🌍⚽Sportsbet.io AFCON 2024 prediction pool discussion thread

[buwaytress]

Yeah, guys. I only bet on them on day 1, and then still put a few of them on accas but not serious money. The 0-0 and 1-0 scorelines scared me off, and yes, while they've found a way to score many more goals, the quality is still lacking, and so these games still end up being tight af.

Comoros scoring 3 goals when they couldn't score before. First win at their first appearance? Should have counted on them eh.

[Igebotz]

even if they will, they'll be needing either Gabon to lose or have to wait to see how the result of the games play out, maybe they'll finish as on the best third placed teams.

Ghana has already been eliminated; they boast about having 24 hours of light in Africa, but their road to AFCON was too dark this time. You can't go to a tournament with a nasty mindset; they beat up a Gabonese player in the second game and received a red card; yesterday, Ayew fractured the Comoros goalkeeper's hand and received another red card. I'm delighted they're out because they'll blame Nigerians for their troubles sooner or later.

Damn, AFCON continue to amaze me every day. Good that I don't bet much on it. Yeah, maybe our knowledge about African football isn't amazing, but I think that anyon who have some common sense would predict Comoros beating Ghana

I haven't missed an AFCON since 2002, so that's about 20 years of experience. Now look at my position in that pool , who ever thought Comoros and Cape Verde would qualify for AFCON? Now the second most successful West African team after Cameroon is out of the tournament, with only 1 point out of a possible 9! With the kind of results we're seeing, those with less experience profit from their random picks, while those with more expertise pick based on past performance, which isn't helping at all.

[casperBGD]

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With the kind of results we're seeing, those with less experience profit from their random picks, while those with more expertise pick based on past performance, which isn't helping at all.

who would see Ghana out in group stage, within group that comprise Comoros, indeed

and we have Algeria, that is also close to elimination

nevertheless, I think that Nigeria and Egypt will take their toll today, and leave Sudan and Guinea Bissau without a win on AFCON, will be too much for them to surprise today, although Nigeria does not need a win for nothing

[Sebas.tian]

Yeah, guys. I only bet on them on day 1, and then still put a few of them on accas but not serious money. The 0-0 and 1-0 scorelines scared me off, and yes, while they've found a way to score many more goals, the quality is still lacking, and so these games still end up being tight af.

Comoros scoring 3 goals when they couldn't score before. First win at their first appearance? Should have counted on them eh.

Many bet cut yesterday because of the red card was given to Ghana player. Many hope for the game to end 2:2 draw to make a huge amount of money but comoros later put another goal that made the match to end 3:2 for the favour of comoros. Many gamblers were in pain yesterday because the game ended 2:3 that made many to lose their hope.

[Harkorede]

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With the kind of results we're seeing, those with less experience profit from their random picks, while those with more expertise pick based on past performance, which isn't helping at all.

who would see Ghana out in group stage, within group that comprise Comoros, indeed

and we have Algeria, that is also close to elimination

nevertheless, I think that Nigeria and Egypt will take their toll today, and leave Sudan and Guinea Bissau without a win on AFCON, will be too much for them to surprise today, although Nigeria does not need a win for nothing

halftime: It has started fairly as expected today, although it's just Egypt leading by a goal, while the score between Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau is still a barren one, but the match has not been any form short of being lively, Nigeria have been ahead to be honest, but Guinea Bissau are also keen not to go down without a fight.

[buwaytress]

Surprised I actually got good points from tonight's matches. Exact score on Egypt, Close on Nigeria. Ultimately doesn't really help me, and the odds were far too low on them for me to add to accas, so I'm just checking it out for the ride. Whomever's got Egypt on the outright Promo will be happy to get the win though! So far not very good for any team unless you picked Nigeria (which I guess you did igehhh?).

[Igebotz]

Surprised I actually got good points from tonight's matches. Exact score on Egypt, Close on Nigeria. Ultimately doesn't really help me, and the odds were far too low on them for me to add to accas, so I'm just checking it out for the ride. Whomever's got Egypt on the outright Promo will be happy to get the win though! So far not very good for any team unless you picked Nigeria (which I guess you did igehhh?).

Yes, I did it. I got two exact scores today, which moved me from 11th to 5th place; it was a fantastic night for me because it was the first time I got the entire group game correct; if Nigeria progresses as expected, Simon should be named MVP of the tournament. What a performer! With two assists and one goal to his name, he entered the game and changed the outcome. If he continues to play like this, a major club may require his services in the summer. Super Eagles, go!!!

Nigeria to win the AFCON was @10 odds, what a bet!!!

[Harkorede]

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I couldn't agree any less, now I felt I should have put in a bit more into the outright bet, coming into the tournament I wasn't sure of how the team would fare, but I couldn't have placed the bet on any other team.

Moses Simon is surely a stronger contender for player of the tournament, and the claim will further strengthen as much as the team progresses in the tournament.

[Igebotz]

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Moses Simon is surely a stronger contender for player of the tournament, and the claim will further strengthen as much as the team progresses in the tournament.

I agree with you that he needs to push his team even harder to compete for the award and to have some goals linked to his name as well, because these days, awards are largely granted based on goals and assists, and nobody cares about dribbling or chances created.

Is anyone willing to have a look at Groups E and F? For all of the teams in group E, the only option is to win and qualify, while for the first three teams in group F, the only option is to win and qualify as well. One team from Algeria and the Ivory Coast game must return home today!! Sadly

[Trofo]

Is anyone willing to have a look at Groups E and F? For all of the teams in group E, the only option is to win and qualify, while for the first three teams in group F, the only option is to win and qualify as well. One team from Algeria and the Ivory Coast game must return home today!! Sadly

Are you sure there is no way for both to pass? Don't feel like checking the situation in all groups but as far as I know there should be 4 teams ranked third that go trough. 6 groups give 12 teams and I expect that they need full 16 teams for knockout stage to have some sense. So if Algeria wins they have 4 points and Ivory Coast has 4 points. Seems like it should be enough.

But considering everything we sow in AFCON, maybe they decided to organize knockout stage in some other less usual way

[Igebotz]

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Are you sure there is no way for both to pass? Don't feel like checking the situation in all groups but as far as I know there should be 4 teams ranked third that go trough. 6 groups give 12 teams and I expect that they need full 16 teams for knockout stage to have some sense. So if Algeria wins they have 4 points and Ivory Coast has 4 points. Seems like it should be enough.

But considering everything we sow in AFCON, maybe they decided to organize knockout stage in some other less usual way

Yes, there are chances, but it will be a difficult task since they will have to beat Ivory Coast and get up to 4 points, in which case one of them will qualify automatically and the other would qualify as the best losers, as there are four spaces for the best losers. Algeria's only chance is to WIN because they don't have any other options. The Algeria team disappointed me and I want them gone! I'm rooting for Ivory Coast!

[Trofo]

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Are you sure there is no way for both to pass? Don't feel like checking the situation in all groups but as far as I know there should be 4 teams ranked third that go trough. 6 groups give 12 teams and I expect that they need full 16 teams for knockout stage to have some sense. So if Algeria wins they have 4 points and Ivory Coast has 4 points. Seems like it should be enough.

But considering everything we sow in AFCON, maybe they decided to organize knockout stage in some other less usual way

Yes, there are chances, but it will be a difficult task since they will have to beat Ivory Coast and get up to 4 points, in which case one of them will qualify automatically and the other would qualify as the best losers, as there are four spaces for the best losers. Algeria's only chance is to WIN because they don't have any other options. The Algeria team disappointed me and I want them gone! I'm rooting for Ivory Coast!

Thought so, I agree they played awful and I would want them gone as well except for the fact that they were my outright choice to win the competition  This way if they win tonight I can at least get one free bet out of it and maybe hope for a while longer that they will start playing proper football.

So far Nigeria was by far the best team here, at least from the matches I saw.

[casperBGD]

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So far Nigeria was by far the best team here, at least from the matches I saw.

agree, but would add Morocco to the list
these two are my favorites to win the tournament, but vouch for Morocco, because they were my choice for a winner before the tournament
have bet on them, but it is not some crazy amount, that I will miss if they lose

on a bottom line, expected more from the whole tournament so far

[Harkorede]

Okay, Algeria are already down by 2 goals with halftime on the horizon, it's pretty to say they're journey has ended in the tournament, it's funny how the expectations for them increases after each game but what they've done after every game is to attain a new low.

[tomahawk9]

Okay, Algeria are already down by 2 goals with halftime on the horizon, it's pretty to say they're journey has ended in the tournament, it's funny how the expectations for them increases after each game but what they've done after every game is to attain a new low.

Cape Verde and Malawi qualified to the knockout stage, meanwhile, the defending champions are eliminated...the magic of AFCON, i guess... my condolences to those who had Algeria as Outright Winner in the sportsbet promo, not a single chip from them 

[Harkorede]

Okay, Algeria are already down by 2 goals with halftime on the horizon, it's pretty to say they're journey has ended in the tournament, it's funny how the expectations for them increases after each game but what they've done after every game is to attain a new low.

Cape Verde and Malawi qualified to the knockout stage, meanwhile, the defending champions are eliminated...the magic of AFCON, i guess... my condolences to those who had Algeria as Outright Winner in the sportsbet promo, not a single chip from them 

Damn man, not a even best third placed team fight.

This is the craziest AFCON I've ever witnessed, Tunisia by the way as well had to settle for a best third placed qualification and will now face Nigeria, regardless of Tunisia mode of qualification, I think it still going to be a tough one for the Super Eagles.

Quite a number of fascinating matches to look for in the knock stages though, Egypt vs Ivory Coast sure is one, I'd say Cameroon probably got the easiest matchup, but we've seen stranger things happen right ?

[Igebotz]

Damn man, not a even best third placed team fight.

This is the craziest AFCON I've ever witnessed, Tunisia by the way as well had to settle for a best third placed qualification and will now face Nigeria, regardless of Tunisia mode of qualification, I think it still going to be a tough one for the Super Eagles.

If you want to be the champion, you have to bat the best, right? This is the type of match in which we must demonstrate that they are capable of defeating even the strongest opponents. Tunisia may not be performing as expected, and if this trend continues against the Super Eagles, they will be humiliated. Although Tunisia is always a difficult opponent to play against, and I'm hoping we can beat them this time..

Quite a number of fascinating matches to look for in the knock stages though, Egypt vs Ivory Coast sure is one, I'd say Cameroon probably got the easiest matchup, but we've seen stranger things happen right ?

With current form, the Ivory Coast has a significant advantage over Egypt, but this is AFCON and anything can happen; we've seen a lot from the group stage, but I'm confident the Ivory Coast and Nigeria will go to the next round.

[CLS63]

This round was a big disappointment for me. I was able to collect only 7.5 points in 12 games. Even if we were generally bad, LTU_btc and Harkorede showed great performances and got the yellow cap.

[casperBGD]

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This is the craziest AFCON I've ever witnessed, Tunisia by the way as well had to settle for a best third placed qualification and will now face Nigeria, regardless of Tunisia mode of qualification, I think it still going to be a tough one for the Super Eagles.

what about Traore rep? they actually have 5 players with Traore surname in Mali, in 22 players
haven't watch them so far, but they proved to be stable, and finished first in their group, Guinea should not an issue in next round, and Senegal probably after that

as it seems now, Nigeria and Morocco is the closest to final match, what do others think?
Cameroon also has easy road to semi-final, and from that point everything is possible, they just need Roger Milla

[Igebotz]

Road To The Final


Now consider your outright favorite and tell me if you believe the road to the final is favorable, or if you believe your outright favorite will not make it. If so, explain why, and if you believe your outright favorite has a chance to advance to the final, explain why. You can also make a second choice for those whose outright is out!

My team is Nigeria, and the road to the final is a little bumpy, but given the present form of the other teams in our chain, we have a fair chance of making it there; the only significant obstacles I see are Tunisia and Mali. Senegal, Cape Verde, Malawi, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea are among the other teams that can be easily fucked.