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401  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: January 24, 2024, 02:39:23 PM
While Leverkusen are able to beat Leipzig away in a tough game Bayern Munich are even struggling against Werder Bremen. I wonder why there is some loss of concentration for Bayern Munich players at the moment.
Bayern Munich has completely lost form because for Werder Bremen to have won them on there last match even with the home advantage of Bayern Munich I knew that Bayern Munich is no longer on there good form but however I'm still surprised with how Bayern Munich has suddenly started depreciating in times of performance because it was not long ago they were performing so well and very consistent in there wining but with the poor performance they have now they have completely make things very easy for Bayern Leverkusen because right now Bayern Leverkusen has more points than Bayern Munich and there is no way Bayern Munich will beat them on the table.
As Bayern Munich loses its strong position, Bayer Leverkusen emerges as a well-organized and determined team. Leverkusen has maintained an undefeated record throughout the season so far, fostering confidence, unity, and harmony within the team. This is undoubtedly a delightful experience for Bayer Leverkusen. Currently leading the Bundesliga with a comfortable point gap over Bayern Munich, Leverkusen has performed exceptionally well. While it's a great job so far, the real success will be celebrated when they secure the title at the end of the season. Their competitiveness makes them strong contenders, and I'm confident they can be crowned champions this season.
402  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: January 24, 2024, 01:06:47 PM
I think Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Tottenham have the same big chance of getting tickets to the Champions League next season because all three have performances that I think are at an equal level for now. So it is quite difficult to predict which one of the three teams will come out of the top 4. It is likely that the factors that will determine who will remain in the top 4 when the season ends are good strategies and solutions when dealing with injury and fatigue.
The competition to get the champions league zone next season is very tense and these 3 teams both don't want to lose in winning that place. Maybe now it is clear that Liverpool and Manchester City are the top two teams that have managed to secure the Champions League zone and now the remaining two are up for grabs. It is not certain that Arsenal will be safe considering that this season is much more difficult with Aston Villa breaking into the top flight and Spurs may not be able to move freely because this season is still an improvement after last season they were unable to secure a place in the Champions League.

Maybe it's true that strategy and preventing players from getting injured are two things that can't be separated if you want to remain consistent, but I don't think it's easy considering the busy schedule that a team that is still active in other European competitions will have to go through. In this case, Arsenal is a quite busy team because they have to divide their schedule with the EPL and Champions League.

The upcoming matches are crucial and seem to define the season at this point. Liverpool and Manchester City have secured their places in the Champions League zone. The remaining two spots are open for any team, and for Arsenal, every game is now like a final chance. With key players returning from injuries, things are about to change. Arsenal can't afford to lose matches at this stage, and the most crucial one is against Nottingham Forest. Arsenal must secure a victory in that game. While they've been vulnerable lately, they need to power through every match to accumulate as many points as possible.
403  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion on: January 24, 2024, 12:46:06 PM
Brisbane Heat Vs Sydney Sixers in today's final match of Bigg Boss League. Meanwhile, the first innings of the Bigg Boss final match has ended. In the first innings, Brisbane Heat batted and set Sydney Sixers a target of 167 runs. Brisbane Heat batsmen batted very well in today's final match. Now in the second innings game, if the players of the Brisbane Heat team can perform well in bowling, Brisbane Heat can easily win today's final match against the Sixers. I am hopeful that Brisbane Heat will be crowned champions in today's final match.

Hahaha  Cheesy this is not a Bigg boss show this is Big Bash League. Anyways, this match is stil ongoing on crease and Sydney Sixers seem to be in very difficult situation and their chance of winning are also looking very weak and Brisbane Heat sqaud bowlers put lot of pressure on them. Sydney Sixers sqaud needs 64 scores for victory in 24 deliveries which seem very difficult job Sidney Sixers to defeat this target and they also have low wickets for play. If those batters currently batting on crease hit some power shots and collect good scores then there might be a possibility for Sydney Sixers sqaud to victory. Brisbane Heat sqaud also collected very challenging scores 166 as defeating target and also it's bowling performance incredible.

Edited: sadly Sydney Sixers squad lost this match by 54 scores and Brisbane Heat sqaud beated all batters of Sydney Sixers and Finished this match and emerged victory.
Brisbane Heat is on fire! Congratulations to them for securing the trophy. Brown's leadership in batting, later Barlett and Spencer Johnson's disciplined bowling, made it a tough job for Sydney Sixers to chase the target. Sixers should reevaluate their batting lineup, especially the performances of Hughes and Edwards, which are worrying. Opting to field first, despite the playoffs' trend of winning while batting, turned out to be a poor decision that cost them the game.
404  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: January 23, 2024, 03:02:31 PM
Simone Inzaghi must be able to convince his team that they are capable of being at the highest level. I know that Inter Milan last season managed to become runners up in the UCL because they were able to qualify for the UCL final and were ultimately defeated by Manchester City, but that doesn't mean they don't deserve to qualify. to the final again this season, well despite the challenge they will meet quite tough opponents Atletico Madrid in the round of 16 of the UCL later.
A coach convinces his players about strength of squad, I don't think so to be honest. Inter Milan in the last four seasons, belong to strongest clubs in Serie A and won one Scudetto. Past season, they had a Champions League final match and did not play too bad against the champion Manchester City.

Both coach and players of Inter Milan fully aware about their strength and they are showing it in Serie A. In Champions League, it will be more complicated with knock out format. The opponent of Inter Milan in round of 16 is Atletico Madrid that is not easy for Inter Milan. They have nearly similar chance to win because they have similar quality and experience in Champions League. Inter Milan looks to have a little bit higher than the opponent because they have better form in domestic league.
Inter secures a third consecutive Super Cup, showcasing a true World Champion mentality, and this time thanks to Lautaro Martinez's winning goal in the 91st minute.

Kudos to Simone Inzaghi for the remarkable work he has done with Inter. I had faith in him from the beginning, and under his guidance, Inter has become much stronger. This team has the ability to dismantle any opponent, whether playing at home or away. Inter is in excellent form and has the potential to reach the UCL final once again this year. The upcoming UCL clash against Atletico Madrid promises to be thrilling, with both teams embracing a similar football philosophy. Can't wait to see the showdown!
405  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod] on: January 23, 2024, 01:05:26 PM
In the match between NZ U19 and AFG U19, AFG batted first and bowled out on 91 runs. Only 2 batsmen and extras are in the double digits. Matt Rowe bowled beautifully for his five-wicket haul. Chasing a low target, NZ U19's top order collapsed, and they are now 6 down and need another 13 runs to win the match. AFG bowlers fought well this far. NZ captain is the ray of hope for them in this run chase. NZ should win this match as they only required 13.
A lucky win for NZ U19s, a tough luck for Afghanistan U19s.
Afghanistan's under-19 spinners showed great resilience in defending a low total. At one point, it seemed they were on the verge of successfully defending it, but New Zealand's under-19 team managed to secure a narrow victory with just 1 wicket remaining.
but, I'm optimistic that Afghanistan U19s will continue to shine in spin bowling, much like their senior team. The future looks bright for Afghanistan.
406  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Africa Football Discussion || Current Topic: AFCON 2023 on: January 23, 2024, 12:20:32 PM
How the Black stars let loose of their guard and got eliminated is still not clear to me because the black stars are usually seen in how the pride in their prowess in African football, as at the 70rh minute of the game, they still had a chance of qualifying to the round of sixteen but the forgot that it's not over until it actually is, they became reluctant since they were already lead a weak side by two goals a d to their greatest surprised they ended the game not been able to qualify for the next rounds of the game.

It's really fun back here in the AFCON because I don't know what else to call it if not fun to the fact that the teams presumed as bigger are now acting weak and even getting eliminated, even the super eagles the home of the current African best player isn't fantastic with their performance.
what a dreadful performance! The embarrassing exit is hard to swallow. Two quick goals in added time shattered the dreams of the Black Stars. While they still have a slim chance to qualify, this time they don't seem to deserve it for any reason.
Mozambique once again goes unnoticed, defying expectations as if it were not part of the African continent. The underdog beating the heavyweight clearly shows that no team is above being undefeated. Many average teams have drastically improved, and no team has a 100% probability of winning. This is by far the best AFCON ever. It keeps you on your toes until the last minute, and you never know what will happen next. The predictions, about 99% of them, have proven to be strongly wrong.
407  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion on: January 23, 2024, 11:37:42 AM
Despite losing 6 wickets for just 39 runs, Rangpur Riders won today's match quite easily. Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 56 runs and Azmatullah Omarzai on 47 runs. Due to the responsible performance of these two batsmen, Rangpur team was able to win today's match.

Sylhet team has given a target of only 121 runs today. The pitch was bowling friendly. Mirpur pitch is naturally bowling friendly. But even then Sylhet should have given at least 140+ target. A small target of 121 runs was almost impossible to win. However, the Sylhet bowlers managed to bowl well at the beginning of the innings. Dusan Hemantha took 3 wickets. But in the end the Sylhet team was defeated due to the duo of Babar and Omarzai.

Rangpur Riders secured their first victory, overcoming struggles during the match. Babar Azam and Azmatullah Omarzai played unbeaten innings, guiding Rangpur meet the target with 10 balls remaining. This duo showcased brilliant performances on a tricky pitch when the team was facing challenges. However, it turned out to be a pathetic and embarrassing result for Sylhet. Despite being in a winning position at one stage, they couldn't break the partnership between Babar Azam and Azmatullah Omarzai, resulting in a loss. Sylhet bowlers managed to damage Rangpur's batting lineup, except for that crucial duo.
408  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: January 22, 2024, 03:46:26 PM
Now Juventus is at the top of the standings and has succeeded in overtaking Inter Milan, but Inter Milan still has 1 match and if they can secure victory then they will be able to regain their previous position which is now occupied by Juventus.
Juventus' victory was already predicted, because the club they faced was not a very strong club. However, it seems that this week several leagues have seen their favorite clubs not being able to score goals in the first half and that also happened to Juventus. In the second half they appeared more agressive because they knew that if they played like the first half it would benefit Lecce because their strategy in the first half could be matched by Lecce, at least Lecce could defend well. They didn't miss it in the second 45 minutes and managed to score 3 goals and managed to take home full points.
Vlahovic makes a double again, as soon as I said that this is not the best striker for Juventus, he began to score two goals in each match. It’s good that he is reaching the peak of his form, there is not much time left before the match with Inter and his ability to score will be useful in this match. By the way, Inter will not have the easiest games now, today they will play in the cup with Napoli, then in Serie A with Fiorentina, Juventus and Roma. The schedule of games is not the easiest, perhaps somewhere in these games Inter will lose points. But the most important game will of course be the game with Juventus.
The Times writes that Mourinier will hold talks with Napoli, and he has a desire to remain in Serie A. Considering that Roma and Napoli are neighbors in the standings (8th and 9th places respectively), this looks very ironic.
Vlahovic is becoming consistently effective in scoring. He netted 2 goals again, and Bremer secured the third goal, leading Juventus to victory against Lecce. Juventus displayed a powerful performance, with Yildiz and Cambiaso altering the dynamics. Now, Juventus has a creative midfielder (no. 10) linking up the midfield and strikers. The team has found its rhythm, not just winning games but also playing attractive, attacking football. The Old Ladies are relentless this season despite a tight schedule, always staying prepared.
409  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: January 21, 2024, 04:09:25 PM
Between Milan and Udinese, both teams have had quite a good record this season and they're sure were challenging to themselves, keeping the odds for the game aside. Udinese had the lesser chance of winning though but still they strived. If only they had tightened their defense line, then maybe they've had a better chance of stealing a point from the game.

 Udinese were the host, they had a good game yesterday and they tried to put enough pressure on their visitors too which was an extra boost to their confidence for the game. And for Milan, they also had a good game in the match and they were able to earn for themselves the three points in the game. For the two teams, it was only fair that the game ended with that result with just a goal margin. It works in both of their favours. At least there was time to fight hard and maximize experience too.
What a comeback!
AC Milan registered a lucky win against Udinese, who had fewer chances of winning. If it were a stronger team, AC Milan could have been punished. The performance against Udinese was below average, with players looking switched off at times. It was a weird second half, with misplaced passes and losing the ball easily. However, they fixed the errors and fought back until the end. A great surge at the end led to a comeback, and AC Milan ultimately secured a 3-2 victory.
410  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: January 21, 2024, 03:04:24 PM
Saudi teams are quite good especially these on top but we shouldn't forget that some players are unsatisfied with the rhythm of the leagues and the integration of his family like Handerson who is planning to move to Eredivisie, others with his team like Benzema and so on.
Nevertheless, the achievements made so far are great for the league and the country.
Players from Europe struggle to adapt to very hot temperature in Saudi Arabia and they have some more difficulties like different religion, culture that all together affect not only those players but their girl friends or family members.

About the league, those European players feel unfamiliar with stadiums which are not crowded like they used to play in Europe. It is like playing in empty stadiums during pandemic and with so many reasons, they want to return to Europe.

I believe that biggest reasons forced them to move to Saudi Professional League is money and if they feel they earn enough after 2 or 3 seasons, they will leave this league and return to Europe.
Players who left European leagues may have left their mark on the SPL. The hype is over, and we're entering a new era where players are realizing that the SPL might not be the ideal place to showcase their quality or retire. This is the normal cycle of the sport, and at some point, it will reach its maximum. When that happens, no magic will work.

Ronaldo serves as an ambassador for the Saudi league; obviously, he won't speak negatively about them. Ronaldo's impact can fade away over time, along with the buzz. However, changes are visible right now, and these changes don't concern me. I believe the reputation of the SPL will slowly fade away.
411  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: January 21, 2024, 01:51:16 PM
Once again Leverkusen won the game and this time they won against a team like Leipzig while Leipzig is not a bad team and they had good performance in the recent games we saw from them.
Leipzig was about to take some points in this match against Leverkusen and make Bayern Munich happy. Still, after the comeback from Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso was happy and he couldn't breathe because of this victory he got against Leipzig.


Leverkusen has added to their long list of wins this season without being defeated, the victory against Leipzig today is a good record for Leverkusen this season, Xabi Alonso has managed to keep Leverkusen consistently on their winning path, this match looks very interesting, where Leverkusen did not give up and managed to come back until the last minute, I acknowledge their consistency to date in remaining at the top of the Bundesliga standings.

We all know that Leipzig is a pretty strong team and they always play well, so it is difficult for Leverkusen to beat them, but Xabi alonso has proven that for the second time in their meeting Leverkusen won against them, I hope Leverkusen can win the title this season because If they fail, of course it will be in vain. They have tried hard to maintain their consistency but in the end failed to win the title this season and failed to break Munich's dominance.

This is a tough job for Xabi Alonso because maintaining consistency is not easy, there are still matches that must be passed, that's why Leverkusen still has to be able to play optimally in the next few matches, at least they can show their best game like today they beat Leipzig.
Absolutely fantastic play! We've witnessed 90 minutes of pure football from both sides. Leverkusen stands out as the best team in the Bundesliga this season and beyond. Their mentality, passion, and determination keep them going strong. Xavi Alonso's performance is commendable, and they'll need to secure victories in the upcoming games against Werder Bremen and Union Berlin. In the Bundesliga, we're in need of a team to challenge Bayern, and Leverkusen is certainly living up to that role. They deserve to win the league. Facing defeat is part of the journey to win the title; let's hope they don't face challenges like Arsenal did towards the end. If they stumble, it will be a disappointment. The only problem is that Bayern still has a game in hand, and Leverkusen needs to surpass them before claiming the top spot. Hopefully, other teams can also beat Bayern, causing them to drop points.
412  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion on: January 21, 2024, 01:21:28 PM
The main issue with Pakistan is there inconsistent performance. They lost this series 4-1 but that doesn't mean there upcoming world cup journey is over. You may find them in knock out stage or even final of T20 world cup. In last T20 WC, they lost in group stages to Zimbabwe but concluded there journey by playing the final.
Having said that this is something not to be proud of. Pakistan is playing cricket for decades and after years of cricket they can't produce a team that can give some consistency.  
Now we have more drama coming in PCB as Zaka resigned as PCB chief. Now wait for some new surprise.
Finally Pakistan team got their desired win after long wait. In the fifth T20 match, Pakistan bowlers bowled brilliantly and their part-time bowler Iftekhar Ahmed gave an incredible performance in this match. Iftekhar Ahmed took three wickets with 34 runs in four overs and Shahensha Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz took two wickets each.

Although Pakistan won this match, they could not bat as expected their batting performance did not improve. Apart from Mohammad Rizwan and Faqar Zaman, none of the pakistan team managed to score 30 plus runs. As T20 World Cup is about to start, all Pakistani players need to improve their batting performance otherwise they will continue to play poorly in T20 World Cup.
Pakistan's bowlers showcased brilliance, successfully defending the lowest men's T20I total in New Zealand. While their bowling was impressive, concerns continues about their batting performance. Despite the series not yielding many positives, this win could be a turning point for Pakistan. However even following this victory, the body language of Pakistan players looks were fractured, indicating a need for time to heal and move forward. Congratulations to the Black Caps on securing a 4-1 victory.
413  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: January 20, 2024, 02:20:09 PM
Yes, in the final round of Italian supercup will have a big match (Inter Milan vs Napoli). Both the teams won the semi-final matches with big scores (3 goals, without conceded a single goal). I think both Napoli and Inter Milan will play with their best performance in the final round. However, if we analyze the current condition of these teams during this season, it is true that Inter Milan should be the favorite team to win the final match. I'm sure Inter Milan has a better defense and they have better attackers, too. So, I guess Inter Milan will win the title and they will win the match with 2 goal at least. I predict the result of the match will be Inter Milan 2-0 Napoli.  Wink
Inter deserves to be many people's favorite team to win the Italian Super Cup final against Napoli. The reason is, Inter's recent performance has been in a very promising condition. So I'm sure that in the final match I will choose Inter as my choice. Because yesterday in the semifinals my prediction was very correct regarding the Inter and Lazio match. So in my opinion there is nothing wrong if in the final I remain firmly committed to staying with Inter.

However, even so, I am a little suspicious, even though it is widely discussed, Inter could come out as champions in the final. However, Napoli will definitely use their best abilities to overthrow Inter and will definitely fight with all their abilities. So I think it's possible that in the final there will be an unexpected surprise from Napoli. Because after all, Napoli is not an easy team to beat. So the final will definitely be a very fierce match. There may be extra time or a penalty shootout. But even so, I will remain committed to choosing Inter. Cool
Inter defeated Lazio and secured their spot in the Super Cup Final against Napoli on January 22nd.
I believe Inter has a good chance of winning the Italian Super Cup final against Napoli. They have the potential to achieve another Treble this season. Although Inter played well, they need to be more clinical in front of goal. Inter Milan is considered the favorite to win the final, but Napoli could potentially cause an upset and emerge victorious. Napoli, as defending champions, may prove why they are a strong contender.
414  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: January 19, 2024, 01:02:23 PM
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It was really a tough match between these two strong opponents, Athletico Madrid demostrated strength through out the game,showing that they can't be beaten twice by thesame club.I really love how they responded to the last beating that they had at home to Madrid.It is a thing of joy that Athletico are able to beat madrid,but I doubt if that will be possible in the Laliga, perhaps Madrid didn't take this cup more seriously,thats why they allowed Athletico to get the three points in this game.From now,I will be putting an eye on this Athletico Madrid vs Madrid,because the rivalry is now becoming interesting.

The Copa del Rey win over Madrid was a well-planned vengeance plot for Atlético after their Spanish Super Cup loss. Their resilience versus Madrid at the Metropolitano twice this season is remarkable. I didnt expect it, especially with Madrid in good form under Ancelotti.

As much as I respect Atlético's resilience, I question their La Liga consistency. They must show they can maintain this performance. Madrid, however, appears to be prioritizing the league. They're going for the top slot and face easier opponents. Atlético's next games are important for regaining the top four. Not sure how this will play out, but the top four dynamics will be fascinating in the following weeks.
Nowadays, watching Atlético vs. Madrid is more interesting than Barca vs. Madrid. Real Madrid typically doesn't perform well in the Copa del Rey, so I'm not surprised, to be honest. Tough luck for Real Madrid continues. With their elimination from the Copa del Rey, they can no longer aim for trebles this season. Now, let's shift their focus to the league title and the UEFA Champions League. But from my perspective achieving success in the UCL might be challenging due to the ongoing injury problems.
415  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: January 19, 2024, 12:27:21 PM
Again there is some news about Neymar and Al Hial, it seems they want to hire Renan Lodi and this player can't join Al Hila unless they release a player to this team.
Since Neymar couldn't really help Al Hilal and he wasn't useful in this team and he is currently hardly injured, they want to remove his name from the list to use the empty spot for Renan Lodi. However, the news is not confirmed yet by Al Hilal.
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I read this news in Fabrizio Romano's tweet and indeed Al-Hilal had to remove Neymar's name from the list so they could register Renan Lodi in the squad. I think Al-Hilal have taken the right steps because the most important thing this season is to be able to win the title with a solid squad and if they are bothered by Neymar's status then they can lose his name for a moment.

Neymar still suffers from regular injuries during his career and who knows how long it will take for players to recover and that will only be detrimental to Al-Hilal. I think Al-Hilal is definitely planning something at the end of the season for Neymar's future, whether they will terminate his contract or keep him. However, if Al-Hilal still needs Neymar's services as a boost to the club's name, then they must also be ready for a season of playing without Neymar, whose injuries often recur and cannot strengthen Al-Hilal.
Al Hilal sought goodwill, and reports suggest Neymar's contract might not be terminated immediately. However, the situation could change by the end of the season. Neymar is expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season, allowing the management to make room for other players. This is likely a temporary measure until Neymar recovers from injuries and can offer his service to the club.
Neymar, is a talented player, has faced a career setback due to persistent injuries. It's unfortunate that injuries have been a recurring issue, and there's currently no sign of improvement.
416  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: January 18, 2024, 03:08:58 PM
What is clear, as you say, is that Mourinho wants to rest for a while and parting ways with Roma is something that drains his emotional side. Mourinho has never been involved in problems with clubs, players or fans so yesterday's farewell to Roma was very sad for him. I hope he returns soon to coach a new team next season because he always misses his action as a coach in a match. Wink
Mourinho contract will actually expire in June 2024, but surprisingly the Roma owner has fired him unilaterally and this has obviously shocked many people, even though Mourinho has actually said that his future at Roma will be decided in June later, but it turns out that the Roma owner turns out to be first taking the decision to mourinho fired, I think Mourinho will get big compensation later, as a legendary coach, of course it won't take long for Mourinho to get a new club and maybe he will return to the Premier League or maybe there will be a big offer coming from Arab League later, let's see where Special One will continue his adventure later!
It's done! Mourinho got fired again. This isn't the first time – Chelsea, Man United, and Real Madrid gave him the boot before. The owner of Roma kicked him out on Tuesday, right after Roma lost 3-1 to AC Milan on Sunday. Roma didn't wait for his contract to end, but they wished him good luck for what comes next. He still gets paid as per his contract. The Roma management seems a bit crazy. I do believe that they didn't fire Mourinho because of his coaching, but because he criticized officials and the press. He's a good coach, the Special One, and he's respected elsewhere. Every end is a new beginning, maybe he'll head to Saudi Arabia.
417  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: January 18, 2024, 02:48:13 PM

I just see Arsenal repeating same thing they did in the premier league last season, just take a look at how Arsenal started very well this season just to reach this stage and starts losing points. Well, it's obvious that Arsenal may not really be strong enough to stand as title contenders this season so their match against Crystal palace may not be certain to whether they can defeat them regardless of the fact that they are playing in their home ground after all, they lost against Westham in Emirate stadium so it wouldn't be a surprise if Crystal palace also do the same.
Maybe Arsenal is experiencing conditions similar to last season. Even this season I think it's worse. Because last season we saw Arsenal still ranked at the top in the middle of the season. And dropped to 2nd place at the end of the season. Arteta seems to have to rebuild the squad. More thorough preparations must be made for next season. But this season there is something different, namely Arsenal will fight in the last 16 of the UCL. So Arsenal's goals may be much bigger this season. But with the current conditions, it is natural that doubts are starting to creep in among all Arsenal fans.

against Crystal Palace shouldn't be a big deal. But maybe Arsenal will find it difficult to score many goals. Arsenal will probably win but with a narrow score.
One of the major problem of Arsenal is lack of depth which has been the same problem of last season, though they did sign two players, Havertz and injured Timber of course those signings  hasn't made the squad more formidable and again it's obvious the team lack a competent striker and Arteta hasn't address that problem take a look at most the matches they lost they dominated and took most of the possessions yet couldn't register or score goals, the team is the architect of their own fortune if the management is ready to win the league they should do the needful by signing top striker, with their next match against crystal palace as it's going to be a tough match because now Arsenal is unpredictable.
I agree with your point; it's a genuine concern. Arsenal is facing sustainability issues without a clinical finisher in the striker position. This teams are not overly concerned about their striker, allowing them to focus on neutralizing their wingers. This lack of threat leads to visible signs of frustration and a gradual loss of form and confidence. There's a growing worry about Arsenal's potential to finish outside the top 4. To win the league or remain competitive, they need to pose a significant threat that makes opponents respect and fear them. Arsenal's upcoming match against Crystal Palace is a cause for concern.
418  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Africa Football Discussion || Current Topic: AFCON 2023 on: January 17, 2024, 04:02:17 PM
Another proof that this tournament is loaded with surprises. I raised this concern the other day that the way the competition was going is pointing to the fact that an unexpected team will lift the trophy. It is becoming clearer with this match. Namibia humiliating powerful Tunisia is just too much to take in one day.
I'd still maintain that since this is the opening match for each of them, we'd be seeing such performance. It's as if they are using this starting game to reacquaint themselves with football hence their lackadaisical approach else I felt that this is a game Tunisia of before should have comfortably won.
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Indeed it was a fantastic match with lots of captivating display from both sides. Lloyd Junior Kazapua, the Namibia keeper is definitely the man of the match, he saved the day else Tunisia would have cruised to victory tonight. The 89th minutes header from Hotto was beyond saving and well deserving of a winning goal. Namibia really surprised me when I expected them to be terrified by the mere thought of facing a strong side like Tunisia.


There was nothing fantastic about the way Tunisia played. Of you say Namibia, I would have agreed because they were something else entirely. Even when they lose the ball possession, you'd see them trying to get back. Like their teamwork was great and fluid, no wing suffering more than the other and while Tunisia tried to gain some form of dominance midway into the second half, they still could not beat Namibia. It's like the visitors came fully prepared whereas the home side were busy underestimating them.
Namibia registered their first win at AFCON, outperforming Tunisia in every aspect. It's a fantastic start for Namibia in the African Cup, defeating the strong Eagles of Carthage. Namibia has exceeded expectations, showcasing excellent teamwork. They have a good chance to continue succeeding. On the other hand, Tunisia seemed complacent, thinking it would be an easy victory. However, they failed to elevate their game and are now struggling in the group stage. In today's football, every team needs to exert effort to stay alive.
419  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod] on: January 17, 2024, 02:46:44 PM
In the match between Australia and West Indies, WI was expected to don't do well in Australian conditions. Apart from McKenzie, no other batter showed some resistance; in the end, it was a piece of cake for the Aussies bowlers. Hazelwood and Cummins were exceptional with the ball. In response, AUS are 2 down for 59 runs. Smith's outing as an opener was not fruitful, hopefully, he will perform well in the upcoming innings.  This will be an easy win for AUS
Another bonus for the Australians is the fact that they are playing the series on their own turf which is why these are easy points for them and will help them solidify their position in the WTC final later on.

Am not expecting the Windies to win any match, but I hope they don't make it too easy for the Australians.

Aussie bowlers made it look easy, consistently taking wickets and causing trouble for the opposition batsmen. Their impressive stats speak itself, highlighting that Test cricket remains a game dominated by bowlers. This Aussie unit seems unstoppable, and it's expected that they will continue their dominance on their own turf against West Indies as well.
420  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: January 17, 2024, 12:51:28 PM
Juventus is having a wonderful moment at home as they are on the lead with 2 goals to nothing against Sassuolo. Vlahovic is a great player and he has being contributing to Juventus victory in most matches as he is always scoring goals. He was the one that scored the two goals to put his club on the lead.
This is a crucial match for Juventus to win because If the game ends just as it is right now then, it means that Juventus will have almost closed up the point gap between them and the league leaders Inter Milan. If Juventus is winning you at home with a score line of 2-0, then consider it a finished, except if they are followed hard luck . The opportunity for Inter Milan to retain the Italian Serie A trophy back to back will become very tiny at the end of this game.
Juventus, this is the time for them to compete because there were a lot of club problems from last season that made them very bad, so it's only natural that Alegri shows that he deserves to compete at the top. Their strongest competitor today is Intermilan who has players who are quite complex in the series. a to gain a dominating force in Serie A. Even though I see that Alegri has the strength to compete, in my opinion it is not complete, because there is often a miscommunication between the players on the field and luckily they have so far been dominant in winning.
Another 3 points confirmed, and Juventus extends their unbeaten streak to 17 games. They're maintaining pressure at the top and emerging as a serious Scudetto threat to Inter Milan. To stay ahead, Inter Milan needs to continue winning games and accumulating points. Juventus' strikers are performing consistently, appearing strong and confident. If they avoid complications, they could very well become the leaders of the league.
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