I use easy tips to choose who will win a soccer match, like checking odds, team stats, and who plays at home. I also look at the referee’s history (which is crazy though). I know these tips don’t promise a win, but they let me enjoy my time while playing, and they help me to accept my losses (which is the most important thing for me)
Sometimes, even if I play responsibly, it happens to me to feel regret and anger after losing... it’s when I follow my heart and bet on Real Madrid (It cost me money last season, but I will support them even if they play against aliens, no choice
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What about you? Do you use data or your heart? Following your heart also means being sentimental with your selections and if you keep doing this in sports betting you'd make irrational decisions. You must always do thorough research and analysis before making your choice, like you said it's not going to guarantee a win but to be on that safe side it's better that you do all of that before placing a bet. This will reduce the chances of losing.