World Cup 2026: format, host cities, dates and how the pool works
The biggest World Cup in history arrives in 2026 with 48 teams, three host countries and 104 matches. Understand the new format and how it changes your pool strategy.
By Ivan Henrique · May 15, 2026 · 9 min read
Brazilian league 2026: standings, points system and matchday-by-matchday prediction strategy
Round-robin format, 20 clubs, 38 matchdays and 380 matches: the Brazilian league (Brasileirão) Série A is the most marathon-like competition on the calendar. See how to make the most of it in your pool.
By Ivan Henrique · May 10, 2026 · 8 min read
Copa do Brasil 2026: how the knockout stage works and its impact on the pool
A tournament with 92 entrants, knockout matches and millions in prize money — understand the Copa do Brasil format and why it demands a different prediction strategy.
By Ivan Henrique · May 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Copa Libertadores 2026: group stage, round of 16 and the secret of the cross-bracket ties
The most important tournament in South America has 32 teams in the group stage, an 8-step knockout and a single-match final. Understand the format and how it impacts the pool.
By Ivan Henrique · April 30, 2026 · 8 min read
Champions League: why this competition is the hardest one to predict in a pool
Club football's most prestigious tournament gathers Europe's giants in electrifying brackets. See the new Swiss format and how it transformed prediction strategy.
By Ivan Henrique · April 25, 2026 · 9 min read
Brazilian state championships: a tour of the Carioca, Paulista, Gaúcho and Mineiro
The state championships mark the start of the year in Brazilian football. Learn the main formats and why these tournaments are great for beginner pools.
By Ivan Henrique · April 20, 2026 · 8 min read
How to win more predictions: 7 criteria professional statisticians use
Anyone who takes a pool seriously has a method. Learn the 7 criteria consistent predictors use to decide every score — and that you can apply to your next match too.
By Ivan Henrique · April 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Exact score or just the winner: which strategy scores more points in your pool?
Try to guess the perfect score or play it basic (who wins)? The maths of the pool reveals which strategy pays off more across a whole season.
By Ivan Henrique · April 10, 2026 · 6 min read
The 5 most common mistakes of people starting out in a pool
Stumbling into the same mistakes every beginner makes? This article lists the 5 most common slip-ups in your first year of pools — so you do not fall for them too.
By Ivan Henrique · April 5, 2026 · 6 min read
How home and away change everything: historical data from the Brazilian league
The home advantage in Brazilian football is one of the biggest in the world. See the historical data from the Brasileirão and how to use it when making predictions.
By Ivan Henrique · March 30, 2026 · 7 min read
The greatest comeback in World Cup history
World Cups are made of unforgettable moments — and some comebacks changed the course of entire tournaments. Discover the most epic turnarounds and how they stunned the world.
By Ivan Henrique · March 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Brazilian clubs that have never dropped to Série B
In more than two decades of the round-robin Brazilian league, only a select group of clubs has never played in Série B. Get to know this resilient elite.
By Ivan Henrique · March 20, 2026 · 5 min read