Sporting CP (A) - Tue 5th Nov, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[Gray]

We all know what this team is capable of, but we have been terrible so far this season.

Injuries and loss of form has buggered up our rhythm.

I will settle for a draw.

 

[Sebi]

With all the circumstances, 7 points of 9 in the CL, 2 points behind Liverpool in the league, that`s all but not terrible. Would also be happy with a point tonight vs. a strong Sporting.

 

[hammocity]

a significant drift in City's odds this morning at Betfair.

Sporting odds on 365 have come down from 16/5 to 11/4, only a 10% difference, nothing to read into it really apart from punters looking for a bit of value with our team looking a little vulnerable.

 

[bert38]

Sporting odds on 365 have come down from 16/5 to 11/4, only a 10% difference, nothing to read into it really apart from punters looking for a bit of value with our team looking a little vulnerable.

A better guide is the exchange. Bookies typically follow those prices and take their profit by adjusting the odds in relation to that.

Weight of money (albeit only 134k on this market at the moment) gives a better indication of probability (see wisdom of crowds) so betfair has City's win probability going from 60% to 50%.

Typically with the volume exchanged its not just opinion but more likely team news related which you could argue feeds in to opinion.

 

[alexmcity]

It would be nice if our unbeaten run continued.

We'll need time to learn how to achieve a good balance between defence and attack without Rodri. He was the system rather than just a system player. Pep will have to find new solutions, and some young players have to step up. Gvardiol is already doing it. Savinho, Doku, McAtee and Bobb have to step up as well. Would be great if Nunes surpassed our expectations too. Foden and Haaland are only 24, they can get better, a scary prospect for our rivals.

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

I fucking love this man. He gets us.

 

[Immel & Dibble]

Hope Pep doesn’t persist with Berny,Kovo and Mr Whippy in midfield.

 

[hammocity]

A better guide is the exchange. Bookies typically follow those prices and take their profit by adjusting the odds in relation to that.

Weight of money (albeit only 134k on this market at the moment) gives a better indication of probability (see wisdom of crowds) so betfair has City's win probability going from 60% to 50%.

Typically with the volume exchanged its not just opinion but more likely team news related which you could argue feeds in to opinion.

I worked in the betting industry for 30 years Bert, I'm well aware of exchanges! :-).

 

[bernard o'silver]

And how many years turning a blind eye to that BANNER.

Yep , never forgive

 

[St.Pauli support]

Pre match presser, Pep on Eddie/Ortega starting - 7:40...

Can't make up who is meant by 'he' and if Pep and the journo mean the same 'he'.
Any guesses?

https://www.mancity.com/citytv/mens...gue-guardiola-press-conference-video-63866329