Topic: ⭐⚽⚽ Sportsbet's EURO 2024 Last Man Standing - 0.1 BTC minimum reward ⚽⚽⭐ - page 42. (Read 9783 times)

The group stages will present fewer surprises that the knockouts. Teams are more unevenly paired up so it is easier to pick the outcome, I would not favor BTTS either, not at the very early stages of the groups.

When we get to the knockouts, everyone is believing now, those that won the play-offs may get a second wind and turn up for the tournament. It is almost anyone's game at that point.

Everyone agrees Group D is the group of death right?

- Jay -

Nah, not really. The groups are mostly easy for the top seeds, meaning that no good team wants to go slow in the group and end up 3rd - would mean a tough early challenge in the knockouts that can easily be avoided.

The odds aren't out yet so difficult to say, but I see many of the 'small' games in which the bottom seeded teams try to fight it out end up with a low number of goals. After all, international football rarely lives up to the quality we're used from the top teams.

In any case, it is unlikely that many here will bet on the outcome of the tournament. I'm wondering if it's worth betting on the group stage at all? Taking into account the fact that there are 6 groups and in 4 groups out of 6, 3 teams will make it to the playoffs. The group stage will be similar to a warm-up and friendly games, it seems to me that here it is better to pass by or bet on a double chance on the outsider, and BTTS. What do you think?

Yeah, his finishing was (I say was as I've not watched him since leaving United) second to few, but even so, you sacrifice so much of the squad, formation, tactics to fit him in. I always think it's better to sacrifice one sure goal for 5 maybes -- especially when against better teams, where it's more like 1 sure goal for 10 maybes.

Some of his teammates are in the last years of their prime, really. Such a shame.


Third favourites, not far off England and France, so yeah, I think it reflects the talents. But I can't help feeling the Germans believe in their own hype too much (I can't forget Rudiger's antics against Japan, it's precisely the sort of arrogance that ensures you don't win a tournament). Had Nagelsmann took the Bayern poison chalice, this team would flop hard.


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They do. They do. And that's the bastard thing about it. France, my god, Brazil, in the last WC. So classy, so breathtaking. And invariably find a way to fumble. I think England, crucially, has always played far too timidly on the big stage. Last time I bet on them a bit too much, believing they finally were taking it home. Think it was the England-USA game where they drew, when I said to myself: "Shame on me".

Last time we were in the same group with them back was back in Euro 2012 and while we played very good against both of them (probably the best Spain ever was barely able to beat us), unfortunately we ended up 3rd in the group while those two ended up in final. Which just shows how tough Euro can be, often even tougher than WC (at least before the expansion to 24 teams).

One of the things that our national team has going for them is that no one in Croatia has any high expectation from them, there's no pressure from media or from the fans. It maybe sounds weird considering we have been successful lately, but that's how it is here.

Spain has been missing a proper striker for years now. It is difficult to go all the way without that killer up front who will score something from the first half chance. If you have to create 3-5 big chances for a goal you must be so much better than your opponents in every game and that is not possible on EURO.

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I'm Spain all the way, they are not even top 3 favorites but I always believe in the future of youngsters and I think after decade of power, people don't see them especially after World Cup lol.

GL to everyone

Besides the fact that they are historical losers, I can't find any cons in this team, on paper they look very strong, don't they? It’s strange that Germany is in third place, in my opinion, besides the fact that they are the hosts of the tournament, it’s difficult to find arguments in favor of the fact that they should become stronger than everyone else, this really confuses me. I’m not saying that they are not stronger than half of the euro participants, but not England, France, Spain, Italy and many who are nearby for sure.

I didnt say Ukraine is going to win EURO, but they are going to be a nice surprise and advance in next stage of competition.
They have nice group for doing that with Romania, Slovakia and Belgium.

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If they pass the group matches with Spain and Italy they are going to the top this time.
I always like betting on underdogs.

The Euros is sure going to be an exciting tournament, well it always really is. Italy will be one of the most least expected champions to defend their trophy. They are potentially missing out on World cup qualification and have lost lots of players since their last outing at Euros with no real quality replacement across the entire pitch.

England are popular favorites as they always are and will be looking to reach back to back finals. I am keeping tabs on some dark horses but will be decided after the first games of the tournament.

- Jay -

Germany maybe.
The three lions has a great side with players in a good shape. They have the best player in la liga this season, highest goalscorer in bundesliga and lastly the Premier League player of the season. ( Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Phil Foden ) I can also boast for them midfielder's. Declan had a great debut season and he'll be solid still for England.

Asides Kyle Walker, I'm not just confident with the backline, though this is a good chance for Southgate to win something otherwise he'll be sacked. France lacking creativity in midfied, they should even be scared of England who they knocked out during the Fifa World Cup Competition.

Germans are my favorite, they have a solid defense with likes of Tah from Bayern Leverkusen and Toni Rudiger who had a great season with Real Madrid. Joshua Kimmich included, aware he had a bad season with Bayern Munich but I know how much of a mentally strong player he's been.

In midfied they have Toni Kroos, IIkay Gundogan, Andrich, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane, Florian Wirtz. Damnit! It's gonna be bloody hot. Not to even forget Kai Havertz and Muller and that player Fullkrug playing for Dortmund. Hopefully Julian Nagelsmann handles them well.

Our odds are high for a reason as historically we are underachieving when it comes to Euro (and overachieveing on WC ) + our team is not getting any younger.


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Couldn't agree more, he is not good enough for Portugal squad that is full of talent. Yeah he can score goals, maybe he can even do it better than other players in Portugal attack but they are also losing so much on the team pressing with him in the game. He should be 15-20 minutes man for them, used in special circumstances but his ego will never allow for that.

Yes, but they're not taking my money. Even I am not convinced to bet on Modric's knees any more (and yes, he's a still a match winner, but tiny giants can only do so much.

Added my second outright today, I've now got Netherlands and Portugal (praying they bench Ronaldo). Not enthused by any team with less than 10/1 at the moment.


Been saying that for at least one EURO already. He may still get the goals but he's preventing Portugal from really evolving into the attacking side they should be. Feel like a lot of their talent is wasting away just to make way for the Ronaldo that we pretend is going to win them something.

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Well, according to the names they are. I think England's taking it - they have so many options to choose from.
France hasn't been playing well recently and all other teams have neither the names nor the width of these 2 teams.

If I had to pick a dark horse, I'd probably go with Portugal - but only if Ronaldo will be used marginally. If he plays a lot, they won't go far.

Good you pinned me now @cryptofrka, so far I missed this thread entirely for some reason.

This is a fun format, but man imagine you are making it to the semi-finals, then the heart really starts pumping as there is a big paycheck on the line. Making it to the final is probably not even fun anymore when that round is to be played for $7k or so

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Yep, time to start announcing it a bit..

Let's start with BSFL members that haven't applied yet.
Guys - check the following competition and join if you like the format. It's free for you all - until you drop out at least

Nah I cant picture Ukraine to win EURO but if I have to pick my top 3 then I would go for France, Portugal and Croatia to win. Obviously Germany sounds like a good option but the odds are not tempting enough for me to put my money on outright bet.

Only 39 players registered so far huh despite that we are around 2 weeks to go, kinda expecting it to be even more by now considering that the first entry is free to existed pool players.

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Did you see amazing odds on Croatia to win EURO?  
They are always performing at their best in final competitions, but Germany will also have big support from home crowd.
I think Ukraine can be a nice surprise this time, but first I have to see what players are injured and missing for all teams, and some of them will be tired.


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Just looked at odds. England the favourite? Followed by France?

Netherlands getting between 16 to 20/1 odds is my tasty love affair, except for some strange decisions (keeping Gini in when he's had a shit few seasons by his Liverpool standards, and hey I actually like the guy). I should probably start betting on one every few days to get good odds eh?

Also, should mention a reminder by name some of the people in BSFL who aren't here -- it's the only Sportsbet competition still ongoing now that the rest of the leagues are over (Serie A doesn't count haha).