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Bookmakers Soccer Predictions: Top Vs Secondary Leagues 2008/09

The accuracy of bookmakers’ soccer predictions differs between top and secondary European leagues. Assuming that bookmakers try to minimize payoffs for the winners, their predictions’ accuracy can be estimated by comparing betting odds and real match outcomes. Bettors can make profits by analyzing the accuracy of the bookmakers’ predictions for each league and focusing on leagues where their performance is poor. This article compares between the accuracy of soccer predictions made by bookmakers for top vs. secondary European leagues during 2008/09 and the first half of 2009/10 seasons.

DATA AND METHODS

To compare the accuracy of the bookmakers’ predictions for top vs. secondary European leagues, the authors of this article analyzed the match outcomes and average betting odds of 10 top and 10 secondary European soccer leagues from the following countries: Austria, Britain, Holland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Spain and Turkey.

The predictions’ accuracy was analyzed by comparing between the bookies’ smallest betting odds and the real match outcomes. In addition, the possible profit of a bettor who places his stake on the bookies’ favorites was calculated according to the average betting odds of more than 20 bookmakers.

SUMMARY

After analyzing the statistics of bookmakers’ soccer predictions, the conclusion was that their accuracy is better for the top leagues in comparison to the secondary ones. The percent of matches successfully predicted by bookmakers varies between 54% for the top leagues vs. 44% for the secondary leagues. The average possible 1×2 profit of the bettor constitutes -3% vs. -13%. The average estimated profit of a bet on total under/over 2.5 equals to -10% vs. -25%.

Thus, it is safe to conclude that the bookmakers’ predictions should not be used as betting tips neither in betting for the top leagues nor for the secondary ones, due to the negative expected profit for bettors.

– The only profitable league among the European leagues from the countries listed above was the Austrian Bundesliga (+10% 1×2 profit) with more than 60% of correct match predictions. The main reason is that this league is characterized by high home win statistics.

– The most unprofitable among the top leagues were the Scottish Premier (-15% 1×2 profit) and the German Bundesliga (-8%).

– The most unprofitable among the secondary leagues were the Belgium 2e klasse (-25%), the French Liga 2(-18%) and the Scottish Division 1 (-15%).

– There were no profitable leagues among the secondary European leagues.

– The most significant difference between the top and the secondary leagues was observed for the Spanish Primera (+4%) and Segunda (-20%) Divisions.

Therefore, secondary European leagues, especially Belgium 2e klasse, French Liga 2 and Scottish Division 1 are the most attractive for bettors, since the accuracy of the bookmakers’ prediction for these leagues is poor, resulting in high potential payoffs.

About the Author

SciBet.com provides you with betting tips for soccer leagues based on attacking and defensive skills rating. In addition, the site offers soccer predictions as well as betting odds from more than 60 bookmakers. The integration between betting tips, live scores and bookies’ odds creates an ideal site for an expert punter.

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This is a long story. My town is in a big debate over whether they should tear up a grass practice field and replace it with a full size Turf field. I cant get into the pros and cons but I can tell you I am in favor of repairing rather than replacing. My question is does anyone know where I can get the statistics of injuries on Turf vs Natural fields. The fields are being used for all sports, Lacrosse, football, soccer, field hockey etc. Thanks in advance.

Because of the changes it makes in the game, and because it obviously isn’t natural grass, artificial turf evokes strong opinions among fans. Those who favor artificial surfaces enjoy the emphasis on speed over power, or simply the diversity of playing styles. Opponents dislike the turf- and the domed stadia and cookie cutter fields where it was mostly used- as unaesthetic and unnatural. There are also some claims that artificial surfaces, especially poorly maintained ones encouraged by the expense of replacing a ballpark’s surface, increase the risk of injuries. Arguments about the pros and cons of Astroturf have diminished in recent years as most parks that used it have been replaced by ones using natural grass, and as the more modern versions have become more grass-like.

in my own opinion……i think they should just replace it with grass. it seems to just be easier for everyone….

Does it seem like soccer aficionados speak a language all their own? It sure seems like it to me, and I’ve been playing the game for over 20 years. I put an article on the front page of this blog to help explain the most common soccer terms in plain English. Hopefully this list will help soccer moms everywhere (and soccer dads too, for that matter)to better understand what their little athlete is talking about! Click Here For Access: Soccer Terms.