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61  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: May 13, 2024, 03:48:55 PM
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This match is more important for Aston Villa than for Liverpool, Klopp will not change anything in the two remaining matches, City is already out of reach for them, so they will simply play out the remaining matches and will be preparing to let Klopp go, and look for a worthy replacement for him, which will also not be so easy. And for Aston Villa nothing has been decided yet, Tottenham have not yet lost the opportunity to get into the top 4, but for this they need Aston Villa to start losing points, and need to beat City, which also seems almost impossible.
Even though Liverpool managed to beat Aston Villa, Tottenham will still have difficulty breaking into the top four of the standings because they have to face City, clearly in this situation Unai Emery fleet is very profitable. A match like this is basically quite difficult to predict, where Liverpool has no interest other than refusing to accept defeat, but for Aston Villa an additional 3 points are very important to confirm their position to lock in Champions League tickets.

Tottenham have missed a lot of opportunities, they have lost four of their last five games in a row, so finishing in the Europa League zone may be more realistic to achieve. City will not want to lose points against Tottenham, which if that happens would be the same as letting Arsenal win the Premier League trophy this season. For Liverpool, their position is quite safe even though they failed to get full points when they visit Aston Villa headquarters.

On the other hand, Aston Villa will be a little lucky because they will be playing in front of their own supporters. After they lost the opportunity to win the Confederation League trophy, of course Aston Villa will try their best to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season. Regarding Klopp, the expected beautiful farewell failed miserably, as I didn't expect them to lose their balance at a very important time.
62  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: May 12, 2024, 11:57:03 PM
Many people do not doubt that Real Madrid is in the Champions League because it has been proven by the Champions League trophy that Real Madrid currently has. But it is very important not to underestimate anyone in the final match because Borussia Dortmund are also very aware of who they will face in this final match. Because the Real Madrid coach will definitely develop a strategy that is effective enough to win the final match and celebrate the victory by winning a prestigious trophy this season.
There is a huge reason people think Real Madrid have a higher chance of winning this upcoming final.
1. Pedigree.
2. Out of the previous 17 UCL finals, Real Madrid has played in, they have only lost 3 of them. The last loss was against Liverpool in the 1980/81 season against Liverpool. That was about 43 years ago if my mathematics is correct.

So there is a huge chance that they will bag this one too.
Madrid reputation in the Champions League is no longer in doubt, I also predict that Los Blancos will succeed in winning the trophy again this season. Didn't mean to underestimate Dortmund, all the teams that qualify for the final are certainly worthy of consideration, both managers certainly really understand who the opponents they are facing are. However, in terms of experience, Ancelotti is very familiar with Dortmund because he once coached Bayern.

In many aspects Madrid deserves to be the favorite, Los Blancos have better and more even squad depth, as well as the rotation options that Ancelotti has on the bench. Mentality and resistance to pressure also play an important role, and most Madrid players have experienced the atmosphere of a Champions League final before, I think that is a very determining legacy.

Madrid qualified for the final after eliminating City and Bayern, two clubs that at the start of this season Champions League campaign were always equalized and favored by many people, so in simple terms Dortmund should be easier to beat. However, we also understand that surprises can happen, and all predictions can be wrong, but betting on Madrid winning is better than the opposite.
63  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season on: May 12, 2024, 11:42:39 PM
Recently Atalanta and Leverkusen still able to managed their consistency because at their domestic league both teams still able to beat their opponents even Leverkusen today can beat Bochum with big scores 5-0 and if we talking about champion mentally obviously Leverkusen has it and we might be still remember while against Roma at that time in the second leg Leverkusen almost be lost but they can made epic comeback and avoiding to lost but Atalanta also very fantastic because they can eliminate strong team Liverpool and Marseille and in my opinion although Leverkusen is the favourite with their unbeated records but Atalanta also cannot be underestimate so for the title i think both teams have equal chances and not impossible too later the match will be ended to draw at the normal time and continue with penalty shootout besides that if Atalanta can beat Leverkusen and get the trophy then this will be their first trophy from European Competition in the club's history
It's true, there is a lot at stake in this season Europa League final, where the match between Leverkusen and Atalanta is an ideal final, even though previously I hoped that Liverpool would be the one in the final with Leverkusen. However, with the performance that Atalanta has shown, they are worthy enough to challenge Leverkusen who have never been defeated, not only that, Xabi fleet also refuses to accept defeat.

Xabi must try to find a strategy to win the match in normal time, we know that Atalanta has a solid defense line and is very difficult to penetrate. It is very likely that Leverkusen will be overwhelmed by Atalanta counterattack, because Serie A teams tend to play more defensively. If Xabi plays too openly and attacks, it is very risky, they could fall behind again.

If the match has to go to a penalty shootout, it is quite difficult to guess which team will emerge as the winner, because it involves greater luck. However, I think Leverkusen will be able to win the Europa League trophy this season, and of course they should not underestimate the strength of Atalanta. Situationally, Leverkusen is very lucky because they don't have much pressure ahead of the Europa League final, while Atalanta has to prepare their energy to play in the Coppa Italia Final after successfully beating Roma.
64  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: May 12, 2024, 11:28:41 PM
This match ended 1-3 against PSG, a frustrating loss for PSG right in their ground. This should be the worst performance PSG have put up since this season. A team that just played the champions league semi final is expected to at last win a small team like Toulouse that travelled all the way to Paris to beat them. By this performance, we can see why they were unable to even score a single goal against Borussia Dortmund who won them both home and away. They might still lose their next match against Nice that is seeking to displace Stade Brestois for the champions league position next season.

PSG already won the title this season and they have no other important challenge to stress about so no need to worry about what they are doing and whether winning or being defeated badly. The only exception is two weeks from now when they will face Lyon in French Cup with a better chance for them to win it.
Enrique will be determined to win the French Cup trophy as another consolation trophy after being eliminated from the Champions League, besides that the defeat to Toulouse is still unacceptable for the fans. After Mabppe announced he would part ways with PSG, it seemed like the Ligue 1 rulers were starting to shake up, they had to win the remaining two matches to forget their previous defeat.

Lyon cannot be underestimated, even though they slumped at the start of the season, and we didn't even think they would be able to recover in the second half of the season, Lyon management managed to make good use of the January transfer window to add depth to the squad. PSG must be wary of the surprises and pressure that Lyon can exert, even though on paper PSG are far more favourites.

Meanwhile, Enrique must immediately name the player he is targeting, as a replacement for Mbappe next season, although I am not so sure PSG will be able to compete easily in the Champions League. But for his first season at PSG, Enrique wasn't bad, he was still able to defend their domestic title. It's not an easy job to win the Champions League trophy, even though you have a squad full of stars.
65  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: May 12, 2024, 11:07:15 PM
Leverkusen looks like they will maintain their record after in the ongoing match they were able to take the lead, and not only superior in goals, they could also be superior in number of players after Bochum played with only 10 men from the 15th minute. There is no doubt for Leverkusen now, that they will can win this match easily.
Since before this match, it really looked like they were going to win, because the opponent they will face is a team that is not very strong and can only compete at the bottom of the standings and now they are also struggling so that they don't get relegated. In my opinion, they will maintain their lead in the first half until the match ends, and they should also be able to increase their lead in the second half. Even though they have confirmed themselves as champions in the Bundesliga, they have not reduced their performance and continue to play well in every match. Maybe they are not as aggressive as usual, but they can maintain their consistency well in every match.

The match ended 5-0, they played incredibly against Bochum. Actually, they didn't need to play so seriously, I think they crushed their opponent too much. Bochum is already a weak team, they have no claim in the league. Despite this, they scored 5 goals.
I wouldn't be surprised if there were many more goals, it was a terrible night for Bochum Cheesy
Bayern Leverkusen does not pity any team this season, they continue their natural play in every match in order not to lose their rhythm and the rhythm is not disrupted. He continues his undefeated record. Xabi Alanso is very impressive in the league and in Europe. It was a heavy defeat for Bochum and they couldn't do anything.

In fact, if Bochum had not been left with 10 players with a red card in the 15th minute, they could have been in the match a little longer. They left the game with an early red card, and Bayern Leverkusen was in control for the rest of the time.
That's true, apart from refusing to accept defeat, Leverkusen are always ready to slaughter any team they face this season. Even if Bochum plays with a complete squad without a red card, I don't think they will be able to beat Leverkusen. Now there is one more match left in the Bundesliga against Augsburg, which they will most likely win to end the season undefeated. Apart from that, as we know, Leverkusen are also very favorites in the European League and DFB Pokal.

I think the remaining three matches will erase the word "Neverkusen" forever, Xabi magical magic will be tested in these final three matches. How terrible Leverkusen has been this season, hopefully next season Xabi will be able to maintain the performance of his fleet. Leverkusen is now listed as a team that has never been defeated in the top five European Leagues.

Statistically, Leverkusen has only failed to score once in all the matches they have played in all competitions, namely when they faced Monchengladbach where the match ended 0-0. If it's not an exaggeration, Leverkusen is a team to avoid facing at the moment, because they are always lucky until the final minutes of the match.
66  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: May 12, 2024, 10:43:05 PM
Atalanta is becoming more dangerous as the season is coming to an end, and we have seen their outstanding performance recently in all competitions. Today, they also showed their superiority over Roma and won all three points taking over Roma's position, which gives them a chance to qualify to the champions league.

Atalanta playing Juventus in Coppa Italia finals will be a big problem for Juventus because I don't know how they will be able to withstand this sharp Atalanta players who have a strong midfield. If Atalanta succeed in replacing Juventus in the champions league and also win them in the finals next week. Juventus will never be happy whenever they hear the name Atalanta because they stole their fun from them.
De Rossi seems to have to be content with playing in the Europa League next season because Atalanta is too strong for them to beat, this is also a signal for Juventus who have to face Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final. With the increase in slots for the Champions League next season, Atalanta will automatically secure the ticket if they manage to finish in fifth place in the standings, and they also have the opportunity to secure the ticket through the Europa League if they win the trophy.

Apart from that, I think Atalanta will be successful in winning the trophy in the Coppa Italia Final match against Juventus, because Allegri fleet is currently having difficulty winning. Meanwhile, Atalanta chances of winning the Europa League trophy are relatively low, because they have to face a team that has never been defeated in Europe at the moment, namely Leverkusen. Apart from that, Atalanta has the opportunity to finish in the top four of the standings and overtake Juventus, because they have more games left.

On the other hand, De Rossi has indeed made Roma develop for the better, his first season coaching the club was not bad, next season will be proof of his overall quality. Meanwhile, what is even more interesting is that Bologna has now managed to rank 3rd in the standings, displacing Juventus, and next week the two will face each other to confirm their respective positions.
67  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: May 12, 2024, 09:47:05 PM
United lose points on their home ground against Gunners. Manchester United shouldn't settled for defeat, probably not after what Crystal Palace did to them.
Manchester United clearly did not want to settle for the loss, but Arsenal this season is not an easy team to score against, that's why even with their efforts, they could not break the Arsenal defense. Arsenal have really worked hard for this title and Tottenham Hotspur can just do them the favour of making things difficult for Manchester city.
Arsenal have done very well this season, dragging the battle to win the premiership to the last week of the competition.
United were beaten again at Old Trafford, Ten Hag fleet failed to make Arsenal stumble, and now the Red Devils are increasingly having difficulty improving their position in the standings. In midweek, United will host Newcastle and if they fail to secure full points again, Ten Hag would be better off resigning before being fired by management. United performance has dropped drastically, in fact I didn't expect Chelsea to be able to collect more points.

For Arsenal, victory over United is important enough to continue competing with City in the race for the Premier League trophy this season, however, Pep Guardiola fleet is very lucky because they have two games remaining. It's true, Tottenham will be the toughest challenge for City in the future, Arteta certainly hopes that Tottenham can hold back the progress of the reigning champions. The opportunity to hold City to a draw is very open because Ange fleet acts as hosts.

The competition for the trophy will continue until the final week, this is really very tense for the two teams challenging for the title, even though on paper City chances are bigger than Arsenal. Everton, Tottenham and West Ham are still trying to make things worse, where they are also ambitious to get points in the remaining matches. If Arsenal ultimately manage to win the trophy, it will end a two-decade title drought.
68  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: May 12, 2024, 08:23:11 PM
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Real Madrid rested their key players and used their B-team to thrashed Granada 4 nil. It's entertaining and interesting to see second XI handling their opponents as if they were on the same level. On the records, Carlo Ancelotti doesn't want to hear stories because the UEFA Champions League mean alot to him and his reputation as headcoach for Real Madrid. They've significant odds of winning the UCL title this season but it doesn't pose the fact that they should underestimate Borrusia Dortmund that will also travel to Wembley to face them. Edin Terzic have brought his team this far and giving up is not an option for them.

Madrid's performance in this match really surprised me. I didn't expect Madrid to perform so well. Real Madrid played this match with their second tier players. However, the team performed brilliantly. Madrid players have adapted themselves well to Ancelotti's match strategy. And that's why Madrid won by a huge margin of 4-0 at the home of Granada.

Madrid played an attacking strategy from the beginning of the match. A total of 13 shots were made by Madrid players, 7 of which were on target. On the other hand, although the players of Granada made 12 shots, there was only one shot on target. The dominance Madrid showed with their second row players was also surprising.
Previously, many predicted that Madrid would play it safe against Granada, because Ancelotti fleet no longer needed additional points after they locked up the La Liga trophy this season. But the scenario went as usual, where Madrid continued to dominate and in the end managed to get an additional 3 points. As a result, Granada has to be stuck in the degradation zone, and it is very likely that they will go down to the Segunda Division next season.

Even though Ancelotti fielded more second-string players, Granada still had difficulty scoring goals, it was clear where the difference in quality between the two teams lay. Madrid second tier players are trying their best to play as well as possible, to gain Ancelotti trust, and in the future will get more playing time. I think Ancelotti will rely mostly on second string players for the remaining games in La Liga.

Madrid will face Alaves, Villarreal and Betis in the remaining three matches, I think these three matches can also be handled well by the second tier players. Ancelotti will save his important players for the Champions League Final against Dortmund, to avoid unwanted injuries. Ancelotti has managed to break various assumptions, where many were worried that they would struggle without a center forward after Benzema left, the Champions League trophy will prove that assumption wrong.
69  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Conference League 2023/24 Season on: May 10, 2024, 06:37:46 PM
What a shame it was the Aston Villa performance in this series man, a complete shame.
Olympiacos really deserves to go into the final and plus they are gonna play in home if im not mistaken.

Between Fiorentina and Olimpiacos i think FIorentina can be a feet foward but..... after how Olympiacos win against Villa maybe is Olympiacos the favorite or the big contender.
It seems that Aston Villa failed to live up to expectations, even though Emery fleet was quite consistent in the Premier League, they were unable to convey the same performance when playing in European competitions. I think the problem faced by Aston Villa is mentality, the Premier League representatives do not have a winning mentality, so they failed to reach the final this season.

Olympiakos is clearly more deserving of winning the trophy, especially after beating Aston Villa in two legs, simply beating Fiorentina should be much easier to do. However, Fiorentina were finalists last season, obviously it will not be easy for Olympiakos, and I think the final match between Olympiakos and Fiorentina is quite ideal.

For Fiorentina, this final is an opportunity to make amends for last season mistakes, where their previous efforts were thwarted by West Ham. Besides that, I still didn't expect Aston Villa to be eliminated, even though in the Premier League they were even able to beat a team like Arsenal. Regarding the favorite team in the final, it is clear that Olympiakos is more worthy of winning the trophy.
70  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: May 10, 2024, 06:20:40 PM
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The remaining four matches in Laliga will probably be less interesting for some of the teams in Laliga because whatever the result will not affect what the team will achieve, Real Madrid has already confirmed the title, and Almeria and Granada will be relegated, so Granada vs Real Madrid match will not get much attention and this seems like an opportunity for Real Madrid's young players to play because Ancelotti has the opportunity to rest several key players to stay fit and free from injury in the Champions League final, but even so, Granada will still find it difficult to get points, and by only getting one point there is only one team left that will be relegated, because it is no longer possible for Granada to shift Mallorca's position in 17th position.

Of course, Real Madrid also has the Champions League to think about and Real Madrid has already been able to win the La Liga. I think Real Madrid is going to lose this match. Granada is in the relegation zone right now. And I don’t think there is any way for them to actually avoid the relegation. And I do not expect a team like that to actually beat Real Madrid, regardless of the situation. And even though Real Madrid is not interested in La Liga matches at all, I think they are still not going to lose the matches that are left. At least not all of them. Because the Champions League match is quite some time away. The Champions League match is going to be played on second June. Sorry, Real Madrid definitely has more than enough time.
It is very likely that Madrid will continue to try to get maximum points at home to Granada, or at least they will target a draw, and Madrid will definitely refuse to lose to a mediocre team like Granada. Ancelotti certainly doesn't want to increase their number of defeats this season, it would be a disgrace if they lost to Gradana, I think by fielding second tier players Madrid will still be able to appear dominant.

It's true, teams in the degradation zone will usually play more aggressively, they can act unexpectedly, and they can create surprises. But on paper, Granada chances of beating Madrid are quite low, it takes a lot of luck for Gradana to secure full points. Ancelotti will certainly rest a number of his mainstay players, and will give more time to the second tier players.

The remaining matches in the future are no longer important, because they no longer affect anything in the hunt for trophies, but to maintain the players mentality and self confidence, winning will remain a priority. Apart from that, for Granada, they need a miracle to survive in La Liga next season, apart from Madrid they also have to face Girona in the last match, and that has the potential to sink them in the red zone.
71  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: May 10, 2024, 06:02:45 PM
Al Nassr got away with a win but to be fair they didn't really needed that at all, they could have lost and nothing would have changed, they are like twenty points ahead of their closest rival. And imagine how great a first place must be that the second place is 20+ points ahead of the third place, and yet the first place Al Hilal is still 10+ points ahead of that second place as well. This goes to show how amazing of a season Al Hilal had.

This game that Al Nassr won by the last minute could be just a motivation, losing would have been not so great when you think about the kings cup coming up, so they basically showed themselves that they can win it and they have that winner mentality, three points meant nothing at all but the win meant a bit more morale for the club and the players.
It cannot be denied that Al Hilal is having an extraordinary season, where their competitors, who also have players from Europe, failed to put pressure on them. By looking at the current Saudi Pro League standings, we can easily see the competitive level of the League, where Al Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Ittidah are powerless to put pressure on Al Hilal.

The latest victory achieved by Al Nassr only had an impact on delaying Al Hilal title, but if Al Hilal is able to win against Al Hazm tomorrow, then Al Hilal will lock up the trophy. It is very likely that Al Hilal will be able to secure full points, to celebrate their success this season, and they have the potential to end the season with an unbeaten record.

It is very likely that Al Hilal will also win the Saudi Arabia King Cup final match against Al Nassr, but the two teams will first face each other in the Saudi Pro League in the 32nd week. Despite being strengthened by Ronaldo, Al Nassr is not yet capable enough to become a dominating team, they must add squad depth in the next transfer window so that it is easier to win trophies in the future.
72  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: May 10, 2024, 05:37:01 PM
well, we will wait for this and when it reaches the final then the chance of each team is no more than 60% I mean we can assume Real Madrid 60% and Dortmund 40% meaning surprises are always waiting.

Yes, I also feel confident, towards Real Madrid. They have a greater chance of winning. Player statistics and their game history show they are superior. But Dortmund seem to be working hard to make history, Dormund having reached the Final in 2013. But they lost, it seems that this will make their motivation double.

Moreover, this moment is the last chance for Reus to provide the best results for Dortmund, so that Reus can leave with very impressive results at the end of the season with Dortmund thisseason. But indeed,on paper Real Madrid can be guaranteed to get the Champions League trophy this season because ofcourse, Real Madrid has better quality than Dortmund. But even so, I will also admit that Dortmund can still do their best in this final, eventhough it is an impossible result for Dortmund to beat Real Madrid but still,Dortmund also still has a chance to get a good result in this Champions League final match Later.
This season Champions League final reminds me of the previous season, this season is exactly the same, where this final also brings together the top and non seeded teams. Madrid deserves to be the favorite, Ancelotti fleet has all the attributes needed to win, and Dortmund needs great luck to beat Los Blancos. Apart from Reus, Bellingham will also be the player in the spotlight, it will be an emotional match for both players.

Madrid managed to beat City and Bayern, these two clubs are the clubs at the top of the list as favorites to win this season, in the end Ancelotti fleet managed to get rid of them to reach the final. Obviously Madrid has a higher chance than Dortmund, and I think Madrid will finish the match in normal time. Of course, I don't mean to underestimate Dortmund strength, but the fact is that Madrid is at a different level to Dortmund.

It's fair to give 60% odds to Madrid, and 40% to Dortmund, it doesn't put Madrid much higher and doesn't make Dortmund underrated. We are trying to leave room for surprises, even though on paper I am quite confident that Madrid will be able to win the Champions League trophy this season.
73  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: May 10, 2024, 05:19:59 PM
I don't think Erik ten Hag is the one who wants Joselu. There is no way in my opinion. His vision wouldn't be that bad. It has always been the other officials.

What are they planning to do with Joselu? Is this the way they think they can save Manchester United? They need to make changes in their transfer policies. Manchester United is a rich team but it could be one of the worst teams with transfers among the rich ones.  Sad  Instead of garbage players like Joselu they can sign a much more reliable player. For example they can also try their luck with Osimhen. He would be one of the best options this summer.

Completely Correct! And most of the news linking and related to Manchester United had got to be fake. These journalist and media knows Manchester United has too many man's and whatever they bring up will definitely trend. As much as I don't fancy the new owners managing Manchester United footballing affairs, I don't think they'd even make such plans for Joselu.
They're simply after young players for next season and stuff wanting to bring in Joselu is like bringing in another Johnny Evans to Manchester United.

Manchester United needs talented youngins who has talent, space and top quality techniques.
About Changes? We will see what this nrw owners have in mind for the club, if it's to take them upwards or back to relegation because I see no reason why they will appoint Gareth Southgate who was a flop as a player and àlso a big flop as manager for England National Football Federation.

Too many people attacking Erik Ten Hag, when he finally leaves, they will still cry more. The recent day Manchester United fans lacks patience.
For the club long term interests, Joselu is certainly not the right choice, United would be better off recruiting younger players to be able to compete to become a team challenging for the title next season. Management must be careful when recruiting players, lest their mistake last summer be repeated, they recruited players who were injured and that hampered all the plans they had.

However, it all depends on the budget they have, building squad depth certainly costs a lot of budget which will not necessarily produce an instant impact on the club. Additionally, United will need to offload most of its players in the upcoming transfer window, as in addition to streamlining the squad, many of them have failed to live up to expectations this season. Defense and midfield are priorities that United must pay attention to, I think Hojlund will be more mature next season.

With Ten Hag future now hanging in the balance, it is very likely that United will change manager, and that will change many things within the club including recruiting players. Osimhen could be the right target, but it doesn't look like Napoli will let go of their best asset at a cheap price, The Red Devils also have to compete with other rich clubs. But apart from all that, every player can unleash his best potential if he is at the right club, like Joselu who gets full support from the other players in the Madrid squad.
74  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season on: May 10, 2024, 04:53:12 PM
Bayern Leverkusen has not 50 games without defeat, but 49, but still an impressive record. Yesterday when I saw the game I could not believe that Bayer could even the score with Roma, because it is the Italian teams can play from defense and park the bus in the penalty area best of all, but again on 97 minutes Bayer evened the score is really more like some kind of sports miracle. Three games in a row Bayern Leverkusen have scored crucial goals in the 97th minute against Roma, Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund.

Atalanta will not be an easy opponent for Bayern Leverkusen because the team plays active soccer with pressing and is good at counterattacking, besides Atalanta has creative players who can score goals with their individual skills, so Bayern Leverkusen will not have an easy ride in the final and I estimate the chances of victory as 50/50.
It seems we have to say 50+1 for Leverkusen, 1 for their never-ending luck, although on the other hand Atalanta has the attributes to give Leverkusen a painful defeat. I think the final match between Atalanta and Leverkusen is quite ideal, considering that the Serie A representatives managed to get rid of Liverpool, who were previously favorites to win the Europa League trophy this season.

For Leverkusen, facing Atalanta is clearly easier than facing a team like Liverpool, one more step for Xabi fleet to create new history after successfully locking up the Bundesliga trophy. Apart from that, it is very likely that they will also be able to achieve victory in the DFB Pokal Final, so that at the end of the season Leverkusen will record a very historic success throughout the club journey.

Xabi will certainly change his strategy for the final match, in order to avoid a painful defeat, and at the same time they must try to score a quick goal. It's true, Serie A clubs have better defense lines, when compared with Roma, Atalanta defense line is slightly better, so Leverkusen must be fully alert. Apart from that, it is possible that the winner will have to be determined through a penalty shootout, if that happens then Leverkusen luck will really be tested.
75  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: May 10, 2024, 04:33:22 PM
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Munich have been officially eliminated from the Champions League this season and their hopes of winning the trophy are of course no longer there, now Munich will only focus on the Bundesliga this season to secure their position as runners up at the end of the season, Bayern Munich remaining two games this season are only against Wolfsburg and also Hoffenheim which is relatively easier for them to beat,  Although Bayern Munich may fail to finish runners-up at the end of the season, but still at this time their position and chances to play in the Champions League have been very safe and will not be usurped by other teams in the Bundesliga.

The competition for the runner up position is between Stuttgart and also Bayern Munich, but after the defeat to Madrid before, of course it is difficult to say if Bayern Munich mentality and performance have improved again at this time, I think Bayern Munich current condition is so bad that maybe they will lose points even if they face weak teams like Hoffenheim or Wolfsburg later and make Stuttgart will be more free to be able to take second place from Munich and keep it until the season ends.
Management and club officials will put pressure on Tuchel to be able to maintain the runner-up position until the season ends, this is the final prestige that must be maintained after they were eliminated in the Champions League. Bayern's fate this season is very unfortunate, they ended the season empty handed, it would be very painful if the runnerup position was taken over by Stuttgart, it would make them truly like losers in front of Leverkusen.

The remaining two matches that Bayern will face are indeed easy, but it does not rule out the possibility that Tuchel fleet will stumble again, thus increasing the number of their losses this season. However, I am sure that Tuchel and his fleet will still try to get the best results, before they finally part ways next season. However, to bet on Bayern match, I think it takes a lot of consideration because they don't have anything to fight for.

On the other hand, Bayern management seems to have to work harder to build the squad for next season, where Leverkusen has the potential to still be able to defend the Bundesliga trophy. If Bayern fails to get a quality coach and add depth to their squad, it will be quite difficult for them to dominate the Bundesliga again. The breakdown of Bayern dominance this season may be the beginning of their decline in the Bundesliga in the following seasons.
76  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: May 10, 2024, 04:12:20 PM
The news about Kylian Mbappe's departure from Paris Saint Germaine isn't a new thing if you ask me and that's why I'm absolutely surprised that we're still deliberating on his future with the club. Kylian Mbappe though hasn't publicly announced that he's going to leave Paris Saint Germaine at the end of the season but considering ever danm situation about the France international it's obvious that he's going to leave the club at the end of the season.
The management of Paris Saint Germaine I think already knows that Mbappe Wil leave at the end of the season so it's now left for them to always make sure he's well replaced. The truth is that with or without Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint Germaine, the club will continue to dominate the French league because of their superior number of quality players when compared to the other teams in the league but without Kylian Mbappe, excelling in Europe will be very difficult for PSG if you ask me
Speculation regarding Mbappe future will soon come to a conclusion, considering that the season will soon end and we will soon be able to find out clarity on Mbappe status. I think many people are tired of hearing speculation about Mbappe future, because these rumors have been going on for a very long time, and Madrid is a team that is always associated with rumors of Mbappe move. Apart from all that, the possibility of Mbappe leaving next season is quite large.

On the other hand, I agree that PSG will still be able to dominate Ligue 1 even though Mbappe will leave next season, but PSG will still struggle to compete for the Champions League trophy. We have seen this season they failed even though they are still reinforced by the French striker. Clearly, PSG management will act quickly to fill the position left by Mbappe, with the financial strength they have, Enrique will get the players they want.

Meanwhile, I think PSG must prioritize building a more even squad depth, not highlighting one of the star players in the team too much, let alone creating too big a gap in terms of player income or salaries. Apart from that, I think PSG must keep Enrique for a long time, to be able to build a more solid club, like Pep Guardiola at City.
77  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: May 10, 2024, 03:37:15 PM
Roma doesn't have to finish top four. The fifth position gives them the Champions League qualification as well. That will be new from next season on. This still gives them a fair window of opportunity although Atalanta played one game less, but it is not a hopeless case. If you look at the whole score that De Rossi achieved with Roma, he is still doing quite well. They started dropping points in the wrong moment, but overall he has been doing better than Mourinho. It is still Roma and not Inter Milan or Manchester City. There are limits to what you can do with a team and what not.
Exactly, in theory he can do it without problems
Inter Milan Juventus Bologna Roma, there are exactly five.

It is clear that he must not make any mistakes against Atalanta, they are both on 60 points but Atalanta has a game in hand. So he has to win and hope that Atalanta doesnt win. Is hard.
The week 36 match between Atalanta and Roma is one of the most interesting matches, where the two teams will fight for tickets to the Champions League. In terms of consistency, Atalanta is slightly better than Roma at the moment, Atalanta also managed to reach the Europa League final and they also managed to reach the Coppa Italia final. It is clear that Roma is facing a very troublesome team, where Atalanta has a better chance of securing full points.

De Rossi has indeed made Roma better, but Napoli and Juventus have hindered their efforts to easily secure tickets to the Champions League, where now De Rossi fleet has to work extra hard if they want to get maximum results. Atalanta has good capital after successfully eliminating Marseille in the semifinals of the Europa League, and it is clear that their players have better self-confidence.

I didn't expect Atalanta to be able to reach the final of the Europa League and Coppa Italia, they performed well in the second half of the season, and they have a greater chance of securing tickets to the Champions League because they have 3 matches remaining. For Roma to qualify for the Europa League is actually not bad, De Rossi also deserves appreciation in his first season. Next season will be the best event for De Rossi, where he has a big chance of turning Roma into a team that is challenging for the Scudetto if he gets sufficient budget support from club officials.
78  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: May 10, 2024, 03:05:22 PM
Manchester United is not a big problem at the moment for Arsenal if their situation is good enough, in the last few matches Man United have had a poor performance. so most likely Arsenal can beat Man United, I see that in this match Arsenal are the favorite team to get the victory.

Meanwhile Tottenham can be said to be a threat to Man City but I think what happened to Tottenham is the same as what happened to man United if we look at the past few weeks, if the scenario Man City and Arsenal can win their side of the match, Man City will take the trophy again this season.
That's true, even though United acts as host, it seems like victory tends to favor Arsenal, The Red Devils have only been able to achieve one win in their last five matches, clearly that's not a good asset to beat Arsenal. Ten Hag fleet is now ranked 8th in the standings, where Arsenal has the potential to add to the suffering experienced by Ten Hag, as well as paving the way for Ten Hag to leave Old Trafford.

Arteta will certainly view the away match against United as a life and death match, where it is one of the two remaining matches they must win to maintain their chances of winning the Premier League trophy. Arsenal last match against Everton was fairly easy, but all the scenarios that Arsenal have to go through really depend on City consistency. Tottenham are the team most likely to thwart City next steps, but currently their performance has also dropped drastically.

Apart from all the scenarios above, there is no guarantee that Arsenal or City will be able to secure full points when facing mediocre clubs, thus having an impact on the competition for trophies. We can see how competitive the competition for the top of the standings is this season, but it is quite unfortunate that Arsenal chances are somewhat lower even though their luck is no longer like last season.
79  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: May 08, 2024, 08:24:01 PM

I think we can't compare Mourinho and De Rossi at the moment, although mourinho was sacked because he was considered unsuccessful at Roma but although I think for now De Rossi can go in a better direction because of all Mourinho legacy in Rome, besides that I think Mourinho has more advantages because he is more senior than De Rossi in coaching a team so far,  So it is better for us to see how much De Rossi is capable of bringing Roma this season than we have to keep remember about what Mourinho has given  for Roma so far.

Even though Mourinho is a failed, at least he has given Roma the UEFA conference league trophy. Of course i know it is UEFA's lowest level competition trophy, but become a champion is still a title which is a part of success achieved by coaches and players. Mourinho failed to fix AS Roma in Serie A, but Mourinho has written his name in the history of the UEFA conference league competition already.
It is undeniable that Mourinho has built a solid foundation within the Roma squad, instilling a winning mentality even if it's just the Conference League, and last season Mourinho almost succeeded in presenting the Europa League trophy before finally falling to Sevilla in the final match. Now, De Rossi has taken over the leadership with Mourinho legacy squad, and so far De Rossi has managed to improve Roma performance in Serie A.

In terms of experience and achievements, there is no need to compare Mourinho with De Rossi, each era has its own people. De Rossi in his first season showed a good performance in domestic competitions, but in the Europa League his steps were unlucky, because he had to face a team that was never defeated, namely Leverkusen. It takes magic to turn things around in the second leg, it seems Roma steps just capable reach the semifinal stage this season.

The very realistic opportunity to be pursued is to finish in the Champions League zone or finish in the Europa League zone, the next three remaining matches must be utilized properly. De Rossi has reportedly received a permanent contract extension, management considers that he can meet next season expectations, but before that there is still unfinished business this season.
80  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: May 08, 2024, 07:58:59 PM
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Honestly, Dortmund's mentality in the UCL is much stronger, especially when they competed at the PSG stadium this time. Really, they were really tested and finally managed to do it again. They were even able to make the expressions of PSG fans shocked by their goal again. Meanwhile, on the other hand, even though PSG was able to dominate the ball, they were still unable to score the ball. That is Enrique's weakness, he focuses more on dominating the ball.

This actually happened. Dortmund, in the Bundesliga, we know very well that their performance is not good enough. Even now, they are still struggling and are only in 5th place. In fact, at least they will be runners up. However, this season, we often underestimate Dortmund because their performance has really declined in the domestic league.

However, at UCL, it is much different. They can handle it very well. Even when I saw them enter the semi-finals, it was a huge appreciation. Moreover, if he makes it to the final, it's awesome.
Yes that's right, I also saw a different mentality shown by Dortmund in France, it was a different aura and a different style of play, not what we usually see in domestic league matches.

I think why Dortmund didn't really get a position in the domestic league because they felt that in the domestic league they were struggling enough with the amount of competition that appeared, or basically Terzic was more eyeing the champions league than the Bundes league, he maximized their chances in the champions league and yes he said he was now waiting in the final, waiting for the results of the Real Madrid and Bayern Munich match tonight.
Leverkusen consistency this season has changed the overall competition in the Bundesliga, where the impact is breaking Bayern dominance and the difficulty of Dortmund breaking into the top four. Stuttgart and Leipzig add to the difficulty of the situation, so this is not just prioritizing the Champions League, but the Bundesliga is running more competitively than usual. Dortmund was lucky enough to reach the final, Edin Terzig fleet managed to break most predictions.

The difficulty of getting a ticket to the Champions League has pushed Dortmund beyond expectations, where they are trying their best to take advantage of the opportunities that are still available, they are just one step away from being able to get a ticket to the Champions League next season. However, whoever Dortmund will face in the final, it will clearly not be an easy task, but it does not rule out the possibility that Dortmund will still have great luck.

In the Bundesliga, there are still two matches remaining, where Dortmund are 3 points adrift of Leipzig at the moment, and mathematically they still have a chance of securing tickets via domestic routes. Apart from all that, I didn't expect Dortmund to be able to go this far, meaning they managed to reach the final, which is another surprise in the Champions League this season.
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