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

[Trofo]

The price on Liverpool to win is nice, but there has to be something behind the curtains so I will not bet on Liverpool, I’m on both to score in this match

Yeah, Liverpool ML @1.72 is really tempting, they're unstoppable right now, but Wolves are a team that always play their hearts out against the Big 6, and tonight they have the big chance of climbing to the 5th position and being only 3pts behind top 4 but only if they win. BTTS would've also been my pick. Best of luck!

A few weeks ago I would also pick both to score without second thought but Liverpool hadn't conceded in last 6 games if I am not mistaken so this time around I went with straight win for the reds. If this game was played on weekend I would be confident but there is very little football options tonight and we have to have an upset somewhere.

[hilariousetc]

It never is with Wolves. I still think Liverpool got a bit of luck on a few games in the last stretch since before Christmas and on other days we'd have drawn a couple of them, definitely if not for VAR we'd have dropped 2 to Wolves. I'm still betting on the Reds of course, with a -1 handicap so if it's a narrow win I push -- they have more cover but it's basically a squad full of players capitalizing on first-11 injuries with Wolves. Though if Boly makes a surprise comeback, our attack will have a rabid defender starved off football for 3 months...

Really can't decide on 1-1 or 2-1. I've got 2-1 to Liverpool in right now but changed it yesterday from 1-1 and can't make my mind up. Liverpool should win of course but that draw is looking really tempting for some reason. I'm sure it will be an entertaining game to watch unless Liverpool just edge it by a goal or something.

Wolves are playing Man United next week, away. I wonder if they'll win that and if so will Ollie's head roll? 

I dunno what’s going on at Man Utd, they’re a real mess. De Gea is wasting his career there. He nearly went to Real a few seasons ago, now look at him.

They're shit and have very few great players. David De Gea's contract expires in June 2020 so he'll probably leave then. Can't imagine he'll stay unless they make some huge signings that can convince him they might win something, but who wants to play for United these days? I can't see them attracting the big names any more. Pogba will probably be leaving as well I reckon.

[buwaytress]

OK they got a goal from the first corner, I did not expect but Wolves already missed a sitter, and Alisson missed a catch all in the first 15 mins so yeah this could get really interesting!

@hilarious: I changed from 2-0 to 3-0 Liverpool, I have no idea what I'm thinking these days but I saw that Boly wasn't starting after all so I thought, okay, we can score 2 before they sub him in.

Entertaining so far at least! More chances for them than for us so far, phew! And Salah coulda made it 2-0 It's only 17th min!

@DeathAngel I never understood why de Gea didn't leave before, except that he probably thought he could look really good for saving United's ass almost singlehandedly. But now even his spirit is crumbling...

[hilariousetc]

OK they got a goal from the first corner, I did not expect but Wolves already missed a sitter, and Alisson missed a catch all in the first 15 mins so yeah this could get really interesting!

@hilarious: I changed from 2-0 to 3-0 Liverpool, I have no idea what I'm thinking these days but I saw that Boly wasn't starting after all so I thought, okay, we can score 2 before they sub him in.

Goddamn it; it's 1-1 with less than ten minutes to go. Wolves have actually been the stronger team in the second half in my opinion and they could even get the winner the way they're playing, but I'm hoping Liverpool will get one in Kloppage time to get me the full points  . Will be interesting to see the possession stats at full time. Either way, I hope Liverpool don't lose as I'd like them to remain unbeaten in the league as they deserve it.

Edit: Firmino literally just scored:



They can't stop winning  . Five mins to go now and I wonder if there'll be any cards for Liverpool time wasting  . Bus is going to be well and truly parked now.

[BitSat19]

OK they got a goal from the first corner, I did not expect but Wolves already missed a sitter, and Alisson missed a catch all in the first 15 mins so yeah this could get really interesting!

@hilarious: I changed from 2-0 to 3-0 Liverpool, I have no idea what I'm thinking these days but I saw that Boly wasn't starting after all so I thought, okay, we can score 2 before they sub him in.

Goddamn it; it's 1-1 with less than ten minutes to go. Wolves have actually been the stronger team in the second half in my opinion and they could even get the winner the way they're playing, but I'm hoping Liverpool will get one in Kloppage time to get me the full points  . Will be interesting to see the possession stats at full time. Either way, I hope Liverpool don't lose as I'd like them to remain unbeaten.

Firmino is the survival now just 2 minutes left I am on for all points in pool 

[examplens]

Goddamn it; it's 1-1 with less than ten minutes to go. Wolves have actually been the stronger team in the second half in my opinion and they could even get the winner the way they're playing, but I'm hoping Liverpool will get one in Kloppage time to get me the full points  . Will be interesting to see the possession stats at full time. Either way, I hope Liverpool don't lose as I'd like them to remain unbeaten in the league as they deserve it.

I was also doubting 1:1 or 1:2, still, I wanted some more goals from Wolves even if get max points from this game
Wolves also deserve more from this game tonight. Draw it would be fair, but this is Liverpool's season.

I did not watch from the beginning, what's happened with Mane? why it was replaced, injury?

[tomahawk9]

Liverpool's winning goal was  : Salah with some filthy street soccer stuff, Hendo with a one-touch assist à la Iniesta, and Firmino with a top class finishing...This team is out of this world, they could lose 5 games in a row and they'll still be league leaders!

@Trofo So you went with Pool to win? Nice, back-to-back wins (:

@examplens  I think you've won the Yellow Cap for this round. 4 correct picks! Congrats 

[big_daddy]

Congrats to Liverpool and to examplens
But we have another pick that is part of the round n.24, West Ham - Liverpool
So this round is still open right? 

With 5 exact you’re getting a special prize if I’m correct?

[examplens]

Congrats to Liverpool and to examplens
But we have another pick that is part of the round n.24, West Ham - Liverpool
So this round is still open right? 

With 5 exact you’re getting a special prize if I’m correct?

I think it is postponed game from 18th round. It will not be counted for special award, only 10 games from this round.

[hilariousetc]

I did not watch from the beginning, what's happened with Mane? why it was replaced, injury?

Looks like he pulled a hamstring or something. Doesn't look serious as he seemed to walk off fine but obviously he couldn't continue. At least it gave Takumi Minamino his first Premier League start.

Congrats to Liverpool and to examplens
But we have another pick that is part of the round n.24, West Ham - Liverpool
So this round is still open right? 

With 5 exact you’re getting a special prize if I’m correct?

Nah, you need at least 6 and I don't know whether that rescheduled game will count for this round:

As per last year, the prize fund increases as you make more correct predictions, as follows:
6 exact scores - a Premier League jersey of your choice
7 exact scores - £1,000
8 exact scores - £2,500
9 exact scores - £5,000
10 exact scores - £20,000

I think only one person from the entire site can win as well so if 10 others also get 6 scores it's the person who does the best that round. Kinda harsh but I guess they can't be giving out loads of prizes every round.

[examplens]

This is from my dashboard:

Code:

What's more, you'll be in with a shot of winning with anything from 5 exact scores upwards:

5 Exact Scores	- A Superbru Yellow Cap
6 Exact Scores	- A Premier League jersey
7 Exact Scores	- €550
8 Exact Scores	- €1,100
9 Exact Scores	- €11,000
10 Exact Scores - €55,000

also:

Note: In Round 24 only the first 10 matches will count towards the prize.

[buwaytress]

Edit: Firmino literally just scored:

They can't stop winning  . Five mins to go now and I wonder if there'll be any cards for Liverpool time wasting  . Bus is going to be well and truly parked now.

From 0 points to 3 to you too for picking 2-1! And I went from 1.5 to 1 when I changed 2-0 to 3-0 haha but I'm happy either way. This was the Liverpool that kept snatching points in the final 10 minutes before Alisson came back in and started us on our clean sheet streak. But Traore continues to put me in awe. Sorry Robbo but he got the better of you like almost every single time. Damn that beast!

This team is out of this world, they could lose 5 games in a row and they'll still be league leaders!

They could lose 6 games in a row actually, including the one in hand now against West Ham, and still lead by 1 point... assuming City win all the next 5, which they won't =p

4/1 Liverpool unbeaten all season in EPL at Paddy Power... @toke want to take me against that? I'll be happy to take 35/10? $10 right?

[hilariousetc]

This is from my dashboard:

Code:

What's more, you'll be in with a shot of winning with anything from 5 exact scores upwards:

5 Exact Scores	- A Superbru Yellow Cap
6 Exact Scores	- A Premier League jersey
7 Exact Scores	- €550
8 Exact Scores	- €1,100
9 Exact Scores	- €11,000
10 Exact Scores - €55,000

I forgot about the hallowed Yellow Cap  . I'd actually like to win one of those but I know the odds of getting one are ridiculous. It's hard enough getting the yellow cap from our pool never mind the entire site. You can actually buy one from their shop if you want but I don't want one enough to actually spend money on it: https://store.superbru.com/collections/uk-europe/products/yellow-cap



If there's enough interest from people we could purchase one out of the pool money and the winner gets one as well next season.

You can even buy a wooden spoon as well:



Not sure how much interest there would be in a wooden spoon haha.

Winning a jersey would be sweet as well. I've been wanting one of the Watford ones seeing as they have the bitcoin logo on there:



Seems it's on sale at the moment at £35 from £55: https://www.thehornetsshop.co.uk/kit/home-kit/adult/2745_2019-adult-home-shirt.html

But I might just wait till the end of the season when they get a new kit and try pick up one even cheaper.

Edit: Firmino literally just scored:

They can't stop winning  . Five mins to go now and I wonder if there'll be any cards for Liverpool time wasting  . Bus is going to be well and truly parked now.

From 0 points to 3 to you too for picking 2-1! And I went from 1.5 to 1 when I changed 2-0 to 3-0 haha but I'm happy either way.

Yeah, that result saved me from a truly abysmal week and kept me treading water in eight place.

This team is out of this world, they could lose 5 games in a row and they'll still be league leaders!

They could lose 6 games in a row actually, including the one in hand now against West Ham, and still lead by 1 point... assuming City win all the next 5, which they won't =p

4/1 Liverpool unbeaten all season in EPL at Paddy Power... @toke want to take me against that? I'll be happy to take 35/10? $10 right?

Only 4/1. I know Liverpool are storming it this season but I'd want higher odds than that. With that being said, I think the only team they might lose against is City at home in april, but the season could already be over then. Or maybe Liverpool lose some before then and City make a miraculously come back and it's all to play for  .

[DeathAngel]

Great weekend of results for examplens, congrats buddy. He’s now into 2nd place, going up 3 positions. It just shows how one great week can really put you in a great position. I’d say any of the top 8 to 10 could still win this pool.

[BitcoinSupremo]

The round before the last I made only 4 exact scores and no other points.I don't know if anyone here has done more than 4 exact scores in a single round.

[BitSat19]

The round before the last I made only 4 exact scores and no other points.I don't know if anyone here has done more than 4 exact scores in a single round.

If I am right then we have highest number of exact scores is 5 and its by @tomahawk9 because once he was on top in round with nearly 18 or 19 points.

[buwaytress]

@hilarious The Watford jersey is truly a collector's item IMO, for precisely the reason you mentioned. I was really lucky to get two of them, and they actually are quite well made. Anyone wanting it should watch out for the Sportsbet random bitcointalk only giveaways I've seen them throw in a jersey or two for those who even don't win but try.

@BitcoinSupremo I remember last season someone making 6 exact scores! And even they didn't win anything from Superbru cause someone else on the site got 7! And if I recall correctly in the very first week last season, someone won 10k for guessing 9 exacts!

You guys watching FA Cup action? I'm torn between betting on one or two upsets but I already put a 4-leg Premier League parlay down.

[examplens]

Great weekend of results for examplens, congrats buddy. He’s now into 2nd place, going up 3 positions. It just shows how one great week can really put you in a great position. I’d say any of the top 8 to 10 could still win this pool.

thx mate. in some cases, I was lucky with the late score. I think 20 pts differences between 1st and 13th (BitcoinSupremo) does not mean anything. Here is a lot of games and points remains, everything is possible. yellow cap or wooden spoon, everyone can win  
I must say, my feeling is very confusing when watching PL this season, just because of this pool. For example, I am picked Wolves-Liv 1:2, it is an exact result, but I am very disappointed when Liverpool score. I would like to see more team to take points from them, and Wolves deserve that.

The round before the last I made only 4 exact scores and no other points.I don't know if anyone here has done more than 4 exact scores in a single round.

If I am right then we have highest number of exact scores is 5 and its by @tomahawk9 because once he was on top in round with nearly 18 or 19 points.

Yeah, @tomahawk9 in 20th round picked 5 exact scores.

[Trofo]

You guys watching FA Cup action? I'm torn between betting on one or two upsets but I already put a 4-leg Premier League parlay down.

I'm skipping it betting wise for now. There is too much of risk involved considering it is a notoriously unpredictable cup and some/all favorites could start the games with their best players benched. Maybe I'll put some money just before the games start when line ups are known. Damn, how I miss regular PL games. This weekend I'll have to watch Bundesliga and La Liga action or maybe Handball (match for bronze medal is today).

[Harkorede]

Great weekend of results for examplens, congrats buddy. He’s now into 2nd place, going up 3 positions. It just shows how one great week can really put you in a great position. I’d say any of the top 8 to 10 could still win this pool.

He's had a great week, the final few weeks will surely very exciting to see.

There is definitely no doubt about Liverpool being the champions for this year, even though it's mathematically still possible.

Only 4/1. I know Liverpool are storming it this season but I'd want higher odds than that. With that being said, I think the only team they might lose against is City at home in april, but the season could already be over then. Or maybe Liverpool lose some before then and City make a miraculously come back and it's all to play for  .

4/1 is definitely too small, there is a lot for Liverpool to play for and you'd expect Klopp to start resting his big guns for EPL as the cup and champions league fixture, finishing unbeaten will be a great feat to achieve for them, However, it's not going to be Klopp's priority, would it ?