Re: ⚽ Sportsbet.io ⚽ FIFA Club World Cup ⚽ Discussion thread
First game in <9 hours...
Meanwhile, it doesn't feel unusual and I'm very relaxed -- far from what most players in here feel.. (probably too excited)?
Brilliant! But don't send me anything, Trofo and cryptofrka are the organisers. Read OP for the precise instructions =)
I don't think there's a more engaged bunch of bastard gamblers in this forum. You'll enjoy it. Promise.
It keeps working, so I'm not keen to fix what ain't broke
For me it's fairly simple in Superbru. Stick to my shitty strategy of -1.5 handicaps for decent favourites. Opt for a sprinkle of draws in early stages, until we figure out some of the AFCON/CONMEBOL teams, and shit on the MLS ones, unless they're playing the Gulf teams.
These are all, as you say, either unknown factors, or with past results too old to have any bearings.
Logic dictates UEFA dominance. The money at stake backs that. But you never know. Maybe Chelsea approach this with fairground mentality, maybe the AFCON ones flex. Maybe even AFC clubs go deep. The only teams from UEFA that know how to deal with low-block tactics are City and Real. German teams are always puzzled by that since nobody does a Derby in Bundesliga.
I just hope this is all fun to watch!
We'll also have Sandra_hakeem joining us, right Sandra? We're waiting...
Yes... Okay, a quick one here. I have a very limited time to begin selecting players for the fantasy league, although I'd really love to try both at the same time, I can't help but go with the superbru this time. So, I'll make payments right away and send you a PM.Meanwhile, it doesn't feel unusual and I'm very relaxed -- far from what most players in here feel.. (probably too excited)?
Brilliant! But don't send me anything, Trofo and cryptofrka are the organisers. Read OP for the precise instructions =)
I don't think there's a more engaged bunch of bastard gamblers in this forum. You'll enjoy it. Promise.
With all due respect, but I wouldn't trust what this buwaytress guy has to say. People told me behind the scenes that he is intentionally sharing failing strategies.
Brother I am in for the Superbru pool now. It's actually not that easy to decide those picks, many variables in there. The only constant here is Donald Trump, helping Bayern Munich by detaining or preventing players from entering the USA. Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors can't cross the border, visa was denied. Fun fact though, Milei is trying to use political leverage to get him in and if Trump allows that, man it must be a slap in the face for the guy who got deported to El Salvador for no reason while professional football players get a waiver because of power and connections...
Even the first game is tough when Al Ahly plays against Inter Miami. Comparing teams across continents isn't quite the same, but I remember that I often thought many goals should be scored in these club World Cup finals of continental Champions League winners, but it usually ended up with far less goals than expected.
As for fatigue, could possibly be and I think the other teams are much more motivated because it's special for them to play for a title against City and Madrid and Bayern and Inter etc. However, since this is the first ever event of this kind, I think players from Europe have serious ambitions to win it, but maybe wouldn't be too sad if their vacation begins 3 weeks earlier.
Brother I am in for the Superbru pool now. It's actually not that easy to decide those picks, many variables in there. The only constant here is Donald Trump, helping Bayern Munich by detaining or preventing players from entering the USA. Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors can't cross the border, visa was denied. Fun fact though, Milei is trying to use political leverage to get him in and if Trump allows that, man it must be a slap in the face for the guy who got deported to El Salvador for no reason while professional football players get a waiver because of power and connections...
Even the first game is tough when Al Ahly plays against Inter Miami. Comparing teams across continents isn't quite the same, but I remember that I often thought many goals should be scored in these club World Cup finals of continental Champions League winners, but it usually ended up with far less goals than expected.
As for fatigue, could possibly be and I think the other teams are much more motivated because it's special for them to play for a title against City and Madrid and Bayern and Inter etc. However, since this is the first ever event of this kind, I think players from Europe have serious ambitions to win it, but maybe wouldn't be too sad if their vacation begins 3 weeks earlier.
It keeps working, so I'm not keen to fix what ain't broke
For me it's fairly simple in Superbru. Stick to my shitty strategy of -1.5 handicaps for decent favourites. Opt for a sprinkle of draws in early stages, until we figure out some of the AFCON/CONMEBOL teams, and shit on the MLS ones, unless they're playing the Gulf teams.
These are all, as you say, either unknown factors, or with past results too old to have any bearings.
Logic dictates UEFA dominance. The money at stake backs that. But you never know. Maybe Chelsea approach this with fairground mentality, maybe the AFCON ones flex. Maybe even AFC clubs go deep. The only teams from UEFA that know how to deal with low-block tactics are City and Real. German teams are always puzzled by that since nobody does a Derby in Bundesliga.
I just hope this is all fun to watch!