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#1 ·
I know we have a lot of threads on here as it is but I figured this one would be interesting where we can share our predictions in all the Serbian related sports and outside such as EPL and what not. Also a /betting thread where we can exchange stories on how much money we made :) or lost :cry:

I had a motivation for this thread after seeing all the excitements that's to come in September. It's definitely going to be hard on the heart but i'll start off with the predictions.

EP WaterPolo- Gold (7-6) It's either going to be a Montenegro-Croatia final or Serbia-Croatia final. I can't see anything else happening here and if we do make it to the finals I think the Croats will choke at their own home. Too much pressure on their players while we have nothing to lose considering we're not the reigning champions(Montenegro).

SP Basketball- Silver (70-64) With the form we are in and the Ivkovic at charge along with our talented youngster I don't see anything less than Semis but i'll even take it one step further and say we reach the finals(if we don't play Spain in the semis) Even without Pau I think Spain have incredible debt and team chemistry. Their gameplay doesn't suit us and I think we would fair against the inexperienced USA better than Spain. Spain to win gold comfortably. Also, if you look at the previous World Championships in basketball USA has hardly done anything.

SP Volleyball- Gold (straight sets) Again, anything less than Semi's would be a dissapointment. I think this team has what it takes to take it to the next level and take out Brazil. It's payback this time and the only teams I see causing us trouble are Russia and Brazil.

US Open- Nole(Final) Jelena(Semis) Ana(3rd round) Tipsarevic(2nd round) Troicki(3rd round)

Nole- If he plays the same tennis he played at the Rogers cup against Pederer then we will see quite a showing from him. I also believe his conditioning has improved. He looks in much better shape than in the previous majors. Fed or Nadal to take title.

Jelena- She always likes to show off at the US Open and she tries extra hard here because all her American friends are watching. The women's draw is completely unpredictable and anything can happen but we'll see.

Ana- I think she'll be back again one day but not this year that's for sure. She played some inspiring tennis recently but she's not physically ready to be in the top ten yet.

Tipsarevic- Unpredictable but doesn't fair well at the US Open usually. His level of tennis is dropping recently.

Troicki- Has improved a lot since last year. I think he could even suprise and make it a round further. We'll see how his ambitions fair.

EP Football- Serbia vs Faroe Islands (4-0) Anything other than a win and Antic should resign from football forever. I think the Greece game was enough of a humilation for him and our nation. I'm expecting a new lineup. I'm expecting some new faces in the starting lineup(Tosic&Lazovic) and i'm expecting our players to go full intensity the whole 90 minutes. The first game dictates everything. I'm glad we have an easy game first round and rarely does Antic ever underestimate our opponents which is one of his quality traits and why I predicted a 4-0 smashing at home.



Betting: I don't bet not because I don't gamble but because I don't fully understand it yet. Seems tricky but I know a lot of people who constantly come out with more money than they put in every month. Guess it takes practice.


Would love to hear everyones predictions though.

And RSF- You better not close my thread you old bastard :ass:
 
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#171 ·
DZ I feel bad for you man, that's two in two nights now you've been close. Jebiga.
 
#173 ·
Ah brate Nibble pa ti si neverovatan. hahaha
 
#175 ·
Nibble has inspired us all, but let Nibble be honest no way he can keep this going without losing some good thousands of dollars. if you are putting 1.5k on a 11 leg multi EVEN THOUGH ITS FAVOURITES its a ballsy move. Favourites always *** up. Arsenal and Inter have cost me over 10 sure multi payouts in the last 6 months!!!
 
#177 ·
I got lazy last night. I got FM11 demo. I haven't even placed my bets yet and honestly I'm not the just make a pick type I usually spend about two hours finalizing all my picks.

When I make quick picks I often forget to check if any starters are being rested and this has been the case many times.
 
#185 ·
Tests are easy for me as I memorize fairly easily but papers are more difficult because you have to be specific about a general topic.

I have a paper due Friday, "What is justice?". This is referring to Plato and "The Republic" but Plato has I believe uses 9 different definitions of justice in his book. The whole point of the book is to define justice but at the end he concludes that he has not successfully not so.
 
#186 ·
Justice is the proper ordering of the soul. It can potentially work on the individual level but not on the level of the city, which is shown in the attempt to construct the 'Ideal City' or 'City of Speech.'

Or you can always just go with Thrasymachus and say "justice is the will of the stronger" ;)
 
#187 ·
Ok this time I'm making a sure bet. If I lose this I give up hope on life :howler:

10/24/10 Juventus (SerieA) -121
09:00 ET
10/23/10 ChelseaFC -833
10:00 ET
10/24/10 InterMilan (SerieA) -181
14:45 ET
10/24/10 Lazio (SerieA) -142
09:00 ET
10/23/10 RealMadrid -833
14:00 ET
10/23/10 Barcelona -400
12:00 ET
10/24/10 ManchesterUnited -161
08:30 ET
10/23/10 Valencia -181
16:00 ET
 
#188 ·
Guys heads up Sunderland vs. Aston Villa

I picked a draw in one of my other bets because Sunderland have a very good tidy defense and they seem to go for draws every game even when at home lol
They've drawn Manchester United so far this season as well.

Same with West Brom and Fulham
 
#189 ·
My second bet:

10/23/10 ChelseaFC -833
10:00 ET

10/23/10 RealMadrid -833
14:00 ET

10/23/10 Barcelona -400
12:00 ET

10/24/10 ManchesterUnited -161
08:30 ET

10/23/10 AstonVilla Tie +220
10:00 ET Sunderland

10/23/10 FulhamFC Tie +220
10:00 ET WestBromwich
 
#190 ·
Here is my unlikely to win bet :howler:

10/24/10 ASRoma (SerieA) +135
06:30 ET
10/23/10 Fiorentina (SerieA) -138
14:45 ET
10/24/10 Lazio (SerieA) -142
09:00 ET
10/24/10 LiverpoolFC -153
10:00 ET
10/25/10 ACMilan (SerieA) +155
14:45 ET
10/24/10 ManchesterUnited -161
08:30 ET
10/23/10 TottenhamHotspur -105
07:45 ET
10/24/10 Palermo (SerieA) +215
09:00 ET
 
#192 ·
Well, Tottenham defense is shit and so are their strikers so you never know.

Bale, Lennon, and Modric are class though.

I might do another both with some other leagues. I'd like to think Borrusia dortmund will win against this weekend. They're playing some incredible football lately. Subotic has been a rock in the back as well.
 
#193 ·
10/24/10 Juventus (SerieA) -121
09:00 ET

10/24/10 ASRoma (SerieA) +135
06:30 ET

10/23/10 Fiorentina (SerieA) -138
14:45 ET

10/24/10 Lazio (SerieA) -142
09:00 ET

10/24/10 ManchesterUnited -161
08:30 ET

10/23/10 TottenhamHotspur -105
07:45 ET

10/23/10 Valencia -181
 
#194 ·
10/24/10 ASRoma (SerieA) +135
06:30 ET

10/23/10 AstonVilla Tie +220
10:00 ET Sunderland

10/24/10 Palermo (SerieA) +215
09:00 ET

10/23/10 FulhamFC Tie +220
10:00 ET WestBromwich

These are all my bets so far.

If I win them all I'd have around a grand or so :)
 
#198 ·
haha

Yeah Arsenal seems to be in an iffy form but Man City have done well so far this season and have home advantage. You're probably right about the draw but I could see Nasri, Arshavin, and Fabregas causing problems.

Arsenal have conceeded at least one goal in every match this season.
 
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