Form, then price. No price, no bet.
Every Footballmine verdict follows the same five steps. Here’s what happens before a tip goes in the programme.
The processFive steps to a verdict
- 01
Watch the football
We start with the games: recent form, home and away records, injuries, suspensions and how the managers are likely to set up.
- 02
Check the numbers
We look at goals, chances created and conceded, and expected goals, to see whether results match performances.
- 03
Form a view
We decide how likely each outcome is before we look closely at the odds, so the price doesn’t lead the opinion.
- 04
Compare it with the price
We convert the odds into an implied chance. We only tip a selection when we think the price underrates it.
- 05
Say what could go wrong
Every verdict names the main risk. If the case isn’t strong enough, we say “no bet” and leave it.
“A good team at a bad price is a bad bet. We’d rather skip a game than force a tip.“
Prices and stakesWhat our numbers mean
- Odds are checked against bookmakers’ live prices when we publish, and dated. Prices move, so always check before you bet.
- We never recommend stake sizes beyond “small”. Only bet what you’d happily spend on a ticket or a pint.
- Our tips are opinions, not guarantees. Even well-judged bets lose often.
Data-led tipsSteam Room
Our recommended Telegram channel, Steam Room, uses a separate AI-powered predictions engine that tracks price moves and runs a machine-learning in-play model. It’s owned by the same group as Footballmine.
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