WORLD CUP, Forum Competition, notes about the selections and equivalent SP's.

Having had a look through your selections, it's quite interesting the way it mirrors the pricing up of some of the markets.
So I've detailed some odds based on the entries:

Section A.  The score between Chile and Australia.
Only 2 people suggested an Aussie win, and one of those is 7-0! So that makes Australia 150/1 just to win.
100 people reckon it will be 2-0, The highest prediction is 5-0. Some odds based on entries: 1-1 - 14/1, 2-1 - 9/1, 2-0 - 2/1, 3-1 - 11/1, 3-0 - 9/2

Section B. Team to finish 2nd in Group A
Mexico strong favourites for this one. If picks in this are made into prices, they become:  Mexico 10/11, Croatia 15/8, Cameroon 11/1, Brazil 28/1

Section C. How many 0-0 draws in the Group stages
Most of you picked between 3 and 8, which are fairly even. A very few picks for numbers outside of this, with 11 being the biggest.

Section D. The greatest number of goals in one match (90 mins btw).
Two 4's, a 9 and a 10, the rest in between, with Six goals the overwhelming favourite.

Section E. How far will England get in the tournament For the few of you who put Semi-final, sorry, you score 0 in this section.
(though to be honest I think you would have anyway).
If picks were Prices.... Group stage 7/4, 2nd Round 11/2, QF 7/4 4th 66/1, 3rd 100/1, runners-up 75/1, Winners 66/1

Section F. How many matches will end in a penalty shootout
Guesses range from None to 6, plus a single 9 !!
The massive favourite here is 3, which is the equivalent of 11/10.

Section G. How many goals in total for Suarez, Ronaldo and Messi (not incl shootouts)
A single 2 and a single 20. The rest mostly range from 6 to 14 in level(ish) amounts.

Section H. How many of the Less favoured (listed) teams will make the last 16
Predictions range from none to 8, with 4 or 5 being most favoured.

Section I. How many goals will Belgium score
Picks go from 2 - 11, with a further 6 picks between 12 (that's me) and 20.
between 5 and 9 are most selected.

Section J. Which of Portugal, Netherlands, Colombia and Switzerland will get furthest.
Expressed as Odds, these are the picks:  Portugal Evs, Neths 3/1, Colombia 3/1 Switzerland 20/1

Section K. How many red cards in the World Cup
Wide open this one, mostly anything from 6 - 24, with a few outside of these as well.

Section L. How many players will score 4 or more goals
A fairly even spread of mainly 4, 5 or 6, with a few others outside this range.

There are too many entries (301, a new record) for a complete list of what everyone has picked.
You can find them on the 3 entry threads (on Football, World Cup and Chit chat forums).
I'll endeavour to update scores and standings after each section is finished. With detailed lists towards the climax of the competition.
So you will still get to cheer on (and against) all sorts of stuff as the event unfolds.


Thank you all for entering and good luck. I hope this competition adds to your enjoyment of the event.