So we can't really do a proper Eurocrotto prediction this WC, since that involves predicting the worst UEFA performers BEFORE the draw is made. I propose we do the following
1) Predict the bottom 6 UEFA performers. Scoring 3 points for last
place in group, 2 for second last, and 1 for advancing but going out in
the round of 16. Ties broken based on A) total points (incl. round of
16 - 1 pt for loss on pens) B) GD C) goals scored.
2) Assign a probability to each UEFA team of not making the round of 16.
Entries by July 1. Second call for revised entries in light of anyI donrCOt recall playing eurocrotto before but if there was ever a World Cup that called for a celebration of rCLcrottonessrCY then surely itrCOs this one. IrCOm in!
injuries, collapses in form and whatever, up until the first match.
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 12:49:56 AM UTC+1, MH wrote:
So we can't really do a proper Eurocrotto prediction this WC, since that
involves predicting the worst UEFA performers BEFORE the draw is made. I
propose we do the following
1) Predict the bottom 6 UEFA performers. Scoring 3 points for last
place in group, 2 for second last, and 1 for advancing but going out in
the round of 16. Ties broken based on A) total points (incl. round of
16 - 1 pt for loss on pens) B) GD C) goals scored.
2) Assign a probability to each UEFA team of not making the round of 16.
Entries by July 1. Second call for revised entries in light of any
injuries, collapses in form and whatever, up until the first match.
I donrCOt recall playing eurocrotto before but if there was ever a World Cup that called for a celebration of rCLcrottonessrCY then surely itrCOs this one. IrCOm in!
RM--- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
On 2022-06-08 11:23, Real Mardin wrote:
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 12:49:56 AM UTC+1, MH wrote:
So we can't really do a proper Eurocrotto prediction this WC, since that >> involves predicting the worst UEFA performers BEFORE the draw is made. I >> propose we do the following
1) Predict the bottom 6 UEFA performers. Scoring 3 points for last
place in group, 2 for second last, and 1 for advancing but going out in >> the round of 16. Ties broken based on A) total points (incl. round of
16 - 1 pt for loss on pens) B) GD C) goals scored.
2) Assign a probability to each UEFA team of not making the round of 16. >>
Entries by July 1. Second call for revised entries in light of any
injuries, collapses in form and whatever, up until the first match.
I donrCOt recall playing eurocrotto before but if there was ever a World Cup that called for a celebration of rCLcrottonessrCY then surely itrCOs this one. IrCOm in!Poland gathering votes today, I would think !
Only just seen the result after reading your post, but I'm just working through my predictions and had literally just picked Poland to finish last in their group. That was more because they always seem to underachieve in World Cups, plus I think Saudi Arabia could be something of a dark horse playing close to home.RM
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 9:53:59 PM UTC+1, MH wrote:
On 2022-06-08 11:23, Real Mardin wrote:
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 12:49:56 AM UTC+1, MH wrote:Poland gathering votes today, I would think !
So we can't really do a proper Eurocrotto prediction this WC, since that >>>> involves predicting the worst UEFA performers BEFORE the draw is made. I >>>> propose we do the following
1) Predict the bottom 6 UEFA performers. Scoring 3 points for last
place in group, 2 for second last, and 1 for advancing but going out in >>>> the round of 16. Ties broken based on A) total points (incl. round of
16 - 1 pt for loss on pens) B) GD C) goals scored.
2) Assign a probability to each UEFA team of not making the round of 16. >>>>
Entries by July 1. Second call for revised entries in light of any
injuries, collapses in form and whatever, up until the first match.
I donrCOt recall playing eurocrotto before but if there was ever a World Cup that called for a celebration of rCLcrottonessrCY then surely itrCOs this one. IrCOm in!
RM
Only just seen the result after reading your post, but I'm just working through my predictions and had literally just picked Poland to finish last in their group. That was more because they always seem to underachieve in World Cups, plus I think Saudi Arabia could be something of a dark horse playing close to home.
RM--- SBBSecho 3.06-Win32
My unsophisticated entries are as follows (in order of "crottoness"):
1. Switzerland
2. Poland
3. Serbia
4. Wales
5. Belgium
6. Germany
Explanatory notes:
1. I don't really consider Serbia to be "crotto", I actually think they have the potential to do well. That said, I can forecast a scenario where Brazil have already guaranteed first place by the time they come to play Cameroon in their final group game. If they pick a weakened team or take things easy that could let Cameroon in as the second placed side at Serbia's expense. So I see Serbia more as a potential victim of circumstance rather than a genuine "eurocrotto" side.
2. Belgium are clearly not "eurocrotto" under usual circumstances but I forecast them to get Spain in the Round of 16 and someone has to lose. So it's more that Belgium has a tough draw rather than them being a poor team.
3. Germany I'm sticking my neck out with, just get the impression there is an upset coming their way, I'm probably wrong.
Sophisticated entry requires more consideration.
RMSwitzerland Serbia Poland England Belgium Portugal
So we can't really do a proper Eurocrotto prediction this WC, since that involves predicting the worst UEFA performers BEFORE the draw is made. I propose we do the following
1) Predict the bottom 6 UEFA performers. Scoring 3 points for last
place in group, 2 for second last, and 1 for advancing but going out in
the round of 16. Ties broken based on A) total points (incl. round of
16 - 1 pt for loss on pens) B) GD C) goals scored.
2) Assign a probability to each UEFA team of not making the round of 16.
Entries by July 1. Second call for revised entries in light of any
injuries, collapses in form and whatever, up until the first match.
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 2:49:56 AM UTC+3, MH wrote:
So we can't really do a proper Eurocrotto prediction this WC, since that
involves predicting the worst UEFA performers BEFORE the draw is made. I
propose we do the following
For some reason I'm finding it difficult to get excited about this World Cup. Maybe it's the winter timing? Or maybe something else...
1) Predict the bottom 6 UEFA performers. Scoring 3 points for last
place in group, 2 for second last, and 1 for advancing but going out in
the round of 16. Ties broken based on A) total points (incl. round of
16 - 1 pt for loss on pens) B) GD C) goals scored.
A bit early for this, no? Anyway, my 6 are:
Wales
Belgium (they're due for an "end of the golden generation" crash)
Serbia
Poland
Switzerland, I guess
Germany (let's make it a bit spicy)
2) Assign a probability to each UEFA team of not making the round of 16.
Entries by July 1. Second call for revised entries in light of any
injuries, collapses in form and whatever, up until the first match.
Way too much sophistication in the middle of the summer, and with a lot of football still to play (won't the predictions be part of the SophCon anyways?)
1) Predict the bottom 6 UEFA performers. Scoring 3 points for last
place in group, 2 for second last, and 1 for advancing but going out in
the round of 16. Ties broken based on A) total points (incl. round of
16 - 1 pt for loss on pens) B) GD C) goals scored.
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 12:49:56 AM UTC+1, MH wrote:
1) Predict the bottom 6 UEFA performers. Scoring 3 points for lastPoland
place in group, 2 for second last, and 1 for advancing but going out in
the round of 16. Ties broken based on A) total points (incl. round of
16 - 1 pt for loss on pens) B) GD C) goals scored.
Serbia
Wales
Croatia
Switzerland
Portugal
On 2022-06-14 00:35, Futbolmetrix wrote:
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 2:49:56 AM UTC+3, MH wrote:
So we can't really do a proper Eurocrotto prediction this WC, since that >> involves predicting the worst UEFA performers BEFORE the draw is made. I >> propose we do the following
For some reason I'm finding it difficult to get excited about this World Cup. Maybe it's the winter timing? Or maybe something else...
1) Predict the bottom 6 UEFA performers. Scoring 3 points for last
place in group, 2 for second last, and 1 for advancing but going out in >> the round of 16. Ties broken based on A) total points (incl. round of
16 - 1 pt for loss on pens) B) GD C) goals scored.
A bit early for this, no? Anyway, my 6 are:
WalesThey have a pretty easy group though. Canada look very unimpressive
Belgium (they're due for an "end of the golden generation" crash)
these days, especially yesterday (in appalling conditions though).
Serbia
Poland
Switzerland, I guess
Germany (let's make it a bit spicy)
2) Assign a probability to each UEFA team of not making the round of 16. >>
Entries by July 1. Second call for revised entries in light of any
injuries, collapses in form and whatever, up until the first match.
Way too much sophistication in the middle of the summer, and with a lot of football still to play (won't the predictions be part of the SophCon anyways?)Would not be quite the same since only the UEFA members would be
predicted, but you are right,the similarity might make this redundant.
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