Sometimes an old athlete may want to come back for some special match. Some bettors might still bet on him despite of old age and lack of recent experiences in the sport. That is because of what we call nostalgia. They might recall the past memories or past performances of the athlete that may not necessarily reflect the recent performance of the athlete. So be careful when betting because you might just be nostalgic.
Every athlete hits their peak at some point, and most of the time, it doesn’t come back. I think most people know that, but bettors often ignore it. They focus too much on past performances and care more about winning than thinking logically. Realistically, when an athlete makes a comeback, they’ll give it their all, but the competition has changed, and age definitely plays a role. So even though I bet on sports a lot, I’m not into betting based on nostalgia, like you mentioned. I’d rather bet with logic than just rely on old stats.