The pandemic is affecting many areas, including sports. There've been discussions of how the home advantage doesn't fully come into play on empty stadiums, and on many events getting cancelled, resulting in people betting on stuff they would not normally be interested in. But yesterday happened something I did not think of before. It was football match France vs Ukraine. I've looked at predictions and France was expected to win, so the outcome of the match did not change. However, the score was predicted to be around 3-0, whereas Ukraine actually lost 7-1. One could think that things happen, and what does the pandemic have to do with an unfortunate game, but it has lots to do. According to Ukrainian Association of Football, due to traumas and positive COVID-19 tests
more than a half of the current squad wasn't able to play yesterday. Three strong players tested positive on the eve of the match (with two more testing positive a few days ago), and Ukraine was left with
only one goalkeeper.
This match went not as expected, but the outcome did not change, but this is just one case. What if the outcomes will change due to key players testing positive and weaker ones playing? Wouldn't it twist the games a lot, making them less predictable and less satisfying?
Do you think it's a big factor to take into account given the current situation?
Actually the Outcome change because Ukraine Predicted not to get Any score but they Got 1,and also France to only make 3 when they ended up 7 points this
means lots change in the outcome.
And the answer is Given,Ukraine Team is devastated with having 1 Goalkeeper and many strong players being positive in Covid,
also Their Squad is Half short than usual games.
this is a proof that the match is not really fair and there is only miraculous chance for Ukraine to win.
But this also affect the sportsbetting though i don't see the effect in Boxing and other ring type sports,but in team effort?they mostly really on fans cheering
to boost their skills and abilities to win.