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

[cryptofrka]

This was the craziest group so far. At one point both Spain and Germany were out of the knockouts, simply unbelievable.

Amazing performance from Japan, to progress from this group is a terrific achievement. They managed to beat both Spain and Germany, incredible.

I won't lie, we in Croatia will love this draw. But Japan should not be underestimated.

To conclude:

What a great day... I love football...

[LTU_btc]

Now it looks like both Germany and Spain will be on their way home tomorrow. LOL.

When Costa Rica took a lead, both Spain and Germany were out and it's crazy. Germany eventually won against Costa Rica and saved Spain from elimination.
You can don't agree with me, but IMO, Germany was worst team in group. Yeah, Costa Rica lost 7:0, but win against Japan and fight against Germany were above expectations. While Germany didn't showed why they should be in next round.
Spain lost against Japan and they played with fire today. Very solid game and I'm happy for Japan reaching next roun, even if it's not good for me in betting. And here we have another interesting call from VAR:

Yeah, ball didn't left pitch fully and our eyes is lying again. Without VARVprobably even Japan players wouldn't protest against called out.

[hilariousetc]

Crazy games. At one point it looked like both Spain and Germany were going out. Did anyone predict Japan topping their group on the bracket challenge? I'm guessing not.

Oh come on, Poland goes through after today's performance? They were horrible throughout the whole 90 minutes.

It is a shame that fair play can be the deciding factor in such situations, it pushed Mexico to go all in and concede that late goal.
Otherwise Poland would still go through, but only because they received less yellow cards than Mexico.

I recall that happening only once, last WC when Japan qualified based on that criteria ahead of Senegal.

This was totally undeserved for Poland, they never even thought to try and score a goal against Argentina, they can thank only Szczesny for their place in knockout stages. Saved a couple of almost certain goals and kept their goal difference good enough to push Mexico into overextending. While we are on Szczesny saves, he even saved a penalty by Messi and I must admit this was one of the strangest penalties I have ever seen awarded.

I mean I'm sure they tried; Argentina was just too strong for them. They definitely didn't deserve to go through but it was cards that got them there in the end.

First of all, how it's offside? I'm not against VAR, but such calls is simply ridiculous

In general, Belgium didn't looked better than in previous games and they deserved to end tournament after group stage. Though, Lukaku wasted so many moments and scoring at least one of it maybe would be enough to reach next round. It's a bit sad that this golden Belgium generation ended their era without significant achievements, but seems that they have problems not just in pitch but in locker room too.
Meanwhile Morocco ends in 1st place in their group, unexpected, but deserved.

The hands are irrelevant to the decision so not sure why they're circled but that was a bizarre call anyway and I don't think should have been offside. Either way it's one of those decisions where it's down to millimetres.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Amazing performance from Japan, to progress from this group is a terrific achievement.

I am disappointed. Japan do not deserve the 2nd round.
I did not see the Spain vs Japan from the beginning. I was watching Germany vs Costa Rica and only switched when Germany was 2 - 1 behind. Costa Rica was leading the group followed by Japan at 2nd. Whats the point to be so defensive and ruin the entertainment of true football. When 9 players make two line of wall and never come forward to take ball, it's like Japan was playing Kabaddi. Standing in their position and waiting for opponent to come forward then they will stop them. In the 2nd round whoever will be against Japan they will have to settle in the tie-breaker.

Yesterday we lost Mexico and today we lost Germany. Both team fought hard but super unlucky not to get a spot for the 2nd round. Poland is okay but Japan is disappointing.

[darxiaomi]

what have we just experienced?

Really weird World Cup, we have moments with both Germany and Sapin out of competition.

Germany two times out in group stage, what a shame for german football.

Related to the two VAR decisions..... today the football dies, and now its more like soccer.

[Ulven]

Ulven you are the owner of the Delorean, congratulations there should be a special prize for the most unexpected exact result the only one that could beat him was CRC 2x Ger1...temporarily and no one had it...

Unexpected classification for this group, even momentary pass for CRC to 16ths.

What a great day... I love football...

Thanks,
^^
Yes, my friend, football is full of surprises, especially the World Cup matches. Although I got the correct result for the Japan match, it was not completed with me, with Germany winning, so my bet became in the wind.

Tomorrow my focus will be on the Brazil-Portugal match, especially as they have qualified for the round

[1miau]

This was the craziest group so far. At one point both Spain and Germany were out of the knockouts, simply unbelievable.

I wouldn't be surprised if Germany really lost against Costa Rica, after the first goal and while Spain was still leading, Germany got tired and probably though an easy 0-2 or 0-3 would be enough. Germany could have scored 7 goals on Merit and kicked out Spain.
But after scoring the first goal (9') Germany was hoping for Spain to win, which was a big mistake.

Amazing performance from Japan, to progress from this group is a terrific achievement.

I am disappointed. Japan do not deserve the 2nd round.

Japan has shown an impressive group stage so far, except the loss to Costa Rica.*
In my opinion, their advancement to the next round is more than well deserved. Winning against 2 World Cup favorites, Spain and Germany, is just outstanding.

*Very interesting to know that Costa Rica, won against to Japan, the winner of this group, where Japan was winning against Germany AND Spain.  

Whats the point to be so defensive and ruin the entertainment of true football. When 9 players make two line of wall and never come forward to take ball, it's like Japan was playing Kabaddi. Standing in their position and waiting for opponent to come forward then they will stop them.

Well, since Japan turned the 0-1 to a 2-1, Japan didn't have any reson to attack further, especially when Spain will get more space when Japan keeps attacking. Playing defensive and trying to close any spaces for Spain's "Tiki-taka" was Japan's best opportunity. And Japan did it right.
After all, it's all about advancing to the next round. Good job from Japan, they did a very good job today.

[Harkorede]

Yeah, ball didn't left pitch fully and our eyes is lying again. Without VAR probably even Japan players wouldn't protest against called out.

I really don't understand how VAR came to the conclusion that the ball in this picture wasn't out of play already, ffs! if the same scenario had happened within the goal post, I'm trying to imagine showing this to a team and say it's not a goal, but I guess we'll never now know right ?

This was the craziest group so far. At one point both Spain and Germany were out of the knockouts, simply unbelievable.

Amazing performance from Japan, to progress from this group is a terrific achievement. They managed to beat both Spain and Germany, incredible.

I won't lie, we in Croatia will love this draw. But Japan should not be underestimated.

To conclude:

What a great day... I love football...

It would have been pretty funny If Germany had not manage to turn the tie around in Spain's favour, so Japan and Costa Rica would have eliminated both Germany and Spain, that'd have been some nightmare and probably increases the chances of their opponents in knockout stages.

I'm not trying to drive a narrative here, but I do think Spain didn't concede those two goals intentional, but I've got a slight conviction that they didn't try as much to get back on level terms, Imagine losing a game and still sure of qualification and also they get to avoid Croatia and Brazil in the next K/O rounds, but underestimating Morocco might be very costly for them.

[swogerino]

They say the calculator Luis Enrique with one stone killed two birds,he is avoiding a direct clash with Brazil and also put Germany out of the World Cup by not playing seriously against Japan.His calculations were only right because Germany is an honorable team as they had about 16 minutes with the additional time and they could have let Costa Rica win by getting out of the World Cup also Spain but Germany has a winning mentality and they did play honestly and did not do any calculation.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Amazing performance from Japan, to progress from this group is a terrific achievement.

I am disappointed. Japan do not deserve the 2nd round.

Japan has shown an impressive group stage so far, except the loss to Costa Rica.*
In my opinion, their advancement to the next round is more than well deserved. Winning against 2 World Cup favorites, Spain and Germany, is just outstanding.

*Very interesting to know that Costa Rica, won against to Japan, the winner of this group, where Japan was winning against Germany AND Spain.  

May be for some Japan's performance was impressive. Honesty speaking I did not see their matches but only the last 15 to 20 minutes yesterday and I did not like how they played. Germany gave their all to have a spot but on the other hand Japan only played with advantage.

Other day I felt the same for Mexico. They were same as Germany, were giving everything just to score a goal and on the other hand Croatia were just making sure they do not concede a goal to get the spot.

[slaman29]

I move into 10th place thanks to correctly assuming Croatia would hold Belgium to a draw. I only did not expect both teams not managing to score. MOTM getting only 7 rating tells the whole story!

They say the calculator Luis Enrique with one stone killed two birds,he is avoiding a direct clash with Brazil and also put Germany out of the World Cup by not playing seriously against Japan.His calculations were only right because Germany is an honorable team as they had about 16 minutes with the additional time and they could have let Costa Rica win by getting out of the World Cup also Spain but Germany has a winning mentality and they did play honestly and did not do any calculation.

If you watched the game, which I only did replay, I felt you're right here. He almost purposely made the players look like they need to score, but they were in first half actually walking around a lot, passes 300 to Japan 30 something like that, but I'm glad Germany played properly not to kick Spain out. Players and coaches may say they don't know results but come on, for sure, they cannot avoid overhearing

[casperBGD]

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May be for some Japan's performance was impressive. Honesty speaking I did not see their matches but only the last 15 to 20 minutes yesterday and I did not like how they played. Germany gave their all to have a spot but on the other hand Japan only played with advantage.
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one have to praise Germany, they could also let Costarica and push Spain home, but they played to win

doing that they ruined some of my bets, but cannot say that I am mad on them, they probably could no play better, second time in a row they are out, and asian/central america team combination knocked them (in Russia were Mexico and South Korea - both lost)

[swogerino]

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May be for some Japan's performance was impressive. Honesty speaking I did not see their matches but only the last 15 to 20 minutes yesterday and I did not like how they played. Germany gave their all to have a spot but on the other hand Japan only played with advantage.
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one have to praise Germany, they could also let Costarica and push Spain home, but they played to win

doing that they ruined some of my bets, but cannot say that I am mad on them, they probably could no play better, second time in a row they are out, and asian/central america team combination knocked them (in Russia were Mexico and South Korea - both lost)

I played all in yesterday night at an odd of 1.10 for Germany and I know I should not be doing such things but I had a feeling that Spain would screw up because at first I wanted to go all in for Spain but I am very glad I did not and moved to Germany.I won a bit of extra money and I am happy for that amount.

For today I just put low amount for Brazil to win because they can do whatever they want in that game,but I am going again all in tomorrow for Netherlands not to win but to qualify I think it is a sure bet and their odd is near 2 to win so to qualify should be in the range of 1.5-.1.57 or something a bit more.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

I move into 10th place thanks to correctly assuming Croatia would hold Belgium to a draw. I only did not expect both teams not managing to score.

I gave up the pool lol. If there are any announcement of having a reward from the bottom then I am in again.

I played all in yesterday night at an odd of 1.10 for Germany and I know I should not be doing such things

You should not do the all in thing. I even know people who lost add of 1.01. In gambling there are nothing as sure win. Always have some back up money to try recovering the loss although when you are too much in gambling you will eventually lose. 

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I’m up into 8th, still a bit off 1st place unfortunately. Sissy is on fire in the lead, well done to him. Still lots of games to go though, I guess when the knockout rounds begin we will see who can mount a challenge to win it.
That’s where it will get interesting.

[darxiaomi]

Come on man, can you put more normal results in this World Cup....

Anyways great to see Uruguay out, they ever play like this, making tricks, and playing dirty. So go home, they can make more goals, but as always they choose to not make them and make time, and the Korea goal comes and they have no time to do another one.

[entebah]

it seems very fierce for rank 1 this round because at the moment rank 1 ~ 3 only has 0.5 points different

[LTU_btc]

What a drama, this is why I love last round when both games are played on same time. It looked that everything is going fine for Uruguay, they were leading 2:0 and here comes additional time of Portugal - South Korea game where South Korea punished Portugal by scoring goal in transition. And seems that Portugal weren't concerned about it at all, they remained to be 1st.
South Korea goal give flashbacks to previous World Cup where Belgium eliminated Japan by scoring similar goal in transition:
https://youtu.be/GrkiZjoyugA?t=5940
It seems that missed penalty simply killed Ghana. Remembering 2010 World Cup, missing penalty against Uruguay have too big mental impact for Ghana.
Next Switzerland - Serbia. I don't like footbal that Switzerland is playing, but it works often. I think we should prepare for low scoring game.

[Joca97]

I’m up into 8th, still a bit off 1st place unfortunately. Sissy is on fire in the lead, well done to him. Still lots of games to go though, I guess when the knockout rounds begin we will see who can mount a challenge to win it.
That’s where it will get interesting.

The pool is extremely intresting and i didnt expect that at all. I messed up so bad on some results that im already out of the competition but still want at least that weekly reward if possible. I think we will see a lot more turnovers at the top of the leaderboard

[KTChampions]

Colleagues, don't you think that if we assume that the surprises are over (I think it is), then the couples in the 1/8 finals are actually all boring?
I don't see any game that I'm ready to watch with the feeling that two big teams are competing and feel the tragedy of someone going home. And I now hope that we will no longer see the underdogs win - because then in the 1/4 finals, some of the games will again have a foregone conclusion. Or is it worth hoping for some kind of underdog which can reach the end and take the title?