Tottenham-Dnipro/Dnipro scoring at 1.60 (3:1) Tottenham really struggled during this tough trip over to Ukraine. Dnipro played it smart from the jump, keeping the English side scoreless until they snatched a massive win late in the game thanks to a clinical penalty from Konoplyanka. While Tottenham is still the favorite to advance, they definitely showed Dnipro that they’re a disciplined, well-organized squad, and I’m telling you, this return leg is going to be an absolute nail-biter. It looks like that two-month layoff without any competitive matches didn't mess with the visitors' rhythm too much, though. That said, after their loss in the EL, Tottenham also dropped an away game against Norwich City in the league. This New York City club is suffering from some seriously abysmal finishing lately, and everything seems to hinge on Adebayor. To make matters worse, Defoe is heading out the door, and both Rosa and Capoue picked up injuries against Norwich; plus, they've been missing Sigurdsson, Chiriches, Lamela, Walker, and Sando for a while now. On the other hand, Dnipro is rolling out the exact same lineup they used last week. Look at the stats: Tottenham has conceded a goal in 18 of their last 23 matches across all competitions—that's 40 goals conceded, which is nearly two per game! Meanwhile, since July 2nd, 2013, Dnipro has played 34 matches and found the back of the net in 32 of them. Sure, the Ukrainian league isn't the gold standard, but they beat Shakhtar 3-1, put one past Kyiv, and took down Fiorentina twice, along with everyone else in their EL group. I honestly think they’ll find the net again today, and with odds this high, you absolutely have to take this bet.
Zenit vs. Borussia Dortmund: Zenit to score 1 goal (2-4 goals total) Zenit vs. B. Dortmund: Home Win (2-4 goals total) The first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 is finally here. We’ve got last year's finalists, Borussia Dortmund, going up against Zenit—a team that somehow scraped through the group stage after burning through a mountain of cash, finishing with a measly 5 points (honestly, nobody's ever pulled that off before). Even though Zenit looked absolutely unconvincing in that "group of death" alongside Porto, Atletico, and Red Bull Salzburg, I actually see a real opening for them today. My reasoning? It all comes down to current form and the specific squad stepping onto the pitch for this away trip to St. Petersburg. Dortmund is currently sitting a massive 20 points behind Bayern Munich in the league, and they just got absolutely dismantled by Hamburg in a 3-0 thrashing over the weekend. They’re struggling against teams that are significantly weaker and "softer" than what Zenit brings to the table. In their last 25 matches across friendlies, domestic play, cups, and the Champions League, they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet 20 times! Their defense today looks like a total disaster zone with Friedrich and Sokratis pairing up, especially since Subotic and Hummels are both sidelined with injuries. On top of that, they're missing Gundogan, Blaszczykowski, Bender, and likely their absolute superstar, Lewandowski. Now, look, Zenit isn't exactly match-fit because their domestic league is still on hiatus, meaning their last competitive outing was that loss to Salzburg back on December 11th. But I really don't think that lack of rhythm will hurt them nearly as much as the odds suggest. Zenit found the net against Porto both home and away, they scored against Atletico, and even managed one against Salzburg on the road. They love to attack, and that's pretty much how they play every single game. I don't see Dortmund walking away from this without conceding, and they'll probably struggle to walk away with all three points too—though honestly, for the Germans, just not getting blown out might be a decent result heading into the second leg.
briskmarlin said:What the hell? Seriously, try explaining the logic to me here—during that game against zagora, it was nothing but pure police brutality, just like what happened in Odessa... a total verbal offense http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg0WO7Chxrw
I don't get why it isn't clicking for you all. Are you asking me how it's "unclear" when they postpone a match in Cleveland with only two games left in the season? And you know what's really unclear to me? How people like you in Kyiv don't stay behind for three days just out of loyalty to the club instead of whining about it... man, back then I didn't have a forum to ask if I was "confused," but my fan logic told me to head straight to Columbus for a game just five days after Budapest (I didn't even see my own family). And then some idiot decides the game shouldn't happen because of rain, and I'll ask you: who was holding an umbrella for me after Kyiv?
The people running this club don't deserve a shred of respect from me; to me, LA Galaxy means way more than they could ever realize.
You totally misread which side I'm on and what the question was actually about, but whatever, arguing here is just a waste of breath.
And everything you wrote, I understand perfectly well.
Timothy Allen60 said:What are they even trying to provoke? They’re absolutely terrified. It’s pathetic, really—these guys clearly have no clue what they’re doing. Just sad.
I am absolutely against this whole "vucerization" nonsense! It’s getting ridiculous. 🤣 They’re out here screaming bloody murder at Mamić, calling the league officials nothing but a bunch of corrupt losers... and then what? They show up to the free seats in the North Division just because the big boss gave them an invite! Give me a break. 🤷
I honestly couldn't make heads or tails of what those guys on the North Division were saying yesterday. It was all just pure confusion. If anyone could actually break it down for me and explain what they meant, I’d really appreciate it—just shoot me a DM. 🤷
LA Galaxy vs. LAFC / 1st Half Under 1.5 goals @ 1.55 LOTTO (1-1) In their last big local derby against LAFC, the Galaxy absolutely fell apart in the final ten minutes, blowing a three-goal lead and leaving themselves gutted with injuries. They’re dealing with a massive headache right now because midfielders Vojnović and Erceg are both sitting on yellow cards, plus they’ve lost Rugašević in defense, along with Vidović in the midfield and Bilić up top—though at least Vitaić and Baraban are back in the mix. With the roster looking this thin, most of the guys actually available for today's match are defenders, so you don't even have to guess how the Galaxy are going to try and surprise the Galaxy—they'll likely just park the bus. Honestly, I'm taking the under on 1.5 goals in the first half, because I think the Galaxy can hold off the Galaxy's pressure while they're still feeling fresh, and who knows what kind of chaos will erupt later in the game. The Galaxy just don't know how to play defensive, low-block football, and we've seen that lack of discipline trip them up plenty of times before. Historically, matches involving these two usually end up low-scoring; in their last ten meetings, there were only two games where three or more goals went in, and only two times did we see two goals before halftime—the rest were just zero or one. I don't see any reason to doubt that pattern holding true today, especially with the solid odds the lottery is offering.
Anonymous said:Don't go there. Mamich's mercenaries are out in the West, while your allies up North will be right there with you to take them down. North + East = solidarity div>
Seattle Sounders vs. FC Cincinnati. Cincinnati scores 1 goal. Odds: 1.95. PARLAY (2-1) This is the matchup between the final two teams left in the MLS standings. Honestly, Cincinnati’s record this season has been nothing short of pathetic—they’ve managed just one win in 21 matches (with 7 draws) and have only put 16 goals past anyone. On the flip side, you have Seattle, who has definitely stepped up compared to their lackluster previous seasons, but they’re still essentially a squad of young, green players who haven't found any real consistency yet, even if they've only dropped two games (plus 8 draws). Looking back at their last four head-to-head meetings, Cincinnati has managed to find the back of the net every single time. Three of those times, the Seattle guys walked away with a 2-1 victory, and once, Cincinnati pulled off a 2-0 win. It’s actually wild that in their last 13 outings, Cincinnati failed to score in only three of them, which is bizarre for a team sitting at the bottom of the table. They’ve scored against everyone from Inter Miami to LAFC and Atlanta United. Meanwhile, Seattle has kept a clean sheet in all but two of their last 17 matches. I mean, what else is there to say?
EDIT: Just caught the analysis above. Yeah, we are totally on the same page here.
briskmarlin said:Right now you've got three different versions available at $27, and I know that specific "junk" version with the white BBB marker currently features a purple stripe, so feel free to give them a call and see if they have any updated stock
panenka said:Someone actually asked me for a suggestion, so I gave them one. These kinds of projects are already being rolled out here and across Europe with great success. Sometimes you just need to look past your own backyard...
Man, give me a break! We can't even get into our OWN stadium without feeling like we have to carry our heads in a bag just to stay safe. Do you honestly think the government, the cops, or—more importantly—the big boss at the top would ever allow something like this to happen? What kind of EU funding are you talking about? Are you out of your mind? You live in America, not Switzerland. And honestly, the idea itself is just plain stupid—I don't think it could possibly get any more moronic than it already is.
silentsailor28 said:I’m honestly curious about all these "former" Bad Boys—or whatever they call themselves now—who show up regularly to support the Bears, Cibona, and stuff like that. Why is there never any actual support for the current Bad Boys lineup? And why isn't there anyone out there tearing into that loudmouthed guy and his crew? Does anyone actually give a damn about the group anymore?? If there is, I haven't seen it, because I don't sit around watching TV all day, so my bad if I missed something...
Sam Sullivan58 said:Look, it’s not about what the Los Angeles Lakers are as a club; the bottom line is that Real Madrid has absolutely zero damn connection to them, and that’s where the whole argument ends. Real Madrid isn't the Democratic Party, and being a die-hard fan doesn't mean I'm obligated to support every other random team in Washington, D.C. just because they play here.
By pure chance, I happen to root for the Chicago Bears and the Golden State Warriors, while I couldn't care less about Long Beach Water Polo, absolutely loathe the Los Angeles Lakers, and find the New York Knicks totally irritating. As you can clearly see, supporting Real Madrid has nothing to do with how I feel about teams in other sports. 👋
Alright, we get it—you hate the Los Angeles Lakers and you're a Golden State Warriors fan. You've repeated that ten times now; we aren't idiots.
West Bromwich vs. Liverpool 2-1, 1.70 (1-1) After yesterday’s absolute disaster for the heavy favorites in the Premier League, I honestly feel like Liverpool has zero excuses not to take care of business today. Looking at these odds, I’m genuinely baffled—how is this even a toss-up? West Brom has managed exactly one win in their last 14 outings while coughing up 25 goals in the process. It’s just not adding up. On the flip side, you’ve got a high-flying Liverpool squad coming off a dominant 4-0 demolition of Everton in the Merseyside derby. Their attack, spearheaded by Sturridge and Suarez, is absolutely firing right now, and the defense has been consistently reliable when it counts. The Reds have bagged 9 wins in their last 12 matches, sitting pretty in 4th place and keeping themselves firmly in the Champions League hunt. A win here puts them on par with Chelsea (though they have a game in hand, especially since Chelsea is heading out to face Man City), and keeps them four points clear of Everton. Honestly, it’s pretty obvious that this match is crucial for Liverpool, just like almost every single game they play throughout the season. When they met at Anfield back in the fall, it was a convincing 4-1 victory.
Sam Sullivan58 said:Lately, I’ve been rooting for Coca-Cola...
Even if what you're saying is true, you've completely missed the point—Coca-Cola is still a pathetic excuse for a club. It’s artificial, soul-less, lacks any real fanbase, and is basically just a puppet being moved around by some local big shot with deep pockets. Honestly, there are some absolute morons on this forum...
P.S. The Los Angeles Lakers would be a much better spot for us to get together and just mess around...