I BOUGHT my RFO (Racing & Football Outlook) as usual on Tuesday morning – and within half an hour I'd thrown away the racing section.
The cancellation of all racing was the latest blow to punters and bookmakers alike and just about everything we know and love has been wiped out.
However, the RFO reminded me there is one way to have a bet even if it is a bit of a lottery.
In fact the cancellation of all football could give the pools companies a huge lift as the pools panel will sit and predict the results of 49 English and Scottish matches that should have been played this weekend – everything from Wolves vs Bournemouth and Cove vs Albion Rovers.
The RFO's predicted a result for every game and picked out their best homes, aways and draws.
I'm aware their pools section is always good but I hardly glance at it and wonder how many people actually play the pools.
Growing up it was part of life with coupons being delivered to your house then picked up a few days later after randomly being filled in – everyone attempting to hit the jackpot with eight score draws.
In the 1960s a win of £150k was the equivalent of £3.5million these days so not to be sniffed at.
Anyway I'm going to sign up and give it a bash and I'll let you know what bets I place. I'd be interested to hear from anyone who still does the pools and any memories of doing them before the lottery took over.
On Wednesday we should be looking forward to Barcelona vs Napoli and Bayern Munich vs Chelsea, Leeds vs Fulham would have been a cracker in the Championship. Even Brechin vs Annan sounds appealing.
Instead we have virtually nothing – although fair play to Scott who has found an angle on Tampines Rovers in Singapore for his members bet.
Well done to anyone who placed a bet on Tuesday – never mind any winners.
There will be nothing from me today and tomorrow's quiet as well but on Friday Melbourne City look good at Central Coast and I'll have Saturday and Sunday tips from Australia, Turkey and Russia.
Also put up my pools selections either Wednesday or Thursday. So there's loads to look forward to!
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Few Brazillian games still on…i think anyway, on Skybet and corners available on 5 of them. The combo of 2+ gls, 9+ corners & 30+ BP’s in the Chile 2nd division inplay was 10/11 but a goal both halves was EVENS so don’t know how they’re working out the odds on these. Overpricing going on somewhere, 1 corner & 1 card just about at HT. I’ve taken GIBH in an 8fold wi ma free fiver from virtuals, bet £10 get £5 free bet every Tuesday & Wednesday. Will post other 6 selections if get the 2nd half goal
Union San Felipe RT5 corners 3/1
No joy wi corners. Waiting on these for 13/1+ 8fold
Tampine v Lion City over 1.5 gls
Platuae Utd to score 2+
Gama v Bosque 9+ corners
Real futebal v Taguitinga 9+ corners
Capital v Sobradinho 9+ corners
Brasilense v Paranoa 9+ corners
Anybody self isolating give Contagion a watch to see what’s coming ?
Wake up in the morning and you have nothing to look forward for the day….
The virus has desimeted our sport but we will beat this thing.We are human beings we will never be beaten
Keep watching the skies.
Tampines HOME
Nasarawa HOME
Jigawa Golden stars HOME
Remember the pools coupons well and also spot the ball,I’d spend hours figuring out where the ball was,wait for results to where it was in picture and was no way near,bit like my betting lol,remember once when all the players where looking in the air&the ball was on the ground behind them,I was way off with those crosses
It was always in the least expected spot. Football Pools has a daily spot the ball contest, £1 entry for five picks and £500 prize.
Irish lottery for me lads . Unless they cancel that as well .
On paper city look good at the mariners mr fixit, but they have a shocking record on the central coast with only 2 wins there in 10 years and only 1 in the last 4 years despite the mariners being the worst team in the league during that time.
Cheers, I haven’t as yet looked at in detail but will do so before Friday.
Brisbane roar v Newcastle Jets is on Friday now as well ??
Mr F, am I right in thinking the only way to win on the Pools is to predict a score draw. Or can you pick so many home wins?
Is there a chance that they might throw a few curve balls in there to avoid a payout?
I’ve signed up to the classic football pools and there are various options.
The jackpot and top prizes are all about picking score draws but there are other bets you can have.
I don’t think they’ll fix it – the panel should be able to do their own thing.
At the end of the day there are loads of weeks when there aren’t 8 score draws anyway – and there are prizes for people with most points.
3pts for a score draw, 2pts for no score and 1pt for home or away.
Can anyone explain why there are friendlies still being played?
Seems absolutely ludicrous to me that football and every other sport is on complete lockdown and then in the deepest darkest depths of Russia, Thailand and Sweden there are 22 blokes having a casual kick about.
Probably see it as if there’s no players or officials tested positive for it then what’s the need to be on lockdown. It will be behind closed doors with a max of about 50 people present including the players.
Morning all, I remember my grandad doing the pools coupon & it had to be silence in the room when footy results came in on a Saturday afternoon, all games kicked off at 3pm⚽️ Happy memories ?
Morning gents
?? 7 Brazilian games
?? 8 Turkish games
?? 2 Singaporean games
Going to have a good look through and see if there’s anything worth posting
Really interesting watching/following games the last couple of days. Definitely fixing going on, have made about £200 just by following strange odds paterns. The Kitchee game today and the Paro game yesterday. Hilarious to watch also, teams just stop trying and concede ridiculous penalties on purpose etc. Didn’t post as wanted to be 100% sure but feeling a little more confident in spotting them now so will post when I notice any going on.
Tends to be 0-1 goals in the first half (if there is a first half goal it tends to be late in the half) likewise in the second. Always a really late goal (or two). The odds of a second/third goal aren’t great around 5/4, 13/8 around the 80min mark.
Now you mention it the two games I followed yesterday had the same pattern, put it down to the teams being crap rather than anything under hand.
Most probably fixed old al. Your 2 games plus the 2 games I followed yesterday plus the 2 today is too much of a coincidence. Really worth keeping an eye out for similar games which shouldnt be too tricky given there are so few being played.
Good luck today
Morning gents
Singapore Premier League
https://mrfixitstips.co.uk/singapore-premier-league-tampines-to-sail-away-with-the-points/
Good man Greg I backed this last nite myself at 4/5 but took the better price after seeing your post. Only an extra 5r but better in my account than bet 365s ??
Cheers Sean
Hard to say as theres no live feed but the myawady u21 game looks suspicious to me. Tons of shots and attacks but no goals.
Goal line was over 2.5 til now and above evens.
Keep an eye out for over 1.5.
Guessing both teams will score so going for correct score of 1-1 at 6/1. 1 point.
And the draw at 12/5. 2 points
Gone for over 1.5mgl@6/5,give it a go with just under 10 mins left to play
Over 1.5 goals myawady u21
13/8
Get on
Apologies, dont think i posted in time
Now that feels great, cheers bud?
No worries Scottsaa ?
Managed to get on over 4.5 in the other game at near 3/1 but no time to post. Was 1/4 for no goal with about a minute left so took a chance ?
Will be keeping an eye on the rest of the days games so will let everyone know if i spot anything
Apologies if anyone took the draw, was based on the previous results of the past couple of days and were almost identical prices. Think just do goals as much safer
Got evens which is fine by me, good spot Gooner, thanks.
3 games from me today from Nigeria Professional Football League
MFM FC to Win @ 1.60
Sunshine Stars @ 1.40
Lobi Stars @ 1.34
3+
Breaking News.
It’s just been announced that due to the COVID-19 virus, Mothers Day has been cancelled.
Will it get replayed?
Have to wait for Sky to make a decision.
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The overlords
Boris is scheduled to address the situation later on today and eagerly awaiting the announcement to wash our hands of it!
Chile
Union San Felipe vs Deportes Santa Cruz
Union San Felipe 2+ Goals @ 5/6 *NAP*
Union San Felipe 3+ Goals @ 3/1
**LOST** – FT: 1-1 Terrible opening 45 from the hosts but should have netted at least twice in the second period with over 20 attempts on goal and Deportes going down to 10 in the latter stages ?
Not half bad to watch this Tampine Rovers game.
Looks like both teams could score so doubling that up with over 0.5 fh goals on b365 betbuilder.
Btts, over 0.5 first half goals.
13/8
2points
Commentator is so over the top. Great fun ?
LOST. Chances but no goal.
Waiting on the Shakhter Soligorsk reserves game to hit near evens for over 1.5 goals and will have a decent bet on.
Will also have a smaller bet on the draw.
Shakhter Soligorsk reserves DRAW 12/5 1point.
Over 1.5 match goals 5/6 3points
Singapore
Tampines vs Lions
BTTS 2nd Half @ 15/8
*Small Stake*
**LOST** – Cracking game to watch, those commentators need signing up to the Sky Sports Premier League!
Well done El Gooner on the Inplays, Greg + Scott with the bet of the day ?
Yeah the lads did well on that one. I’m currently studying the A League.
Commentary is better than the actual game in Singapore, world class saves the lot. Am gitted have to work now so miss last half hr ?
Hes been shouting the players name everytime one of them shape to shoot as if they’re about to score a wonder goal but then they end up passing ?
Shakhter Soligorsk reserves DRAW 12/5 1point.
Over 1.5 match goals 5/6 3points
?WON & WON
Weird, last minute penalty as predicted, let’s hope the bookies don’t sus it anytime soon. Well done. (Got 6/5 in 83min)
Yep.
Reckon lots of teams doing this as a result of Coronavirus. Leagues could be cancelled any day so players probably trying to cash in as much as they can.
Bookies most probably making their money by setting goal lines too high in the fixed games when really they know how many goals there’ll be
The Nigerian games should be interesting.
Ha! Even I stay from them old al ?
Just been having a look in on the Ugandan womens though… prices look interesting
Top notch from sir Greg again in Singapore jus went 4 nil thank you
On my way to watch my MFM FC vs Abia Warriors at Agege Stadium…. 4pm Nigeria Time (+1 GMT).
Bookies losing millions
True. I know they’re perceived as the enemy but without them we can’t have a bet.
Let’s hope they survive as we need choices and competitions when it comes to betting.
I know a lot of good people in the industry and they’ll all be worried about their jobs.
I’m sure shops will close soon with no racing and many will never open again.
My Mrs was taking the micky because football was suspended,boots on the other foot now cause they have suspended filming soaps haha.
Aye well you’ll just need to spend more time with her – maybe even talk to her.
That’s my missus finished work today until who knows when – I just hope at least one pub stays open.
Talk to her lol i’d never get a word in.
??Tampines 4-0 Lion City Sailors
?Tampines to win
?Tampines over 1.5 goals
?20/21 (NAP) ✅
Cheers Greg, well done.
US Racing continues iin Tampa Bay,my favourite bay…
Race 1….Cocktail Skirt 11/10
R4…Reckless Spirit…2/1
Bet365. GL all ?
*2× singles and a double
Small punt on draw at 8/1 in fk zenit izhevsk game.
Currently 4-2 down.
0.5 points. 8/1
Went to 9/1 in play
Pretty clear to me that these Russian friendlies are between sides that are miles apart,i haven’t done any research but i’m going to take Torpedo Vladimir over 3 asian goal line at 1.850.
Torpedo Vladimir
Correct score 0-0
5/1
2 points
Now home for next 7days on a rota to take turns.
? A wee cheeky Inplay just started 9 Nigerein ties all homes took a 7 fold 9 36@10p its pays 81/1 for the 9 fold
I have a cousin who lives in Prague and they are on lockdown,only allowed to go out if they are off to work or shops or walk the dug.The army is on the streets.
I’m still working from the office and I’ve got a dog so 2 reasons to go out.
Coming here soon schools off from Friday and the roads and streets and shops etc very empty quite.
Macca my nephew lives outside Barca and they are the same . If you are out on the street without a valid reason you can be fined between 300 and 1000 Euro . Getting worse mate .
French did it a few days ago , roadblocks and curfew. It’s the only way to rid the virus. We are an island for goodness sake . Close the boarders like other countries have , no one in or out , for a month. My bettings racing, emptied all my accounts but for a few quid . Shocking , didn’t realise I was that wealthy lol . Seriously though the temptation is to bet on things just for the sake of it . Get outside ,cut the grass anything but squander cash.
As an outsider , the football season ,in my opinion, will be declared null and void . It wont start again in april , health organisation have put up peak at July/aug , it cant go past June because many players contracts finish then . Sky sponsorship wont need to be repaid it will just be knocked off following years payment . It cant be finished as of now because ,not withstanding the teams way out in front it’s the teams fighting for placing wether it be euro or relegation. Null and void is the only option. If anyone would like to avail me odds I’d be more than happy to invest a few £’s lol . Seriously though Karen Brady is correct and you know woman always get their own way lol . Good luck everyone .
Thee’s now talk of cancelling next season in order to finish this one.absolutely no chance this season will be voided.
Dont want to get into any protracted arguments about something no one knows the answer too. In my opinion it will be null and void . Give me odds to back up your opinion. I will lodge my wager with mr f who could act as a broker maybe .
I’m not willing to do that – fact is no one know when football will return or what decisions will be made.
About 16 football clubs will fold 100% if the season isn’t completed,if you watch and listen to everything that has been said then Null and Voiding the season makes no sense,that was a statement from Karen Brady then the papers made it an issue,and we all know why she said that,absolutely no chance of voiding a season with so little games to play,Jurgen Klopp made a class statement which made Brady loo like a mug.
I hope clubs in danger are protected – there’s so much we’re going to lose there is massive help.
Bookies operating on about 10 per cent turnover so loads of them will struggle to survive.
Ok that’s fair enough and I appreciate your response. Non of the bookmakers are offering odds either which in itself is unusual. Anyway , good luck everyone, doubt we will see a Guineas or derby now till 2021 .
They’re not offering odds because they don’t know.
The F.a would stand to lose millions from lawsuits if they voided the season,money talks.
Out of interest Macca – are we still on for the restart in two weeks?
Players are resuming training net week al
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https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/mar/18/premier-league-expected-to-push-for-30-june-season-finish
With all due respect that is simply not true . Legal action will only take place if the season were to finish as is now , there are too many unresolved situations. The idea of next season being cancelled to accommodate nine games is ludicrous lol . Anyway as I said before dont bet for the sake of it ,get out and enjoy the life we have.
botafogo v souse
both teams to score
Ladbrokes 23/10
NAP
WON
Brazilian league looks well ripe for goals tonight and exactly what i look for,ignore the head to head and look at who’s scoring goals and you will see every game could be goal laden.
6 ties just a tickle under 10’a Mac ?
Picked that one myself macca. 9/10 for over 3 asian goal line seemed generous considering. And as I type it’s 1-0 after 3mins ??
10’s *
Well worth a punt Heisenberg,i’m very interested in the brasilliense game that one looks like it could be a cracker just like the rest of the games.
7 ties in total tonight from ?? with bet365 goal line pays 74/1 I’ll have a few shillings on that. ?? ?
Done the goal line also
You tell yourself whatever you want if it helps you get through the next couple of months Macca.
Don’t know how you could possibly be so sure of what’s going to happen in regards to the prem.
but nothing is certain, they could well void it or they might finish it (though I have no idea when).
A shame for Liverpool really, even if it does finish people will remember this season for Coronavirus followed by VAR followed by Liverpool nearly going unbeaten and nearly winning all the other competitions.
“We go again” in 2023
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It matters not El goon,we will win it again when the new season begins anyway hands down cause the rest are just pants.
Thats the spirit Macca ?
Btw…..
Liverpool will NOT be Premier League champions if coronavirus leads to season being declared null and void, insists UEFA boss Aleksander Ceferin.
UEFA boss lol
Oh I forgot Klopp is the boss of football.
I find some little comfort knowing we are more recent Premier league champions than Liverpool
Are you really that sad that you don’t want Liverpool to win the League,you have got it bad,i have a friend Who’s a season ticket holder at Arsenal and i always get him tickets for when they visit us and he goes to more or less every game but he wouldn’t deny us the title and certainly doesn’t come across like you.
Evening gents ?? ⚽️
Not had a chance to have a detailed look at the Brazilian games but the Brasiliense vs Paranoa looks a solid a candidate
Paranoa are rooted to the bottom Of the league with just 2 points from a possible 30 (29 goals conceded)
The home side are the leagues highest scores with 30 goals from their 10 matches, they are 22 points better off and should win this comfortably
Over 1.5 first half goals 4/5
What bookie did you get 4/5 greg?
Can only find 4/6
Looks to be postponed.
Bet365 on the Asian goal line pre kick off
wee interest bet for me tonite…………..
botafogo btts&overs 13/10
Botofogo to concede (souza to score) 13-10 at William hills ?
do not normally contribute because i am shy. brasillence v paranoa looks lopsided. brasillence have lead h/t 7 out of 10 & paronoa losing at h/t 8 out of 10. maybe first half goaline over 1.5. at b365 not great odds at 1.77
i honestly did not see gregs tip
Good that you both agree.
nite owl
walter ferretti overs 8/11
o3.5mgs 13/8
Brazil parabaino.
11-15 pm.
Botofogo v souza.
Souza to score 13-10 (hills) NAP.
Could be my last bet for a while.
Heard only a few states in Brazil are playing and lot of players not happy about it as the virus is just starting to bite.
I reckon by next week only little islands like Haiti, etc will be playing unless cases are found there.
Strange how Singapore are playing given they are so close to China.
Little Island Elvis
sorry only just seen this, I’ve just posted a win and BTTS, think its a great shout!
I’m off to Brazil tonight;
Botafogo PB v Sousa, 23.15
The home side are hot favourites to win with an impressive home record, the away team are massive underdogs with a miserable away record.
Looking at recent games and their last two meetings at this venue BTTS also looks a decent shout.
I’m on Botafogo to do the business with a win and BTTS selection.
5/2 with Unibet (may be able to get better odds elsewhere)
?? Brasiliense 3-0 Paranoa ?? HT
?over 1.5 first half goals
?4/5 ✅
In hindsight an absolutely incredible price given Paranoa are bottom of the league and Brasiliense are one of the leagues best sides ⚽️
Well Done Again Greg
cracking find
Cheers gents
They were 1/20 to win the match so I really don’t know how they can price up over 1.5 fhg as big as that, especially given the gulf in quality ?
Just goes to prove VALUE can be found if you look hard enough
Cracking tipping again Greg thank you
Heisenberg the game thats not inplay is 3-2 a goal or two we land the 74/1 and 13/1.
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Luzi looking good stats wise 19 shots on goal 11 on target ? c’mon
⚽???? GET IN
13/1 lands 1 goal for 74/1??????
Or 40/1 if there isn’t another goal????
So the whole country on lockdown but footy back on in 2 weeks macca
No the players will be back in training.
What they will be aloud out to kick a ball about?
I know it’s there job but not really essential
heisenberg 3 hours ago
7 ties in total tonight from ?? with bet365 goal line pays 74/1 I’ll have a few shillings on that. ?? ?
???????????⚽ Viva ??
I said that league would pay dividends???? well in Heisenberg
Good to share the knowledge and advice happy days.??
Still need 1 goal otherwise that game is a push and it will work out about 40/1
It landed gtfi ???????
Anyone know what final score was with Real Brasilia v Taguatinga Esporte ??
3-2
Cheers Macca
Average 5 goals per game,not sure we will see that league again?????
35 Goals in 7 games lol
Think I can get used to this working from home lark. ? ? ?
???
Well in lads, found a hidden gem there ???
Botafago 5+ corners 4/6. No research at all, just going by prices for them to win at 2/9 getting 5 corners in the process surely a decent chance. Same £5 free bet on the virtual fitba, £5 deposit last night and 2 free fiver bets plus up to £9.68..jackpot ?
Now 2/7 in less than half hour
Sorry state of affairs when the nights specials are Nicaragua and betting on #quaranteam fifa tournament is on the featured page. Seen a pic on Twitter where they were even pricing up chess matches ?
Marble chasing Paul is off studying now I hear.
I also done a wee treble in the greyhound DUGS toinght and they all stoated so delighted.
I’ve never seen the likes since the early years of skysports or nights out at Shawfield in years gone by.
I actually watched that marble race and it was pretty exciting.
Was cheering certain marbles on then realised I’d lost my marbles.
Virtual sports will all that’s left soon
That marble racing on Twitter was quality ?
Botafargo were 1/5 before the game gone 1-0 up and are 1/5 very strange
1/4 now
I remember way back a friend of mine always won doing spot the ball I asked him how he managed to win so often easy he told me he just stuck a pin in the picture until he heard a ssssss
I’ve got my entries in – I just looked where the ball should be and pick the opposite.
Brazil parabaino.
11-15 pm.
Botofogo v souza.
Souza to score 13-10 (hills) NAP.
?? ?? ?? ?? ??
⚽?winner?⚽
?? ?? ?? ????
Finished 1-1 very strange betting 1/5 before the game then 1-0 early still could be backed @ 1/5
Well done Elvis on the Nap
Folks,
I have had a decent season on predominantly over 2.5 goals bets, mostly on the Scottish Leagues.
Now that we are in almost lock down to win the important battle against the virus I have a) put my betting bank in cold storage for now and b) started analysing results season to date to see if there is anything I can glean to improve my bets going forwards.
Stay safe everyone, and one of the most important things you can do is to regularly wash your hands and to NOT touch your face.
Good luck if you do bet on matches in leagues few of us have much knowledge and, if you do, please keep stakes to an affordable amount – especially if your income is being effected by the current outbreak.
I’m taking this opportunity to take a break from football betting.
I’m playing a bit of poker again. It’d be great for the poker page to continue.