Sportsbet.io's FIFA World Cup 22 Prediction Pool Discussion thread

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I didn’t realise there were 52 of us in the pool this year, that must be a record. Pretty awesome, I suppose the massively generous sponsorship by sportsbet.io helps hey, boys

I’m enjoying it all so far, certainly brightens up a mundane average working week.

Tomorrow we have:

Argentina vs Saudi Arabia
Mexico vs Poland

Denmark vs Tunisia
France vs Australia

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[cryptofrka]

I had 3 close results so far, story of my life. Still, a decent start overall that puts me in 17th place.
No big surprises have happened so far, I don't expect any tomorrow as well. 4 games, will be a fun day.

I'm curious to see how Denmark will line up - I have them as one of the dark horses.

[Harkorede]

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Nobody expected England to score 6, not even their most trusted supporters, that is just not the way England plays big competitions. It all went their way today and they couldn't have asked for better start after all the disappointments in Nations League.

agree on this, I am in Footium group with mostly Brits in, and nobody predicted 6:2, from mere 200 entries, two 5:1 and all others more reasonable 3,4:0, with few going for draws
but this is on Iran as well, they are really bad, and USA would be a good test (Wales also seems lousy tonight)

so far, not being good at predictions, expecting more from underdogs, if they cannot show anything on first round, in different climate, they will just slide in other rounds, guessing most zero point squads in WC's lately this time

I actually thought I've over played my hand with going for predicting England 3-0 win, because Iran have been a highly defensive team in most competition even without scoring many goals themselves, they still usually managed to keep the damage minimal when they're on the losing side.

I had 3 close results so far, story of my life. Still, a decent start overall that puts me in 17th place.
No big surprises have happened so far, I don't expect any tomorrow as well. 4 games, will be a fun day.

I'm curious to see how Denmark will line up - I have them as one of the dark horses.

Just 1 close result for me and result in 4 games, I really never imagined I had Qatar to win over Ecuador, and I was very convinced I had it the other way  round, until I checked the pool.

I don't think Denmark are one of the dark horses to be honest, I rate them quite highly, I think I'll have them finish ahead of France in their group, if the match between both of them will be the determining factor, I don't expect them to drop by any standard below what they displayed in the qualifiers.

Except they get Argentina in the next phase, I see them getting to the Quarter finals almost hassle-free.

[1miau]

Does someone know how to reach our World Cup prediction pool from Superbru when logged in?
Like a list of all competitions (past and active) where I'm joined.
I haven't figured out yet how to reach our pool World Cup prediction pool when logged in and entering the link from hilariousandco's PM all the time is a bit annoying.

I click on any match link shown under 'Upcoming' or 'Live & Result' section on the dashboard:

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Damn, I din't try that somehow... 
I have clicked everywhere, searched for lists of pools, in my Account settings, just everywhere.
Thanks for pointing out. 

Does someone know how to reach our World Cup prediction pool from Superbru when logged in?
Like a list of all competitions (past and active) where I'm joined.
I haven't figured out yet how to reach our pool World Cup prediction pool when logged in and entering the link from hilariousandco's PM all the time is a bit annoying.

I think that when you are logged in through the browser in a desktop and not in a mobile app you just click "Dashboard" and then in the left you click "Tournaments" and there is where you will find all the tournaments that you are part of and all the pools that you have joined.

I've tried that but it doesn't show up there, surprisingly. Only when I select one of the World Cup games (like explained by webtricks), I'm getting to my pools...
It's a bit weird but finally I don't need to enter hilariousandco's link anymore. 

Full Time: England 6-2 Iran

I had no doubt England would start their World Cup campaign with a win but didn’t expect it to be this easy. It was one way traffic from the very beginning. There will be much bigger tests ahead but Southgate couldn’t ask for more, very impressive start.

Now we move to Senegal vs Netherlands. I will be keeping my eyes on Van Dijk.

I didn't see the game but two goals conceded from Iran is quite a bitter pill for England even with 6 goals scored.

If someone told me yesterday, Iran will score two goals against England, I wouldn't beleive it. 
But as most shots on target have been goals (for England as well), it's somehow justified even if it's lucky for Iran.

[LTU_btc]

I can't remember so much time added in all 3 games of day. I read that referees added something like 50 combined in all games.
Didn't had time to post anything during whole day, so I say few words about every game now. England 6:2 Iran. Maybe big England win isn't surprise, but it was difficult to expect so many goals. Also, I think not many expected that Iran will score twice.
Senegal - Netherlands. Until 80 minute Netherlands had 0 shots on target, but they managed to score 2 late goals. It's painful to concede so late, but in general, Netherlands were a bit better.
USA 1:1 Wales. Great game. Gareth Bale like always, showing his class while playing for national team 

I'm curious to see how Denmark will line up - I have them as one of the dark horses.

I see thatthere is plenty of us have Denmark as black horses . While Mexico - Poland probably can't be called as final for both teams, despite thatthey just start tournament. If we consider that 1st place is reserved for Argentina and Saudi Arabia can't be seriously considered for place in 2nd round. So, it's like fight for 2nd place.

[swogerino]

I was expecting a 1-0 narrow win from the USA yesterday night in order to get an exact score and be really near the top of the standings but that late equalizer from Wales leaves me standing near the bottom places,nevertheless without a lot of difference in points to the first place as we only had 4 games so far and we will have 4 today and tomorrow.

For today games I expect like everyone else the easiest of victories from Argentina being at least over 3.5 goals but it can be much more than that when we recall Germany win over Saudia 8-0 in a past event.Also France should win easily but not as easily as Argentina I believe,the other two games are a bit difficult to predict for sure bets like these two.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

I was expecting a 1-0 narrow win from the USA yesterday night in order to get an exact score

I was going with 2 - 1 for USA then changed mind for 1 - 2 to Wales to win. Then finally again sicked to the original one which was 2 -1 for USA but nothing happened LOL. Watching the first half I was pretty sure that USA was going to win but the 2nd half was totally different. Wales took over the entire 2nd half and deserved to score.

Argentina is going to win there are no doubt. Question is how many goal difference we will see LOL

[buwaytress]

Bale saved me on pool prediction as I was doing really badly up until then, and also saved my sole acca so far. Just need Argentina to score 3 goals and I bring home my first World Cup acca

I can't remember so much time added in all 3 games of day.

Not only that, the match seems to end more than 1 minute more than allocated. Last night 9 mins injury time given, whistle only blown at 10:34.

But I'm not unaccustomed to seeing 10' after 90... it's the first half injury time that's really taken me by surprise. They're giving 5 minutes now per game I see.

I didn’t realise there were 52 of us in the pool this year, that must be a record. Pretty awesome, I suppose the massively generous sponsorship by sportsbet.io helps hey, boys

I’m enjoying it all so far, certainly brightens up a mundane average working week.

+100 I find more and more my discussions and what I look up are the pools and superbru, almost flicking through it all the time, and at half time, and game end. 52 is definitely a lot more than I would have guessed!

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Who’s watching Argentina?

Messi with his first goal already, didn’t take long although it was a penalty. I thought it was a soft pen to be honest but you can’t risk grabbing shirts at set pieces. Saudi coming back into it, still only 1-0 so let’s see what happens. Next goal very important here.

[Harkorede]

Who’s watching Argentina?

Messi with his first goal already, didn’t take long although it was a penalty. I thought it was a soft pen to be honest but you can’t risk grabbing shirts at set pieces. Saudi coming back into it, still only 1-0 so let’s see what happens. Next goal very important here.

Messi could have had a double already but another was ruled out due to offside, and Argentina could have been easily up by 6 goals or more just at halftime, the players just needed gotten their run timing right, I really can't believe Argentina are getting themselves so caught up easily with these offside calls, by a fairly inexperienced Saudi Arabian side.

We should be up for some more goals in the second half, I guess right ?

[Woodie]

I don't like the approach Saudi Arabia has gone for with a high line to try and catch Argentina offside and it seems to be working for now, but the problem is this approach seems to have denied Lautaro Martinez from being on the scorecard which is something most are looking forward Will the assist or goal come for Martinez?

Who’s watching Argentina?

Messi with his first goal already, didn’t take long although it was a penalty. I thought it was a soft pen to be honest but you can’t risk grabbing shirts at set pieces. Saudi coming back into it, still only 1-0 so let’s see what happens. Next goal very important here.

That shirt grabbing seems to be winning teams penalties and everyone should know this by now, remember seeing a similar incident against England yesterday that won Iran a penalty. Btw that Messi goal should have excited many fantasy football managers knowing many own him, lets see what the Argentines can do in the second half.

[bullrun2024bro]

Who’s watching Argentina?

Messi with his first goal already, didn’t take long although it was a penalty. I thought it was a soft pen to be honest but you can’t risk grabbing shirts at set pieces. Saudi coming back into it, still only 1-0 so let’s see what happens. Next goal very important here.

Excuse me, what the hell is going on here? Saudi Arabia turning a 0:1 into a 2:1? WTF?



Source: Google, World Cup Ticker.

And I of course placed one of my freebets on Argentina. Don't be like me boys. I jinxx it all the time. 

If the match really does end 2-1 for Saudi Arabia, that would probably already be the biggest surprise of the World Cup. Come on, Messi, you can't be serious.

[Harkorede]

Who’s watching Argentina?

Messi with his first goal already, didn’t take long although it was a penalty. I thought it was a soft pen to be honest but you can’t risk grabbing shirts at set pieces. Saudi coming back into it, still only 1-0 so let’s see what happens. Next goal very important here.

Excuse me, what the hell is going on here? Saudi Arabia turning a 0:1 into a 2:1? WTF?



Source: Google, World Cup Ticker.

And I of course placed one of my freebets on Argentina. Don't be like me boys. I jinxx it all the time.  

If the match really does end 2-1 for Saudi Arabia, that would probably already be the biggest surprise of the World Cup. Come on, Messi, you can't be serious.

Crazy scenes right here man!

Argentina could be said to put themselves here, but regardless it's a very great tactics from Saudi Arabia, they seem to be well aware of their situation and were prepared for it!

Edit: Less than 10 minutes left to play for, and Argentina would put themselves in the worse position if they can come up without an equalizer at the very least here.

It's final! the biggest upset so far, and probably the biggest will see in this tournament!

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

What do we say?
LOL LOL Argentina, LOL LOL Argentina 🤣
Is anyone in the world ever thought Saudi Arabia would win by 1 - 2 today? Even their team management?
Feel sorry for Messi and his team. They were super unlucky today.
We can register the biggest upset of this world cup so far already happened.

Well done Saudi Arabia!

P.S: I pray for that lad who got hit on his face. It looked really bad.

[cryptofrka]

Phew, this was unexpected
The Saudis actually played really well - I said that they look quite organized after their last friendly against Croatia.

Still, Argentina did enough to win - but this is the beauty of football. This will make the group more interesting for sure.

[famososMuertos]

... Next goal very important here.

Nothing more to continue in the continuity of you phrase when the first half ended 1x0.

 Unexpectedly 1x2.

 It's simple... Saudi Arabia was forceful, a very well planned game by the Saudi coach.

 Today he has won football and that is what makes it beautiful.

 Italy 90, lost to Cameroon also in their first match.

 It's okay...2(6) left...
 

[Harkorede]

P.S: I pray for that lad who got hit on his face. It looked really bad.

It's an eyesore and it left the keeper very broken for a while but I think he'll be fine really and should even be okay for the second game, because him giving them the thumbs has his being taken of the pitch shows he's conscious and I think that's what could be been the first biggest scare.

[KTChampions]

Argentina's record unbeaten streak (36 games) is broken. Italians remain champions (37 games).
Now the situation is quite ridiculous - fanboys want to praise Messi (after all, he scored a goal), but Argentina lost shamefully and, in general, Messi played poorly. I think fanboys have severe cognitive dissonance 

[hilariousetc]

I didn’t realise there were 52 of us in the pool this year, that must be a record. Pretty awesome, I suppose the massively generous sponsorship by sportsbet.io helps hey, boys

I’m enjoying it all so far, certainly brightens up a mundane average working week.

Tomorrow we have:

Argentina vs Saudi Arabia
Mexico vs Poland

Denmark vs Tunisia
France vs Australia

There's 61 in the PL pool but I'm happily surprised we got 50 users for this one as we only organised it on short notice. I've no doubt it was only because of the hefty sponsorship from Sportsbet.

Who’s watching Argentina?

Messi with his first goal already, didn’t take long although it was a penalty. I thought it was a soft pen to be honest but you can’t risk grabbing shirts at set pieces. Saudi coming back into it, still only 1-0 so let’s see what happens. Next goal very important here.

Excuse me, what the hell is going on here? Saudi Arabia turning a 0:1 into a 2:1? WTF?



Source: Google, World Cup Ticker.

And I of course placed one of my freebets on Argentina. Don't be like me boys. I jinxx it all the time.  

If the match really does end 2-1 for Saudi Arabia, that would probably already be the biggest surprise of the World Cup. Come on, Messi, you can't be serious.

Nobody predicted that or even a draw which is not suprising. They deserved it. They were by far the better team in the second half. Their defence was solid and even Messi couldn't penetrate it. Could they be a surprise of the tournament? I'm sure they will be pumped up now and they've got a lot of fans there being next door to Qatar so that could spur them on a bit. If they can beat Argentina then they can sure beat Mexico and Poland though those teams are certainly no pushovers.

P.S: I pray for that lad who got hit on his face. It looked really bad.

It's an eyesore and it left the keeper very broken for a while but I think he'll be fine really and should even be okay for the second game, because him giving them the thumbs has his being taken of the pitch shows he's conscious and I think that's what could be been the first biggest scare.

Was a very nasty collision. One of the worst I've seen but he seemed to be ok leaving the pitch.

[bullrun2024bro]

What a game. Still in shock. How the hell did Argentina lose that. 

Nobody predicted that or even a draw which is not suprising. They deserved it. They were by far the better team in the second half. Their defence was solid and even Messi couldn't penetrate it. Could they be a surprise of the tournament? I'm sure they will be pumped up now and they've got a lot of fans there being next door to Qatar so that could spur them on a bit. If they can beat Argentina then they can sure beat Mexico and Poland though those teams are certainly no pushovers.

Well, well... let's wait and see, I guess. The Saudi Arabian team certainly can't deliver a performance like today against Argentina in every match. Today it all came together: They were highly motivated, made many right decisions and, of course, had a lot of luck. If Argentina takes a 2-0 lead, the game goes in a completely different direction.

Will it work out like that again against Poland and Mexico? I honestly don't think so. The Saudi Arabian team and the fans are likely to be very euphoric now. But above all, the victory against Argentina is a message to Poland and Mexico not to underestimate the Saudis.

In addition, Poland's and Mexico's chances of reaching the last 16 have not diminished today. However, both need a win against the Saudis if they want to reach the next round. The next matches are going to be fun. Nice!