1. There is a deal of truth in it. Most likely time will tell who was right.

  2. It would be nice. Sports analytics is not as complicated as it seems at first glance. The most important thing is to find a reliable data source. My Nigerian friend uses a local site - https://1xbet.ng/en/ It has everything that a gambling guy or an ordinary football fan might need. So having super powers is an optional requirement for such a hobby. The main thing is to know and understand your favorite sport.