Thank you Croatia for giving me the pick I desired. As mentioned above, they all seem to end up as draws and penalties, and there a couple of those in the past few are still playing in the team so I would say they have passed on that wisdom to their young kids.
entebah 3 exact scores and only 5/6 results, amazing, many of us got 6/6 and only 9 points.
Next up is gonna be a great game, so glad it's the "early" one that I can watch. Is this the final chance for an underdog to upset the favorite??
Topic: Sportsbet.io's FIFA World Cup 22 Prediction Pool Discussion thread - page 14. (Read 10804 times)
December 06, 2022, 02:12:26 AM
December 05, 2022, 07:36:32 PM
Easy win for Brazil and I see them goin all the way to the final, maybe against France.
I wanted to see Croatia winning earlier against Japan, and this could affect them in next match against Brazil.
Sorry Cro2 team but I have to take early bet on Brazil to win, maybe with some asian handicap:
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/international/fifa-world-cup-2022/croatia-v-brazil-638e523d9b64b154659f7b9d
What are your predictions for tomorrow play-off matches in World Cup?
I know everyone is expecting to see Portugal and Spain going in next stage, but I have my doubts in both of them winning their matches.
Superbru Leaderboard is getting very HOT right now!
https://www.superbru.com/worldcup_predictor/pool.php?p=12518021
I wanted to see Croatia winning earlier against Japan, and this could affect them in next match against Brazil.
Sorry Cro2 team but I have to take early bet on Brazil to win, maybe with some asian handicap:
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/international/fifa-world-cup-2022/croatia-v-brazil-638e523d9b64b154659f7b9d
What are your predictions for tomorrow play-off matches in World Cup?
I know everyone is expecting to see Portugal and Spain going in next stage, but I have my doubts in both of them winning their matches.
Superbru Leaderboard is getting very HOT right now!
https://www.superbru.com/worldcup_predictor/pool.php?p=12518021
December 05, 2022, 07:14:18 PM
Brazil team is such good and equal that they can rotate players even 1/8 final game without lose of quality and even let 3rd goalkeeper to play. They answered all questions against South Korea just in 30 minutes. And with all my respect to Croatia, they doesn't looks like force who can stop them in 1/4 final.
I regret that I didn't predicted draw in Croatia - Japan game, but I just hat to go with draws, especially in knockout stages. Before game I don't saw that any of these teams have advantage, but still decided to select Croatia win. In penalty shootout Livakovic was hero who let Japan to score jsut one goal.
I regret that I didn't predicted draw in Croatia - Japan game, but I just hat to go with draws, especially in knockout stages. Before game I don't saw that any of these teams have advantage, but still decided to select Croatia win. In penalty shootout Livakovic was hero who let Japan to score jsut one goal.
December 05, 2022, 05:28:48 PM
cannot recall stronger QF round at World Cups, no underdogs so far
I can’t see anybody beating them, they’re looking better & better as the tournament progresses.
France is the only team that can give Brazil a run for their money. I think that's going to be the FinalEngland is a very tough opponent and will be able to keep up with Brazil (I'm not sure it's France). England is an unbeaten team since this world cup tournament started.
In the 2020 Euro Cup, France was not a tough team, only England made it to the final but this time they will face England! I'm not sure whether France will be able to withstand England's power.
December 05, 2022, 04:24:43 PM
cannot recall stronger QF round at World Cups, no underdogs so far
I can’t see anybody beating them, they’re looking better & better as the tournament progresses.
France is the only team that can give Brazil a run for their money. I think that's going to be the Final 
December 05, 2022, 04:11:56 PM
Watching this Brazil vs South Korea game & it’s not looking good for the other teams in the tournament. Brazil just seem to have the perfect blend of attacking flair, solidity & creativity. They just look so ruthless, even if they do concede the odd chance, Alisson looks near unbeatable.
I can’t see anybody beating them, they’re looking better & better as the tournament progresses.
I can’t see anybody beating them, they’re looking better & better as the tournament progresses.
December 05, 2022, 02:41:57 PM
~snip
Unfortunately, you were right and at the moment the score is 1-1 and the game is mutually dangerous. In the pool, I predicted an easy Croatian 2-0 win, but realizing that there is a risk in making a cash bet, I opted for Croatia to qualify. By the way, the coefficient was not so low - 1.51, I hope Croatia will do it.
Unfortunately, you were right and at the moment the score is 1-1 and the game is mutually dangerous. In the pool, I predicted an easy Croatian 2-0 win, but realizing that there is a risk in making a cash bet, I opted for Croatia to qualify. By the way, the coefficient was not so low - 1.51, I hope Croatia will do it.
just realized that I haven't put Croatia and Japan 1:1 in the pool, which would almost certainly do, if I had any chance to get into paying spots
since I am pretty much down after second round, I just filled all favorites to win, and that is it
this one looked as most tied down from all, we are now only Spain left to see all European teams progressing to QF, with Argentina and probably Brasil
cannot recall stronger QF round at World Cups, no underdogs so far
December 05, 2022, 02:34:06 PM
Want to pick S Korea but need Neymar and gang to progress. Now on to Brasil!
I am looking forward to Netherlands vs Argentina. If Argentina wins which they should then there is a high chance to see a Brazil vs Argentina. But before that I have my popcorn ready and going to watch Brazil to win by at least 2 goals difference in the next 150 minutes. If I was to gamble then I would go for 3 - 0 for Brazil to win to get a good odd.Quote
Breathe easy, Cro2.
If by an accident Korea win then Semi is guaranteed for Cro2 and gang again but this is unlikely. Brazil is not going to give Korea any chance. 
December 05, 2022, 01:54:17 PM
Breathe easy, Cro2. Took a scare and penalty disappointments from Japan to get you through but you live another day. Was very hopeful my 2:1 would get ticked but by the time the game entered late, seems like both teams were happy to go to penalties. Quite a few 1:1 picks in the pool, well done there. Want to pick S Korea but need Neymar and gang to progress. Now on to Brasil!
December 05, 2022, 01:02:47 PM
1x1:10
I was in this category and if I am not mistaken this is first time I received 3 points LOL, it does not change anything though. The pool is dead for me. In the extra time I think it will finish with goalless and in the penalty Japan might get advanced. If they do then the job for Brazil will be easier.Edit: Croatia withdraw Modric means they are not going to try to score in the extra time. They are saving his energy for penalty shoots.
December 05, 2022, 12:19:33 PM
So far, the playoff games are going in the boring manner that I expected. There are very few even games, and tomorrow we are also unlikely to see them.
Yeah, so far there was no chance to see any upset. Underdogs wins is fun thing, but on the other hand now we will have TOP games in 1/4 finals like Argentina - Netherlands or France - England. Tomorrow I don't expect to see drama in South Korea - Brazil game, but Japan - Croatia should be interesting.Unfortunately, you were right and at the moment the score is 1-1 and the game is mutually dangerous. In the pool, I predicted an easy Croatian 2-0 win, but realizing that there is a risk in making a cash bet, I opted for Croatia to qualify. By the way, the coefficient was not so low - 1.51, I hope Croatia will do it.
December 05, 2022, 12:05:42 PM
Japan v Croatia
Brazil v South Korea
I smell a few upsets
Brazil v South Korea
I smell a few upsets
^^
You are right about this
There will be a surprise if Japan continues to maintain the current result, and as for the Brazil match, I do not think that Korea will be able to shake the back lines of the Brazilian team.
And I don't know if Croatia will be able to come back in the match, at least by scoring the equalizer
December 05, 2022, 12:02:32 PM
The participation in the Pool for Japan vs. Croatia
0x0:1
1x1:10
2x2:2
JAP Win:14
CRO win:27
A quiet first half, even with a chance for each, before the 40th minute...Peresic! missed a great opportunity.
Things change after minute 40of the first half so that Japan ends up winning this first half...
That's the Japan I expected but for the second half, I think the Croats can recover and this "surprise" of starting the second half losing, will be beneficial... I think we'll see the first match with extra time.
0x0:1
1x1:10
2x2:2
JAP Win:14
CRO win:27
A quiet first half, even with a chance for each, before the 40th minute...Peresic! missed a great opportunity.
Things change after minute 40of the first half so that Japan ends up winning this first half...
That's the Japan I expected but for the second half, I think the Croats can recover and this "surprise" of starting the second half losing, will be beneficial... I think we'll see the first match with extra time.
December 05, 2022, 11:59:40 AM
If that happens which can only happen in a dream world in my opinion it will not be another big upset but it will the biggest upset of all history of World Cup football.
In the last group match I was saying Cameroon to win against Brazil, I did not believe myself when I said that but we had 1 - 0 win for Cameroon. I understand Brazil was with the B team but still LOLToday if something happen even close to a draw in the 90 minutes then it will be a big surprise. Most likely Neymar is back means we are going to see the best Brazil squad although there are few injuries. But I will be looking forward to at-least a 2 goal difference win for them.
In the current match, are we going to see a Japan win? They are good at defending and they already have a lead.
For this reason: LFG CROATIA, I NEED A 2:1! 
I don't need anything as I am already leading from the bottom LOL 
December 05, 2022, 11:28:26 AM
This match between Japan and Croatia is very much difficult to analyze because on one hand the Japanese have never gone past the round of 16 and their current form has seen them beat two big footballing nations (Germany and Spain) and failed to beat a Costa Rica side that we all thought they would easily win.
For our betting game, it's definitely a make it or break it game. The distribution of picks (JP win, CRO win, draw) is pretty balanced. And place 3 and 15 is only 3.5 points apart. Pretty sure that after the match, our pool standings will be shuffled once again.
For this reason: LFG CROATIA, I NEED A 2:1!
/edit: Uff 1-1. Bad for me. Things got a lot closer.
December 05, 2022, 11:15:49 AM
This match between Japan and Croatia is very much difficult to analyze because on one hand the Japanese have never gone past the round of 16 and their current form has seen them beat two big footballing nations (Germany and Spain) and failed to beat a Costa Rica side that we all thought they would easily win.
FYI this looks like a low scoring match and btw on paper Croatia is the team to back and my hunch tells me team Europe will carry the day.. Maybe Japan 0-1 Croatia.
FYI this looks like a low scoring match and btw on paper Croatia is the team to back and my hunch tells me team Europe will carry the day.. Maybe Japan 0-1 Croatia.
December 05, 2022, 11:04:06 AM
You mean you are smelling Brazil to lose the match? 😂
If that happens then it will be another big upset of the world cup again.
Japan - Croatia, I am expecting a draw.
If that happens which can only happen in a dream world in my opinion it will not be another big upset but it will the biggest upset of all history of World Cup football.I know that it was Korea that made possible that Germany to be eliminated in the group stage in a World Cup before some years but I heavily doubt we will see Brazil suffering a defeat from them,it is impossible based on team quality but since betting is involved anything can happen and we will just call it the biggest upset
. December 05, 2022, 09:34:35 AM
Gotta feel bad for Lewa. You can't even call Poland a one-man army cos even he can just dissapear out of the game.
That goal in the last second should give Robert Lewandowski something out of nothing. Really feel bad for him. Imagine he was with a team like England, France, German and others. In Poland he indeed is an one man army.Japan v Croatia
Brazil v South Korea
I smell a few upsets
You mean you are smelling Brazil to lose the match? 😂Brazil v South Korea
I smell a few upsets
If that happens then it will be another big upset of the world cup again.
Japan - Croatia, I am expecting a draw.
December 05, 2022, 08:54:32 AM
Japan v Croatia
Brazil v South Korea
I smell a few upsets
Brazil v South Korea
I smell a few upsets
Thanks to Mbappe today, who managed to score two goals to become the man of the match, knowing that I made him the captain of my official squad for the fantasy game.
He's the main star of this world cup. You should perma captained and forget about itI have to say I was impressed with England yesterday. Senegal is a good team, filled with players from the top leagues.
Bellingham was fantastic. I'm starting to understand all the hype around him. December 05, 2022, 07:44:49 AM
I have to say I was impressed with England yesterday. Senegal is a good team, filled with players from the top leagues.
I expected a much closer game, England will give France a run for their money.
Kane finally scored, it will be important for his confidence going forward. What to say about Bellingham though? A fantastic player in the making.
I expected a much closer game, England will give France a run for their money.
Kane finally scored, it will be important for his confidence going forward. What to say about Bellingham though? A fantastic player in the making.
I was also expecting a lot more from Senegal as they played really well against Netherlands despite losing,then they defied the odds and beat Ecuador by making them go out of the away and qualifying further from the group stages so I could not understand their total dismissal in yesterday game.I knew that England would qualify but I did not expect them to achieve this as easily as they did.
While France is one of the strongest contender to the title I think they will not have a walk in the park against England and for me even if England qualifies it would be of course no surprise at all.
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