Megan Chase43 said:Oh, look at you all! Simply overwhelming!🙏
You were the only one missing.🙂
And what does Patterson have to say about it?
What can I say? He was a total jinx.😍
I have no clue. That Patterson guy is a total piece of work.☕
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I have no clue. That Patterson guy is a total piece of work.☕
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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Liverpool FC - Stoke City 2 @5,50 SS
The action resumes today with the Dragons. I have this weirdly consistent pattern with Liverpool FC—it’s like my relationship with the local minor league teams; almost every time I put real money on their matches, I end up losing. Strangely enough, there's a twisted sense of satisfaction in that.😁
I watched them recently against a pathetic United side (honestly, I don't know why I even bothered watching; I could have been sitting on my porch enjoying a drink in peace instead of being dragged through that match) who managed to beat them despite having a keeper and only three actual players on the pitch. Everyone else was just standing there as extras, yet Liverpool couldn't find the back of the net against a group of guys who were basically just camping in their own half. If it hadn't been for Firmino being out there, that game would have been as lackluster as a bottom-tier high school rivalry.
Their only danger came from half-chances and counterattacks, though you could see from the nosebleed seats that they didn't have the stamina to press for more than ten minutes against any decent side. Plus, their defense is such a mess that it showed even against a United squad that only managed to organize an attack maybe two or three times the whole game.
When I realized after the whistle that this bloodless United team, playing with only three actual starters, was sitting at the top of the Premier League, it became obvious: this year, anyone can beat anyone because the whole league is just mediocre.
I don't know much about Stoke City, but looking at the names and the recent results, they're a middle-of-the-road team just like Liverpool FC. If they catch lightning in a bottle, they can easily take down anyone in England, including a shaky world champion like Liverpool FC.
There is a massive amount on the line in this cup semifinal, especially since winning it opens the door to European competition. For Stoke City, anything less than a win is a failure, so I truly believe they'll pull it off.
Besides, if it stays 0-0 until the 95th minute, Liverpool FC might just concede a goal on purpose just to ensure the game ends with some kind of score, even if it has to be via penalties.☕
The action resumes today with the Dragons. I have this weirdly consistent pattern with Liverpool FC—it’s like my relationship with the local minor league teams; almost every time I put real money on their matches, I end up losing. Strangely enough, there's a twisted sense of satisfaction in that.😁
I watched them recently against a pathetic United side (honestly, I don't know why I even bothered watching; I could have been sitting on my porch enjoying a drink in peace instead of being dragged through that match) who managed to beat them despite having a keeper and only three actual players on the pitch. Everyone else was just standing there as extras, yet Liverpool couldn't find the back of the net against a group of guys who were basically just camping in their own half. If it hadn't been for Firmino being out there, that game would have been as lackluster as a bottom-tier high school rivalry.
Their only danger came from half-chances and counterattacks, though you could see from the nosebleed seats that they didn't have the stamina to press for more than ten minutes against any decent side. Plus, their defense is such a mess that it showed even against a United squad that only managed to organize an attack maybe two or three times the whole game.
When I realized after the whistle that this bloodless United team, playing with only three actual starters, was sitting at the top of the Premier League, it became obvious: this year, anyone can beat anyone because the whole league is just mediocre.
I don't know much about Stoke City, but looking at the names and the recent results, they're a middle-of-the-road team just like Liverpool FC. If they catch lightning in a bottle, they can easily take down anyone in England, including a shaky world champion like Liverpool FC.
There is a massive amount on the line in this cup semifinal, especially since winning it opens the door to European competition. For Stoke City, anything less than a win is a failure, so I truly believe they'll pull it off.
Besides, if it stays 0-0 until the 95th minute, Liverpool FC might just concede a goal on purpose just to ensure the game ends with some kind of score, even if it has to be via penalties.☕
So I guess I’m just some irrelevant factor in this decision🙂.
If anyone actually cares, I'll just say I'm against it, though clearly, nobody gives a damn.
If anyone actually cares, I'll just say I'm against it, though clearly, nobody gives a damn.
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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Dana Flores3 said:Look, you probably meant (h1:0) because what you wrote above makes zero sense. 😉
Yeah, just a smoker being careless... barely slept, woke up, and saw 0-1...
He was just typing fast on his phone. That's why there was a typo...
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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Los Angeles FC - Boston Celtics (handicap 0:1) 2 @5.80 FanDuel (0-1)
I think it was FanDuel, I didn't double-check my slip so I'm not sure where exactly it was placed, but the odds are right...
LAFC is going to try and pull something off with their defense again, but it’s a long shot without Adem. In those rare moments I've actually watched LAFC lately, he's basically been half the team. As for the defense? Don't even get me started. You just have to look at the roster to realize how much of a sieve they are back there, especially with that Portuguese flop playing goalie...
The Celtics are playing incredibly well right now. They know if they just push LAFC around, that second spot in the standings is pretty much locked up...
Expecting an easy win here.☕
0/3
I think it was FanDuel, I didn't double-check my slip so I'm not sure where exactly it was placed, but the odds are right...
LAFC is going to try and pull something off with their defense again, but it’s a long shot without Adem. In those rare moments I've actually watched LAFC lately, he's basically been half the team. As for the defense? Don't even get me started. You just have to look at the roster to realize how much of a sieve they are back there, especially with that Portuguese flop playing goalie...
The Celtics are playing incredibly well right now. They know if they just push LAFC around, that second spot in the standings is pretty much locked up...
Expecting an easy win here.☕
0/3
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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RNK Split - Hajduk Split (T.R.) 0-0 @8 SS (0-2)
Sipping some coffee here. Things have gotten pretty boring, so I figured I’d type something up...
The last time RNK played an attacking game against Hajduk Split was probably before I was even born. I expect them to play physical, just like usual, looking for half-counters and set pieces. That's their standard approach against teams that look better on paper, but when they face their local rivals, that defensive aggression and low block get dialed up even higher..
Even with Ohandza upfront, Hajduk Split struggles to find the back of the net, let alone without him. They mostly try to play through the middle, relying on individual brilliance or counterattacks, which won't be easy against an organized Split side... word is Balić isn't even playing, and he's one of those guys who can change a game with a single move..
I expect Hajduk Split to take control of the ball, dictating the tempo without taking too many risks moving forward... unless someone pulls off a total fluke or a solo magic run from the second line, we might actually have a watchable match. In games against such defensively minded teams, any chance at a goal will be strictly guarded, and I don't expect them to leave themselves wide open..
Alright, I'm going to go place my bets, finish this coffee, and then head out for a quick walk.☕
0/2
Sipping some coffee here. Things have gotten pretty boring, so I figured I’d type something up...
The last time RNK played an attacking game against Hajduk Split was probably before I was even born. I expect them to play physical, just like usual, looking for half-counters and set pieces. That's their standard approach against teams that look better on paper, but when they face their local rivals, that defensive aggression and low block get dialed up even higher..
Even with Ohandza upfront, Hajduk Split struggles to find the back of the net, let alone without him. They mostly try to play through the middle, relying on individual brilliance or counterattacks, which won't be easy against an organized Split side... word is Balić isn't even playing, and he's one of those guys who can change a game with a single move..
I expect Hajduk Split to take control of the ball, dictating the tempo without taking too many risks moving forward... unless someone pulls off a total fluke or a solo magic run from the second line, we might actually have a watchable match. In games against such defensively minded teams, any chance at a goal will be strictly guarded, and I don't expect them to leave themselves wide open..
Alright, I'm going to go place my bets, finish this coffee, and then head out for a quick walk.☕
0/2
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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Hajduk 2 + Vlašić to score @12.1 SS (0-2 + doesn't score
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen two consecutive European wins from Hajduk. Usually, they limp through games against weaker sides just by leaning on home-field advantage, but when they face actual quality, they lack the depth and fitness to maintain the rhythm for the full 90 minutes.
This season hasn't been any different. We were close to advancing against some decent but clearly inferior teams, but it was the attack that bailed us out during those home matches. It’s the classic Hajduk European adventure—nothing new there...
Then, against the Norwegians, something actually changed. For the first time against a side that's roughly on our level (especially now that their defense is fully patched up), we played disciplined, without rushing or leaving massive holes in our shape...
In short, for once, the 11 guys on the pitch actually looked like a cohesive unit with a plan.☕
As the commentators were saying, the ball was practically weaving through the net before it finally went in—and man, that Balić strike? Only he could pull off something like that.☕
By the end, when both squads started flagging physically in the final minutes, Hajduk handled it better. Using their bench assets alongside an tireless Vlašić, they cooked up the move to make it 2-0.
Now the question is: was this just a fluke? Are we going to see the typical Hajduk pattern where they wait for the opponent to score 2 or 3 goals before they suddenly remember they actually need to shoot at the target? I don't know...
Honestly, you can't even use what happens in MLS as a benchmark anymore, because that same cycle has been repeating for the last few seasons ever since European competition became the priority...
Vlašić is a beast. That sprint, the feint, and that precise cross to Kiša in the final minute—when most people were already checking their watches—says it all. He’s everywhere; he isn't afraid to take a shot if there's space and he tracks down every single ball. He hasn't been finding the back of the net much early this season given how well he plays, but tonight felt like his breakthrough.☕
Of course, it's easy for a "fluke goal" to happen in the opening minutes, followed by us falling into a winter slumber until the scoreboard hits 3-0 and panic sets in. You know the drill... we follow that script, score late to make it 3-1 (though these guys aren't amateurs enough to make an exit interesting☕) after hitting the woodwork and watching the keeper make a few miracle saves, and then in the next round, we get crushed by a European giant... Roma, Sampdoria, Deportivo, Stoke, Inter, Dnipro, and so on...
But hey, let's see if it pays off. I'm putting money on it.☕
0/1
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen two consecutive European wins from Hajduk. Usually, they limp through games against weaker sides just by leaning on home-field advantage, but when they face actual quality, they lack the depth and fitness to maintain the rhythm for the full 90 minutes.
This season hasn't been any different. We were close to advancing against some decent but clearly inferior teams, but it was the attack that bailed us out during those home matches. It’s the classic Hajduk European adventure—nothing new there...
Then, against the Norwegians, something actually changed. For the first time against a side that's roughly on our level (especially now that their defense is fully patched up), we played disciplined, without rushing or leaving massive holes in our shape...
In short, for once, the 11 guys on the pitch actually looked like a cohesive unit with a plan.☕
As the commentators were saying, the ball was practically weaving through the net before it finally went in—and man, that Balić strike? Only he could pull off something like that.☕
By the end, when both squads started flagging physically in the final minutes, Hajduk handled it better. Using their bench assets alongside an tireless Vlašić, they cooked up the move to make it 2-0.
Now the question is: was this just a fluke? Are we going to see the typical Hajduk pattern where they wait for the opponent to score 2 or 3 goals before they suddenly remember they actually need to shoot at the target? I don't know...
Honestly, you can't even use what happens in MLS as a benchmark anymore, because that same cycle has been repeating for the last few seasons ever since European competition became the priority...
Vlašić is a beast. That sprint, the feint, and that precise cross to Kiša in the final minute—when most people were already checking their watches—says it all. He’s everywhere; he isn't afraid to take a shot if there's space and he tracks down every single ball. He hasn't been finding the back of the net much early this season given how well he plays, but tonight felt like his breakthrough.☕
Of course, it's easy for a "fluke goal" to happen in the opening minutes, followed by us falling into a winter slumber until the scoreboard hits 3-0 and panic sets in. You know the drill... we follow that script, score late to make it 3-1 (though these guys aren't amateurs enough to make an exit interesting☕) after hitting the woodwork and watching the keeper make a few miracle saves, and then in the next round, we get crushed by a European giant... Roma, Sampdoria, Deportivo, Stoke, Inter, Dnipro, and so on...
But hey, let's see if it pays off. I'm putting money on it.☕
0/1
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC 2 @8 SS (1-1) almost ☕
Sometimes you just have to be an optimist.
Last year, I stopped following LAFC because I honestly didn't think they’d ever reach the level needed on the pitch... but they actually surprised me with this complete overhaul of both the roster and the coaching staff. It looks like what they've been talking about for ages is finally happening—a young, organized club with a clear direction across the board.
On the flip side, this massive shakeup in American soccer is starting to rattle the Galaxy's monopoly, and their dominance is definitely starting to fade...
Even in previous years, the gap in squad quality wasn't this wide, and it’s even smaller now that LAFC actually has some real depth after years of nothing.
Given all the recent scandals flying around, I'm not expecting any blatant officiating disasters, though I do anticipate a slight home-field bias from the refs.
When you consider it's still early in the season and the LAFC guys actually have some match fitness under their belts, this matchup feels totally unpredictable. I'm going to take a hard stance on this one and bet big, regardless of the fallout.
Sometimes you just have to be an optimist.
Last year, I stopped following LAFC because I honestly didn't think they’d ever reach the level needed on the pitch... but they actually surprised me with this complete overhaul of both the roster and the coaching staff. It looks like what they've been talking about for ages is finally happening—a young, organized club with a clear direction across the board.
On the flip side, this massive shakeup in American soccer is starting to rattle the Galaxy's monopoly, and their dominance is definitely starting to fade...
Even in previous years, the gap in squad quality wasn't this wide, and it’s even smaller now that LAFC actually has some real depth after years of nothing.
Given all the recent scandals flying around, I'm not expecting any blatant officiating disasters, though I do anticipate a slight home-field bias from the refs.
When you consider it's still early in the season and the LAFC guys actually have some match fitness under their belts, this matchup feels totally unpredictable. I'm going to take a hard stance on this one and bet big, regardless of the fallout.
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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USA (p/k) - Ukraine 2/1 @26 SS (27.03. 20:45) (1-0/1-0)
The Americans have been searching for their identity since the World Cup, and they aren't going to find it easily against a battle-hardened Ukrainian squad hungry to stay in the hunt for those top two spots. Both sides dropped points against the group leaders from Slovakia, making this head-to-head matchup massive. Expect some nerves, especially from the Americans, who haven't dealt with this kind of pressure in a while.
While the U.S. absolutely needs the win, anything less than a loss won't be a disaster for the Ukrainians. They’ll likely try to outmaneuver the Americans by setting up an active defensive wall and relying on flashes of brilliance from their individual talents. Of course, if they execute their game plan perfectly and grab an early lead, that aggressive defense could subconsciously slip into a passive one—and that's exactly how they'd hand the game right back to the Americans.
The Americans have been searching for their identity since the World Cup, and they aren't going to find it easily against a battle-hardened Ukrainian squad hungry to stay in the hunt for those top two spots. Both sides dropped points against the group leaders from Slovakia, making this head-to-head matchup massive. Expect some nerves, especially from the Americans, who haven't dealt with this kind of pressure in a while.
While the U.S. absolutely needs the win, anything less than a loss won't be a disaster for the Ukrainians. They’ll likely try to outmaneuver the Americans by setting up an active defensive wall and relying on flashes of brilliance from their individual talents. Of course, if they execute their game plan perfectly and grab an early lead, that aggressive defense could subconsciously slip into a passive one—and that's exactly how they'd hand the game right back to the Americans.
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If our top-tier teams played some actual organized football instead of this random mess, maybe they wouldn't be struggling so much. Honestly, the worse the field gets, the higher the chance these idiots in defense just gift the opposition a tap-in, regardless of how perfect the pitch looks. I remember about a year ago, playing in some freezing Scottish league, there was one match postponed because of snow and sub-zero temps, and it ended up being some crazy 3-2 shootout or something. In a high-level pro league, that might actually be entertaining, but with our level of play? Not a chance.
A pitch like that is just an invitation for yellow cards, if you ask me.
A pitch like that is just an invitation for yellow cards, if you ask me.
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Dinamo - RB Leipzig | Odds: +2 @ 4.5 | Score: 1-5
Last match, I put money on a 4-0 blowout against those Austrians, and honestly, it was a joke watching them play such mediocre football while absolutely steamrolling the owner's hand-picked squad.
Tonight, Dinamo is going to have to play aggressively just to stay in it, which is a recipe for disaster given how pathetic their defense has been lately. As for the atmosphere? Don't even get me started. Between the local mayor's legal troubles and that scathing letter from the European Commission, things are far from ideal. Meanwhile, Leipzig is finding their rhythm, and they aren't exactly a pushover either.
If we lose, I’ll settle for a narrow defeat rather than another total embarrassment.☕
Last match, I put money on a 4-0 blowout against those Austrians, and honestly, it was a joke watching them play such mediocre football while absolutely steamrolling the owner's hand-picked squad.
Tonight, Dinamo is going to have to play aggressively just to stay in it, which is a recipe for disaster given how pathetic their defense has been lately. As for the atmosphere? Don't even get me started. Between the local mayor's legal troubles and that scathing letter from the European Commission, things are far from ideal. Meanwhile, Leipzig is finding their rhythm, and they aren't exactly a pushover either.
If we lose, I’ll settle for a narrow defeat rather than another total embarrassment.☕
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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Los Angeles FC - LA Galaxy 2 @2.7 (1-2), (h 1:0) 2 @6 SS 9/21 7pm
The boss hasn't even secured his first top spot on the table yet, let alone the massive revenue from potential Champions League qualification. That won't happen until he either gets out of the club or starts pulling in more cash from other sources. In his world, money dictates everything. Given our current financial situation isn't exactly great, I wouldn't be surprised if we see this exact same pattern repeating itself, regardless of what it costs.
On top of dumping those ridiculous players from overseas, he’s gearing up for another media blitz. If things go sideways, the fallout for the local branch could be even more painful than we expect.
The boss hasn't even secured his first top spot on the table yet, let alone the massive revenue from potential Champions League qualification. That won't happen until he either gets out of the club or starts pulling in more cash from other sources. In his world, money dictates everything. Given our current financial situation isn't exactly great, I wouldn't be surprised if we see this exact same pattern repeating itself, regardless of what it costs.
On top of dumping those ridiculous players from overseas, he’s gearing up for another media blitz. If things go sideways, the fallout for the local branch could be even more painful than we expect.
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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Evala Tsigi👍
I was already dreaming about California yesterday, but since it’s sitting in my parlay, I guess I'm just waiting... though I'm definitely grabbing that 5.60 on Las Vegas too, it's too good to pass up.☕
I was already dreaming about California yesterday, but since it’s sitting in my parlay, I guess I'm just waiting... though I'm definitely grabbing that 5.60 on Las Vegas too, it's too good to pass up.☕
Best offshore sportsbooks for online betting?
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Probably just a glitch. Send them an email...
Handball Euro: USA vs. France 25-27
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Am I the only one who thinks this game is a complete joke?🤷🤣🤣
Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion
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Richard Rogers38 said:So, I have a quick question here.
On my parlay, I have the match between the Seattle Sounders and PSG. It was supposed to kick off yesterday (Sunday) at 2:15 PM.
The game got postponed because the pitch was a mess and it was pouring rain, so it won't be played today either...
I want to know if that counts as a push (odds of 1.00) right now, or do I have to wait a certain amount of time?
If they don't play it today, it’ll be a push.
Holiday Megathread
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Happy New Year, everyone. I hope this year is one where you finally get to be yourselves.😍
Holiday Megathread
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Ethan Jones5 said:🙂 oh sure I am :lavizindier:
😲😲
The pleasure is all mine🙏🙏
I’m about ready to throw a fit here☕
Holiday Megathread
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Ethan Jones5 said:go ahead and love each other, hug it out, kiss 😍
Mickey, is that you?😲😲