he keeps getting on the spotlight wherever he finds himself. When he was set to move to the SPL, many though that’s the beginning of Ronaldo’s end but he’s changed the whole narrative and keep bringing the spotlight on himself and the league generally. His move to the SPL made the league’s popularity grow more widely and it’s not looking like it will end anytime soon as his move to SPL brings fame both to the club and the league generally.

 SPL pays the players well and as such Ronaldo’s influence is another big factor attracting the players to come to the league to play. Ronaldo keeps creating milestones for himself and showing us why he’s considered as the best. I think he don’t need to really try to prove himself again as he keeps meeting and beating the standards season in and out.
 
 His arrival has greatly improved the face of the spl and as such now making players want to compete in the league and play alongside Ronaldo.  In the Al-Nassr team, I think Ronaldo is doing pretty well but the team still needs to grow more stable so as to be able to win trophies and i think the team’s board need to start trying to make this team quite balanced for Ronaldo.
368  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season on: April 26, 2024, 09:20:43 PM

I don't see Bayer Leverkusen having any difficulty getting into the semifinals now, in fact they have still managed to maintain an unbeatable record throughout this season in all competitions.
We must not only look at a few matches, but we must measure the overall strength of the team from the matches they play.

Roma is indeed a strong team, they have made quite positive progress since being handled by De Rossi and indeed the possibility of Roma being able to beat Bayern Leverkusen as you said is still there, especially in the Europa League semifinal match, the team will definitely give their best performance.
However, I look at this realistically and the percentage of Roma being able to beat Bayern Leverkusen is quite small, Bayern Leverkusen has everything better than Roma so I think there will be no surprises, Bayern Leverkusen is still the team that is the favorite this season to win the title .
  At the moment, the UEL this season is left with 4 teams set to battle it all out at the semi finals. The strongest team said to be Leverkusen will be facing the second toughest Roma and I must say it all seems like the UEFA board wants Leverkusen to go home with the trophy. Comparing the probability of the game outcome taking into consideration both teams performances so far, Leverkusen is the better side and they have the greater advantage over Roma. Yes Roma can be competitive and can make the game tough but Leverkusen's record won't let them stay down to be defeated. Really it'll be a game to look out for as in the first and second legs, both teams would put up their best to seeing if they can secure the 3points.

 The last two teams aren't much of big strengths as they've had minor records so far in their European cup quests. If either of them wins, it'll be a walkover game for their final opponent because either Roma or Leverkusen would be a better side to them considering experiences gained and domestic league performances this season. Atalanta or Marseille aren't tough teams and if I'm to predict the qualified team to be, I'd go for Atalanta based on they are a little above the average performance of their normal performance. The semi finals won't be an easy battle as anything really can happen on the field of play.

 Leverkusen's qualification to the semi finals of this season's UEL was also historic as they kept their unbeaten record still in play after drawing to West ham. This season they've been an undaunted team and they really have all it takes to finish the season with the unbeaten record intact and two trophies in their shelf. Their next UEL opponent is competitive but it's not really a big deal for them based on the fact that they have gained enough confidence and have even being in tougher encounters which they've at thesame time comfortably come out from victoriously. Roma themselves know that they won't be up for a joke game in the semi finals stage.
369  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: April 26, 2024, 09:03:15 PM

I understand the Man United coaching saga. No doubt, Ferguson's departure has been difficult. Ten Hag is a good manager who hustles, but they just don't click. I think the scouts and dealmakers upstairs need to level up. United needs someone who understands that shirt's history and potential. Someone like Zidane or Conte with a track record and tactical brain can turn things around. I hate to say it, but change may unlock this team's potential.

Ten Hag may not belong at United. In football. A manager may thrive in a different atmosphere with a staff that suits them. Finding where you make the most difference is more important than ego. Trying a fresh challenge may be preferable for everyone if he can't crack Man United's code or develop a unit that fights for every win. Change benefits everyone sometimes.
Ten Hag is obviously not good for them currently as the team keeps slacking back and they do not stop looking confused on the pitch. All his implemented tactics and strategies aren't okay off well for him and it's safe to say that as the head of the team, he's got the greater part of the blame to bear. Also consider the coach being at fault because many times he'd make a new strategy which in the end doesn't work for them, and then thesame strategy will still be repeated in other games.

 Not just tactics, both player combinations. Why on earth would a coach still keep implementing a strategy that's failed and isn't even bulging to make corrections? He's the manager and the bigger responsibility is on his shoulder. His job is on the line and if he's been unserious about it, then he should be set to embrace a sack. They've got quality players in the team, he should be able to maximize these players.

 Zinedine Zidane would be a preferable option for them even as they're aimed towards bringing the history making boss to join the team next season. Yes, he said he's done with the managerial task with Madrid seasons ago but it won't be harmful either if he opts to play a role in the English team's growth. United themselves know how much of a good impact his presence would bring and so by all means necessary they'd want to bring the tactical boss to their side. At thesame time, watch how much of a positive difference he would make for the team. It'll testifyingly be the best decision they'd ever make though so far. But let's hold on to that whilst watching if they'd be able to make the boss join them.
370  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: April 26, 2024, 08:42:27 PM

Yeah today we would get to watch two Serie A underdogs (Frosinone vs Salernitana) fighting for who will run away from relegation. As a football lover and Serie A fan i wont be watching the game because its not gonna be much of an interesting to game. I do not enjoy watching two teams fighting for losing instead it should be a fight for winning the league. However, i am still including them in bet list. I would be playing Frosinone to win the match since they are the ones at home. At least for their least performance they might not win so i added a combo win or draw. I cant let this game by any means to make me lose my bet slip today.

Truly Salerntana is going to Serie B. Nothing can be done this is because even if they win all the remaining 5 matches nothing can still be done to take them out of relegation. The probability of Frosinone surviving relegation is certain if they can win today and also win their next match. Because they have the same points of 28 with Udinese who is on top of them.
In the Serie A we've seen some teams do better and some teams suffering as a result of setbacks from the players, the managerial body or the team in general. For Salernitana, they really do not stand a solid chance against teams in the league, although they have a bit of potential scoring abilities but that's not enough to place them at rightful spots this season as they'd have done better. This weekend, there'll be a relegation battle in the league and a survivor has to be determined. The outcome of the game really matters to both teams.

 Frosinone will go up against Salernitana and truly it'll be a tough match. The both teams have standing records of giving top serie A team tough times even though they're not just enough to grant them the victory they seek. Now it's like they both have thesame range of pitch strength and ability and if to be judged, they both have to be given equal probable chances of victory.
 
 Salernitana have Lazio and Juventus tough times, putting Napoli and Roma too in tight spots thesame way Frosinone did but here they are facing themselves to decide who scales successfully out of the relegation zone and who remains there. The a little it advantaged team would be the host considering the fans impact and it's effect on the visitors too. Yes we'll all want to see who exactly will scale through but we should know that it'll be a tough ride as both teams are capable of thesame level of game performances.
371  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: April 26, 2024, 06:49:24 PM

I don’t think there is anything left for Bayern Munich to fight for since there is no hope of winning the title. The 2nd place and 3rd place have no difference to mesincee they are both not winning the league and they will both participate in the Champions League and there is no any special achievement for any team for 2nd place or 3rd place. Actually it will look bad seeing Bayern Munich end at 3rd position so fighting for to maintain their position is not a bad idea. They have been performing poorly and i think it is down to Tuchel who have mis managed the team else they would have won at least a trophy this season.

The game between Bayern Leverkusen and Stuttgart will be an interesting one because both teams are not playing bad and if Stuttgart wins they will stand a chance to occupy the second place again.

The Bundesliga trophy tussle as of now is no longer on between Leverkusen and Munich and beyond every doubt, it has been proven that it was meant to rest in Leverkusen's cubicle. They've being consistent this season, and all games played in all competitions, they've incurred just 5 draws. This is one record that Munich has failed to achieve this season as there's been couple of game week loopholes and losses and this has cost them their attaining the toppest spot on the league table.

 The remaining games in the league are very much rosy for Leverkusen considering the first leg performances and results and also judging based on their approach to games. Leverkusen have been impressive in all rounds and it's not surprising that they're now better than some already grounded teams. It only means that Xabi has a unique managing quality which can be of essence in bigger teams too. I believe he's still got good plans for the German team, which will still be manifested good. In the Europa League, there's been top contending teams from the start till the current stage of the contest.

 Leverkusen's confidence has risen beyond the highest mark, they've got the Bundesliga already, they're prospects to the UEL and also the DFB Pokal, I sure do believe that they can make a lasting history this season. 3 trophies won't do them any harm either. They obviously stand a greater chance to the teams they'll be up against and Stuttgart themselves would only have to try to suppress them out of their misery. The first leg encounter had Leverkusen being tied to a draw as a result of the much impact Stuttgart made in the game which also caused them to battle in a second leg clash. Really, I would love to see how the game would turn out. For me, both teams are best and it's safe to say, let the best team win.
372  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: April 26, 2024, 06:27:40 PM

It is true that the impact of the entry of the world's top player, namely Cristiano Ronaldo, has really helped and brought about the development of football in Saudi Arabia, especially so that the event in Saudi Arabia can develop more advanced and wide, with many spectators following and watching the Saudi Pro League matches live this season.
I'm sure that before the arrival of this world famous player, the football event in Saudi Arabia was not much liked and watched by all football fans, but after the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, the football event in Saudi Arabia, in my opinion, is currently being followed by many fans, so the country also benefited from the transfer of this famous European player.

Moreover, after the entry of the best European player, Cristiano Ronaldo also brought his fellow players from Europe who are no less famous and the best, one of whom is Neymar, yes they both support clubs in Saudi Arabia but both are different in supporting their respective clubs which have been successful. contract him.
Namely, Cristiano Ronaldo supports the Al Nassr club while Neymar supports the Al Hilal club and they are competing in the Saudi league with each other's strengths and abilities so that the club they support can later become champions in Saudi Arabia this season.
We know that currently the Al Hilal club and the Al Nassr club are in between first and second and second and second positions. The difference in points between the two clubs is quite large so I don't think Al Nassr can beat Al Hilal for sure.
And this is a threat for Cristiano Ronaldo and happiness for the player Neymar.
Cristiano Ronaldo has a hige effect anywhere he finds himself both on and off the pitch and he’s the most influential in the world. As such I think his arrival in SPL not only helped the team where he was signed but also the league in general as it now puts the league on the spotlight of the media.

 ⁠I think this was the main reason why they considered bringing in Ronaldo despite his age and they offered him a mouth watering contract. Well the league is benefiting majorly from his move to Saudi and for that you can see many European players really want to make a move to any Saudi club at least to participate with Ronaldo too.

 ⁠Neymar too was another big move for the league and luckily he joined Al-Hilal which are the most favorites to win the league Their major contender being Al-Nassr though Al-Nassr and Ronaldo stands no chance as Al-Hilal are looking better placed on the league.

 I think the Saudis know how to do business and I’m sure expecting another big European player joining the league this summer as this kind of moves helps to keep the league media presence active and as such generate more money for the clubs and the government at large. I think while doing this, they should also not forget on growing the local players as that will help generate more funds too and help the nation in National Competitions.
373  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: April 26, 2024, 06:20:45 PM

PSG will soon win back-to-back Ligue 1 titles this season if they manage to beat Le Havre next week, PSG this season does look more solid and I think the teamwork that Enrique always emphasizes in every game is one of the factors in their success this season in achieving every victory in Ligue 1 and also the Champions League,  Dembele's performances so far have been quite good and can even provide additional strength in PSG's front line after being abandoned by Neymar and Messi so far, the duo between Mbappe and Dembele is quite successful and complements each other in every game so that indeed losing Mbappe next season will be a major problem for PSG next season.

Mbappe will reportedly leave PSG soon and of course that will leave a big hole in their attack, but even so, I think PSG will have no difficulty finding a replacement for Mbappe next season because indeed with the financial strength they have of course it is difficult for a player like Osimhen to refuse to be recruited by PSG as a replacement for Mbappe next season.
  Luis Enrique coming to PSG has been more of a blessing for the club as he’s been able to improve the teamwork in the team and not make it a one man show anymore. Now we’re seeing huge partnership of Dembele and Mbappe even though they have just spent one season together yet they play like they’ve been together for more than that.
 
 The partnership of these two keep waxing strong and I think this is the main factor in the success of this PSG team this season. Well unluckily they might not be able to play for so much again as Mbappe will be set to leave to Spain by summer and as such, you can expect a big void in that attack of PSG.

 The club will need to find a replacement and do that quick because not many players will be able by summer and the club has the funds so they should strategize and immediately go after the player they want. They can get any player they want because they have the financial power and they will also be participating in the ucl next season.

 ⁠I don’t think getting a replacement will be the main issue as Enrique is a good tactician and he knows whom he wants and how best to use the player, so he should state his choice. I’m very confident on Luis being able to manage this team with this right tactics and I have high hopes that’s it’s a dawn of new things for the club.
374  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Premier League 2023/2024 Discussion Thread ⚽ on: April 26, 2024, 06:12:29 PM

Kai Havertz is a good player, but I also think that the price that Chelsea and Arsenal paid for this player is quite high. When he was playing at Chelsea, he did not have stable performance, but there were times  he scored decisive goals for Chelsea,one of them was helping Chelsea win the Champion League. Havertz's contribution to Chelsea is not small, so Arsenal noticed and bought this player even though there are always dozens of questions about Havertz's true form and class.

Kai Havertz has weaknesses such as his tendency to lose form for a long time and difficulty returning to form within 1-2 weeks. This is a big challenge for Arteta and Arsenal because they need a strong squad every week to compete fairly with Mancity. However, Kai Havertz has the ability to read tactics well, be creative, and be flexible on the field, and the fact that he can play in many positions could help Arteta have a quality complement to the injured positions.

Kai Havertz is still playing virtual number 9 position at Arsenal, but if Havertz plays in his right position is Second Striker, he will have Saka and Martinelli on the wings to support the attack, along with the flexibility of Jesus above can make Arsenal's playing style more variable and unpredictable.

Havertz wasn’t a player that had stable form even when Chelsea signed his from Bundesliga, he was just a player liked by then Chelsea’s coach Thomas Tuchel and as such he was brought to London. Though his form wasn’t stable you never can take away the fact that he was a player that had always helped Chelsea when it mattered most.

 ⁠Arsenal saw this trait and they went on to acquire him, besides he was one player loved by Mikel Arteta and as such the club went all out for him. So it’s understandable the questions that surround the huge fee he was signed for as regards to his match performance of it is really worth that amount.

 ⁠ I think at Arsneal they have been able to note his weakness and then pair him with players who can help hom be able to get those goals. This has in turn be able to help him build up confidence and he was even able to get a brace against Chelsea and now having about 11 goals this season.

 Havertz is a versatile player and as such, I think he can be able to play in any position he’s chosen to play and I think Arsenal is really one team that’s meant for his style. Havertz at Arsenal is way better than he was at Chelsea and I think his performance level has increased and as such, he’s been able to show us reason why he was signed at that price.
375  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: April 26, 2024, 05:57:35 PM

The opponents that Manchester City will face almost all tend to be easy which is clearly an advantage for them because seeing from their remaining matches only Tottenham and West Ham seem to be a little troublesome because of their performance the rest will be an easy match for them.

By looking at the current situation, Arsenal will clearly have more difficulty maintaining their performance because no matter how hard they get points in all matches but if in the end Manchester City can win 3 points in all matches then indeed it has become a victory again for the trophy race because of their point difference.

So that at this time Arsenal only need to hope that there are several clubs that can hold Manchester City so that they do not become champions again for the 3rd time in a row.

Manchester City thrashed Brighton at the Amex stadium to head back to 2nd place amd they’re just a point and a match away from getting back to the top spot. Well you can begin to see Man City as the league winners because they show resilience each time they already get to that top spot and I think this season isn’t an exemption.

 The way they trashed Brighton, you can only wonder how many the other 6 teams they have left to play will be getting when they face Man City. I think Man City most difficult game will be Tottenham and that could not even be real difficult because Arsenal might drop points before then.

 ⁠Yes because Arsenal still have some tough fixtures with the likes of Tottenham, West Ham and Man United so you see Man City has the edge on winning the league. I think they’ll keep dominating till they finally win the league especially now they’re out of the UCL.

 ⁠They wouldn’t want to also miss the league, so I think it’s very safe to say it’s a 4th league title for them in a row because Arsenal will sure drop points before the final day. Manchester City are totally resilient and Pep is sound tactically and as such I don’t think they’ll be able to lose any more points till the final day.
376  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: April 26, 2024, 05:44:47 PM

Manchester City was the toughest challenge for Real Madrid this season, and they managed to get rid of it with great difficulty through a penalty shootout. When they can overcome Manchester City, they should also be able to overcome Bayern Munich, which in my opinion is still below Manchester City in appearance. However, the problem is not that simple, because Bayern Munich themselves will definitely play tooth and nail to ensure they can advance to the Champions League final this season.

It's not easy for Real Madrid even though they are the favorites, because this is the Champions League where anything is possible. What is clear now is that they must not underestimate their opponents, whoever they are against must make them more motivated to be able to do their best. They are the best club during the Champions League, a total of 14 trophies on their cupboard and they have the opportunity to increase their number of trophies this season.
The match between Real Madrid and Man City was seen as a heavy weight UCL match because both teams are similar in strength and they’re the most recent winners of the UCL. So you can say Real Madrid having defeated Man City have been able to give a resounding note that they should be considered the main contenders of the UCL this season.

 Man City really dominated the game but Real Madrid were able to contain them with their tock solid defense and goal keeper who was able to stop some sneaky shots. They took the match to penalty shootouts and were able to get the win and went to the semi finals.

 Now they are to face Bayern Munich who have a long history with Real Madrid but this season can’t be compared to Man City in any way and as such you’ll automatically see Real Madrid going through to the finals. Without Bayern Munich’s injury crisis they have been performing below average talk more of now they are hit with lots of injury woes in their main team.

 ⁠Real Madrid will be able to see off this Bayern Munich side though I think Bayern will be ready to give their all, the issue will be will their all be enough against this well shaped Real Madrid side who are on course to win the 15th UCL. Well this will be the main match of focus as we will love to see what Bayern has in stock for us, a sure prediction is Real Madrid to the finals.
377  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: April 25, 2024, 10:17:07 PM

The Saudi Pro League cannot just recruit top European players if their quota is full to fill European players in their squad. If I'm not mistaken the Saudi Pro League has a rule of only accepting 8 foreign players to be included in the list of regular players so even though the transfer market is open the League Saudi cannot increase its player quota if they do not drop one or two players so that they can be replaced by the top European players they will recruit, and this is a rule that must be obeyed by all clubs in Saudi. If they violate it, they may be subject to sanctions sanctions, it is likely that there will not be many foreign players entering the Saudi League at the end of the season because big clubs such as Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Al Ahli seem to have filled their quotas.

Al Hilal has removed Neymar's name from the list of foreign players owned by Al Hilal, so it is very likely that Al Hilal will be able to recruit top European players, but I think it will only be temporary because if Al Hilal removed him permanently, wouldn't that be a loss for Al Hilal themselves who haven't experienced it Neymar's contribution to the club so I also don't know what Al Hilal will do next if Neymar has recovered from his injury, whether he wants to terminate his contract or whether he wants to continue his contract with the PSG star player.
In the Saudi Pro League, i think there was a rule against recruiting high number of European players except you drop some of the European players you have then you allowed to recruit. This rule is an embago placed on the number of European players a club can have in it full squad list.

 ⁠I think this rule is healthy and favorable to the league as it helps them be able to invest more on local players at the same time help the clubs be able to save up funds from high signing of European players. Now the issue is that the big clubs in the league might not want to follow through this rule to the latter and might be willing to use their cash to overlook on the sanctions.

 Al-Hilal who had Neymar in their squad but unluckily was hit with a long term injury, removed his name from the squad list so as to be able to sign an Europe player. Well I think this removal was a temporary one because you can see Neymar still celebrating twice with the clubs the time they’ve won trophies this season.

 Well, let’s see what the club has in stock for us as we approach the Summer Market, if they’ll reluctantly follow their minds and go ahead and sign European players and face sanctions or maybe they will do with Neymar. Luckily for them Neymar is now said to be recovering so I think a better option is to still stick with Neymar in the squad.
378  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: April 25, 2024, 10:08:41 PM

Xavi departure will have a bad impact on the coming season because we never know whether a coach who has intelligence like Xavi will manage the existing players well without being able to bring in quality players like other teams.
persisting to stay with Barcelona is also one of the bad things for the achievements that the coach will get because being with Barcelona for too long will certainly not give you more experience.
I can't imagine what Barcelona will be like in the coming season without Xavi and it will definitely look very bad and the fans will definitely be very worried.
Xavi has been a good manager at the Spanish side, even though they've had some shaky situations, they've just found a way to cover up lapses and make necessary coverings to the loopholes. It's very much good that they were able to put in good effort regardless of what they lacked to good team building. Nonetheless, Xavi would have still done better than he's already done. Well, his days with the team are technically numbered and he's got some commendations which he definitely deserves. I don't know what to say about his intended replacement but all I'll say is Barcelona as a team has work to be done and I'd love to see the new Barcelona in seasons and games to come.

 It'll be very much important that Barcelona management tried their best to get a good replacement for Xavi and finding the best option for them would be a bit difficult. There are prospect options for them but they've got to be very careful in their choices. Considering Emery as a choice, he's got an improved record with Villa and normally, Villa and Barcelona's level can't be compared so it's safe to say that it'd be a bit different to manage Barcelona based on their range of players and level in football.

 Barcelona isn't a team to be taken as an experiment. They won't be able to bear loosing their value and pride just because of them trying to make use of a manager who's not really had very much experience in a big team. Although, EPL is competitive than the La Liga, so maybe there can be a little match in strategy.
379  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: April 25, 2024, 10:00:28 PM
Kylian Mbappe never stops scoring goals and in last night's match against Lorient he also contributed through the brace he scored. It feels like PSG's steps to immediately securing the Ligue One title are getting closer and they only need a few more matches to close the season with the title. Luis Enrique also does not save his players' energy and they will remain consistent if the chemistry on the field continues to be maintained.

This is very important for the next match and therefore Luis Enrique's decision not to rest several of his key players is very correct. On the other hand. Lorient, who suffered a crushing 1-4 defeat, also have to be patient considering they are still stuck in the relegation zone and they have to fight to get points in the remaining matches. Of course they want to start a new journey next season and this season I don't expect Lorient to experience a continuous drastic decline.
The work or the job Kylian does in this PSG team can’t be overlooked as he keeps banging in the goals for the team and he doesn’t seem tired anytime soon. Well it’s a  pity the club will be losing a player like him and you then begin to wonder how the club’s attack line will now be shaped without Kylian in it. ⁠Enrique is a real tactical genius and when many expected him to rest his players against Lorient he rather brings them in to help them build more chemistry before the UCL match against Dortmund.

 This has also helped him get a step very close to being crowned champions as I think they’re just one win away from being crowned Champions. This is a step in the right direction by Enrique and I’m very confident that with his tactics, he can be able to take PSG very far in the league and the UCL as well. For Lorient this defeat is a big one as they still remain lurking around in the relegation zone.
 
 Well this means more work for them in the remaining matches as they must fight to at least be able to get 3 wins in the remaining matchs if they want to get out of the relegation zone. Well let’s see how things go for them as I think they will still want to remain in the Ligue 1 next season and it’s not too late for them to put up a fight.
380  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Premier League 2023/2024 Discussion Thread ⚽ on: April 25, 2024, 09:52:38 PM

Everton have wasted their chance to stay on the winning path after the defeat to Everton, to be honest I think Everton will be a very easy opponent for Liverpool, yes indeed the game is a derby match that is often full of high intensity but looking at Everton's current performance, of course it is actually not difficult for Liverpool to beat Everton,  But in fact Everton, who two weeks ago was beaten by Chelsea with a big score, was able to rise by beating Nottingham Forest and of course took Liverpool off the winning path after a surprising 2-0 win yesterday, for now I think Liverpool's hopes of rising have begun to disappear especially they are starting to move away from Arsenal with a distance of 3 points.

I think Liverpool's poor performance at the moment is nothing but a snowball effect after their defeat to Atlanta in the Europa League, after the painful defeat to Atalanta, Liverpool seem to have no passion in playing and make them continue to slump like they are today, I think for now Liverpool have been out of the winning path because it looks like it will be difficult for them to catch Arsenal and Manchester City in the remaining games.

Well surprisingly Everton were able to still maintain the momentum after they got defeated by Chelsea or should I say battered by Chelsea, they were able to build momentum with a win against Nottingham Forest. They came into the match with Liverpool very confident knowing it’s a derby.

 ⁠They had everything to play for and they were able to dominate Liverpool and get the win and you can understand that they were resilient. Where did their strength come from, I think they are really fighting hard to remain in the epl after the whole points deduction they fight to still be in the nations top flight league.

 Liverpool were dumped out of the Europa and since then the general team’s momentum has dropped and now it seems they’ll be ending the season with just one trophy. This is a crazy way to bid farewell to Jurgen Klopp who has given his all for this Liverpool team for a period of over 9 years and this is real crazy.

 ⁠Their attack isn’t clinical and the players up there all look rusty in front of goal and this means much work for whosoever takes over from Jurgen in Summer. He will have some huge job doing in bringing back that firing power to the attack line as now they are looking like a shadow of themselves.
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