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Ethan Jones5 Ethan Jones5 Active Member
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joined May 2022
#361 ·
Man City-Man United 2 @3.5 SS or for a safer bet X2 @1.75

I’d call this one a tactical showdown between managers because that’s going to be the deciding factor tonight. After United blew a massive +8 lead, City grabbed the derby win and now they have a real shot at taking first place. Honestly, this could go either way, and the odds on United are just too good to ignore.

Even though City has been dominant at home this season with all wins and one draw, tonight is a completely different beast. I think the old fox Alex Ferguson might come out swinging right away to try and break their spirit, whereas I expect City to play it a bit more cautiously early on—conceding a goal here basically hands up the title.

City will likely line up in a 4-2-3-1 (right to left)
Joe Hart---Micah Richards, Vincent Kompany, Joleon Lescott, Gaël Clichy---Barry Ferguson, Yaya Touré---David Silva, Samir Nasri; Sergio Agüero--Carlos Tevez

Man United 4-4-1-1
David de Gea-- Rafael, Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans, Patrice Evra--Valencia, Michael Carrick, Paul Scholes, Nani--Wayne Rooney--Danny Welbeck

Now I just need 🍿 and I'm ready to crash so I can wake up for the match.
btw, Scholes settles this with a screamer from about 30 yards out.😉
Jesse Sanchez40 Jesse Sanchez40 Member
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joined Jun 2016
#362 ·
Ethan Jones5 said:Man City-Man United 2 @3 Man City-Man United 2 @3,5 SS Or maybe if you're one of those players who prefers playing it safe. I’m looking at the X2 option sitting at 1.75, and honestly, I can't stop chewing on it. It feels like one of those bets where you spend way too much time overthinking the math just to realize you're probably right, or maybe just stubborn. It’s tempting, really.

I’d call this one a pure tactical showdown between managers, because honestly, that’s going to be the deciding factor tonight. After United completely blew it and handed City a massive +8 advantage by losing the derby, they actually have a shot at snatching first place back, though I think this match could easily swing either way. Looking at the odds, the line on United is just way too high for my liking.

Even though City has been absolutely tearing through the league this season—basically walking away with wins and just one solitary draw—tonight is going to feel like a completely different beast altogether. You’ve got a seasoned fox like Alex Ferguson who might just come out swinging right from the opening whistle, trying to break the opposition's spirit early on before they can even settle in. On the flip side, I’m expecting City to play it a bit more cautious at the start, because let's be honest, if they concede an early goal, they’re basically throwing their title hopes out the window.

Looks like City is rolling out with a 4-2-3-1 setup, assuming we're reading that formation from right to left.
Joe Hart—Micah Richards, Vincent Kompany, Joleon Lescott, Gaël Clichy—Barry Ferguson, Yaya Touré—David Silva, Samir Nasri; Sergio Agüero—Carlos Tevez

I’ve been sitting here staring at the lineup, just mulling things over, and I honestly can't stop thinking about running Manchester United in a 4-4-1-1 formation. I know, I know, people are going to tell me I'm crazy or that I'm overthinking the tactical side of things, but there's just something about that specific shape that feels right for where we are at. It's a bit of a gamble, sure, and I'll probably end up regretting it when the match starts, but I feel like we need a bit more structure in the middle of the park if we want to actually control anything instead of just chasing shadows all afternoon. It’s a heavy thought, though, and I’m probably just rambling now, but I really think this could be the key to unlocking some of the potential we keep hearing about.
Looking at that lineup... you've got David de Gea back there, then the defensive line of Rafael, Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans, and Patrice Evra, followed by Valencia, Michael Carrick, and Paul Scholes. Then we move up to Nani and Wayne Rooney, and finally Danny Welbeck.

And now we're just waiting on the rest of it. 🍿 I'm finally ready to pass out and catch some much-needed sleep before the big game.
btw, Scholes is just going to settle this whole thing with some absolute screamer from about 30 yards out.😉

I’m honestly not entirely sure how aggressive Manchester City is going to be on the attack during this match, though I have a feeling they might hold back a bit. After all, United is sitting on that three-point lead, and you just know they’re going to play it smart and sit deep to protect it. Since they’re playing away from home, they aren't going to be reckless with their offensive pushes or leave huge gaps in the back for anyone to exploit. They'll likely just play it safe and focus on keeping things tight.

Look, let’s be real here—City is the one playing with absolutely nothing to lose, which means they’re going to come out swinging for those three points. Meanwhile, if United keeps playing like they're just throwing things around blindly, they're easily going to hand over that three-point cushion we've been clinging to.

United is probably just going to sit back, park the bus, and pray for a clean sheet while praying they can nick something on a counterattack, but honestly, if you ask me, walking away with a draw in a place like Chicago is actually a pretty decent result for them.

Honestly, everyone is way too high on the United hype right now; the odds are just completely inflated.
Ethan Jones5 Ethan Jones5 Active Member
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#363 ·
Jesse Sanchez40 said:I'm not entirely sure how aggressive Manchester United will be in this match. They have a three-point cushion they'll likely defend smart; playing away from home, they won't be reckless with their attacks and leaving gaps in the back

City is the one with nothing to lose, so they'll be hunting for all three points. If Manchester gets too reckless, they risk blowing that three-point lead

United will sit tight, protect the draw, and look for counter-attacks. For Manchester, a draw is actually a solid result here.

The odds on United are definitely way too high.

Look, I'm just saying that's my take. Both sides have to push forward while also needing to defend, which is why I think the managers will decide this one. In such a tight matchup, a draw seems like a logical call given how inflated the odds are. Besides, Alex Ferguson is smart—he knows exactly how much pressure is on City, which is why I think he might try something completely unexpected to catch them off guard.☕
Thomas Stewart87 Thomas Stewart87 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2022
#364 ·
21:30 Sporting CP vs Académica de Coimbra
pick: Home win and 3+ goals
odds: 3.35
bookmaker: BetMGM
stake: 4/10

Following Braga's loss on Friday, Sporting CP finds themselves staring down a real opportunity to snatch third place, which would secure them a spot in the Champions League qualifiers. They currently sit 6 points behind, though they do have a game in hand with just two rounds left to play. Next week, they head out to face Porto—who have already locked up the title—before returning home for the final showdown against Braga. In the Portuguese league, head-to-head results carry significant weight, so there is a very real possibility that this final fixture will decide who takes that third-place spot (though one can always dream of snagging points from Porto).
On the other side, Académica de Coimbra hasn't managed a victory in 15 matches and is currently languishing in the penultimate spot, fighting to avoid relegation to the second division.

Absence:
Sporting CP: Defensive player Rodriguez (7 appearances) and midfielder Rinau (10 appearances) are both sidelined with injuries.
Académica de Coimbra: Forward Éder (15 appearances, 5 goals), midfielder Sow (20 appearances), and defender Ferreira are all out injured, while Cabral (19 appearances) and Flávio (11+6 appearances) are serving suspensions.

Facts:
1. It’s a bit of a gamble to predict a halftime/fulltime winner alongside at least 3 total goals in the match.
2. This is a clash between two sides possessing completely opposite momentum.
3. Neither team is likely to play overly defensive or tactical football here.

Conclusion:
The odds are high enough to make this an interesting play for me.
Eric Fox7 Eric Fox7 Regular
320 messages
joined Jul 2012
#365 ·
If you ask me, the Manchester United derby is one of those matches that’s better left alone—a classic "no bet" scenario when you're looking at the final result. All three outcomes are totally on the table here, and honestly, any tiny little thing could tip the scales.
The only move that makes sense to me is playing the over on total goals (I mean, the last three matchups between them racked up 17 goals, which is wild), but I wouldn't go heavy on it. Just something small for a casual parlay, maybe. 🤷
Kevin Ramos21 Kevin Ramos21 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Mar 2020
#366 ·
Eric Fox7 said:Using Google translator here. I honestly don't get the point of this post at all. 🤷


Fast forward one Month day later, and suddenly Balotelli is the villain because his red card at Arsenal FC cost the City eight crucial points.

😂

Personally, I’d give the edge to United. They suit this kind of game perfectly; they'll sit back, play on the counter, and likely nick at least one goal. A draw is a solid shout, though I've learned the hard way that even when I'm most confident in a result,
it can still blow up in my face—sometimes ending in a boring 0 : 0.
briskbison66 briskbison66 Member
19 messages
joined Mar 2012
#367 ·
Eric Fox7 said:If you ask me, the Manchester United derby is one of those matches best left skipped. It’s a textbook "no bet" scenario when you're looking at the final score. With all three possible outcomes wide open, any tiny, insignificant detail could end up deciding the whole thing.
In my view, the only play worth considering here is betting on the over. If you look at the last three head-to-head matchups, they’ve churned out 17 goals, which tells you everything you need to know about the offensive potential between these two. That said, I wouldn't be getting reckless with this one; don't go breaking the bank. This is strictly a casual bet for a little fun, something you toss onto a standard parlay just to see if the trend holds. 🤷

If you ask me, taking the penalty and the red card is actually the smarter play.
He’s racked up five red cards this season alone. One of those standout blunders happened during the Blackburn Rovers vs Wigan Athletic match back in November, where he completely lost control of the situation by letting a goal stand after Morten Gamst Pedersen decided to take a corner kick all by himself.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...#ixzz1tY4sBzVv

The guy is talking about red cards—claiming five is an excessive amount—and then just relying on pure gut feeling when it comes to penalties. It’s a pretty flimsy argument, especially considering how many calls United has been getting lately against Young. At this rate, you can almost guarantee one of those erratic players over at City is going to stumble into a penalty too.

The over 5.5 yellow cards market also looks pretty tempting here. It’s shaping up to be a high-stakes, tense matchup—exactly the kind of game where nerves run high and tempers flare on the pitch.

Kevin Ramos21 said:To be honest, I’d give the edge to United here. They seem perfectly comfortable with a draw, so they’ll likely just sit back, play on the counter, and probably nick at least one goal out of nothing. While a split decision is definitely a plausible outcome, I still lean toward them.
I’ve definitely had those moments where I felt absolutely certain about a result, only to watch everything fall apart right in front of me. It happens.
The bet actually lands; we might even see a 0-0 deadlock.

AC Milan vs FC Barcelona 😁
Thomas Stewart87 Thomas Stewart87 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2022
#368 ·
Thomas Stewart87 said:21:30 Sporting CP vs Académica de Coimbra
tip: Home win and over 2.5 goals
odds: 3.35
bookmaker: BetMGM
stake: 4/10


🤷
Jacob Torres21 Jacob Torres21 Active Member
145 messages
joined Apr 2012
#369 ·
Injuries and Suspensions
Montpellier HSC vs Evian TG
Montpellier HSC: Utaka, Marveaux
Evian TG: Mensah, Govou, Poulsen, Farina, Laquait, Dja Djedje, Sorlin

Prediction 1
shadowpanther19 shadowpanther19 Member
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joined Mar 2012
#370 ·
Montpellier vs Evian, Odds 2.70, Over 2.5 Goals

With just four matches left on the schedule, Montpellier is sitting pretty with a five-point cushion over Paris Saint-Germain, putting them in a prime position to pull away and clinch the title if they can pull off a win today. On the other side, we’ve got Evian coming into this one totally relaxed; they've already secured their spot in the upper half of the standings, so there's really nothing left for them to fight for. But don't let that fool you—Evian has been absolutely electric lately, pulling off four straight wins on the road while keeping a clean sheet and rocking an 8:0 goal difference!
I don't see Evian just parking the bus or playing defensive soccer here; they aren't the type to sit back and play scared. They’re going to play wide open and loose, which makes me think they'll definitely find the back of the net at least once. It's worth remembering that back when these two met earlier in the season, it was a wild 4:2 affair. At the end of the day, I'm leaning toward a Montpellier victory, but I’m fully expecting a total shootout.
Honestly, the odds on this look too good to pass up.
Carol Moore5 Carol Moore5 Newcomer
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joined Sep 2014
#371 ·
Only three rounds left in the Primera.
Granada vs RCD Espanyol 1 2,00
Granada absolutely needs 3 points just to stay breathing in the Primera.
They’re hosting RCD Espanyol today—a matchup they seriously cannot afford to lose, period.
Because by round 37, they’ve got Real Madrid on the schedule, and then they have to travel to face Rayo Vallecano in the final stretch.
Today is actually the perfect window for them to grab those points and basically celebrate staying up in the top flight.
But honestly? RCD Espanyol looks like they’ve been on a total downward spiral during these recent away trips.
They’ve already secured their safety, so they’re just playing like they don't care... racking up 3 losses in a row now.
And the lineup is a mess: they're missing Mattioni, Gomez (midfield), plus Sergio Garcia and Uche—that's two massive attackers out of commission.

Pandurii - Sporting CP Studentesc 3+ 1,85
Pandurii is sitting pretty in the middle of the table, so with 6 rounds left, things are basically just a formality for them.
They’re holding down 8th place right now, with a record of 10-12-6 and a goal difference of 40:30.
At home, they’ve been solid—bagged 26 goals and only let in 11.
On the flip side, Sporting CP Studentesc is stuck at the bottom of the barrel, and honestly, they'll probably end up finishing there too.
They’re trailing 6 points behind Reims, who are safely outside the relegation zone. And man, they’re on a brutal run... 4 straight losses.
When they play away, they try to be open and actually play some football, scoring 14 goals in 13 away matches but coughing up 27 in the process. That’s an average of 3.2 per game.
They have no choice today but to attack and try to snatch something from the hosts.
Pandurii can afford to relax since they're mid-table, but the visitors are desperate for points... I'm expecting goals here.
George Barnes25 George Barnes25 Member
16 messages
joined Aug 2012
#372 ·
Amiens SC vs Clermont Foot @ 1.70

It’s pretty straightforward. Clermont is sitting at 4th in the French Ligue 1 second tier. With just four rounds left, they're only two points behind the teams fighting for those top promotion spots. On the flip side, Amiens is dead last. They're 15 points adrift from safety, so mathematically? They're already out. Clermont's away record is 6-6-5, and they've been playing solid lately with a 2-2-1 run.
Amiens at home is looking rough at 3-7-7, and their recent form is a mess at 0-1-4.
Looking back at the last eight matchups, we saw four wins for Clermont (at home) and four draws (away). But this game is huge for them. I really think they’ll push hard here to stay in the hunt for those 2nd and 3rd place spots.

Edit: The odds at my local sportsbook dropped from 1.85 yesterday down to 1.60 now! 🤷
shadowpanther19 shadowpanther19 Member
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joined Mar 2012
#373 ·
shadowpanther19 said:Montpellier vs Evian ODG3+ DA 2.70 HL

With only four matches left in the season, Montpellier holds a 5-point lead over Paris Saint-Germain, which means they have a massive shot at clinching the title if they pull off a win today. On the other side, we've got an Evian squad that’s playing totally carefree; they're already safely tucked away in the upper half of the standings, so there's really nothing left for them to fight for. That said, don't let that fool you—Evian is in incredible form, coming off four straight away wins where they outscored everyone 8-0!
I don't think Evian is going to just park the bus and sit back defensively. Honestly, they look like they'll play wide open and loose, so I’m betting they find the net at least once. It's also worth remembering that when these two met earlier in the season, Evian walked away with a 4-2 victory. At the end of the day, my gut tells me Montpellier will come out on top, but man, expect a total shootout.
For me, those odds are just too good to pass up.

2:2 😍
Jacob Torres21 Jacob Torres21 Active Member
145 messages
joined Apr 2012
#374 ·
Injuries and Suspensions
OGC Nice vs Lille OSC
OGC Nice: Pejcinovic, Guie Guie, Hellebyck, Mounier, Pentecote, Veronese, Lille OSC
Lille OSC: None
Pick 2

Lazio vs AC Siena
Lazio: Matuzalem, Hernanes, Radu, Klose, Stankevicius, Brocchi, Makinwa, Marchetti, Dias (AC Siena)
AC Siena: Giorgi, Gonzalez, Terzi, Calaio, Angela
Pick X2
Henry Stewart2 Henry Stewart2 Member
15 messages
joined Jan 2010
#375 ·
Odds, lineups, injuries, and suspensions for today's top leagues:
Italian Serie A
Spanish La Liga
French Ligue 1
Dutch Eredivisie
(Osijek vs Dinamo)

Lineups are available for the top five leagues, excluding France. For the others, I've just included the odds.

No problem. Regards. 😉
Carol Moore5 Carol Moore5 Newcomer
1 message
joined Sep 2014
#376 ·
Both teams to score at 1.70 odds
Looking at the Paris Saint-Germain lineup, they're missing Sakho, Bisevac, and Ceara in the backline... huge holes there.
For AS Saint-Étienne, we're looking at Jeremy Clement, Lynel Kitambala, Kurt Zouma, and Yoann Andrea.
The home side absolutely needs this win—after Montpellier HSC's draw yesterday, any hope PSG had of staying ahead just evaporated, so tonight is basically a must-win scenario for them.
They've got those defensive absences, key players out, and even when they have their main guys, they still tend to leak goals... always giving up at least one.
Back in 2012, playing at home, they were practically guaranteed to concede.
And it’s not just the hosts; the visitors are also feeling it in defense without Zouma and Andrea being available.
AS Saint-Étienne is sitting pretty in the upper half of the table and they're hungry for that Europe spot, so they're heading into Paris looking to snatch something good. Plus, their away form lately has been seriously clinical.
I'm calling it: goals are coming, and I'm betting both sides find the back of the net.
Jacob Torres21 Jacob Torres21 Active Member
145 messages
joined Apr 2012
#377 ·
Injuries and Suspensions:
Legia Warsaw vs Lechia Gdańsk
Lechia Gdańsk: Dawidowsky, Kosecki, Dušan Tadić, Wisniewski, Vucko
Legia Warsaw: Hubnik

pick 2
Carol Moore5 Carol Moore5 Newcomer
1 message
joined Sep 2014
#378 ·
Landskrona BoIS vs Assyriska FF Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80
Look, Landskrona has been absolute chaos lately—they’ve put up 5 goals but surrendered 6 in just their last 4 matches.
And get this—every single one of those 4 games was a total shootout with 3 or more goals... just non-stop action.
As for Assyriska FF, their goal difference is sitting at 9:5.
They're seeing the exact same pattern over there; in their last 3 outings, we've seen 3 or more goals every time.
If you dig into the history between these two, out of their last 16 meetings, 14 of them ended with 3+ goals. Plus, they've got this insane streak of 10 straight head-to-head matchups that all went over... it's ridiculous.
Honestly, I'm betting this tradition keeps right on rolling and we see plenty of goals again.

09.16.11, Assyriska FF - Landskrona BoIS 1 : 2
05.06.11, Landskrona BoIS - Assyriska FF 2 : 3
09.28.10, Landskrona BoIS - Assyriska FF 2 : 3
06.17.10, Assyriska FF - Landskrona BoIS 4 : 1
10.18.09, Assyriska FF - Landskrona BoIS 4 : 1
07.05.09, Landskrona BoIS - Assyriska FF 1 : 3
10.19.08, Landskrona BoIS - Assyriska FF 0 : 3
06.28.08, Assyriska FF - Landskrona BoIS 3 : 0
08.28.06, Landskrona BoIS - Assyriska FF 4 : 1
05.28.06, Assyriska FF - Landskrona BoIS 2 : 1
Carol Moore5 Carol Moore5 Newcomer
1 message
joined Sep 2014
#379 ·
Roger Phillips said:LA Galaxy vs. LAFC: Over 2.5 goals, odds at 1.80


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Jacob Torres21 Jacob Torres21 Active Member
145 messages
joined Apr 2012
#380 ·
Injuries and Suspensions
Kalmar vs. GAIS
Kalmar: Mendes, Carlsson, Solheim
GAIS: Aubynn, Bassombeng, Floren, Mujcic, Edstrom (Tamandi, Spong out for the rest of the season)

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