Posts by Ethan Jones5

Milan-Ajax 2 @6

I’m with Nicholas Patel52 on this one—there’s definitely value in this bet. I watched part of the Milan game against a bottom-feeder like Catania, and they were actually giving them chances and holding their own even while playing a man down...

To be honest, I don't follow betting that closely and I haven't really kept up with Ajax this season, but there's no way Barcelona wins by accident, especially after dominating almost the entire half with an extra man on the pitch...

USA (T.R.) vs. Iceland 2:0 @6,50 SS (2-0) Standard☕

The first leg went exactly how you’d expect. Iceland started off stronger, but then the Americans took control. Still, the play was incredibly dull and kept deadlocked at 0-0. Tonight, I’m expecting an even more defensive approach from Iceland—they know one massive blunder could cost them a spot in the World Cup—but I honestly think they'll struggle to find a mistake to exploit. Our guys look incredibly motivated and, more importantly, really disciplined on the back end..

I think our offense is capable of finding the net once. Plus, having the home crowd behind us should make things a lot easier. If Iceland manages to score early, I expect us to respond immediately, and then it’ll just be a tactical chess match until the final whistle. It’s also driving me crazy that the first game ended 0-0; let's see if they can actually produce something today..

New York Yankees - Rijeka 1 @2,70

Both teams are roughly on the same level right now, but since we're just starting the season, expect some inconsistency from both sides while they find their rhythm...

The atmosphere is going to be tense, as always with this coastal rivalry. The Yankees fans definitely haven't forgotten last year's officiating screw-ups, so motivation will be high, as usual..

I expect Rijeka to play defensively, waiting for the Yankees to slip up. However, I think the Yankees have better finishing and ball movement this season rather than just relying on raw dominance, so that defensive approach might not pay off for them...

Either way, it's an open game where Rijeka could easily beat themselves. Even if they go all-out on offense, it could easily backfire and hand the win to the Yankees...

Zadar won't score @2.30

The Zadar squad is a mess right now; they barely managed to get their suspension delay approved, and with the roster falling apart, there’s almost zero quality left. Honestly, the only way they have a prayer today is through counterattacks or set pieces..

Tudor is clearly rotating the squad because of the European schedule—that's the priority for Hajduk right now. Because of that, I’m expecting a much more conservative approach in Zadar to make sure they don't concede any fluke goals...

Expect Hajduk to dominate without taking unnecessary risks, playing a defensive game while Zadar struggles to actually create anything meaningful...

USA takes home the Confederations Cup @2,30 SS

The Americans have the deepest roster on paper and they're hungry for this trophy. It’s going to be tough for anyone to touch them when they're playing with this kind of motivation and squad depth..

I haven't been betting much on soccer lately, but I just had to take this one...

rustydrifter10 said:Under the current ban, using alternative accounts on this forum is strictly prohibited, whether you already have them or are planning to make some. You aware of that?

Yeah, I know how it works. I'm hardly a rookie after all the nonsense I've managed to post here so far.☕

It’s not my first time losing a bet and getting banned, but back when we had a female moderator, she actually handed out bans fairly. These soft guys running things now won't even do that.☕

Anyway, just send me to ban-land so I can get some rest.☕

Look, it’s pretty simple. Another user and I made a bet on this forum regarding a month-long ban. I ended up losing the bet, but the mods over at the IMF site won't honor it. So, can someone just hit me with a one-month ban? It'll save me a lot of headache.☕

Thanks in advance.☕

rapidhound19 said:Interesting point—I haven't run into this before, so maybe it'll help someone out.
Basically, I placed a bet on Unibet for Degen (a Basel player) to pick up a yellow card. I was watching, saw he subbed in at the 63rd minute, and he didn't get a card for the rest of the game. I lost my money; when I checked Unibet, they refunded my stake because he wasn't a starter. As far as I know, back home, if you play just 3 seconds, it counts as an appearance.

Is Esi betting on Philip or David?🤷

You've got two Degens, so maybe you won't even hit that...

Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich @ 2.00 odds

The Germans are going to handle this with total clinical precision, just like they did in the first leg where Real Madrid couldn't even get a look at their penalty area.☕

That’s the only value here. The quality sits firmly with the visitors from Munich, and since Real tends to overextend themselves, once they concede, the whole system is going to collapse and they'll just be coasting through the clock.☕

I'm pairing this with jadewolf16's pick and calling it a day.☕

What a total disaster of a race, and I’m sitting here losing my betting slip by mere inches...

Nadan is going to head into the next seven races with a standard setup and fresh tires next year because this whole thing is a circus. But, having learned from last season's mess, we probably need to wait another 3 or 4 races before things actually stabilize enough for us to see some real racing...

Dana Diaz8 said:Sure, you can do that. There are tons of free converters online. Just search Google for pdf to doc converter online and see what comes up. My advice? Pick one where you don't have to hand over your email address—just upload the file, convert it, and download it.

Whatever.👍

Quick question: is there a way to convert a PDF document into Word format, and if so, how?🤷

Just starting this thread is pure trolling, if you ask me.🤷

Honestly, I’m only reading this because I can't stop laughing at how ridiculous this nonsense is.🤣

Jason Campbell70 said:Moderators, please delete this.

This isn't even on-topic regarding the 2013 Formula One Season, nor have any users confirmed if there's actually a sub-forum competition happening.

I honestly have no idea what they're waiting for...

ruggedhawk20 said:I say we just set it up like this

If you nail first place, you get 25 points, second gets 18, third gets 15, and so on—12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1—basically standard F1 scoring plus an extra 2 points for pole and fastest lap.

Then you tally everything up and rank everyone using that same 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1 scale.

AMEN!

It doesn't get any simpler than that.

And honestly, I have zero clue what this grouping thing is or who even came up with it. How can someone who guessed Vettel as the winner be winning, while you—who called the actual winner and someone else ten spots down—get nothing? Meanwhile, I call the winner and third place and don't even score? This system is absolute trash. Just terrible. I seriously don't get what they're even measuring. Probably just randomness. Whoever guesses more random stuff wins.

Rules were put to a vote, and these were the ones chosen.🙂

Where were you guys when the shooting started?🧐

If you want to write the rules, do it next year and run for office. For now, just let the legitimately elected commissioner run the championship.

Besides, this system is actually pretty solid because it encourages people to follow everything happening instead of just focusing on the top 3 or 4 teams. Even though I used to think you shouldn't bother predicting anything past 10th place, I'm starting to realize this way is actually better.👍

Not really☕

@Eric Fox7, there’s absolutely zero value in betting at those odds.☕

If you ask me, I wouldn’t touch a home win or a clean sheet bet like that with a ten-foot pole, but that’s just how jadewolf16 likes to gamble. He'll learn once he gets burned.😁

Inter Milan vs. Tottenham Hotspur (-3+) over 3 @ SS

Tottenham did most of the heavy lifting in London with that 3-0 win, but Villas-Boas isn't looking to coast. He’s coming out with his strongest possible lineup tonight to attack Inter and secure their spot in the next round. After surviving a five-goal thriller against Liverpool over the weekend, they should have enough grit to fight for the win, even without Gareth Bale leading the charge.

After getting bullied in London, Inter followed it up with a home loss to Bologna, leaving Stramaccioni’s job on thin ice. They have nothing left to lose tonight. He has to find a way to motivate a squad that hasn't found the back of the net in two matches. A massive turnaround is mandatory here, especially since things are looking pretty grim for them in the domestic league too.

All told, I don't expect any overly complex tactical chess match. I'm expecting a high-scoring game.

LFC vs Spurs @4.20 Hattrick

Liverpool has finally found some consistency after a long drought, and there's zero doubt they’re going to attack aggressively at home today. Klopp has stitched together a powerhouse squad that isn't quite perfectly synchronized yet, but the wild fluctuations in performance are definitely settling down.

The home side is looking sharp, but Spurs have been on another level over the last month. It’s hard to find a single weak link in this Pochettino-led lineup; the squad looks flawless with Gareth Bale leading the charge. Their last victim was Inter, who should probably be relieved they managed to leave White Hart Lane with only 3 goals against them.

Both sides are essentially at full strength, so I'm ready for a massive game and a chance to pad my bankroll.😍

Manchester United vs. Real Madrid: 1X @ 1.70 SS

I don't usually touch matchups like this in the parlays, but the spread is tight enough and the odds are too good to pass up.

Beyond the away goals rule advantage, United has a massive psychological edge here. They’re cruising in the Premier League, whereas for Mourinho, a win is basically a survival requirement for the season.

There’s no point debating pure talent when these two giants meet, but I'll note that United is missing crucial engines in the midfield like Jones and Scholes, while Real is without Casillas.