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Honestly, it doesn't even matter—it’s not like we're betting the house here.
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11:00 SKA Saint Petersburg vs. Kazan @ 3.20 (for the cautious ones, X2 @ 1.60, but if you're feeling reckless, a +1 handicap for Kazan at 6.50) (2-0)
I have to say, these odds caught me off guard—honestly, I think they should’ve been set the other way around (the home win is sitting at @ 2.10)🤔
Sure, we're talking about a cup match here, but with lines like this, it feels worth a shot.
The thing is, SKA is currently playing in the second division and they've been struggling—even though they've picked up a bit of steam over the last couple of rounds, they've only managed 12 points in 12 games. My gut tells me their main focus right now is just staying in the second tier; dropping down to the third division usually spells disaster for a club's ambitions in an American league structure like this—it's a nightmare to climb back up once you fall.
To be fair, Kazan isn't exactly flying high either (just 7 points in 9 games), which makes sense given the toll of competing in the Europa League, but they are starting to find their footing again—they pulled off a win against a very solid Lokomotiva and managed a draw during a tough away trip against Dinamo Chicago. I wouldn't be surprised if they actually start fighting for European spots later in the season.
So, looking at the matchup, a victory for the team that finished fourth last season and made the cup quarterfinals seems pretty likely against a struggling second-division side.
4/8 ; 1.98
I have to say, these odds caught me off guard—honestly, I think they should’ve been set the other way around (the home win is sitting at @ 2.10)🤔
Sure, we're talking about a cup match here, but with lines like this, it feels worth a shot.
The thing is, SKA is currently playing in the second division and they've been struggling—even though they've picked up a bit of steam over the last couple of rounds, they've only managed 12 points in 12 games. My gut tells me their main focus right now is just staying in the second tier; dropping down to the third division usually spells disaster for a club's ambitions in an American league structure like this—it's a nightmare to climb back up once you fall.
To be fair, Kazan isn't exactly flying high either (just 7 points in 9 games), which makes sense given the toll of competing in the Europa League, but they are starting to find their footing again—they pulled off a win against a very solid Lokomotiva and managed a draw during a tough away trip against Dinamo Chicago. I wouldn't be surprised if they actually start fighting for European spots later in the season.
So, looking at the matchup, a victory for the team that finished fourth last season and made the cup quarterfinals seems pretty likely against a struggling second-division side.
4/8 ; 1.98
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13:00 Trabzon vs Tarsus İdman Yurdu 1 @ 1.60 (f+2 @ 2.60) (4-0)
It's the second round of the Turkish Cup—basically a playground for the lower league sides.
We've got a newly promoted second-tier side that’s actually hitting their stride this season, facing off against a struggling third-tier outfit that hasn't managed a single win yet.
Looking back at last year, they were both grinding away in the same third-division group, and Trabzon walked away with two handicap wins.
A few seasons back, Trabzon even made it to the cup group stages—didn't get much further than that, obviously—but hey, they did manage to snag a scalp against a powerhouse like Fenerbahçe back then.
If you ask me, this should be a pretty comfortable stroll for the home team. 🤷
4/5 ; 1.98
It's the second round of the Turkish Cup—basically a playground for the lower league sides.
We've got a newly promoted second-tier side that’s actually hitting their stride this season, facing off against a struggling third-tier outfit that hasn't managed a single win yet.
Looking back at last year, they were both grinding away in the same third-division group, and Trabzon walked away with two handicap wins.
A few seasons back, Trabzon even made it to the cup group stages—didn't get much further than that, obviously—but hey, they did manage to snag a scalp against a powerhouse like Fenerbahçe back then.
If you ask me, this should be a pretty comfortable stroll for the home team. 🤷
4/5 ; 1.98
Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)
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Regarding the refugees, I was reading somewhere that some local drivers were charging them $50 just to get them from the train station over to the bus depot 🤣
If you aren't familiar with Indianapolis, this is basically what it looks like:
Roughly 200 meters 🙏
If you aren't familiar with Indianapolis, this is basically what it looks like:
Roughly 200 meters 🙏
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Jason Newman said:I have a generator ready to pump some fuel oil.
And I'm running on propane myself😳
Man, I have absolutely zero patience today—work is driving me up the wall. Honestly, if I didn't have to knock out three or four trips from White Monastery down to Chicago, I’d probably lose my mind.
I was just reading about this guy who picked up four people at once and made a cool 150 bucks a head heading into Chicago🙏
Then you just drop them off right by the first sign that says Chicago and call it a day.🤣
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Yeah, but there’s actually a rule—I think I'm just guessing here, but let's say it's true—that a player has to be with the club for at least three years before they can even step onto the pitch for the U21 league matches. Since Endre Çekiçi born 23 November 1996 only joined last year, he probably isn't even eligible to play.
I totally missed mentioning that earlier.
I totally missed mentioning that earlier.
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Nicholas Patel52 said:So, here's the gist...
Dinamo 2 is technically an U19 squad, yet they're playing against grown men in the senior leagues.
But look, it's not just U19 kids—there are players there who aren't quite part of the main senior rotation yet, but they've aged out of the U19 Champions League, too. Think guys like Endre Çekiçi born 23 November 1996, Musa, or Alen Halilović.
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Some solid intel for the second division:
The lottery is offering @ 2.40 for a single win—the only catch is you can't play it as a singles bet; otherwise, the odds have already been slashed down to @ 2.10
The lottery is offering @ 2.40 for a single win—the only catch is you can't play it as a singles bet; otherwise, the odds have already been slashed down to @ 2.10
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And you’ve got these kids playing for Dinamo 2 who probably belong in the Champions League by now—guys like Moro, Dani Olmo, Knežević, Dejan Lovren...
Honestly, Dinamo really does have a massive surplus of young talent, plus all their other players under contract, so scraping together whatever they need for this second-tier matchup isn't even an issue for them.
Honestly, Dinamo really does have a massive surplus of young talent, plus all their other players under contract, so scraping together whatever they need for this second-tier matchup isn't even an issue for them.
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I think I’ll put a play on this one myself, though the big question remains—what kind of lineup are these kids actually going to field? It worries me because the Dinamo 2 squad hasn't exactly been putting on any shows worth remembering lately—I mean, they’re playing against senior teams, sure, but they’ve only managed to scrape together 8 points in 6 matches. Plus, it honestly baffles me that they didn't just postpone today's game against Imotski 🤔
Bad Boys
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Paul Castillo7 said:Are we heading to the junior varsity game this Wednesday?
What are you asking for—to figure out how many riot police to send, or what else?
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Let's shake off these bad vibes for a second...
The Jebenica movie is playing on the other channel 🙏
I still remember back in the eighties when it hit the local video rental stores—it had this totally futuristic title, New York City 1997. 😁
The Jebenica movie is playing on the other channel 🙏
I still remember back in the eighties when it hit the local video rental stores—it had this totally futuristic title, New York City 1997. 😁
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cosmicscout2 said:Look, I have never—and I mean never—mocked the ideals or the (perfectly valid) struggle to make LA Galaxy better. I just think boycotting and cheering for the opposition isn't the right way to fight that battle.
So, what *is* the right way?
Honestly, I haven't heard a single sensible answer to that question yet.
mistygull said:Arsenal Nov 24th, $75 round trip from Vienna (Southwest Airlines)
There's also Spirit Airlines out of Budapest for $163 (which is a bit cheaper)
silentdrifter23 said:-but considering how much they're eating up LA Galaxy lately, it’s a miracle...
It’s honestly wild—I can't wrap my head around it. Same goes for these attempts to poke fun at LAFC and drag them into this whole mess.
I mean, who actually gives a damn about them anyway? 🤷
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Jessica Gonzalez said:From what I can gather, there's just constant war in the Middle East, and I guess peace and stability won't return to those nations unless the people living there make it happen themselves. Historically, it seems like it’s usually young men who pay the price in blood for freedom and peace, yet these young men are running away. In my opinion, they aren't refugees or migrants; they're just cowards. It's one thing to see a column of women, children, and the elderly, like what happened back in El Paso. Those are true refugees and displaced people who definitely deserve help. But I don't really see why Europe should feel obligated to assist young men whose place is actually on the front lines.
They probably wouldn't even know who they were fighting for or who they were fighting against.
It's not quite that simple.
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That’s all well and good, but you have to admit that Chicago has leveled up big time by raiding the Red Bull Salzburg roster—I'm talking guys like Sabitzer, Ilsannker, Bruno, and so on. Plus, they’ve got Rangnick coming over from Schalke 04, and the whole squad is clearly gunning for that promotion.
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Amanda Evans2 said:Just straight lines, man, if you catch my drift...
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So, I think I finally nailed all 24 of them without even touching the video—just pure intuition at this point. The only one left hanging is that bottom-left one... though calling it "bottom" might be a stretch since it's more like the middle one sitting there.