The “$10 to $1,000” soccer betting challenge

Day 1:

Can I turn $10 into $1,000 with sports betting? And in one month? I’ve got $10, zero experience, and 7/10 ball knowledge, but let’s find out.

This is day one. I deposited $10 into Kalshi (the only app a 19-year-old in Michigan can use), and started looking at todays fixtures.

Most of today’s UCL matches kick off in just 15 minutes, so I have to think quick. (Keep in mind, I started this website 10 minutes ago so I’m on a tight schedule).

Right now, the most promising matches are PSG vs. Bayern Munich and Liverpool vs. Real Madrid.

Even though both of these fixtures are away, I have confidence in Bayern and Real. I will put about 50-60% my bankroll towards these games, while the rest I will spread out. I know this is risky, but if the challenge is risky, the bets have to be risky too.

For both matches, the odds are 38% (+163), but I believe that they are both more likely to win.

Bayern are on a 15-game win streak while PSG barely won against Nice on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are in excellent form whereas Liverpool have lost 6 out of their last 8.

I bought $2.78 each, both of them paying out at $7 if I win. That leaves me with $4.44.

Monaco’s odds are 34%. Though they are away, I believe their odds are higher than 34%. So a $0.72 pays out $2.00. This leaves me at $3.72.

Even though Juventus are in bad form, they’ve won their last two games and are maybe headed back up. They are facing Sporting CP but I do not see Sporting winning away. I bet $1 on Juventus to win $2. Balance: $2.72

Finally, for my last bet, I am betting on an away win for PSV. Both PSV and Olympiacos are in good form, but I bought $0.80 with a $2.00 payout. I have $1.92 remaining.

Alright, I’ll be back tomorrow. Let’s see what happens.

Starting amount: $10
Profit: $0
Bets today: $8.08

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