Soccer Betting

Kevin Ramos21 said:Even those so-called "death groups" haven't exactly been legendary. Everyone’s just playing it safe during these preseason games. There's zero reason to read too much into it right now...
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Facts... this season's gonna be wild. None of the favorites are actually showing up, and some of them look absolutely pathetic right now...

America RN vs. Avai 3+ Over 1.90
Look, America RN is one of those clubs that just clawed their way into the US Championship 2nd Division, and honestly? They look like they’re planning to make this their permanent home for a long, long time...
They’ve already knocked out one league match, absolutely shredding Goias with a 5:2 blowout.
The attacking duo, Isac and Lúcio Curió, basically tore Goias apart with 4 goals between them—and if I had my way, I'd bet they find the back of the net again tonight for Avai.
Last season was a total disaster for Avai after getting relegated, so they are absolutely desperate to climb back up to the top flight ASAP.
Their recent run shows some grit too—they pulled a 2:2 draw against Boa and then snatched a 1:0 win over Sao Caetano.
Personally, I’m smelling goals here... the home side is a solid bunch that plays with a real aggressive edge, while the visitors are easily one of the heavy hitters in this league.
It’s pretty simple—the sheer style of play these two teams favor should practically guarantee we see some action in front of the net.
They even had a massive showing back when they played in Natal, where Avai walked away with a win:
21.06.08,America RN-Avai 1 : 5

Check out America RN's last three at home:
19.05.12. América RN-Goiás 5 : 2
29.04.12. América RN-ABC 2 : 1
21.04.12. América RN-Baraúnas 4 : 1

And how Avai has been holding up on the road over their last 5:
19.05.12. Boa EC - Avaí 2 : 2
13.05.12 Figueirense - Avaí 1 : 2
29.04.12. Chapecoense - Avaí 1 : 2
15.04.12. Metropolitano - Avaí 2 : 5
01.04.12. Figueirense - Avaí 2 : 2

Absences May 30, 2012

Guangzhou FC vs. Tokyo FC
Guangzhou: Cleo and Muriqui are both questionable, plus Sheng is out
Tokyo: None reported

Orlando City vs. Miami FC
Orlando City: Diallo
Miami FC: Hauhia is doubtful, along with Kari, Makitalo, and Shala

LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders
LA Galaxy: Priha and Tanner are both doubtful, plus Pyhala, Suikki, and Britschgi
Seattle Sounders: None reported

redbear6 said:Bravo on these fake news reports—I lost my whole parlay because I trusted one single play from them!
I'd love to know which bottom-tier websites are pushing this garbage info...

Thanks George Barnes25, you cleared everything up for me.
Three of the guys mentioned are starters, while the rest are huge pieces of their rotation.
I'm doing my best to verify all the details.
Best,

Honestly, I’m thinking our guys are going to walk right over those kids from Canada in the U19s today—they’re easily the weakest squad in the group.
I still wouldn't bet on Germany beating Canada, though. They aren't exactly anything to write home about.

Roger Phillips said:USA Betting Line - Avai 3+ @ 1.90

🙂 FT: 1-0

Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers 0-2 @ 1.90
Both these squads are absolute garbage—especially Portland... seriously.
Seattle managed to scrape together a measly two goals, while Portland only found the back of the net once in the 6th minute.
Seattle's goal spread is 2:11, Portland's is 1:20.
Both sides are leaking goals like a sieve, yet they can't actually finish anything to save their lives... it's painful to watch.
In a head-to-head matchup like this, I highly doubt either side is gonna start "pumping" goals into the other... just isn't happening.
Taking the Under at a decent price here... feels right.

Roger Phillips said:@graniteangler31/">@@graniteangler31 man, what an absolute wild ride over in Seattle

Honestly, even I was staring at the scoreboard thinking there had to be some kind of glitch. 😢

USA v Mexico (Friendly)
The US is rolling out ten fresh faces today compared to the squad that dropped that 0-2 match against Spain. Only the captain remains from the previous lineup. Here’s how the starting XI should look: Smith - Johnson, Miller, Davis - Thompson, Garcia, Williams, Anderson - Taylor, Walker – White.

pick 1

Honestly, I think it’s a solid bet if you can actually find a sportsbook offering it—the idea that Estonia U21 won't score against Spain. I mean, they haven't been able to find the back of the net yet, so why on earth would they suddenly start scoring against one of the absolute powerhouses of the game today? It just doesn't make sense, right?

http://www.b92.net/sport/fudbal/vest...&nav_id=614145

Edit: Man, that French lineup looks absolutely stacked. Finally got Ribery back in the starting XI after that weirdness against Iceland. Big difference.
http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actua...uilibre/287833

Jacob Torres21 said:USA vs. Mexico (Friendly)
The US is rolling out ten brand new players today compared to the squad that got crushed 0-2 by Spain. Only the captain remains from the last lineup. Here’s what the roster is looking like: Bennett - Miller, Davis, Thompson - Smith, Walker, Jones, Brown - Adams, Nelson – Scott.

Pick 1

It was about damn time they brought some youth into this lineup. I mean, seriously? They were playing with a bunch of washed-up retirees who clearly didn't give a damn... at least these kids actually have the lungs to run around the pitch.

USA v Mexico (Friendly)
The US is fielding 10 new players today compared to the squad that lost 0-2 to Spain. Only Captain Miller remains from the previous lineup. The projected roster looks like this: Smith - Miller, Johnson, Davis - Wilson, Anderson, Garcia, Thompson - Adams, Walker – Scott.

bet 1

I agree with you. We need to dominate the French today. It’s worth taking the single bet on France +2 at 2.60 odds...
There is quite a bit of chaos within the US national team right now. There was some controversy regarding the anthem, along with poor tactical decisions... Meanwhile, the French side has played exceptionally well over their last two matches (aside from that first half against Ireland) and they are stepping onto the field today with a full-strength roster...

Did everyone forget this game doesn't actually matter? Winning isn't some life-or-death requirement here. There’s zero reason to go all in on a friendly or a preseason match. Personally, I might throw a casual bet on an app for fun, but I'd never put real money down on something like this.

Joshua Garcia8 said:Did everyone forget this match doesn't actually matter? The score isn't the priority here. You shouldn't be "going all in" on a friendly scrimmage like this. Personally, I might throw a casual bet on a friendly through an app, but I’m never putting serious money on them.

Exactly. Nobody wants to risk a season-ending injury during some meaningless exhibition before the big tournament starts. It's the same logic we saw with the US team back when they played those random matchups against teams like Canada or Mexico—people were trying to parlay small bets into huge wins, but it's just not worth it. These friendlies should only ever be for small change, unless you're loaded like me.😬☕

Have you forgotten that this match carries zero weight? The result isn't mandatory. There is certainly no need to go all-in on a friendly or preseason game like this. Personally, I might put a little action on friendlies via an app, but never on any serious parlay...

It's already 2-0 in the 15th minute... it should cover... though I wasn't betting big stakes either, just a moderate amount... but perhaps you are forgetting the most vital aspect of these games. For the national team, creating a good atmosphere and leaving a positive impression before the Euros is what matters most. Not to mention the players are killing themselves out there because everyone wants to fight for a starting spot. Who gets to play depends entirely on performances in matches like these... anyway, I didn't even take France with a handicap today, just a straight win combined with the young Spaniards and tipsarevićem...

What are your thoughts on tomorrow's championship final for the local indoor soccer league... Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Diego Padres 1 @1.35??
I suspect the L.A. side will take it quite easily. The odds look solid, and they might even climb higher...

Jacob Ruiz86 said:It's already 2-0 in the 15th minute... should be an easy win. Not like I was sweating it too much, though—I wasn't exactly playing for high stakes, just some mid-tier action.

You called it a mess.

Jacob Ruiz86 said:I'm with you on that. Time to go all out against the French today.

Stuffing definitely isn't some small or mid-sized stake. 🤷

Jacob Ruiz86 said:People seem to be overlooking the big picture here. In games like this, it’s all about building momentum and setting the right vibe before the big tournament kicks off. Plus, the intensity is insane—everyone is fighting tooth and nail just to secure a spot in the starting lineup. Those mid-summer stakes depend on performances exactly like this. Anyway, I didn't go with the French handicap today; just stuck to a straight win, pairing up with Jacob Torres21 and those young Spaniards.

Look, it’s just a preseason scrimmage. The score isn't everything. Plus, what Ethan Jones5 was saying... hmm. And honestly, I highly doubt these players are actually out to kill each other on the field.

What I really want to drive home is... Games like these? Not worth betting big money on.At the end of the day, we’re all just betting our own cash. Do what you want.

Quote: Grace Grant3 said:It's already 2-0 in the 15th minute... It should go through... But then again, I wasn't exactly sweating it like I was playing for high stakes; it was more of a moderate wager for me...
You wrote "to be filled"...
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Grace Grant3 says:
I agree with you. We really need to go all out against the French today...
An investment like that certainly isn't a minor or mid-level stake...

As I stated previously, I placed a moderate wager. When I mentioned doubling down, I simply meant that if I were to put any money on anything today, it would be this specific game. The emphasis is on TODAY. Even if I had gone with a heavy bet at a place like DraftKings, the result would have been the same... I don't understand why there is so much friction regarding this...

I'll say it again: this was just a friendly match. The result isn't everything... And regarding what Ethan Jones5 wrote... hmm. I find it hard to believe that players are actually out for blood.

I only partially agree with that assessment. It’s true that the primary goal here is to gauge the national team's rhythm and test out some tactical shifts, but we have to remember one thing. Players at this elite level step onto the pitch with nothing less than a hunger for victory. You can bet the French won't be thrilled to see headlines tomorrow claiming they struggled against a secondary lineup from the US, or worse, that they were outplayed by us... If you actually watched the match, you would have seen that these players weren't exactly holding back. They are conditioned to give one hundred percent the moment they step out there. This isn't some local amateur league...

What I want to emphasize is that these kinds of games aren't meant for big stakes. At the end of the day, we're all just playing for our own money, so everyone can do what they like...

It’s simply the truth. Anyone betting on friendlies up to this point hasn't had much luck staying in the black. Personally, I would never risk a significant stake on a match like that... unless I had some sort of inside information.

In the end, I see the only issue was my choice of language... though that shouldn't have been such a dealbreaker. If someone interpreted my wording as a tip for a big sportsbook like DraftKings, then they walked away with a win. Regardless, I provided a concise analysis of why I’d place the bet... leaving it up to everyone to decide the level of certainty for themselves...

Greetings to everyone. Please share some suggestions for tomorrow. I would like to see this thread become a bit more active...

Absences:

Injuries & Suspensions
Bohemians vs. Sligo Rovers
Bohemians: Corcoran, Mulcahy (both questionable), O’Connor, Harney, McNulty, Heary, Byrne
Sligo Rovers: Boco, Keane, Ndo, Davoren
pick 2

Bray Wanderers vs. UCD
Bray Wanderers: -
UCD: Rusk, O'Connor, Nangle (all questionable), Barron, Mulhall, Morrison, Russell
pick 1

Italy vs. Russia? I'm calling it right now: a home win for Italy. 1x all day.
Can you believe that score? One to one? Are you kidding me right now? I’ve seen more excitement in a DMV waiting room. How do you let a game slip through your fingers like that? It’s absolutely pathetic. Honestly, what were they even thinking out there on the field? Just wandering around like they lost their car keys in a parking lot. Total disaster.
The odds on this one are sitting at 1.68 for Supersport. Seriously? You're telling me we're looking at these numbers right now? Are you kidding me? It feels like a total joke. Is anyone actually seeing what I'm seeing here? This looks suspicious as hell to me.

Look, Italy’s got a serious moral obligation to step up and actually play some decent ball after those pathetic results they've been putting up lately. I mean, come on. Plus, you can't ignore the fact that the whole country is still reeling from that massive earthquake. They're hurting. People are grieving. Honestly? They need a win. They need a little bit of joy right now to help them get through this. It's just the right thing to do.
The Russians? Please. They’ve never been a heavyweight squad capable of pulling off anything big. You really think they’re going to walk in and take down Italy tonight? Yeah, right. I highly doubt it.
The Americans are absolutely tearing it up right now, fighting tooth and nail for that top spot. They’ve been playing some seriously high-level ball lately—I mean, did you see that blowout against Malta? A 4-1 win on their own turf? Total domination. Honestly, looking at how they're clicking right now, I don't see any way they slip up. They aren't giving anyone an inch.

I'm not entirely sure what the state of things is in Italy following those recent match-fixing scandals, but if the Russians plan on playing with the same energy they showed against Lithuania, they won't be losing tonight. I'll just play it safe with a double chance bet and call it a day..