In my case, I only place bets on games in which I can obtain information about the team, whether there are injured players in the team and who they are, whether the team coach is in good health or not, whether he will be present on the day of the game or not. . what were the results of the last 5 games of the two teams. how was the H2H between these two teams. When you have all this data and on the day of the game we see the squad that will play, then it becomes easier to decide who we will bet on. Now betting on games where you can't have all this data, I honestly don't see this as a good thing, on the contrary I see it as a clear way for people to lose money
It's important to analyze games and feel better about a team before staking money. But, deep down our mind, we are aware that our analysis ain't certain. Those criterion may not change the outcome of a match. Playing the best players or teams in the world, to win, doesn't define football gambling. In sports gambling we tend to win big. That's why people play games with good odd. If the lower team, as they may be called, eventually wins. People who gambled them to win would get much profits. Compared to the bettors of the high advantage team. Regarding virtual games, it's also common to lose games, like it's with real football. The difference is the time intervals. The real soccer games provides weekly interval, while the virtual game can consume a player's money everyday. Although, it's certain that a certain team would win a match, but things can change. That's why people still lose in the real event. Because it can't be predicted. The methods of predicting it is just based on probabilities. Betting companies make huge profits off these mistakes of football gamblers of going with the best analyzed team. Some weekends can be for the small teams to win. Imagine how profitable the week would be for betting companies. A lot of people would lose their money. Meaning that the betting companies are also aware of gamblers that follow analysis. They may also get prepared for such players in unique ways. Just to maximize profits. Appologies for your first surprise in e-sports, that would have felt like a warm hug that can't be forgotten. If they control the virtual game from their back end. What rumor says about betting companies controlling football teams, could be true.
You've covered a controversial issue. Game analysis is vital. It's important, but not everything. We analyze, predict, and stake, but it's all luck. Chance, chance, more. Best teams? They can fail. The underdogs? They rise occasionally, and the gains are huge
Speaking of betting companies, they make money. And they do want more money. The game, players, and gamblers are familiar to them. They constantly prepare and are ahead. Predictable and unpredictable. In cat-and-mouse, they're usually the cat. The virtual games? It is different from traditional. Faster, more frequent, and possibly depleting. Draining on the wallet, draining on the spirit
Your mention of rumors about betting companies controlling football teams... well, that's a rabbit hole. Deep, black rabbit hole. As with anything, smoke can lead to fire. Maybe, but who knows? Sports betting is big, complex, and unpredictable. Surprises that can feel like a slap or a long-lasting hug. Always gamble responsibly and never bet more than you can afford to lose. It's a game, after all