I was totally out of soccer schedule. We have been going through a huge national problem (still uncertainty where we are heading to, such worst politics here). The last match I watched was the final of Copa America. I haven't watched any matches after that. I couldnt keep up with the pools.
I'll join this one and UCL soon.
Hey, yeah, I been seeing the headlines, didn't realise you'd be affected -- of course you know I was just horsing around, no one should prioritise sports over real life. Politics is messy wherever you go, but it affects us in the South a lot more I suppose. Hope all is all right, we'll welcome you back to UCL of course (and here).
It's sad to hear, especially considering that I'm experiencing similar problems and I understand your situation perfectly. I joined this pool and 4 more without much hope for top results as I will be making forecasts in energy saving mode. I would like to believe that something will change during the season.
By the way, the Champions League this season will be a real mess due to the new format, I don’t even know how relevant it will be to make money bets at this stage.
I think the prediction pools are always going to be a sort of revolving luck door. Especially when score differences on outcomes award extra points. So if you consistently put in your picks, add a dash of daring here and there, you'll eventually come out on top somewhere. Last season out of nowhere I took home a nice prize from AFCON how? By picking many 1-0 scores. No real research, just dumb luck.
The new format is definitely less viable for underdog outrights. You're seeded from your league position, and highest seeds play lowest seeds after. A pity for me and my style. Hope Bundesliga doesn't follow through with Super League in the end (but money talks loudest).
