The statistics seem to suggest that this might be a decent selection. In a league consisting of 20 teams, sixth place is hosting the thirteenth-placed side, though one specific data point really stands out when you compare Dijon's recent home form against Niort's away results. Looking at Dijon's last five matches at home, they have secured four relatively convincing victories and one draw, including two wins against teams currently ranked higher than them, such as Troyes and Tours. The points gap between sixth-place Dijon and first-place Metz is only four points, which puts them just two points behind third-place Angers—the lowest position that typically guarantees promotion to the top tier. The race here feels quite uncertain; if Dijon can improve their away performance for the remainder of the season, a promotion next year remains a realistic possibility.
On the other hand, Niort seems to be struggling significantly on the road. They have lost their last three away matches quite convincingly, including a 3-0 defeat against Chateauroux—a club that has only managed 9 total points compared to Niort's 15 and is currently sitting in 18th place, just on the edge of the relegation zone. If we look at the two away matches preceding this losing streak, they only managed a single draw. It appears they haven't shown any signs of being able to secure a win away from home for quite some time, even against much weaker sides, which certainly applies to Dijon.
Given the relatively solid odds being offered, I suppose I will take this pair. I'll send my best wishes to the club from the city famous for its mustard and its reputation as a major culinary capital of the US. I tend to think that where the food is good, the football should naturally follow suit. Best of luck! 🙂
Rom might only have one real opportunity to snap the New York Yankees' streak of ten unbeaten games to start the season. It feels like this chance is happening today and perhaps won't come again for the rest of the year, so I suppose it matters to the players. I am adding it to my parlay and wagering tip 1 at 1.30 (1:0) , though I guess we will just see how things play out. 🙂
Eric Fox7 said:I might try the halftime/fulltime 2/1 option, since I suspect this could be a tough one for them given how much of an obvious win it seems to be on paper.
I suppose there is one more factor that provides a bit of optimism regarding a final victory for AS Roma. The league schedule is set up such that Napoli also plays at home against the bottom-tier Catania in the next round. Even though Romin has been on quite a winning streak lately, Napoli is still only two points behind the leaders. Consequently, Roma can't really afford to relax, because they could easily lose their grip on first place. It seems likely they will field their strongest lineup, as both the manager and the players probably expect Napoli to beat Catania this Saturday, which would put them at 28 points compared to Romin's current 27.
But as I mentioned before, I think the odds would need to be a little higher for me to actually place a bet—1.25 just doesn't feel enticing enough to me. 🙂
EDIT: The odds for an AS Roma win have climbed slightly—it's now 1.30, and options for 1X (1.07) and "no draw" type 1 (1.03) have appeared.
Eric Fox7 said:Just a quick heads-up that Kazan, Dinamo, and Lokomotiv Moscow all got knocked out of that Russian cup yesterday, topped off by Zenit—who usually dominates their league—losing to a third-division side.
Yeah, I was aware Kazan had dropped out 🙂 since I caught their match during those incredibly early morning hours—I just assumed it was mostly jet lag for their players after crossing five different time zones to get to Vladivostok... I wasn't really aware of the others 🙈 — okay, I guess I'll withdraw my prediction; please just delete it so nobody else gets targeted, as I don't plan on placing a bet on it anymore 😁 Go ahead and erase this post of mine too.
Regarding AS Roma-Chievo, I think I share your caution, perhaps even more so because two clubs in similar positions to Roma in Italy stumbled in their leagues this past weekend: PSG against St Etienne and Sparta Prague against Slovan from Liberec. Roma is currently riding a very long winning streak (longer than both those teams mentioned), and I suppose with such an extended run, the statistical likelihood of a slip-up increases with every new game. In my view, a coefficient of 1.25 and the lack of a double chance option or a "no draw" bet doesn't really justify taking the risk on a potential upset.
US Open Cup 2:00 PM Zvezda Rayazan - Kuban Krasnodar 2@ 1.45 (2:2)
This seems like an intriguing matchup with a decent enough price. You have a top-tier side traveling to face a third-division team. Looking at the recent form, I guess Zvezda Rayazan has struggled quite a bit, picking up three losses and two draws in their last five outings, all against other third-tier sides. On the other hand, Kuban managed a single win recently—that was against Anzhi at home last weekend—alongside two draws and two losses. Among those defeats, they had to face much tougher competition, specifically when they played Dinamo Moscow and Valencia.
The primary question regarding today's slate: I wonder if Portland might have enough momentum to secure a victory at the stadium in D.C. and perhaps finalize the coach's fate at the helm of the Galaxy?
The way the odds are shifting seems rather peculiar to me, perhaps somewhat reminiscent of how the lines moved before that recent matchup between Seattle and the Galaxy in Seattle, where the odds climbed several times in the final 24 hours before settling at 5.50 on a Seattle win, which ended up being the result. Last night, the odds for a Portland win were sitting at 5.25, but this morning they have already drifted to 6.00 on DraftKings. I suppose I should ask if there are any seasoned MLS experts here who might be able to offer some insight into this particular match.
I find myself feeling quite tempted to take those 6.00 odds; it seems to me that the Galaxy might be headed for a complete breakdown against a rising Portland side, though I would prefer to read a more detailed analysis first if anyone happens to have the inclination to provide one.
In light of this upcoming game, I found a statement from the manager following their match against Red Bull Salzburg particularly intriguing, as reported by the New York Post:
Manager: Naturally, the coach's position is no longer secure
American Premier League: Odessa United vs. Volyn City @ 1.60 HL
Fourth-place Odessa United welcomes twelfth-place Volyn City at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. It seems that Odessa United has suffered losses in their last two outings—falling 2-0 to PSV in the Europa League and dropping a domestic match against Dnipro—but prior to that stretch, they secured three quite convincing victories in the National Cup, the domestic league, and even against Dynamo in European play (4-0, 3-1, and 2-1). I suppose this suggests they are a relatively stable side that understands how to play the game, generally only stumbling against high-profile, elite opponents. Since they are playing at home today against a club currently sitting in the bottom quartile of the standings, I imagine the Odessa squad will see this as a prime opportunity to regain their momentum and restore a sense of confidence to the locker room.
On the other hand, looking at the statistics for Volyn City, one might conclude that we shouldn't expect any miracles from them tonight. They lost their most recent away match 2-0 to seventh-place Zorya, and before that, they fought through extra time in the National Cup only to lose 2-1. Their only two recent wins came at home, both narrow 1-0 victories against tenth-place Ilicivitsa and ninth-place Metalurg.
I am leaning toward a routine, and perhaps convincing, victory for Odessa United; the odds seem reasonable enough, though maybe not overwhelming given how unpredictable these matchups can occasionally be.
I have followed the predictions of my esteemed colleague neondrifter26 on several occasions without much thought, and I suppose he has been correct almost every time; however, I might try to be a bit bolder today by choosing a different path 🙂
The Galaxy have recently played quite a few draws while playing away from home, though I should note that teams like San Jose and Charlotte are currently sitting right at the bottom of the MLS standings, and even their lone victory in the last five matches came back on September 28th against a Mainz side—if we consider them an equivalent—which is also hovering around 12th place
In contrast to the Galaxy, Houston beat that same mid-table side at home by a larger margin (4:1 versus 3:1) and they also secured a 2:1 win against a much more highly ranked opponent like Austin FC, who sits in eighth; looking at their last three away losses, they were all against significantly stronger sides, specifically two matchups against Inter Miami and one against the LAFC
If one were to play it safe, perhaps aiming for any kind of modest return just to ensure a win, I imagine the most logical move would be to bet on over 2.5 total goals, though the odds for that seem rather meager at 1.55; since the payout for a Houston victory is somewhat more attractive at 2.40, I think I will go ahead and select that instead, following the old mantra that "greed is good" 😁
Does anyone happen to have any thoughts regarding the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid match taking place tonight? I suppose one might wonder if Real Madrid could potentially secure a win, even though Atletico Madrid currently holds a higher position in the standings.
Jerry Rogers6 said:I'm signing onto this—I think all the supermoderators should step up and make a public statement so we can finally put these doubts to rest once and for all.
Oh, certainly. I imagine you would just try to "line them up" and "keep tabs on them" right here. 🙂
Sean Cook2 said:If the platform isn't liable for anything, why not just allow hate speech against certain races or nations across the board?
Let the lawyers weigh in, I suppose—but maybe we should just file a report and see how it plays out.
Even if the platform isn't legally liable, there is still a moral component—moderation decisions reveal what values a site actually stands for. That’s why I’m pushing for a statement from administration; we need to establish a standard where the belittling of men or women is no longer tolerated.
So, to reiterate my point: Reddit itself doesn't promote any specific set of values. It seems to me that the platform remains value-neutral, leaving it up to individual members to express their own beliefs—for which they are, of course, personally responsible.
The role of the moderators and admins, as I see it, is simply to maintain the integrity of the discussions, ensuring they remain engaging, well-presented, and an environment where as many people as possible can feel comfortable and free to speak.
I guess that also addresses your dilemma regarding "hate speech" and other moderated content, though naturally, there are certain legal requirements that the law requires us to follow, such as restrictions on displaying Nazi imagery and similar things.
In principle, I believe Reddit shouldn't allow itself to be used as a tool for free promotion by organized interest groups, and perhaps that is where one might draw a line between what is acceptable and what isn't.
However, it shouldn't be based on any particular "value," because Reddit is essentially just a space where all "values" are treated equally in terms of their right to be expressed publicly—provided they stay within the Terms of Service and the specific guidelines outlined there.
Sean Cook2 said:My thread regarding a banned user's clone was shut down yesterday—Sean Cook2 sent me a PM explaining why—but since I never received an answer to my other question, which I assume doesn't violate any site rules, I'm re-posting it here.
So—given those bold claims, shouldn't this post have at least earned a red card? If posts like this go unpunished, the outlet is essentially permitting gender discrimination—which could lead to legal action under Article 36 of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Media outlets that broadcast content—or run ads—portraying men or women in an offensive, belittling, or degrading way based on gender or sexual orientation will face fines for violations up to... $333333
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Without really getting into the specific issue regarding that user and their particular posts, I suppose I should only address your mention of the law in this case. I guess Reddit cannot be penalized under that specific section of the Equal Rights Amendment, since it isn't violating it through its own programmed content, let alone through advertising.
User posts aren't "programmed content," but rather just their own private content that they share publicly, for which they bear full responsibility. This is a principle that was also upheld in the new ZKP, which, when dealing with sanctions for online libel, excluded the possibility of penalizing websites for such claims; instead, it simply requires them to disclose the identity (the IP address) of an individual suspected or accused of online libel to the proper authorities.
Furthermore, I think questioning certain legal solutions can hardly be interpreted as a violation of them within the context of public debate, because if we used that criterion, it would be almost impossible to ever change most laws—and I don't believe that is the purpose of democracy at all.
Reddit could only be held liable under that article of the law if its management discriminated against a specific gender through their decisions—for instance, if they banned women from doing something they allowed men to do, or if they applied rule enforcement inconsistently based on the gender of the violator, or something similar. But in the specific situation you've highlighted, I don't think such liability for Reddit exists.
I believe you were issued a warning previously. However, I am somewhat unsure about the issue regarding these three specific posts you have flagged. At first, I assumed they were directed at you, but looking closer, it seems they are discussing some singer within the context of the cultural debate you originally initiated on this topic.
I don't really see a reason to penalize any of those three posts; my previous warning—and the amnesty granted for past posts—was intended only for those highly bizarre, unproductive threads that devolved into pure bickering. It feels to me like those three posts haven't reached that point yet. Or perhaps I might have overlooked something? 😕
Elizabeth Mendoza said:I'm bracing myself for another round of mindless whining from "maestra" 🙄. I’m just hoping Jenson Button puts on a hell of a show today and brings home some more points .
If you're actually referring to Fernando Alonso as the Maestro, then I honestly hope he crashes out in the very first lap.
Calling the pit crew "idiots" during qualifying seems to me like a particularly crude way to behave.
darkmarlin16 said:Does every single time Vettel stands on that podium they have to start booing the protesters? Huh, interesting. I actually had no idea about that one.
I don't think it actually has anything to do with Vettel; there were just protesters demanding that the track move away from hosting F1.🙄
However, the race itself turned out to be one of the highlights of the season. Even without the rain or the SC, it was a wonderful spectacle to watch, and despite all the efforts by the FIA to undermine the sport, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway always seems to find a way to deliver something special.
For me, the defining moment of the race was that overtake on Daniel Ricciardo during the final lap to secure 10th place and that single point. If what Mark Webber is saying turns out to be true—that Ricciardo will take his place at Red Bull next season—then my long-standing loyalty to Ferrari might be somewhat shaken. While Vettel and Ricciardo could potentially form a Dream Team, we might also see an Alonso-Raikkonen pairing at Ferrari, though there is always that lingering risk regarding how Alonso might react if he feels his status as the lead driver is being threatened.
Sebastian Vettel drove a superb race; he did exactly what a driver needs to do in that opening lap, and for the remaining 44 laps, the credit really goes to the legendary engineers and mechanics at Red Bull.
Next up is Monza, where I suspect we will see a completely different story. I truly believe Alonso simply has to win there.
Are you watching Kimi Raikkonen? I suppose he’s like some sort of secret chemical weapon, maybe because he just pollutes the air around the competition 😁
Nicholas King said:I suppose that particular signature from a supermoderator opens up quite a wide range of potentially incorrect—and I really mean incorrect—interpretations and reactions regarding "how he can do it while I cannot, you guys are this or that" when someone’s signature or avatar is removed, which should be an unquestionable action. It seems to me that someone might, perhaps emboldened by your stance which was misinterpreted, put "Jack-in-the-box" in their own signature and then start demanding their rights just because a supermoderator is allowed to have certain things.
It is just a simple question: do you actually need it? 🙂
I would say it isn't just needed, but it is absolutely essential, perhaps for the very reasons you mentioned. Because with that signature, even coming from a supermod, a whole new dimension of freedom is introduced—though I guess it is a freedom tied to responsibility. If one presents a solid and competent argument for their position, then I suppose nothing should be an issue. However, if an argument lacks merit and fails to respect basic politeness, common sense, or sound legal principles, then well, we all know how those situations are handled.
That applies to both sides, and even to any third party involved. Even in the case of Klingons. Especially Klingons, I suppose. 🙂