Sportsbet.io's English Premier League Football Pool Discussion Thread

[DIA7]

If Chelsea and Liverpool continue their same scores streak then we could see something like Chelsea 1-0 city and Brentford 0-1 Liverpool, but I think that's finally going to come to an end given the opponents involved and I actually think City will steal a victory in this match (and it goes without saying lfc will triumph at Brentford away).

I am thinking Chelsea is in better form and they will win against City again. City is great squad but they are always playing their own passing game and it falls short against good defences sometimes. Chelsea on the other hand has more options and they can win tough games like this on muscles.

It will be a different game for Man City and for City also, both teams managed to concede just one goal over the period of the first 5 league games so with Man City failing to win their previous match, they are going to bring the best version of themselves and try not to trail behind top contenders.
So I guess we are going to see two teams getting a goal but it's still not clear who is going to be the winner.
It's true that Chelsea under Tuchel is amazing and in the previous 3 encounters Chelsea was victorious but this one feels to be headed for a draw.

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[leea-1334]

My guts are not consistent,,, sometimes good sometimes not. I put my picks in early as soon as they appear on my dashboard as coming in 72 hours,,, but there are times last season I think I forgot to login after a while. This is usually after international breaks or cup games and I forget.

But the default picks always save you and since they follow majority you are "safe".

Locking picks I do not find useful at all. I see everybody's predictions and I feel I did worse even before anything happens  

[Harkorede]

If Chelsea and Liverpool continue their same scores streak then we could see something like Chelsea 1-0 city and Brentford 0-1 Liverpool, but I think that's finally going to come to an end given the opponents involved and I actually think City will steal a victory in this match (and it goes without saying lfc will triumph at Brentford away).

I am thinking Chelsea is in better form and they will win against City again. City is great squad but they are always playing their own passing game and it falls short against good defences sometimes. Chelsea on the other hand has more options and they can win tough games like this on muscles.

Yeah, Chelsea is indeed in better shape and form than Man City is right now, but I've not made my picks yet, but I most likely would be going with City... Chelsea have won the last 3 games between both sides, and I feel there will be a step up from Man City this time.

Locking picks I do not find useful at all. I see everybody's predictions and I feel I did worse even before anything happens 

I don't often lock my picks, I only do in some cases where I'm probably going against the odds and I feel like I might likely  want to change my mind along the way (perhaps because I'm in contention to win the round)

[tokeweed]

^  Tuchel has Pep’s number tho and it’s Chelsea at home.  So at first glance, for me it feels like it’s going to be low scoring under 2.5, draw at HT and the winner prolly gets a goal in thru a set piece.  1 - 0 for Chelsea or maybe 1 - 1..?  BTTS and under 2.5?

[jeremypwr]

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[leea-1334]

^  Tuchel has Pep’s number tho and it’s Chelsea at home.  So at first glance, for me it feels like it’s going to be low scoring under 2.5, draw at HT and the winner prolly gets a goal in thru a set piece.  1 - 0 for Chelsea or maybe 1 - 1..?  BTTS and under 2.5?

Yes, both managers are not keen to take on each other full blast,,, so both will even feel a draw might suit each other but if one scores early then it might be the change for everything.

Late goal winner is how I feel it happens OR many goals if early goal/s start to happen as unexpected.

But not many cards on this for sure I think.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Don’t forget your predictions for the weekend boys. Some exciting games, probably the biggest game being Chelsea vs Man City in the early kick off. That one should be a cracker, I wouldn’t mind a nice draw so they both drop points

[leea-1334]

Don’t forget your predictions for the weekend boys. Some exciting games, probably the biggest game being Chelsea vs Man City in the early kick off. That one should be a cracker, I wouldn’t mind a nice draw so they both drop points

Whenever these big teams meet I hope for 2 things: draws, especially scoreless draws,,, so that both feel frustrated and tired, and plenty of yellow cards and even reds. I know it is a bad thing to hope for but I guess all fans of weaker teams hope for the same

I do not see another 100+ points season for sure though. Everyone gets more and more tired.

[Trofo]

Don’t forget your predictions for the weekend boys. Some exciting games, probably the biggest game being Chelsea vs Man City in the early kick off. That one should be a cracker, I wouldn’t mind a nice draw so they both drop points

Whenever these big teams meet I hope for 2 things: draws, especially scoreless draws,,, so that both feel frustrated and tired, and plenty of yellow cards and even reds. I know it is a bad thing to hope for but I guess all fans of weaker teams hope for the same

I do not see another 100+ points season for sure though. Everyone gets more and more tired.

I am expecting good game but with both team performing well defensively and being careful not to concede and loose the game. I feel like both managers would be happy with a point here and that sort of game could go on Chelsea side. They have the ability to snatch it away with good set piece while I don't think City will score in this one. I am predicting 0:0 or 1:0 for Chelsea here.

Probably will not bet on it but I was contemplating putting something on City to not score but then they would go out and score 4 just to spite me

[swogerino]

I am going for a Chelsea win tomorrow in what I consider the main event of the week.I think Chelsea has shown a lot more stability to the way they have played compared to Manchester City and I think they will win tomorrow.By the way do not forget to make your predictions as there are seven games playing tomorrow this week.

[hilariousetc]

I am going for a Chelsea win tomorrow in what I consider the main event of the week.I think Chelsea has shown a lot more stability to the way they have played compared to Manchester City and I think they will win tomorrow.By the way do not forget to make your predictions as there are seven games playing tomorrow this week.

I can't split them so a draw it probably will be for me. Probably will go for 2-2 unless there's any drastic line-up changes. If I had to pick a winner though it'd probably be Chelsea given the home advantage and the fact that City have been a bit wobbly recently. Skybet are offering a free £5 as long as you put a minimum 5p bet on the game: https://m.skybet.com/promotions-lp/betandget

Was gonna go for a draw on the Leeds/West Ham game but looks like Leeds have a load of injuries including Bamford so might have to back the away win.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Chelsea vs City will be a cracker! City is not doing well lalely but you can not underestimate a team like City. On the other hand Chelsea is the home team and they are good at set pieces. This match will be wide open.

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I don't want to ruin a chance for others LOL

[Trofo]

Was gonna go for a draw on the Leeds/West Ham game but looks like Leeds have a load of injuries including Bamford so might have to back the away win.

Stay away from Leeds, they are missing their whole defense: Llorente, Koch, Strujik, Ayling and their 2 arguably best players Bamford and Raphinha. Not all of them are 100% out but I am not expecting any of them to start. My bet of the week is West Ham victory, placed it already on Wednesday since I expected the odds to drop even more than they did. Form is also very much on West Ham side who even managed to kick out United from the cup in the reserve players match. Meaning they have some serious bench length this season and I am expecting them to fight for 5th or 6th position in the league.

First 4 teams will be in a league of their own. Of course I am talking about Chelsea, Liverpool, United and City (not Brighton who is currently usurping City place).

[buwaytress]

Yeah, I changed my Leeds prediction to switch to an away win, and the bookies have since adjusted as well. Antonio is a monster there, and he's just going to enjoy Leeds without their regular back plus Bamford -- Rafinha is probably worth a goal too but not sure he's better without Bamford's runs.
 
I've also gone for a Chelski win at home. They're the team in form and City looked lost against Southampton, but a tight draw is what I'm feeling.

[Harkorede]

I missed putting in my pick for the first two games, I just hope the default picks would pay off for me, as I would have gone with Man City to win and Man Utd as well, probably 1-2 for the former and a 2-0 win for Man Utd.

[swogerino]

I missed putting in my pick for the first two games, I just hope the default picks would pay off for me, as I would have gone with Man City to win and Man Utd as well, probably 1-2 for the former and a 2-0 win for Man Utd.

That is really bad and hopefully you recover in the next games,I have Chelsea 1-0 and Manchester United 1-2 and I think the first can happen but I lost my hopes for the second game after the first half ended 0-0.In a game like Chelsea vs City everything can happen while I think Manchester United will surprise us all with a draw today.

[tomahawk9]

there's absolutely no way Bruno fernandes will ever take a pen again when Ronaldo is on the pitch...that was the worst penalty kick i've seen in a long time   #OleOut about to go trending 🤣

[buwaytress]

Ole's never been a great manager, not for his tactics, or his team management. Every big game proves that, and the "smaller" games suggest nothing different. But silly me, I bagged Villa for a HT win on my ML, because the outright win was 8/1 and HT was over 7/1.

Well done to the 8 of you who predicted the upsets!

@Harko wasted your defaults as the majority voted for Chelsea (53%) and United (98%), which is what default picks will follow. Ouch!

[Harkorede]

Ole's never been a great manager, not for his tactics, or his team management. Every big game proves that, and the "smaller" games suggest nothing different. But silly me, I bagged Villa for a HT win on my ML, because the outright win was 8/1 and HT was over 7/1.

Well done to the 8 of you who predicted the upsets!

@Harko wasted your defaults as the majority voted for Chelsea (53%) and United (98%), which is what default picks will follow. Ouch!

I really don't think it worked though, I checked in the people and it wasn't showing up as default picks... It only showed as no picks was made, or do I need to make any setting for the default picks to happen should incase it happens again in the future. I feel bad as there was an easy 1.5 points from City I let pass my by and it would have been really valuable as it was the minority pick.

there's absolutely no way Bruno fernandes will ever take a pen again when Ronaldo is on the pitch...that was the worst penalty kick i've seen in a long time  #OleOut about to go trending 🤣

Looking at his almost perfect record from the spot for Man United, can we say knowing there's someone else going to take the duty from him should mess up was another form of pressure for him ?

[buwaytress]

I really don't think it worked though, I checked in the people and it wasn't showing up as default picks... It only showed as no picks was made, or do I need to make any setting for the default picks to happen should incase it happens again in the future. I feel bad as there was an easy 1.5 points from City I let pass my by and it would have been really valuable as it was the minority pick.

I think it worked. Default picks only give you points IF the default picked wins. In this case, none of the default picks won, so it shows as no picks. Default picks don't add towards your Slam Points or your record, it's just 1 point as if you made a pick (that's the downside of Default), you can't get a close or exact.

Check this URL: https://www.superbru.com/premierleague_predictor/how_to_play.php#tab=defaults

It should show less than 15 which is what I still have. 13 if this is the first time you've not entered picks in this tournament.