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

[cryptofrka]

Well - I have to admit I did not expect to see South Korea in the knockouts. They did try to attack though, and it paid out at the end of the game.

You could see how surprised the Uruguayans were, all of their main attacking options were already subbed off. Maybe not the best strategy looking backwards..

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[casperBGD]

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You could see how surprised the Uruguayans were, all of their main attacking options were already subbed off. Maybe not the best strategy looking backwards..

agree on Uruguay tactics, they missed that Portugal has same mentality as Spain, and probably Uruguayans as well, do not play if you do not need that
have to say that I cannot believe that they did not had some bench players that wanted to prove themselves and score points against South Korea

and moreover, since you cannot play with second team from your group before finals, if you plan to reach far, it is better to let better team pass the group, they can kick some favorites afterwards, Korea probably can't do that, or probability is lower

[famososMuertos]

.../Q/...::,,,,

...Poland is okay but Japan is disappointing.

Poland Yes! Japan no, mmhh! let me say that before the World Cup; yes.
(In fact Poland was my selections for the Bracelete Challenge.)

But unless you're a Polish fan, there's nothing to say, it's the passion of football to see each team in our country advance as it is... but if there's a team that doesn't deserve to be in the 16s, it's Poland, even Morocco has more merits.

But to say that Japan is disappointing, really not!! it is one of the national teams that has the best technical disposition when it plays, then the luck factor or the opposing team played badly and that is why they won, no not with Japan.

Against Spain it was a master class on how to put pressure on the rival with the 10 players (Nipponese) push to Spain own field, when Spain tried to play in their own box and not clear the ball (Luis Enrique's scheme that must be followed) there were all the Japanese on the Spanish field, everyone! making a reckless 4-5 disposition, (e.g.)you can see it in minute 47, with Ritsu Doan, how an attack is generated on the opposing team without having the ball.

Japan vs. Croatia is going to be a difficult game for the Croats, a lot to lose and a lot to prove, it's going to be a very tactical game, Japan's disadvantage is that their game is being deciphered...

So, this match is the tactical strategy of Japan against Modric and company, the individual aspect will decide this game and it may be the game that we all want to see from Modric.

And finally...Korea among the best 16...

By the way (+1) the "Delorean strategy" is repeated again for the exact result.  

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

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

No. In less than 120 minutes Brazil will lose against Cameroon by 1 - 2 and Switzerland will draw with Serbia by  0 - 0 resulting Brazil and Cameroon in the 2nd round LOL
South Korea was outstanding.
Feel bad for Uruguay.

Three team I like so far gone from the world cup. Mexico, Germany and Uruguay. May be it's time for Serbia too.

[tomahawk9]

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

No. In less than 120 minutes Brazil will lose against Cameroon by 1 - 2

Didnt expect less than from you lol

What do people see in Cameroon, though? Do they have some special mojo? Brazil is going to destroy them, it's gonna be hard to watch

[Woodie]

Looking at how the B teams of these top nations play the third round of the world cup , I can only say that the next generation is very much in trouble and in the next 5 to 10years all these teams will be average teams and upsets will no longer be the term if they lose.
Inspite Brazil guaranteed to qualify to the R16, watching Brazils B team play is not convincing enough that the have the samba football preserved.

[LTU_btc]

These posts didn't aged well...

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.

What do people see in Cameroon, though? Do they have some special mojo? Brazil is going to destroy them, it's gonna be hard to watch

Opposite than I expected, Serbia - Switzerland was great game to watch. Switzerland wins game 3:2 and goes to the next round.
Haven't paid much attention to Brazil game, so I'm wondering how they managed to lose it. Yeah, they made lot of changes in squad compared with previous games, but I think that it wouldn't be right to call players that they had today as their second squad.
Don't know how to summarize group stage, it was strange. We have underdog teams like Morocco, Australia or South Korea in the next round, while big names like Belgium, Uruguay, Germany eliminated already.

[swogerino]

Brazil looked like they were in training rather than in normal game,they were already qualified and this was to be somewhat expected,Cameroon even in the first half had the most dangerous of occasions to score a goal but they did so in the additional time of the second half.Brazil created more chances but the chances were either neutralized by Cameroon goalkeeper which for me was the hero of the game or otherwise not finish well by Brazil attackers.I liked very much Antony as player despite Martinelli showed much better performance tonight for Brazil.

If we did bet on the underdogs every day we would be "rich" now,that is how many upsets this World Cup had and I want to cite Beckenbauer which said "if you want to see beautiful football again remove football betting",sounds to me like this was the case so far in this World Cup.

[tomahawk9]

That's a nice looking Round of 16, eh?


Source: https://twitter.com/beINSPORTSUSA/status/1598789849330421760

a lot of one sided games, but also some competitive matches. Would love to see England v France in the next round

[1miau]

We have underdog teams like Morocco, Australia or South Korea in the next round, while big names like Belgium, Uruguay, Germany eliminated already.

Most likely, we can also add Denmark here. Most people had seen Denmark advancing from group stage easily as well but instead, we have Australia advancing from that group. 
Looks like we'll have some less difficult tasks for the big favorites but after many surprises, it's absolutely on the table to have some big surprises in the round of sixteen, again.

Not a single team made 9 points during group stage, Brazil lost against Cameroon today and Portugal lost against South Korea today as well.
So far, only England, Morocco and the Dutch team made 7 points during group stage (only teams not defeated so far).

And today, even one additional goal for Switzerland or Cameroon and Brazil would only be second in their group...

[swogerino]

We have underdog teams like Morocco, Australia or South Korea in the next round, while big names like Belgium, Uruguay, Germany eliminated already.

Most likely, we can also add Denmark here. Most people had seen Denmark advancing from group stage easily as well but instead, we have Australia advancing from that group. 
Looks like we'll have some less difficult tasks for the big favorites but after many surprises, it's absolutely on the table to have some big surprises in the round of sixteen, again.

Not a single team made 9 points during group stage, Brazil lost against Cameroon today and Portugal lost against South Korea today as well.
So far, only England, Morocco and the Dutch team made 7 points during group stage (only teams not defeated so far).

And today, even one additional goal for Switzerland or Cameroon and Brazil would only be second in their group...

I doubt Australia goes further away as they face Argentina tonight which I think will "massacre" Australia by beating them with a tennis result if they play at full power and there is no reason tonight to not play at full power because by not doing so they risk a lot,they risk the World Cup so finally we are in that time where calculations are out of the equation.

I also wonder why Netherlands had an odd 1.96 against USA and this scared me so I only bet on them to qualify further at 1.45 which I think is like a sure bet.

[casperBGD]

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I doubt Australia goes further away as they face Argentina tonight which I think will "massacre" Australia by beating them with a tennis result if they play at full power and there is no reason tonight to not play at full power because by not doing so they risk a lot,they risk the World Cup so finally we are in that time where calculations are out of the equation.

I also wonder why Netherlands had an odd 1.96 against USA and this scared me so I only bet on them to qualify further at 1.45 which I think is like a sure bet.

bear in mind that it is a WC, and even on 2:0, Argentina will probably be more on reaching the end, comparing to risky attacks and eventual conceiving goal, tactics above football beauty

they can score few more if Australia put all effort in attack, but that is also highly unlikely

regarding Netherlands, they didn't show much, but odds on them winning are value bet IMO

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Didnt expect less than from you lol

Although it was not 1 - 2 for Cameroon but it was 0 - 1 and I do not think anyone was predicting it. Not even me believed when I was making the post LOL
I was wrong about Switzerland not going to the 2nd round because I was not hoping them to win against Serbia.

while big names like Belgium, Uruguay, Germany eliminated already.

I will add Mexico and Serbia too.
Germany, Uruguay, Mexico were doing everything but because of the result from other matches, they had could not qualify even after winning their last match with dominance.

[buwaytress]

That was a fast goal from the Dutch, for the first time not Gakpo having to break down defence, and the first time I've seen the Dutch play the way they're used to. Just their counters are still incredibly slow. Memphis off the mark quickly, I don't mind Netherlands putting US to the sword as I'm ready

Well done Slissy for taking home the yellow cap, I started really well but took my luck too far (did anyone notice Ulven raking in the exact scores and upsets though?).

[KTChampions]

I can't believe my eyes - luck finally smiled at me and I exactly guessed the far from obvious score in the game Netherlands - USA! 
I must say that despite the score, if we evaluate purely statistical indicators, then the United States was at least no worse. The Netherlands achieved the result simply due to the fact that their class is higher. All in all, it's a pity that a great US team is going home, but that's what the playoffs are like.

[cryptofrka]

I forgot to put my picks once again - that makes it 4 games in total so far. I don't know whether to be happy to still be 20th or to be so pissed off because I'm 4 points away from a top 5 position.

A good game overall from the Netherlands, they look much more dangerous with Depay playing. They are strong in defence and really tactical under Van Gaal. I liked them so far - they will be a tough nut to crack for anybody.

[Joca97]

Finally a perfect result for me ,didnt expect it all before the match and was even worried when usa scored that i wasnt gonna win any points. This 3 points dont mean anything for me on the leaderboard but its nice to at least compete for the weekly ranking

[Ulven]

I think dumfries is the man of the match today, he assisted two goals and scored a beautiful goal as well. Luckily he was in my official squad for the fantasy game.

Well done Slissy for taking home the yellow cap, I started really well but took my luck too far (did anyone notice Ulven raking in the exact scores and upsets though?).

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Despite getting correct results for some unexpected matches, I'm far from the leaderboard.

[swogerino]

Finally a perfect result for me ,didnt expect it all before the match and was even worried when usa scored that i wasnt gonna win any points. This 3 points dont mean anything for me on the leaderboard but its nice to at least compete for the weekly ranking

I had it 2-0 for Netherlands,I forgot how pathetic Netherlands are in defense and against a strong adversary I don't think they will win any games,nevertheless I won the bet Netherlands to qualify and now I wait only Argentina to win in my double Netherlands and Argentina to win.I am gradually moving away from slots and loving much better the soccer,I could not wait and wanted to win instantly but now I learned that patience pays better dividends.

[1miau]

I doubt Australia goes further away as they face Argentina tonight which I think will "massacre" Australia

Most likely you are right here. Australia had a big portion of luck to get there, a weak Denmark unable to score and a lucky goal for Australia itself. Possibly, the game wil be similar to what happened to them in group stage, when France beat them 4-1.
Poland has been very lucky to get there as well, when Poland was hoping in the 3rd round of group stage that Argentina only wins 2-0 and Mexico doesn't score one more goal. Huge luck for Poland and I expect a massacre against Poland from France as well.

I also wonder why Netherlands had an odd 1.96 against USA and this scared me so I only bet on them to qualify further at 1.45 which I think is like a sure bet.

Sure, odds have been strange for that game but since Netherlands have been playing very effective so far (not many attemps on target), maybe it's for a time when Netherlands are less lucky. But turned out to be a good bet, Netherlands won 3-1 against USA.
In addition, odds are looking interesting for Japan to qualify against Croatia, I don't know why bookmakers are favoring Croatia so much. Croatia vs. Belgium has been very lucky for Croatia...