Hey there

[green4ever]

So far after just a couple of days nearly 6000 tickets were sold for the game and tempo is increasing as the match approaches its d-day.
It seems that on the 24th. of August Ramat-Gan stadium will be sold out crowded by 40,000 supporters.
Will any of you RBK fans be there?
What do you think the chances are for both teams?
Any bets?

[haavarl]

Well, I won't go there myself, but some will. Not thousands, tough; not even hundreds.

I am really looking forward to this game. With great excitement, too. Two good teams, about equal; you have better skills, we have better organization of the team; we are mid-season.

Heck, this could easily end up both ways.

I will venture the following tips:
0-0 (= we qualify) 5 %
1-0 (= you qualify) 10 %
1-1 (= we qualify) 15 %
2-1 (= extra time) 20 % (70-30 for you)
1-2 (= we qualify) 10 %
2-0 (= you qualify) 10 %
2-2 (= we qualify) 10 %
3-1 or better, to you 10 %
2-3 or better, to us 10 %

This gives: You qualify (44 %), we qualify (56 %)

In other words, I think we have a 50 % chance of
- not losing, or
- getting a draw, or
- losing, but not 1-0 and not with more than 1 goal

That leaves 30 % on you to win and 20 % on 2-1 to you.

I fear the 2-1 result tough. We are mid-season and better trained, but the heat could work for you there.