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

[Welsh]

I guess no need for me to say more about my team Spurs. I feel like they just only know how to disappoint or excite. The 3-2 win feels like a lost memory now after these 2 bad games, I would prefer to lose that and win the last two, to be honest,,, but our next game is coming and I put my freeebet from Sportsbet onto Spurs to get victory against City.

12.51 odds will bring me over 5.5 mbtc so GO KANE!  

Brave bet. The best result I see Tottenham getting is a draw. Manchester City haven't been lighting the league on fire as of recent though, and I've talked about their frailties before, so who knows. I just can't personally see it since Tottenham have been rather inconsistent too. If anything though, and I was going to put a bet on someone scoring it would have to be Son. Tottenham will be looking to counter attack Manchester City who will likely dominate the ball, like they have done in every game this season. Son being quicker will likely run beyond Kane, who will likely hold the ball up, and look to lay it off.

I'd actually be willing to put a bet down for either a 0-0 draw or 1-1 just because of the odds it'll generate, and the fact I think Tottenham will be looking to sit back, and invite pressure while looking for the counter. Manchester City have struggled to score at times, which sounds odd when they've literally just beaten teams by 3+ goals, but that wasn't without a element of luck sprinkled in.

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[arallmuus]

I guess I am the one with the wooden spoon for this round having fall down in the rankings from 16 to 25 after scoring just 2.5 points in my worst ever week in this pool.

Some other has 1.5 points from this round and to make it even better, I forgot to put my predictions for this entire round lol so thats straight 0 point for me because I dont have any of default picks left ( been busy grinding in discord server ). I have put in my prediction for the last round, United to win 2-0 but I got a hunch that this is going to flop so yeah that wooden spoon is pretty much reserved for me  

[hilariousetc]

Looks like Darkstar will probably get the yellow cap this week. Tonight's game might be a tricky one though. United should win and most will likely back that but I can see a draw given both teams recent form. Shame I didn't have one more point this week as a correct score would probably give me the yellow cap . Not sure how I've managed to get myself into third place either. Only half a point behind second place as well.

Liverpool, and Aston Villa let me down today for 25k. It was an accumulator which had a few UFC fights sprinkled in, however I had Aston Villa to win, which if you take a look at how they conceded, and how their goal was ruled out, it leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. Although, I also needed Liverpool to win in both halves, which they didn't manage to do. Probably the closest I've every come to that sort of money.

I usually stick a little amount 0.5-20p on a few of the both teams to score in both halves, 2 corners each team in each half and two cards each accumulators on skybet. You can get huge odds on them especially when you combine 2-4. I was literally one goal and one corner away from a ridiculous sum fairly recently. I've put a quid on it tonight on the Manchester Utd v Brighton match at 101 odds so that will net me 101 but I'm only expecting 1-1 in the game to be honest but it's worth the punt. Could see a fair few goals and it could get a bit spicy if things aren't going United's way.

[Welsh]

I usually stick a little amount 0.5-20p on a few of the both teams to score in both halves, 2 corners each team in each half and two cards each accumulators on skybet. You can get huge odds on them especially when you combine 2-4. I was literally one goal and one corner away from a ridiculous sum fairly recently. I've put a quid on it tonight on the Manchester Utd v Brighton match at 101 odds so that will net me 101 but I'm only expecting 1-1 in the game to be honest but it's worth the punt. Could see a fair few goals and it could get a bit spicy if things aren't going United's way.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that puts ludicrous bets down, and actually from time to time get close enough to start sweating buckets. Seriously, I've had some good horrible times just sitting there watching my bigger accumulators come close.

Manchester Utd definitely going to struggle tonight I'd say, Brighton have been good all season pretty much. You never know with Fernandes, and Ronaldo they can score even against play quite regularly. What I do find with Brighton is  they don't score enough considering the amount of chances they actually have, even against the better teams they generate chances like no tomorrow. So, I think a 1-1 draw is probably a good bet here. I actually forgot they were playing tonight, I thought it was Champions league only.

Might chuck a draw between the two on my accumulator if that's the case.

[leea-1334]

12.51 odds will bring me over 5.5 mbtc so GO KANE!  

Brave bet. The best result I see Tottenham getting is a draw. Manchester City haven't been lighting the league on fire as of recent though, and I've talked about their frailties before, so who knows. I just can't personally see it since Tottenham have been rather inconsistent too. If anything though, and I was going to put a bet on someone scoring it would have to be Son. Tottenham will be looking to counter attack Manchester City who will likely dominate the ball, like they have done in every game this season. Son being quicker will likely run beyond Kane, who will likely hold the ball up, and look to lay it off.

I'd actually be willing to put a bet down for either a 0-0 draw or 1-1 just because of the odds it'll generate, and the fact I think Tottenham will be looking to sit back, and invite pressure while looking for the counter. Manchester City have struggled to score at times, which sounds odd when they've literally just beaten teams by 3+ goals, but that wasn't without a element of luck sprinkled in.

Yes, I know, and you are probably right. I will remember for a very long time 2021/22 because of the first starting game of the season, and all the hope that followed with 3 wins in 3, followed by everything Spurs can do to bring their fans back to reality.

But the point you mentioned is what I'm hoping for, the champions aren't playing well, they still are lucky without strikers, and Spurs, if you forget the crappy midfield and defence without ball, Moura and Son are very good, we just need Kane to click, which he has only done a few times this season.

[DarkStar_]

Looks like Darkstar will probably get the yellow cap this week. Tonight's game might be a tricky one though. United should win and most will likely back that but I can see a draw given both teams recent form. Shame I didn't have one more point this week as a correct score would probably give me the yellow cap . Not sure how I've managed to get myself into third place either. Only half a point behind second place as well.

Hopefully it'll be my first yellow cap! Looks like two people can still catch up by getting a correct score and they're both going for a United win, while I picked a 1-1 draw 

Should be pretty exciting to see who comes out on top. Do I cheer for a United win or for my yellow cap? 🤔

[swogerino]

Looks like Darkstar will probably get the yellow cap this week. Tonight's game might be a tricky one though. United should win and most will likely back that but I can see a draw given both teams recent form. Shame I didn't have one more point this week as a correct score would probably give me the yellow cap . Not sure how I've managed to get myself into third place either. Only half a point behind second place as well.

Hopefully it'll be my first yellow cap! Looks like two people can still catch up by getting a correct score and they're both going for a United win, while I picked a 1-1 draw 

Should be pretty exciting to see who comes out on top. Do I cheer for a United win or for my yellow cap? 🤔

It depends,if you are a fan of United you cheer for them but if not there is no reason to cheer for them instead of your yellow cap.Manchester United has screw up the last couple of games by getting draw as results in these matches against weaker opponent.I doubt they will make the turn in this game against Brighton so most likely you are going to end up as the yellow cap winner.I personally have them to win but I just made that prediction based on the name of the team and not the real quality they are delivering.

[icopress]

Hopefully it'll be my first yellow cap! Looks like two people can still catch up by getting a correct score and they're both going for a United win, while I picked a 1-1 draw  

Should be pretty exciting to see who comes out on top. Do I cheer for a United win or for my yellow cap? 🤔

This is a great example of why we all shouldn't publicly state our expectations ... because I was in exactly the same situation, (It seems that a huge number of points warms the soul, but due to the absence of a yellow cap, it becomes not so rosy).

In any case, you are not alone in your disappointment as the second goal in the 97th minute knocked my accurate prediction for this match off balance.  

[arallmuus]

Hopefully it'll be my first yellow cap! Looks like two people can still catch up by getting a correct score and they're both going for a United win, while I picked a 1-1 draw 

Should be pretty exciting to see who comes out on top. Do I cheer for a United win or for my yellow cap? 🤔

Gross, cls63 had United to win at 2-0 and he closed the round with 1 point ahead of you won the yellow cap. It could have been yours if it was 1-0 for United, too bad though.

This is a great example of why we all shouldn't publicly state our expectations

Sometimes its gross especially when you are in lead to win already but yeah shit happens most of the time, getting 2nd was still great and he climbed 8 spots on the overall leaderboard closing the gap to top 10

I have put in my prediction for the last round, United to win 2-0 but I got a hunch that this is going to flop so yeah that wooden spoon is pretty much reserved for me 

Anyway, this is my only points for this round and getting 3 points saved me from getting wooden spoon somehow 

[DarkStar_]

Hopefully it'll be my first yellow cap! Looks like two people can still catch up by getting a correct score and they're both going for a United win, while I picked a 1-1 draw 

Should be pretty exciting to see who comes out on top. Do I cheer for a United win or for my yellow cap? 🤔

Gross, cls63 had United to win at 2-0 and he closed the round with 1 point ahead of you won the yellow cap. It could have been yours if it was 1-0 for United, too bad though.

Oh well, congrats to cls63! When I got the notification for the 90+7' goal, I expected it to be a Brighton last minute equalizer to make it 1-1 and give me a correct score - I was not expecting the lead to be doubled.

[jeremypwr]

Congrats CLS63, I've submitted your Free Bet, so there is no need to PM anyone about said Free Bet.

[swogerino]

Hopefully it'll be my first yellow cap! Looks like two people can still catch up by getting a correct score and they're both going for a United win, while I picked a 1-1 draw  

Should be pretty exciting to see who comes out on top. Do I cheer for a United win or for my yellow cap? 🤔

This is a great example of why we all shouldn't publicly state our expectations ... because I was in exactly the same situation, (It seems that a huge number of points warms the soul, but due to the absence of a yellow cap, it becomes not so rosy).

In any case, you are not alone in your disappointment as the second goal in the 97th minute knocked my accurate prediction for this match off balance.  

It changes a lot of things when some teams score in that 97th minute.I have been burned so many times by late goals but yesterday strange enough for me I got the exact correct score 2-0 and I did put it without believing Manchester United would have won.I opened Instagram and was scrolling today morning and first post was from Cristiano,stating that only with hard work we can achieve good results,checked Flashscore than and was surprised to that 2-0 result although it removed the Wooden Spoon from me.

[hilariousetc]

I usually stick a little amount 0.5-20p on a few of the both teams to score in both halves, 2 corners each team in each half and two cards each accumulators on skybet. You can get huge odds on them especially when you combine 2-4. I was literally one goal and one corner away from a ridiculous sum fairly recently. I've put a quid on it tonight on the Manchester Utd v Brighton match at 101 odds so that will net me 101 but I'm only expecting 1-1 in the game to be honest but it's worth the punt. Could see a fair few goals and it could get a bit spicy if things aren't going United's way.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that puts ludicrous bets down, and actually from time to time get close enough to start sweating buckets. Seriously, I've had some good horrible times just sitting there watching my bigger accumulators come close.

They're the best ones. A little money for a lot of fun (potentially at least - not that much fun when the first game lets you down haha). I don't mind throwing 5p at them as they can get quite exciting when the results are coming your way. Sometimes it's worse that with online bookies let you cash out. There's been a fair few times when they've offered me a cash out of £50-£100 from a crappy 5-10p bet or something but I've let it run because you could potential win thousands or even tens of thousands, but obviously you then go on to lose and wish you would have taken the cash when you can. With that being said, I'd rather lose out on that than thousands so that's why 9/10 I let them run.

A few years ago Skybet posted an accumulator someone had won. It was a 5 or 10p bet or something and I think they won 250k on a four team accumulator. If I remember correctly it was 4 lower league teams and the both teams to score in both halves, 2 corners each team in each half and two cards each I mentioned above. They love posting big wins because it just encourages others to do them. I've actually won quite a few of them on singles but I only put them on games I suspect can get a bit spicy with a lot of goals. Of course my bet on last nights game failed miserably with it being 0-0 at half time.

Hopefully it'll be my first yellow cap! Looks like two people can still catch up by getting a correct score and they're both going for a United win, while I picked a 1-1 draw  

Should be pretty exciting to see who comes out on top. Do I cheer for a United win or for my yellow cap? 🤔

This is a great example of why we all shouldn't publicly state our expectations ... because I was in exactly the same situation, (It seems that a huge number of points warms the soul, but due to the absence of a yellow cap, it becomes not so rosy).

In any case, you are not alone in your disappointment as the second goal in the 97th minute knocked my accurate prediction for this match off balance.  

Probably my fault. I shouldn't have mentioned it and jinxed it  .

[CLS63]

I was really very bad in the pool this year. And I wasn't even making a prediction for two weeks. But I have decided to do my best with the help of this yellow cap.

Oh well, congrats to cls63! When I got the notification for the 90+7' goal, I expected it to be a Brighton last minute equalizer to make it 1-1 and give me a correct score - I was not expecting the lead to be doubled.

Thank you so much. And I'm sorry that I stole the yellow cap in the last seconds of the game.

[casperBGD]

I was really very bad in the pool this year. And I wasn't even making a prediction for two weeks. But I have decided to do my best with the help of this yellow cap.
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congrats man
never give up from the pool, it is for fun primarily and then you can earn some, if you are good
but, will all placements, each round is a new chance for yellow cap, I did not earned any in two seasons, but this season I am consistent week-to-week and that keeps me in top10, hopefully will finish within top10 as well

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Hopefully it'll be my first yellow cap! Looks like two people can still catch up by getting a correct score and they're both going for a United win, while I picked a 1-1 draw 

Should be pretty exciting to see who comes out on top. Do I cheer for a United win or for my yellow cap? 🤔

Gross, cls63 had United to win at 2-0 and he closed the round with 1 point ahead of you won the yellow cap. It could have been yours if it was 1-0 for United, too bad though.

Oh well, congrats to cls63! When I got the notification for the 90+7' goal, I expected it to be a Brighton last minute equalizer to make it 1-1 and give me a correct score - I was not expecting the lead to be doubled.

For a day I thought I had a chance to get yellow cap when DS and I had the same points after the first day. Well congratulations cls63 for winning the round. Like you I was too thought to gave up and already declared to quit but but few other members were suggesting and actually making good points to stay. Thanks to them. I did not do that bad in the last two rounds. I will need few more good rounds to be back in the top 10. I still have hopes 😉

The next round is a long one. If I am not wrong then we have more than 14 matches to pick the results. Anyone who will do extra ordinary in this round will make good distance from others at the top. I have made some rough selections so far just in case I miss to make my picks at all LOL

[Welsh]

They're the best ones. A little money for a lot of fun (potentially at least - not that much fun when the first game lets you down haha). I don't mind throwing 5p at them as they can get quite exciting when the results are coming your way. Sometimes it's worse that with online bookies let you cash out. There's been a fair few times when they've offered me a cash out of £50-£100 from a crappy 5-10p bet or something but I've let it run because you could potential win thousands or even tens of thousands, but obviously you then go on to lose and wish you would have taken the cash when you can. With that being said, I'd rather lose out on that than thousands so that's why 9/10 I let them run.

The worst is when the first game on your accumulator loses, otherwise I pretty much always have fun watching the games with these types of accumulators, and it gets me watching teams I wouldn't have watched without putting a bet on. So, I've actually discovered a few teams which I've come to like, mainly because they've helped me with my accumulators from time to time.

Also, I know this season has been a disaster for me prediction wise i.e haven't even submitted anything, but I will definitely join the next season if you're still running it, and I'll definitely sit down before the season starts, and just predict the entire season, then I'll try, and edit them perodically when I remember. I think that's probably the best approach for me going forward, otherwise I'm just donating my Bitcoin .

[Trofo]

Also, I know this season has been a disaster for me prediction wise i.e haven't even submitted anything, but I will definitely join the next season if you're still running it, and I'll definitely sit down before the season starts, and just predict the entire season, then I'll try, and edit them perodically when I remember. I think that's probably the best approach for me going forward, otherwise I'm just donating my Bitcoin .

Suit yourself, but your approach would be terrible for me. I would feel like doing a chore instead of enjoining a game. But that is me and I am loosing at least 15 minutes every day making tickets so I always remember to do the Superbru as well. It feels as a chore even when I enter all the games for one week (I am playing 4 pools) so I now started entering only the results for current day.

[Welsh]

Suit yourself, but your approach would be terrible for me. I would feel like doing a chore instead of enjoining a game. But that is me and I am loosing at least 15 minutes every day making tickets so I always remember to do the Superbru as well. It feels as a chore even when I enter all the games for one week (I am playing 4 pools) so I now started entering only the results for current day.

Well, going into this I was coming off a rather large break from football predictions, mostly only putting the odd one down, but I've seen some decent success recently combined with UFC, so I'm starting to get the itch again, and I'd rather be in a season long competition, where that competition is every week, while only paying once at the start of the season, since that prevents any unnecessary spending just for a bit of fun.

Plus, I think it's better to compete among ourselves instead of playing a fantasy football league where they is millions competing against each other. Although, I'll be absolutely sure to set out a day of just predicting everything in the preseason, and then just revisit when I have time, every week or every other week whenever it's, and hopefully I'll be at least somewhat competitive.

[Trofo]

Well, going into this I was coming off a rather large break from football predictions, mostly only putting the odd one down, but I've seen some decent success recently combined with UFC, so I'm starting to get the itch again, and I'd rather be in a season long competition, where that competition is every week, while only paying once at the start of the season, since that prevents any unnecessary spending just for a bit of fun.

Plus, I think it's better to compete among ourselves instead of playing a fantasy football league where they is millions competing against each other. Although, I'll be absolutely sure to set out a day of just predicting everything in the preseason, and then just revisit when I have time, every week or every other week whenever it's, and hopefully I'll be at least somewhat competitive.

I would have miserable results trying to do that. Preseason predictions can never be accurate enough for me, or maybe that is just because I don't watch friendly matches. I can see it working reasonably well if done on a month basis and starting from let's say week 3 when we already have some initial competition data to see how the clubs settled into new season.

Anyway, good luck man and I hope your plan works.