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

[Joca97]

I agree that im in a solid position to attack the first place,its only 7.5 points difference.

7.5 points differences is like 2-3 rounds if you are getting decently good points ahead of the current #1 but he is a pretty tough one to crack.

Now i think we need to change the tactics. Mostly everyone plays the same bets and we need to bet different honestly. Also hopefully much more harder matches will come so that it isnt easy to predict so that everyone can surprise in the pool

I guess taking the safe route is also one of the option unless you are confident that your upset prediction is going to get you some points then go ahead but considering the points spread from #1 to #10 isnt that wide then its pretty risky with still 10 rounds to go.

Unless of course you decide to go for either taking down that #1 spot or nothing lol

Well first time i changed my tactics in a long time on favorites and went with City 0-2 and got there 3 points,but what a shame that Aston Villa didnt score in the last minutes, i badly needed a draw in that match to go into 5th place and now still at 7th place. I think everything would have been good if it wasnt for that Wolves match. Man Utd match isnt that important now because everyone picked 2-1. Now its 1-1 so i think this might even go to 2-1.

[buwaytress]

What results, and what bad luck for me this round, couldn't even win bets or points in pool 'cept from 2 games. But seriously, well done Hoody Hoo, Joca, casper, etc. And Unknown, wow. 3 exact scores. Damn this pool is incredibly tight. Not that it never was, but even with so many pulling out, it's final quarter of the season and still bunched like crazy up top!

Eriksen story definitely the highlight of this weekend for me.

I guess taking the safe route is also one of the option unless you are confident that your upset prediction is going to get you some points then go ahead but considering the points spread from #1 to #10 isnt that wide then its pretty risky with still 10 rounds to go.

Unless of course you decide to go for either taking down that #1 spot or nothing lol

That's what I did the last couple of rounds and this though, trying to take the risk to distance myself thinking 5/6 points needs to be 10/11 points, but that's exactly when I lost top spot haha. Win some lose some. Villa really let me down back to back, so painful.

I never thought I'd find some one I enjoyed more than John Arne Riise in a wide defensive position, but both Robertson, and Trent have proven me wrong. Might be a little bias, but I genuinely believe they're the best in the world in their positions, and by quite some margin. Their assist numbers alone are crazy, and without both of them we wouldn't be competing with Manchester City at the top of the table.

Yeah, I even will say I enjoyed the sparks from others like Arbeloa or Enrique (who played the Legends match) but they really couldn't touch the cloth on Riise -- I really loved him too despite the horror of him removing his shirt to celebrate haha.

On the right I've never really taken to anyone, Glen Johnson and Clyne always felt like they played for so long, and then even Milner there sometimes, so before Trent, I always felt like we were pretty average there, so yeah maybe a bit of bias from me as well but he's just so many rungs up from everyone else in my opinion. Criminal that he's not even England's first choice, but I suppose I get that the formation exposes him even more.

Yeah, the worry's always about our front 3 and the focus is always on them but we really look blunt when our fullbacks aren't around. What do you think of Tsimikas though? I admit I didn't rate him early on but there was a stretch of games earlier on where I think he really rose to Robbo's levels.

[casperBGD]

What results, and what bad luck for me this round, couldn't even win bets or points in pool 'cept from 2 games. But seriously, well done Hoody Hoo, Joca, casper, etc. And Unknown, wow. 3 exact scores. Damn this pool is incredibly tight. Not that it never was, but even with so many pulling out, it's final quarter of the season and still bunched like crazy up top!
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yeah, tough round, but somehow managed to get two exact scores, expected third goal from Liverpool, but it would be too much

what happened to Chelsea? did not looked at the match, but what a goal to lead, and then go down completely

congrats to Unknown, close to having some reward from Superbru directly, with 4 exacts from Saturday matches

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

yeah, tough round, but somehow managed to get two exact scores, expected third goal from Liverpool, but it would be too much

I was too positive and went for 4 - 0 for Liverpool.

When there are draw matches, my luck is bound to be sucked. Three draw matchs and Chelsea losing against a team like Brentford was not suppose to be good for me but two exact score and one point from Liverpool was just fine for me. Having a spot on top 10 seems very tough lately.

Surprisingly many of us got exact scores. It's amazing to see two guys got 4 exact picks and five guys got 3 exat picks. How do you guys do that! 😉

[slaman29]

yeah, tough round, but somehow managed to get two exact scores, expected third goal from Liverpool, but it would be too much

I was too positive and went for 4 - 0 for Liverpool.

When there are draw matches, my luck is bound to be sucked. Three draw matchs and Chelsea losing against a team like Brentford was not suppose to be good for me but two exact score and one point from Liverpool was just fine for me. Having a spot on top 10 seems very tough lately.

Surprisingly many of us got exact scores. It's amazing to see two guys got 4 exact picks and five guys got 3 exat picks. How do you guys do that! 😉

Seems like a great round for a lot of people, and for some reason I even somehow managed to get my highest rank ever, 4th.

So happy, and I know it won't last long but I will keep trying here. The funny thing is I don't even know this league as well as I should and I'm doing much better than La Liga pool, this has been the case all season long too! I have to say it's proof that it's really really random.

[buwaytress]

Seems like a great round for a lot of people, and for some reason I even somehow managed to get my highest rank ever, 4th.

So happy, and I know it won't last long but I will keep trying here. The funny thing is I don't even know this league as well as I should and I'm doing much better than La Liga pool, this has been the case all season long too! I have to say it's proof that it's really really random.

Well done man, pipped me as well in the process. Was always going to be hard, but this is why you don't give up. Take note, rest of you bastards

what happened to Chelsea? did not looked at the match, but what a goal to lead, and then go down completely

Didn't watch or even see highlights, but the Rudiger goal was from at least 35 yards say the reports. Damn.

Apparently, Chelsea don't know how to deal with the high press, nor with counters, so Liverpool should take note if we end up meeting them again (you never know, Champions League?).

Spurs on my acca, Toons on my ML. Draw like United kills all my bets, so please don't draw =)

[swogerino]

yeah, tough round, but somehow managed to get two exact scores, expected third goal from Liverpool, but it would be too much

I was too positive and went for 4 - 0 for Liverpool.

When there are draw matches, my luck is bound to be sucked. Three draw matchs and Chelsea losing against a team like Brentford was not suppose to be good for me but two exact score and one point from Liverpool was just fine for me. Having a spot on top 10 seems very tough lately.

Surprisingly many of us got exact scores. It's amazing to see two guys got 4 exact picks and five guys got 3 exat picks. How do you guys do that! 😉

I was even more positive and had Liverpool 5-0 because I thought Watford is most likely relegated this year so Liverpool will use that game to score a lot and to be in top form for their Champions League game.I also wonder when I saw that 16.5 points in the top spot which is doing really great in just 7 games played,most probably they had a lot of draws otherwise I cannot explain it otherwise.

[Trofo]

Yeah, the worry's always about our front 3 and the focus is always on them but we really look blunt when our fullbacks aren't around. What do you think of Tsimikas though? I admit I didn't rate him early on but there was a stretch of games earlier on where I think he really rose to Robbo's levels.

Tsimikas is a great addition to Liverpool squad and I think he would have much more minutes if he did not play at the position where only one guy can play and Robertson is top of pecking order on that left back. I watched him a couple of time when Robertson was not available and he was solid defensibly and looked very good going forward with good crosses almost every time. I don't think LFC has to worry about LB position in near future.

Just read that some supercomputer or whatnot is giving Liverpool 80% chances to lift the title this season. I would put it as 50:50, City with small points advantage and Liverpool with a bit better form.

[Welsh]

Alright, Man City didn't slip up. Maybe, I was being a little bit too hopeful. Liverpool didn't really struggle, but Watford gave a good showing. Potentially the league decider next week between Liverpool, and Man City. I guess going into the match as close as it is, probably is the best way. Definitely for neutrals, however as I said I'm going to be bricking it.

Just want to say, Joe Gomez really put in a shift this weekend, and is giving me some hope about the backup options we have for our full backs, especially when he can play CB too. Lets just hope he can stay fit from now on, without any major injuries.

[buwaytress]

Spurs, what can I say? Haven't seen Conte celebrate like that for a while. Or I haven't watched enough Spurs games.

Just read that some supercomputer or whatnot is giving Liverpool 80% chances to lift the title this season. I would put it as 50:50, City with small points advantage and Liverpool with a bit better form.

The same supercomputer predicted Liverpool above Chelsea last year (this was when Chelsea were top) and 5/1 to win Champions League, a bit better than bookies at the time. It's already a bit off though as winner was supposed to end with less than 90 points, that's when I knew it was a dumb computer cause everyone knows City can't do below 90 points heh. Speaking of, how many of you guys look at FiveThirtyEight or Opta to help you bet?

I stick to form, followed by bookie odds (but the odds help me to bet where the value is actually), but I don't pay any attention to Opta. I've seen them put chances to win on 4/1 odds at 2% at kick off.

Alright, Man City didn't slip up. Maybe, I was being a little bit too hopeful. Liverpool didn't really struggle, but Watford gave a good showing. Potentially the league decider next week between Liverpool, and Man City. I guess going into the match as close as it is, probably is the best way. Definitely for neutrals, however as I said I'm going to be bricking it.

Just want to say, Joe Gomez really put in a shift this weekend, and is giving me some hope about the backup options we have for our full backs, especially when he can play CB too. Lets just hope he can stay fit from now on, without any major injuries.

Yeah, and they were in cruise control if we're being fair, while we had a bit more of a fight -- I'm just hoping Salah's frustrations turn into gold next Sunday.

Gomez's star seemed to wane for me in recent times so I'm also really pleased he took responsibility -- even the yellow he earned sort of proved this.

Odds for Liverpool dipped just below 34/10 after the weekend. I'm definitely going to wait for a Super Boost on the day itself, though if we beat Benfica I think the money will pile on Liverpool.

[slaman29]

Trofo buway is this supercomputer for real or just made up? I search for it and the news reports never show the supercomputer, sure it's not some guy in his garage?

Anyway, 80% chance is crazy, makes it big money to bet on them to win title, so have any of you done this yet?

Anyway tonight, important game for Arsenal. Beat Crystal Palace and they have 2 games of cushion with only 9 games left!

Well done man, pipped me as well in the process. Was always going to be hard, but this is why you don't give up. Take note, rest of you bastards

I have entered top 5 before actually but then I dropped out and now am going back in again, so you can probably do the same if you get lucky. And yes, it's definitely luck because exact scores are a gift of pure randomness I don't even think many people expect it.

Me and hahay have the LEAST exact scores in the top 10 but I have the most Close and most Slam points, so in reality I got the most correct results, but so many lost points on exact scores.

[casperBGD]

Anyway tonight, important game for Arsenal. Beat Crystal Palace and they have 2 games of cushion with only 9 games left!
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yeah, in the end, it will a race between London rivals, Arsenal and Tottenham, with Manchester United just watching, despite popular belief that United will see CL next season
Arsenal should be good to win tonight, Premier is getting realistic scores in last few rounds

it is a longer round than usual, which concludes with another match for Everton, nightmare season, but hopefully Burnley will stay on four points difference after the match

[swogerino]

Anyway tonight, important game for Arsenal. Beat Crystal Palace and they have 2 games of cushion with only 9 games left!
~snip

yeah, in the end, it will a race between London rivals, Arsenal and Tottenham, with Manchester United just watching, despite popular belief that United will see CL next season
Arsenal should be good to win tonight, Premier is getting realistic scores in last few rounds

it is a longer round than usual, which concludes with another match for Everton, nightmare season, but hopefully Burnley will stay on four points difference after the match

I also think that Manchester United in the latest games have not been or has not proven that they are in the form when they used to get results,this latest draw against Leicester City playing at home just confirms that.Arsenal is much better in form and also the results lately so I also think they should win their game without problems and I think they in the end will be the ones who will see the Champions League next year with a really high probability I am saying this.

[Joca97]

Anyway tonight, important game for Arsenal. Beat Crystal Palace and they have 2 games of cushion with only 9 games left!
~snip

yeah, in the end, it will a race between London rivals, Arsenal and Tottenham, with Manchester United just watching, despite popular belief that United will see CL next season
Arsenal should be good to win tonight, Premier is getting realistic scores in last few rounds

it is a longer round than usual, which concludes with another match for Everton, nightmare season, but hopefully Burnley will stay on four points difference after the match

Well this last 2 matches of the round can make a difference. I really hope Arsenal can win 1-2 or maybe 1-3 i have 1-2 for this match but hoping that Crystal Palace scores at least one. I think the main match will be Burnley vs Everton. I have seen that a lot of people have went with all 3 options so this will decide some important points. Also im now just 5.5 points away from first place plus got my record place of the season,6th .

Also btw can anyone tell me what are the correct prizes for 1-10th place so that i didnt miss something

[Welsh]

Biggest shock of the weekend for me is Everton actually looked decent for quite some time against West Ham. Their goal I believe was deflected, although they probably did deserve a goal. I'm gutted because I had West Ham to win with a clean sheet.

Odds for Liverpool dipped just below 34/10 after the weekend. I'm definitely going to wait for a Super Boost on the day itself, though if we beat Benfica I think the money will pile on Liverpool.

I'm going to the riskier step. I'll be putting us to beat Benfica 2-0, and to beat Man City 2-1. Plus, I'll throw in a few other teams from the weekend. I'll be honest, I can see a draw happening on the weekend between us like it was earlier on in the season. The good thing is though, I do believe our defence has gotten better as the season as gone on, and Matip this season hasn't had as many injuries, and has really stepped up his game. VVD obviously getting back to his form before his ACL injury too.

[Trofo]

Biggest shock of the weekend for me is Everton actually looked decent for quite some time against West Ham. Their goal I believe was deflected, although they probably did deserve a goal. I'm gutted because I had West Ham to win with a clean sheet.

They looked decent but they also looked like they would not score even if they played 3 games in a row. I can't believe how out of form Richarlison and DCL are. Did not watch whole game but Richarlison had a couple of great chances and squandered very cheaply. Goal they scored was a lucky deflection but as you said they should have scored a "normal" goal anyway so it about evens it out. Same can be said about Antonio, looks like he needs 20 chances for a goal at the moment but at least he has Bowen and others to bail him out.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Congrats to Unknown01 with the yellow cap. I’m not sure what the match week leader is for the whole season so far but 21 points in a single match week must be pretty close.

Enjoy the free bet brother.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Congrats to Unknown01 with the yellow cap. I’m not sure what the match week leader is for the whole season so far but 21 points in a single match week must be pretty close.

The round is not over yet. Remember someone was pretty sure that he was going to win the round but at the end someone else won it few rounds ago? mole0815 have 18 and Unknown01 have 21 so far. It seems Palace vs Arsenal is not going to earn anyone any points except one who is Leea (there are always someone who will swim against the tide LOL) but in Burnley vs Everton if mole get 3 points and Unknown manages to get no point then we gonna have both of them at 21. It will be interesting. It's amazing to see 5 exact score in a single round. Unknown deserves the cap. We will see.

By the way, we have 26 points in a round if I am not wrong although that round had many matches than usual. Big match on the next Sunday!

[Trofo]

Just watching Arsenal and wandering what happened. I expected them to do good against Crystal Palace and they are already 3:0 down. I really thought they learned how to win games like this. Hopefully this was just one bad day and just a slip but it gets tougher for Arsenal from here. They still have to play against Chelsea, united and Spurs and fight it out directly for that 4th spot.

[arallmuus]

if mole get 3 points and Unknown manages to get no point then we gonna have both of them at 21.

Mole had the next game on a draw and need to hit exact correct scores for the 3 points otherwise Unknown will win. Im not sure how exactly the tiebreaker works but according to Superbru

Tie-breaking

In the event of points ties on a pool leaderboard, position is allocated on the basis of higher WP total, then higher MP total, then lower TDM. If scores are still tied after these criteria are applied, the players are adjudged to be tied. TDM is Total Distance from Margin: the sum of the differences between a player's margin predictions and the actual margins.

WP seems to be win points so does this means Mole is going to get the yellow cap if he gets another 3 points with total of 9 correct picks despite that Unknown have 5 exact points in comparison to Mole that only has 3 exact points? Seems pretty weird. Anyway goodluck to both of you guys !

By the way, we have 26 points in a round if I am not wrong

Highest this season was 25 points on 29th round and casperBGD won that