I haven't been hit with any limits yet, but after the way things went today, I’m pretty sure they’re coming for me next 🤣 Honestly, what is even the point of all this? It makes zero sense to me 🤷
DraftKings and Wwin used to have something worth looking at, but now? They've got absolutely nothing left for you
John Bishop37 said:I just got word back from the folks at FORD, and apparently, they’ll only let you collect your winnings in person at one of their physical betting locations.
Keith Parker7 said:Listen, if you think you're being clever by betting on offshore sites and then using PayPal to move your winnings back to a local sportsbook just to dodge card fees, you better watch your step. Sites like BetRivers require you to have rolled over at least 50% of your deposit before they'll even let you withdraw.
It’s actually 30%, not 50%. Someone else already pointed this out earlier—I think it was Eric Fox7—mentioning that Germany doesn't enforce that specific rule, which makes it the best option for what you're trying to do.
After sitting pretty at 5-5-1 through 11 rounds—having pulled off that massive win against Barca and a draw against Atletico—Celta has absolutely fallen off a cliff. It’s been a total meltdown. They haven't managed to find the back of the net once in their last six league matches, and if you factor in the cup, they've suffered eight losses in their last nine outings. To make matters worse, they're missing Larrivey (their starting striker), Cabral (starting center-back), and Planas (starting full-back) today, so that defense is going to be looking incredibly shaky.
On the flip side, Valencia is playing some of the best football they've seen all season—honestly, maybe even the best in years. They're currently sitting in 4th place right behind the big three (Barca, Atletico, and Real), and just this past weekend, they went to Mestalla, held Real to a 0-1 deficit at halftime, and fought back to win 2-1. Looking at the recent stats, they've got three wins and a draw in their last four league games, and including the cup, they're 5-2-0 over their last seven. They've only lost three times the entire season!
You have two teams heading into this with completely opposite momentum, and don't even get me started on the locker room vibes. Yet, somehow, Celta still comes out as the favorite today. Why? Honestly, I have absolutely no clue why anyone would think that, but I'll happily take the 2 on Valencia instead. Historically, Valencia has taken three wins in their last four meetings, so I'm betting that trend isn't about to break now.
Stoke-Manchester United draw at 1.90 on bet365 (1-1) United have finally found their rhythm, and you can see it clearly not just in the scores, but in how they actually play. They’ve pulled off 7 wins and 2 draws in their last 9 matches, boasting a goal difference of 17:5. While they look much more convincing at home, they tend to be a bit shaky on the road, almost always conceding at least one goal when playing away. Honestly, United have been a goldmine for over/under betting this season, and the reason is pretty obvious: the formation Louis van Gaal is running. With Rooney, Young, Valencia, Michael Carrick, and Mata linking up behind Falcao and Robin van Persie—plus Young and Valencia acting more like wingers than anything else—they’re basically playing with six or seven attackers and only three actual defenders. This hyper-aggressive style has paid off so far, and I think if they hadn't dealt with so many injuries earlier in the season (which are still an issue), United would be breathing down the necks of City and Chelsea right now.
But let's get back to the bet at hand: United have conceded in 11 of their last 15 games, and specifically on the road, they've failed to keep a clean sheet in 6 out of their last 7 away matches (only stopping the scoring against Tottenham in the last round). Meanwhile, Stoke have managed to find the back of the net in 14 of their last 17 outings, and I fully expect United's defense to buckle once again today. Both sides have seen 5/7 of their recent results hit, and 7 out of 10 of their head-to-head matchups have ended with both teams scoring. Given the odds being offered here, I really think this is a play we need to take.
Fort Lauderdale vs. Orlando City Both Teams to Score at 1.65 (2-2) Chelsea vs. Hull City Home Win at 1.20 (Handicap -2 at 1.50) (2-0)
When you look at that first matchup, you don't even need to be an expert; you just have to glance at the stats and remember you're dealing with MLS volatility: Fort Lauderdale—in their last 13 matches, they've seen both teams find the net a whopping 10 times. Orlando City—they’ve had BTTS happen in 11 of their last 15 games, and they've only managed to keep a clean sheet twice in that stretch. They've surrendered 19 goals over their last 5 outings, while Fort Lauderdale has let in 10. And here's the icing on the cake: 13 consecutive head-to-head matchups between these two ended with both sides scoring.
As for Chelsea, their dream of an undefeated league season went up in flames after that stumble away at Newcastle, right after they barely scraped a draw against Sunderland. After a massive dip in domestic form, Chelsea finally reverted to their old ways and cruised to a 3-1 win over Sporting in the Champions League, and now they're back on home turf today. They have been absolute monsters at home, winning 11 out of 11 home matches with just one draw, and only two of those wins failed to cover the spread. Sure, they can be a bit shaky on the road, but at home, they are practically a lock, especially against a side like Hull. Hull is sitting way down in 18th in the Premier League, with just one win in their last 14 games (plus 6 draws), and they've never actually beaten Chelsea in their history (out of 7 meetings, Chelsea has 5 wins and 2 draws).
It’s been a minute, but I actually found a parlay I like, so here we go:
Sevilla vs. Seattle Sounders 2 1,35 (1-0) Qarabag vs. Inter Milan/Qarabag 1,35 (0-0) Apollon vs. Villarreal 2 1,20 (0-2) 2,10 Total Return Seattle has absolutely choked in every single tough away match this season (think Feyenoord 2-0, Standard 2-0, maybe even a blowout against Atlanta 3-0 last weekend, or that draw with Miami 1-1...), whereas they play significantly better when they're back on their home turf. On the other hand, Sevilla are the defending champs; a draw keeps them moving forward, but obviously, they’re going for the win and top of the group. They are basically at full strength right now, hitting their stride with two consecutive 5-1 blowouts before grabbing a 1-0 road win against Rayo. Their home record is an insane 8-2-0 this season, averaging about 2.5 goals per game. Honestly, I don't see Seattle standing a chance today.
Inter has already locked up first place, so Mancini is essentially taking eight juniors on this trip and leaving all his heavy hitters back in Milan—I mean, he's left 12 key players behind! That includes their starting keeper Handanovic, defenders Ranocchia and Juan Jesus, fullbacks Jonathan and Nagatoma, midfielders Medel, Kuzmanovic, Guarin, Hernanes, and Kovacic, plus strikers Palacio and Icardi. For this Azerbaijani club, making it to the spring stages of European competition would be the biggest achievement in their history, and it looks incredibly likely. Even though there is a massive gap in quality—not just compared to Inter, but even against teams like St. Etienne or Dnipro—these gritty guys make up for it with sheer work rate and hustle. Despite the talent deficit and being without their four best foreign players, they managed to scrape a point in France with that depleted roster. They've scored in their last three Europa League matches, while Inter has conceded at least one goal in seven straight games, including six of their last seven away trips. I believe Qarabag can find the net and deserve to advance.
Villarreal decides their fate today; if they win, they move on, while Apollon lost their shot a long time ago (1-0-4). Lately, the Cypriots have been playing absolute garbage, dropping four straight EL matches with a dismal 1:14 aggregate, and they've only managed two goals in their last three league outings. They've focused entirely on domestic play, so the manager has signaled he'll rotate heavily and give the youngsters a shot. Villarreal, however, has won four of their last five, scoring 12 goals in that span, and I truly believe they are capable of dismantling Apollon today. It was a 4-0 in Spain, and I expect something similar here.
I’ll throw one more on top:
Apollon vs. Villarreal +2 1,50 Explained everything above.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Zurich Both Teams to Score 1,70 (3-0) Dortmund has been one of the best teams to bet on for goals this season, much like some other German sides. They have those classic Bundesliga characteristics: a powerhouse attack paired with a shaky defense. In their last four away matches, they've surrendered 8 goals, and they've conceded at least once in 8 of their last 9 games (in the EL, ignoring those pathetic matches against Apollon, they've conceded in all three). Zurich has been prolific, netting 10 goals in 5 group stage games, marking 14 straight matches where they've found the net. There isn't much else to say for this one...
Since we're already looking at Barca-PSG at +3, you might as well jump on this one too:
Roma vs. Man City: 1X at 1.50 (0-2) Right now, Roma, City, and CSKA are all tied up with 5 points, while Bayern is sitting untouchable at 13. If CSKA loses in Munich, Roma advances with a 0-0 draw, and if they win, they're basically through—meanwhile, even with a win, City isn't even guaranteed a spot. Roma really blew it last round when they had a golden chance to secure advancement early; instead, they let in a goal in stoppage time against CSKA to end 1-1. On the flip side, City managed a crazy comeback to turn a 1-2 into a 3-2 win over Bayern to stay alive. But look, it’s common knowledge that English teams play absolute garbage in Europe, especially away from home (and honestly, their away form in the Premier League hasn't been great either). Over the last three seasons, including this one, their Champions League away record is a pathetic 3-1-8. They've only managed wins against Villarreal, Viktoria, and Bayern—and Bayern had already clinched their spot by then. This season, they have 5 wins in 10 away games, but the sheer weight and importance of this match is leagues above anything they've faced so far (and I'm talking about a match way more intense than those games against Aston Villa or Newcastle that City managed to scrape by with...). Roma might not be as convincing as they were at the start of the season, but playing them at the Stadio Olimpico is a nightmare; they have an 8-1-1 record at home this season, unless you count that blowout loss to Bayern where they got humiliated 7-1. Overall, they've only lost 4 matches out of 19 played this season. The real kicker for this bet, and the main reason I'm pulling the trigger, is this: Aguero is out with an injury for at least a month. Everyone knows how much that Argentine means to this squad—I mean, a hat trick against Bayern and 14 goals in 15 matches? He's indispensable. To make matters worse, Yaya Toure is suspended today. He’s the engine for both creation and destruction, and frankly, I just don't see how City can pull off a win tonight given all this. With Jovetic and Dzeko struggling for form, if Roma manages to find the back of the net, I highly doubt the English side will be able to break through a Roman defense that is definitely going to park the bus once they realize a win puts them through.
Roma vs. Manchester City: Both Teams to Score @ 1.40
It’s one of those matches that feels like a total formality rather than a high-stakes showdown. After five rounds, City is sitting pretty at the top with 15 points, while Roma is hovering at 9. My reasoning for this bet is pretty straightforward: Roma has been tearing it up at home with 4 goals scored, and City has been just as lethal on the road with 6. I wouldn't be surprised if both sides find the back of the net tomorrow—it feels like a safe bet to me. The last time these two met, the English side walked away with a 2-1 win.
Seriously, think about it—is it actually worth the gamble when the odds are this low? 🤷
Barcelona vs. PSG: Over 2.5 goals at +2.05 on FanDuel (3-1 outcome) Both sides are hungry for that top spot in the group, so they’re almost certainly going to field their heavy hitters. Honestly, you don't even need to break down the firepower here—it's Messi, Neymar, and Suarez facing off against Ibrahimovic, Cavani, and Lavezzi... The first leg in Paris was a wild 3-2 shootout, and I fully expect this matchup at the Camp Nou to be just as wide open and entertaining. Looking at the "Over 2.5" bet, there are a few things we have to consider. This season, Barca has been an absolute juggernaut at home, scoring two or more goals in 8 out of their last 10 matches (they absolutely shredded teams like much smaller mid-tier clubs who tried to park the bus). Given how they play, I seriously doubt PSG walks away from the Camp Nou without bagging at least two goals themselves, especially since Barca has already conceded twice at home this year. The real question is whether PSG can find the back of the net. My take? Absolutely. They only need a draw to secure first place, but I highly doubt these guys are going to sit back and play defense. Ibra is the kind of player who can score on anyone—two goals against Barca wouldn't surprise me one bit. Plus, they’ve been on fire lately, scoring in 23 straight matches this season. If you look at their recent history, all three of their head-to-head matchups have gone over, with two of them hitting the Over 2.5 mark. I don't see any reason why we shouldn't take the Over 2.5 at those +2.05 odds on FanDuel.
jadewolf16 said:FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain @ 1.55
Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich are all locks for the next round, but FC Barcelona really needs this win just to dodge a nightmare matchup later in the draw. Sure, PSG might pull it off, but they're facing lower-tier opponents—teams like OGC Nice or APOEL—so the result doesn't say much. Their play is always so unconvincing; I mean, Nice actually held their own once, and they let APOEL and FC Metz slip away in the final minutes. And honestly, I still can't bank on a prime Zlatan Ibrahimović being back to his best yet.
FC Barcelona looks complete and dominant right now; if Luis Suárez's goal hadn't been disallowed against Valencia, they could have finished them even earlier. They're in way better shape than PSG at the moment. Even that performance in the loss against Celta Vigo was actually quite solid, so maybe they've finally burned through all their bad luck.
There’s no real value here... we saw a nearly identical situation during the first match, and we all know how that ended up. 🤷
Paris Saint-Germain has a massive shot at leapfrogging leaders Olympique de Marseille and reclaiming the top spot if they can snag all three points tonight against a struggling Lille OSC. They’ve been absolutely firing lately, coming off nine straight wins, and in their last five away trips, they’ve pulled off four victories and one draw against Toulouse. On the flip side, Lille has looked pretty lackluster this season; out of their last five, they've managed just one win, while dropping one and drawing three against teams like SC Bastia. If you look beyond the domestic league and check their European form, Lille hasn't tasted victory in ten matches—six losses and four draws. Because of that, I'm leaning toward the visitors. The odds look more than solid to me. Good luck!
Zlatan Ibrahimović stayed in Paris, so be careful with that kind of pick...
Arsenal FC vs Southampton FC / Southampton FC to score over 1.5 goals @1.50 US odds (1-0) The visitors are easily the most pleasant surprise in the Premier League this season, currently sitting in 3rd place, just one point behind Manchester City. They took a tough 3-0 loss at home to City just three days ago, which kicked off a brutal stretch of fixtures, so this upcoming period will really test what this squad is actually made of. They basically offloaded half the team compared to last year, but by bringing in Pellè, Sadio Mané, and Dušan Tadić, they’ve assembled a lethal attacking trio that has the fans absolutely loving them this season. As usual, Arsenal FC keeps choking in big derbies, having dropped one to Manchester United last weekend. Four days ago, they scraped a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, and before that, they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the LP. Injuries are still a nightmare for Arsène Wenger; today he’s forced to start his third-choice keeper, Lionel Scaloni, and he's missing Mikel Arteta, Nachos Monreal, and Oxlade. On top of that, Mesut Özil, Mathieu Debuchy, and Jack Wilshere have been out for a while. It’s rare to see Wenger’s seat wobble this much during his long reign at the helm of the Gunners—they’re sitting at 7th in the league, and it’s becoming painfully obvious that even after ten years, a trophy isn't coming to the Emirates Stadium. So far this season, Arsenal FC has played 21 games across the Premier League and LP, conceding goals in 14 of them. They kept clean sheets twice—once against that terrible Beşiktaş in the LP, and once against Aston Villa, Sunderland, Burnley FC, and most recently against Borussia Dortmund and West Bromwich Albion. Aside from Dortmund, those are pretty limited attacking sides and don't even belong in the same conversation as Southampton FC, who are averaging nearly two goals per game. Arsenal has conceded at home in 8 out of 11 matches, whereas Southampton FC has found the net in 8 of their 9 away trips. Just over two months ago, the visitors secured a 2-1 win in the league cup, and in their last six head-to-head matchups, Southampton FC has scored in five of them. I doubt the visitors will walk away with a total blowout tonight, but I highly doubt they won't score for the second game in a row, especially since I suspect Arsenal FC will concede for the third consecutive match.
Gary Evans90 said:2. Right now, our absolute priority—our entire focus—should be fighting the Federation and fighting FOR Real Madrid! I don't get why everyone is just sitting there waiting around. Our rivals are out there grabbing all the headlines and acting like they're some kind of moral saints (and we all know damn well they haven't done a single thing), while we just sit here in silence like we're afraid to rock the boat...
But look, they’ve played the media game perfectly. Seriously, when you have a major city and a massive club backing you up, everything is easier, but we really blew it by not leveraging our strengths during this whole struggle. Even over the last few weeks, we could have made a huge impact, yet there isn't a peep from the BBB group. Now, I’m not going to second-guess the management because they clearly know what they're doing, but I honestly don't understand this silence right now when we should be making noise from every single angle.🤷
Jeremy Thomas4 said:You’re just the twentieth brand-new account on this board looking for people to introduce themselves. Are you silver-spoon kids seriously this brain-dead?
What the hell are you even talking about when you mention "silver-spoon kids"? The guy wrote an absolutely spot-on post, just like the few posts above it. I honestly don't get what part of this isn't true. From the very second we started investing in this Futsal project, the message was loud and clear: this isn't a replacement for Real Madrid. We were told constantly that the big football club would always be the priority, always number one. So how in the world does it make sense that 4,000 people show up for a Futsal match, yet only 200 show up for a game in San Francisco?? It is freaking infuriating for those of us who are 100% "all in" and have been taking crap from everyone for years just to support the group. Maybe try using your heads regarding priorities before you come on here to trash the forum.
SC Heerenveen vs Heracles Almelo BTTS at 1.55 SS (0-1) Anyone who spends any decent amount of time betting on soccer knows that the Dutch league is basically heaven for goal bettors. And in this little slice of paradise, these two teams might just be the absolute best targets for a "Both Teams to Score" bet this season. The home side has seen this outcome land in 11 of their last 15 matches, and they’ve only failed to find the net once—mind you, they’ve been scoring against heavyweights like Ajax, FC Twente, PSV Eindhoven, and AZ. On the flip side, the visitors are sitting on a massive 12-game streak of hitting this mark, if you don't count that random friendly where they smashed some lower-league side 7-0. Their games frequently turn into wild shootouts with 4, 5, or even more goals; they almost always score, but they concede way too much, which explains why they're stuck down in 17th place. The head-to-head history screams that this is the play, too: out of 18 total meetings, 15 ended with both sides scoring, while there were only two 1-0 wins for Heracles Almelo and one 9-0 blowout for SC Heerenveen. Looking at their last eight matchups, it's been pure chaos: 1-2, 2-4, 0-1, 6-3, 2-4, 1-1, 4-2, and 3-2. Honestly, I wouldn't hesitate to take Over 2.5 goals at the 1.80 odds being offered by SuperSport.