doddisalegend Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 I was just wondering how people make their predictions for Saints games. We all do it but what formula/techniques do you use to decide which team should win (and possibly the score). Having looked around this forum here are a few options that seem to be used 1) Team names - does the oppostion team have a unfashionable name. Had you never heard of the oppostion team before this season. If the answers yes than they must be crap = saints win 2) Stadium - does the oppostion team have a better stadium than st Marys. If not they must be crap = saints win 3) Attendence levels - does the oppostion team have less fans than saints. If so they must be crap = saints win 4)Team costs - do you add up the cost of the two teams. If the oppostion team costs less it must = saints win 5) League postion - teams above us = saints loss teams below us = saints win 6) General feeling - If you think the other team is crap = saints win if you think saints are crap = saints loss 7) Do a bit of research - check out the oppostion team website for player stats new loan signings etc, check out some fan forums to get a feeling of how their fans view the upcoming match, check out the oppostions recent form = saints ? Personally I quite enjoy doing number 7. I find it helps me get some perspective on our results and some times even predict the result. Of course any of the above are equally valid as this is football where a whole match can turn on the desicion of an over zelous referee, a random moment of magic from a player, or the intervention of the woodwork which throw all predictions out the window. So what works for others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 Roll a dice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 This is a ticking time bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 25 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 25 February, 2010 Roll a dice. Excellent I hadn't thought of that one 1-5 saints win 6 saints loss that would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 Excellent I hadn't thought of that one 1-5 saints win 6 saints loss that would work.No, roll it first for home side and then fr the away side, I often come up with a 6-6 draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 No, roll it first for home side and then fr the away side, I often come up with a 6-6 draw. reminds me of your excellent cricket game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 away from home it alll depends on the pitch really........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 25 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 25 February, 2010 No, roll it first for home side and then fr the away side, I often come up with a 6-6 draw. That would be a good match to see unless of course saints went six up first;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 The team (home and away), form for both teams, the general feeling I get before the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 3-1 Saints - law of averages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 reminds me of your excellent cricket game.We'll play it together one beautifull day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 Tea leaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 26 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2010 Tea leaves Mystic VectisSaint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 Hanging to the left = win To the right = lose Straight down = draw Straight up = win by 5 goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 26 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2010 badgerbadger so your'e to blame for all our draws, a course of viagra for the rest of the season then for a rash of 5-0 wins to the saints;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 badgerbadger so your'e to blame for all our draws, a course of viagra for the rest of the season then for a rash of 5-0 wins to the saints;) Getting a rash only counts as a 4-0 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 Trouble is I'm no good at predicting however much I try to aid the outcome for a 5-0 win. It's not for the want of trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 "Gut Feelings" mostly, but that might just be wind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 Mixture of the Fibonacci sequence, pi and the pythagorus theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del boy Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 Think of a logical form score then add one extra goal to the opposition for the last 5 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 Depends how often I beat my parrot. Each punch equals an opposition goal. He's had an easy ride since the Pompey game, and FWIW I've laid off him this week too. Now need to do a good deed by tomorrow for that elusive goal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 Depends how often I beat my parrot. Each punch equals an opposition goal. He's had an easy ride since the Pompey game, and FWIW I've laid off him this week too. Now need to do a good deed by tomorrow for that elusive goal... Is that a euphemism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 Is that a euphemism I was talking literally. Beating my meat has no bearing on results, actually it's the result that precedes the 'bation in some circumstances... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted 26 February, 2010 Share Posted 26 February, 2010 Badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 26 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2010 This is a ticking time bomb Seems to be quite good natured so far, but I'll keep my helmet handy just in case;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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