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Eric Fox7 said:Stamford Bridge 103x67
Camp Nou 105x68
The difference is obvious enough to me,
And honestly, I don't think that's going to be the deciding factor here.
We're talking about a difference of nearly 250 square meters,☕
Whether it changes the outcome is anyone's guess, but there's a massive distinction between defending at Stamford Bridge, which is one of the tighter pitches you'll find in the Premier League, versus playing out at Camp Nou.
Bradley Kern6 said:Chelsea won't score, odds are 1.85
If they couldn't find the back of the net from their best chances while playing at home, I just don't see them pulling it off now because they're probably going to spend the whole match sitting deep and praying for a counter-attack.
Wait, why on earth would you think Chelsea is just going to park the bus for all ninety minutes?
Don't you think FC Barcelona actually has the firepower to put two past them?
Arsenal vs Milan, over 2.5 goals
+
Benfica vs Zenit, over 2.5 goals
2.90 , bet365
Honestly, I’m not even sure there’s much left to analyze here, it’s pretty straightforward if you look at it.
We're looking at two heavy-hitting offensive squads facing off against defensive lines that, frankly, leave a lot to be desired.
In both of these matchups, there's going to be a moment where one side is absolutely forced to push forward and open things up.
I mean, is Arsenal really going to go 180 minutes without finding the back of the net? I highly doubt it.
And Benfica? They don't really do "tactical lockdown"; they just play for goals and hope for the best every single time.
The first few matches were easy wins on the over, so why wouldn't tonight follow that same pattern? 🤷
After that absolute disaster of a Sunday we just went through, I am going to be seriously gutted if these don't land. 😍
I’m looking at the matchup between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad, and honestly, my gut is telling me we are absolutely going to see some fireworks here because I'm eyeing the over 2.5 goals market at 1.72 on bet365, which just feels like such a solid value play given how these two sides have been playing lately. You know how these Basque derbies go where everything just explodes on the pitch, and even though people love to talk about tactical stalemates, I truly believe both squads have enough offensive firepower to blow this thing wide open and clear that goal line way before the final whistle blows.
I was just looking at the upcoming matchup between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad, and honestly, if you’re looking for some action, the odds sitting at 1.72 over at bet365 are actually pretty tempting for this one. It feels like one of those games where everything just clicks, and I've got a really strong feeling about how this is going to shake out, so I'm definitely keeping a close eye on it.
So, Athletic is headed out to Old Trafford next Thursday for their Europa League clash, but honestly, even though they still have a legitimate shot at qualifying for the LP next season, I’m definitely not buying into any of that "let's just relax and crunch the numbers" nonsense today... especially since we're talking about a massive Basque derby, and if you ask me, this match is way more vital to them than whatever drama is happening against Manchester United.
Real Sociedad is sitting pretty in the safe zone for the moment, but let's not get ahead of ourselves because we are still a long way from the finish line of this season, and honestly, every single point is worth its weight in gold if we want to stay on top.
Everything is pointing straight toward the over here, honestly. When you look at this derby, goals are basically baked into the tradition of the matchup, and Athletic is absolutely tearing it up right now with the third-best attack in the league, plus they’ve been hitting that over mark for seven straight matches, which is just wild. Sure, Sociedad has a decent enough offense to keep things interesting, but their defense is definitely the weak link in the squad, so I'm feeling super confident that we're going to see plenty of action on the scoreboard.
I’m looking at the Granada vs. Valencia matchup, and honestly, my gut is telling me we’re going to see plenty of action here because I’ve got a real feeling that we'll see over 2.5 goals, which is sitting at a pretty solid 1.9 over at bet365 if you're looking to jump in.
I’m looking at the Granada vs. Valencia matchup, specifically eyeing that ODG line sitting at 1.72 over on bet365, and honestly, I’ve got a really strong feeling about how this one plays out because the numbers just seem to scream value if you know where to look.
Granada is right in the thick of this gritty, high-stakes battle to stay up in the standings, but honestly, ever since Abel Resín took over the reins, they've actually put together a handful of really solid performances that have me feeling pretty optimistic. They aren't exactly struggling to find the back of the net—they can score when they want to—but man, their defense is just a complete mess and they haven't figured out how to keep anyone out of their goal yet.
Valencia has been stuck in a total downward spiral since November, and honestly, it’s getting hard to watch because they are just in such catastrophic form right now. They just dropped a home game against Sevilla last weekend, and before that disaster, they got absolutely hammered at the Camp Nou, so it feels like everything that could go wrong is going wrong. It is seriously high time for management to make some big moves and shake things up, because that third-place spot isn't even a safe bet anymore. Malaga actually managed to claw their way to within three points of them last night, and if you look at the schedule, they could easily catch up to Athletic or Levante over the next couple of days if this slide continues.
The only real issue I have here is that I just don't see either side actually coming out swinging or launching a massive offensive right from the jump, you know? But honestly, if we manage to see even just one goal slip through in the first half, then hitting the over should be a total breeze.
Honestly, both of these teams have been absolutely tearing it up lately with nothing but high-scoring shootouts, so you really have to wonder if we're looking at another goal fest tonight, though I guess there's no guarantee it'll actually happen today!😳
I’m looking at the matchup between Inter Milan and Catania, and honestly, the odds are sitting at 1.85 on Supersport Jednom, which just feels like one of those situations where you can practically smell the value from a mile away because everything is lining up perfectly for a win there.
Look, this whole agonizing stretch of misery just has to come to an end eventually, you know? And honestly, I realize that’s not exactly a rock-solid logical argument to throw out there, but if they don't pull off a win today, then when on earth are they actually going to do it?
Honestly, those 1.85 odds are such an absolute steal, and even if I end up getting burned by Chelsea FC yesterday, I can say I won't be feeling any regret at all because that was just too much value to pass up.
But hey, at the end of the day, I'm pretty sure everyone is just going all in on OM.☕
I’m looking at the big one coming up between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, and honestly, my gut is telling me to go with DNB 2 at 1.72 over at bet365, because even though things can get chaotic when these two meet, I just have this feeling that Manchester United has the edge to stay unbeaten here.
Look, most of us pretty much already know exactly where these teams stand and just how much muscle they're packing, so there’s really no point in me sitting here going on and on with those long-winded explanations that nobody actually needs.
For some reason, Spurs seem to have this massive, deep-seated inferiority complex when it comes to Manchester United, like they just can't find a way to get over that hurdle. It’s like they struggle against everyone else, but once they step onto the pitch against United, it's a totally different story altogether. If you look at the numbers from the last decade, they’ve faced them 24 times now... and honestly, it’s pretty wild because Spurs haven't managed to pull off a single win in all those matches.😲
I mean, look, if we were talking about a club like Wigan Athletic, I guess you could let it slide without anyone blinking an eye, but when you're looking at a club with the massive status, the deep-rooted tradition, and the sheer raw power that Tottenham Hotspur carries, this is just a straight-up devastating reality.
Manchester United really showed everyone exactly what makes them the most decorated club in England during the last round of matches, because they’ve got that unmistakable champion's spirit, that grit, and this uncanny ability to just grind out a win even when they aren't playing anywhere near their absolute best level. Honestly, that’s the one thing Spurs are just completely lacking right now, which is why if you ask me, the visitors are actually much closer to walking away with the win today... assuming there's even a winner at all.
Look, you’ve gotta keep in mind that this pick is pretty heavily colored by my own bias for the team, so... 😍
Okay, maybe I’m just being totally paranoid here... but am I really the only one who feels like this was a total setup where the Linoladac crew managed to pull off a massive screw job?
Ten seconds left on the clock, they back off to nine... wtf?!? 😕
And then you've got Laluskin hitting that completely random shot and his reaction after the goal... just hand-waving and acting all heated while Leon's guys are just standing there on the court looking absolutely clueless without any kind of emotional response... honestly, I'd say they looked pretty stunned.
Republican Party in their hearts, and Chicago CO is straight up in the gutter.
Jose Miller17 said:..this whole thing is a total disaster...just yuck...it’s like those overpriced, bloated tomatoes you find in high-end grocery stores...zero flavor, zero aroma...just boring...messy...completely lacking any sense of flow or purpose...I mean, what is Howard even doing here? I sit through three hours of this just to realize he likes milk and wants to build planes...we drop into the middle of the movie and he's just filming...but why? how?..then suddenly we're talking about planes? like, why? how?...and then there's that part where he's just standing naked in a room because he had an accident...and they filmed it with bacteria or something so unrealistic that I don't think even Howard would believe his own footage...then he leaves the room and the movie just ends...but how does it end?...what actually ends?...where's the momentum?...what is even happening here...man, is Howard really so dull that he had nothing actual to tell us....who cares about these stories about airplanes anyway...and what does his mother have to do with anything...is he just like, a little kid who suddenly decided, "hey, I'm gonna make planes and be rich" while sitting in a bathtub, and that's all we're supposed to know?...I mean, what emotions does this movie stir up in anyone? every single character is bland and totally forgettable....seriously, Scorsese, if you win an Oscar for this, just do us all a favor and quit...it's such a shame there isn't an Oscar for robbing the audience or for pure boredom...I wasn't expecting much and yet I was still disappointed...congrats on managing to fail even my low expectations...bravo, Scorsese....if you hadn't filmed that massive flop about New York gangs, I might have actually thought you got lucky once.
thanks.
The assumption is that you already know some stuff about H.H., because if Martin tried to explain everything chronologically from the day he was born until the very end, it would take forever and instead of being called Aviator, it would be called The Long Dark Night.
The movie is fine. It's okay.
Septembar said:Real Madrid vs if Elfsborg (USA)
man, these guys are total underdogs
I’ve honestly never even heard of them 😲
They play in the MLS. For anyone who hangs out at the sportsbook once in a while, they aren't exactly strangers, you know?
I wouldn't say they're absolute monsters, but you definitely can't just write them off either, because they're totally capable of knocking Real Madrid out of the bracket, so I'd say it's pretty much a 50-50 toss-up.
Chloe Palmer2 said:Honestly, LA Galaxy should be able to handle any single one of those teams they might face!
It’s kind of an understatement to say that LA Galaxy (being totally objective here, mind you) just isn't in a position to make it past three-quarters of those potential opponents right now.
frozeneagle49 said:So, since the draw is happening tomorrow, I was just sitting here wondering if anyone actually knows if there's going to be a broadcast or anything, because you know how these things go where you're just staring at a blank screen hoping for the best, but seriously, does anyone have the scoop on whether we can catch it live?
You can find it right there on UEFA.com!
young.but.dead said:Baggio and Totti are totally overrated icons, honestly just massive products of clever marketing, sure they were decent players but nothing more than that,
I really feel like Del Piero had way more raw potential, but sadly he just never quite reached his absolute ceiling...
and my favorite part is all these kids born in this century who get showered with praise for legends like Baggio, Zico, Pelé, or even those old school greats... when they probably haven't even sat through a single full game from their era 🙄
And you actually remember watching Pelé and Pelé?
I’m gonna leave these two alone... honestly, any future stupid topics that try to pull this Pinocchio nonsense are just getting deleted immediately.
nimblemarlin17 said:So, since I decided to breathe some life back into this thread, I ended up spiraling into this one super important yet totally baffling question for me. Like, why on earth does our domestic league kick off so early? Is it because they only play soccer over in Russia or something? 😕 As far as I can tell, we’re basically a sun-drenched American state where we didn't even see a decent dusting of snow up north last winter.
Well, it’s all so they can squeeze in the longest possible mid-season break, which is honestly a total American specialty that no other country in Europe has figured out yet. And that massive hiatus? It’s actually designed to boost the popularity of soccer among Americans. How? Well, it's pretty simple, really—that long break gives the average American fan enough time to recover from the emotional trauma of watching our local domestic games during the first half of the season, while they just sit there watching the Premier League or La Liga broadcasts to mentally prep themselves for the spring stretch.
Chloe Palmer2 and nimblemarlin17, come on now, give it to me straight, where do you think there’s actually more high-level foreign talent playing right now—is it over in Italy or out in England?
Honestly, those tournaments held across the US and Asia where the "big names" show up just to rake in the cash aren't even worth your time, you can just skip them entirely, because why bother? But seriously, what on earth was that tonight? What is even happening with this Manchester United squad... I mean, what kind of game was that? If I were some random guy living in the States, I’d probably start thinking soccer is the most mind-numbingly boring sport on the planet after watching a performance like that.
And just one little request—please, for the love of everything, stop comparing those hardcore fans over in Europe to these soft American pushovers... honestly, that comparison isn't even funny.
nimblemarlin17 said:... The main thing is that if they're a foreigner, they absolutely have to be elite. That’s basically their whole philosophy.
But honestly, you know how the whole deal goes over there when it comes to work visas and all that paperwork?
nimblemarlin17 said:... There really aren't as many foreign players in Italy and Spain, especially once you look at the smaller clubs, and I actually think that's a massive win for those leagues.
The real powerhouses sitting in that top five tier in Italy and Spain pretty much rely on international talent to stay relevant, because if you look at the starting lineups for those big teams, you’ll find maybe three homegrown players at most. But then you look at the smaller clubs, and they aren't out there buying up foreigners like the Americans do, and it’s just simple math—they don't have nearly as much cash as the guys in the States... and that's especially true for the Italians, where besides that big trio from the North, almost everyone else is basically teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.
nimblemarlin17 said:The Americans have basically built this massive commercial league where teams just go out and buy foreign players regardless of whether they actually fit or not.
I mean, seriously, there’s just a total lack of logic here, and while I totally respect your personal taste and your deep love for that messy, chaotic style of Italian soccer 😁, you’ve really missed the mark with this one, man. Like, the rules in the United Kingdom regarding bringing in international talent are actually incredibly strict and convincing.
Now, look, Hernán Crespo is a great player, truly, but he just wasn't built for the pace of the Premier League, where everything is played at breakneck speed for the full ninety minutes. He was a absolute king back in Italy, where you can wait for that long pass or a perfect cross to land, but that doesn't fly in the UK. Honestly, if I were Roman Abramovich, I would have sold him myself, especially considering all those comments about AC Milan and the friction he had with José Mourinho.
There was even this hilarious little exchange when Crespo joined them for pre-season training, where Crespo tried to apologize for being late by explaining that the flight from Buenos Aires was completely overbooked, and José Mourinho just shot back with, "Why didn't you just take the bus?" 😁
Honestly, I’m telling you right now, there is absolutely no debate about it because England is sitting pretty at the top of the table where they belong!
Spain sitting pretty in second place!
Italy is sitting pretty in third place!
darin said:Is it not? I mean, isn't it basically the exact same setup? That part where they absolutely have to hug and shake hands? 😕
Regardless of how you slice it, it just felt totally unbelievable to me.
Yeah, luckily I wasn't right in the thick of all that stuff so I can't say for sure, but... I never would have guessed they’d be acting like a bunch of confused, slow-witted kids.
Honestly, this specific comment from darin perfectly captures the massive gap between "No man's land" and "Wildfire." See, "No man's land" is one of those stories that any Frenchman, any Amer, any Japanese man, any Lilliputian, or heck, any random alien could pick up and understand immediately. Sure, there were a couple of little nuances that maybe only someone who actually lives in these parts would catch, but honestly, that wasn't even a big deal.
Like someone already pointed out, it's just a universal story.
On the flip side, besides a few Canadians, hardly anyone is going to really "get" "Wildfire." And it's not because we're some kind of geniuses—we all know we aren't 😁—it's more that most people from the outside simply wouldn't believe such absurd things could actually happen.
That’s why that diaper scene feels so ridiculous to you, darin, but if you asked any Canadian, they’d tell you it was 100% real life. Oh, and by the way, that wasn't the border with Mexico, it was an internal state line.
It’s the same deal with that final scene, too, where that Black guy is the first to offer condolences; no matter how pathetic it might feel, it’s totally fine. That’s just how it is. Man, forget it, the whole country and everyone in it... Canadians definitely know how to make a movie, write a book or a song, or create anything that involves a good old-fashioned joke... but they never quite manage to do anything smart for their own benefit.