Introduction to Football Away Team Predictions
In the world of football, predicting which team is less likely to score during the second half of a match is a highly sought-after insight for betting enthusiasts. This analysis focuses on upcoming matches where expert predictions suggest which away teams might struggle to net goals in the second half of tomorrow's fixtures.
Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half predictions for 2025-10-04
Argentina
Liga Profesional Clausura
- 22:00 Huracan vs Banfield -Odd: Make Bet
- 19:45 San Martin SJ vs Instituto AC Cordoba -Odd: Make Bet
- 17:30 Sarmiento vs Gimnasia La Plata -Odd: Make Bet
- 00:15 Union Santa Fe vs Aldosivi -Odd: Make Bet
Primera B Metropolitana Clausura
- 20:00 Argentino de Quilmes vs Flandria -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:00 Brown de Adrogue vs Laferrere -Odd: Make Bet
- 20:00 CA Ferrocarril Midland vs Deportivo Armenio -Odd: Make Bet
- 20:00 CD UAI Urquiza vs Sacachispas FC -Odd: Make Bet
- 20:00 Excursionistas vs Comunicaciones -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 Sportivo Italiano vs San Martin Burzaco -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 Villa San Carlos vs Dock Sud -Odd: Make Bet
Primera Nacional Zona A
- 18:30 All Boys vs Los Andes -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 Arsenal Sarandi vs Alvarado CA -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 CA Atlanta vs CD Maipu -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 Club Almagro vs Club Atletico Guemes -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 Ferro Carril Oeste vs Patronato -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 Quilmes AC vs Tristan Suarez -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 Racing de Cordoba vs Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:30 San Miguel CA vs San Martin Tucuman -Odd: Make Bet
Austria
2. Liga
- 12:30 Austria Lustenau vs Austria Wien II -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:30 SV Austria Salzburg vs WSC Hertha Wels -Odd: Make Bet
Bundesliga
- 15:00 Austria Wien vs BW Linz -Odd: Make Bet
- 15:00 Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC -Odd: Make Bet
- 15:00 Ried vs WSG Swarovski Tirol -Odd: Make Bet
Frauenliga
- 10:30 Rheindorf Altach (w) vs First Vienna FC (w) -Odd: Make Bet
Regionalliga Middle
- 17:00 St. Anna Am Aigen vs SC Weiz -Odd: Make Bet
Regionalliga West
- 14:00 St. Johann vs Reichenau -Odd: Make Bet
Azerbaijan
Premier League
- 15:30 Sumgayit vs Turan Tovuz -Odd: Make Bet
Belarus
Premier League
- 16:45 Vitebsk vs Arsenal Dzyarzhynsk -Odd: Make Bet
Belgium
Challenger Pro League
- 18:00 Eupen vs RWD Molenbeek -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:00 Olympic Charleroi vs Lokeren Temse -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:00 Patro Eisden vs Lierse Kempenzonen -Odd: Make Bet
First Division A Regular Season
- 14:00 KV Mechelen vs Sint-Truiden -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:45 Royal Antwerp vs Cercle Brugge -Odd: Make Bet
First National Division ACFF
- 18:00 Renaissance Mons vs Stockay-Warfusee -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:00 Union Rochefortoise vs Meux -Odd: Make Bet
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1. Division RS
- 13:00 FK Leotar vs Vlasenica -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 Kozara vs Sutjeska Foca -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:30 Sloboda Novi Grad vs Famos -Odd: Make Bet
Premier League
- 18:45 FK Velez Mostar vs Sloga Doboj -Odd: Make Bet
Brazil
Serie A
- 21:30 Fluminense vs Atletico MG -Odd: Make Bet
- 21:30 Internacional vs Botafogo FR -Odd: Make Bet
Serie B
- 00:35 CRB vs Avai FC -Odd: Make Bet
- 19:00 Chapecoense AF vs Novorizontino -Odd: Make Bet
- 00:30 Coritiba vs Botafogo SP -Odd: Make Bet
- 23:30 Ferroviaria de Esportes vs America MG -Odd: Make Bet
- 21:30 Volta Redonda vs Goias -Odd: Make Bet
Bulgaria
First Professional League
- 17:15 Levski Sofia vs Beroe -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:45 Montana vs Cherno More Varna -Odd: Make Bet
Second Professional League
- 13:00 OFK Pirin Blagoevgrad vs FC Chernomorets Burgas -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 Spartak Pleven vs Sevlievo -Odd: Make Bet
Canada
Canadian Premier League
- 21:00 Forge vs Vancouver FC -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:00 HFX Wanderers vs York United FC -Odd: Make Bet
Chile
Primera B
- 15:00 Deportes Recoleta vs Deportes Copiapo -Odd: Make Bet
- 18:00 Deportes Santa Cruz vs Cobreloa -Odd: Make Bet
China
China League One
- 11:30 Dingnan United FC vs Yanbian Longding -Odd: Make Bet
- 11:30 Nantong Zhiyun FC vs Qingdao Red Lions -Odd: Make Bet
Super League
- 11:00 Meizhou Hakka vs Qingdao Hainiu FC -Odd: Make Bet
- 11:35 Shandong Taishan FC vs Yunnan Yukun FC -Odd: Make Bet
Colombia
Primera A Clausura
- 00:30 Deportivo Cali vs Deportivo Pereira -Odd: Make Bet
- 21:10 Union Magdalena vs Aguilas Doradas -Odd: Make Bet
Croatia
First NL
- 14:00 Orijent 1919 vs Jarun -Odd: Make Bet
- 11:30 Rudes vs Croatia Zmijavci -Odd: Make Bet
HNL
- 16:00 Slaven Belupo Koprivnica vs Osijek -Odd: Make Bet
Czech Republic
Czech Liga
- 13:00 Dukla Praha vs Teplice -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 Mlada Boleslav vs Slovacko -Odd: Make Bet
FNL
- 14:00 Hanacka Slavia Kromeriz vs Opava -Odd: Make Bet
- 16:00 Lisen vs SK Prostejov -Odd: Make Bet
Denmark
1. Division
- 11:00 Kolding IF vs Esbjerg fB -Odd: Make Bet
3. Division
- 12:00 Frem BK vs IF Lyseng -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:00 Naesby BK vs Holbaek -Odd: Make Bet
Egypt
Premier League
- 17:00 Haras El Hodoud vs Ceramica Cleopatra -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Zamalek SC vs Ghazl Al Mahalla -Odd: Make Bet
El Salvador
Primera Division - Apertura
- 20:00 Alianza FC vs Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca -Odd: Make Bet
- 20:00 Zacatecoluca vs A.D. Isidro Metapan -Odd: Make Bet
England
Championship
- 11:30 Hull City vs Sheffield United -Odd: Make Bet
- 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry City -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Watford FC vs Oxford United -Odd: Make Bet
League One
- 14:00 Bolton Wanderers vs Peterborough United -Odd: Make Bet
- 11:30 Doncaster Rovers vs Burton Albion -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Lincoln City vs Exeter City -Odd: Make Bet
- 11:30 Wycombe Wanderers vs Barnsley -Odd: Make Bet
League Two
- 14:00 Barnet vs Accrington Stanley -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Barrow AFC vs Shrewsbury Town -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Cambridge United vs Crawley Town -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Notts County vs Oldham Athletic -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Salford City vs Grimsby Town -Odd: Make Bet
National League
- 14:00 Braintree Town vs Sutton United -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Tamworth vs Morecambe -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Wealdstone vs Altrincham -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Woking vs Truro City -Odd: Make Bet
National League North
- 14:00 King's Lynn Town vs Scarborough Athletic -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Leamington vs Hereford FC -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Macclesfield FC vs Marine -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Spennymoor Town FC vs Southport -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Worksop Town vs Bedford Town -Odd: Make Bet
National League South
- 14:00 Chelmsford vs Dorking Wanderers -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Chesham United vs Enfield Town -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Chippenham Town vs Hemel Hempstead -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Dagenham & Redbridge vs Maidstone United -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Ebbsfleet United vs Eastbourne Borough -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Farnborough FC vs Bath City -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Hampton and Richmond vs Slough Town -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Hornchurch vs Horsham -Odd: Make Bet
Premier League
- 14:00 Manchester United vs Sunderland -Odd: Make Bet
Estonia
Esiliiga
- 13:00 FCI Levadia II vs Tammeka U21 -Odd: Make Bet
Esiliiga B
- 12:00 Johvi FC Phoenix vs Laanemaa JK Haapsalu -Odd: Make Bet
Meistriliiga
- 11:30 FC Kuressaare vs Paide Linnameeskond -Odd: Make Bet
Finland
Kansallinen Liiga Championship Round
- 13:00 VIFK (w) vs PK-35 Vantaa (w) -Odd: Make Bet
Kansallinen Liiga Qualification Group
- 10:00 JyPK (w) vs EBK (w) -Odd: Make Bet
France
Ligue 1
- 19:05 Auxerre vs Lens -Odd: Make Bet
- 17:00 Brest vs Nantes -Odd: Make Bet
- 15:00 Metz vs Marseille -Odd: Make Bet
National 2 Group. A
- 16:00 US Granvillaise vs Dinan-Lehon -Odd: Make Bet
National 2 Group. B
- 16:00 St-Pryve St-Hilaire vs Bourges 18 -Odd: Make Bet
National 2 Group. C
- 16:00 St Maur Lusitanos vs Toulon -Odd: Make Bet
Germany
2. Bundesliga
- 18:30 Dynamo Dresden vs Karlsruher -Odd: Make Bet
3. Liga
- 12:00 Viktoria Koln vs Havelse -Odd: Make Bet
Oberliga Baden-Wurttemberg
- 12:00 FC 08 Villingen vs Normannia Gmünd -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:30 Reutlingen vs Goppinger SV -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:30 SV Oberachern vs Ravensburg -Odd: Make Bet
Oberliga Bayern North
- 12:00 Eintracht Bamberg vs Würzburger FV -Odd: Make Bet
Oberliga Flens
- 12:00 Heider SV vs Eutiner SV 1908 -Odd: Make Bet
Oberliga Hessen
- 13:00 Hünfelder SV vs Turk Gucu Friedberg -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 SV Adler Weidenhausen vs Hanauer FC 1893 -Odd: Make Bet
Oberliga NOFV-Sud
- 12:00 FC Grimma vs Bischofswerdaer FV 08 -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:00 RSV Eintracht 1949 vs Lok Stendal -Odd: Make Bet
Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar
- 13:00 Hertha Wiesbach vs FC Cosmos Koblenz -Odd: Make Bet
Regionalliga Bayern
- 12:00 Burghausen vs Schwaben Augsburg -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:00 Unterhaching vs Greuther Furth II -Odd: Make Bet
Regionalliga Northeast
- 12:00 Chemnitzer FC vs FC Eilenburg -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:00 Hallescher FC vs Meuselwitz -Odd: Make Bet
Regionalliga Southwest
- 12:00 Eintracht Trier vs Freiburg II -Odd: Make Bet
Guatemala
Liga Nacional Apertura
- 21:00 Coban Imperial vs Guastatoya -Odd: Make Bet
Italy
Campionato Primavera 1
- 13:00 Fiorentina U20 vs Hellas Verona U20 -Odd: Make Bet
- 09:00 Lazio U20 vs Inter Milan U20 -Odd: Make Bet
Serie B
- 13:00 Monza vs Catanzaro -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 Venezia vs Frosinone -Odd: Make Bet
Serie C Group A
- 12:30 Giana Erminio vs Lumezzane -Odd: Make Bet
Serie C Group B
- 12:30 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC vs AS Bra -Odd: Make Bet
- 15:30 Campobasso vs Vis Pesaro -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:30 Sassari Torres vs Sambenedettese -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:30 Ternana vs ASD Pineto -Odd: Make Bet
Serie C Group C
- 12:30 Atalanta U23 vs Foggia -Odd: Make Bet
- 15:30 Crotone vs AZ Picerno -Odd: Make Bet
Japan
J. League
- 05:00 Albirex Niigata vs Fagiano Okayama -Odd: Make Bet
- 06:00 Avispa Fukuoka vs Yokohama FC -Odd: Make Bet
- 04:30 Nagoya Grampus Eight vs Cerezo Osaka -Odd: Make Bet
- 04:00 Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo -Odd: Make Bet
J. League 2
- 05:00 Fujieda MYFC vs Kataller Toyama -Odd: Make Bet
- 05:00 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo vs Montedio Yamagata -Odd: Make Bet
J. League 3
- 05:00 Parceiro Nagano vs Zweigen Kanazawa -Odd: Make Bet
- 09:00 Sagamihara SC vs Vanraure Hachinohe -Odd: Make Bet
WE League
Korea Republic
K-League 2
- 05:00 Gimpo Citizen vs Ansan Greeners FC -Odd: Make Bet
K3 League
- 05:00 Gyeongju HNP vs Changwon City -Odd: Make Bet
- 05:00 Pocheon vs Ulsan Citizen -Odd: Make Bet
Lithuania
1 Lyga
- 11:00 Babrungas vs BFA -Odd: Make Bet
- 11:00 FK Tauras Taurage vs FK Atmosfera -Odd: Make Bet
A Lyga
- 17:30 FK Riteriai vs Suduva Marijampole -Odd: Make Bet
Mexico
Liga MX Apertura
- 03:05 Atlas vs Juarez -Odd: Make Bet
- 01:00 Necaxa vs CF Pachuca -Odd: Make Bet
Liga MX Femenil Apertura
- 21:45 Cruz Azul (w) vs Club Tijuana (w) -Odd: Make Bet
Liga de Expansion MX Apertura
- 01:00 Tepatitlan de Morelos vs Atletico Morelia -Odd: Make Bet
Netherlands
Tweede Divisie
- 12:30 ACV Assen vs Barendrecht -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:30 Almere City II vs Rijnsburgse Boys -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:15 Amsterdam FC vs De Treffers -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 IJsselmeervogels vs Koninklijke HFC -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 Kozakken Boys vs Katwijk -Odd: Make Bet
Norway
1. Division
- 14:00 Asane vs Mjondalen -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Kongsvinger vs Skeid -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Ranheim vs Egersund -Odd: Make Bet
1. Division Women
- 11:00 Avaldsnes (w) vs Odds Ballklubb (w) -Odd: Make Bet
- 11:30 Fyllingsdalen (w) vs KIL/Hemne (w) -Odd: Make Bet
- 10:30 Viking (w) vs HamKam (w) -Odd: Make Bet
2. Division Avd. 2
- 12:00 Asker vs Kjelsas -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:00 Ull/Kisa vs Honefoss -Odd: Make Bet
3. Division Avd. 1
- 12:00 Skjervoy vs Funnefoss / Vormsund -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:30 Tromso II vs Sortland -Odd: Make Bet
3. Division Avd. 2
- 13:00 Melhus vs Surnadal -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 Nardo vs Byasen -Odd: Make Bet
3. Division Avd. 4
- 13:00 Valerenga II vs Loddefjord -Odd: Make Bet
3. Division Avd. 5
- 13:00 Torvastad vs Sola -Odd: Make Bet
Eliteserien
- 16:00 Kristiansund vs Molde -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Sandefjord vs Bryne -Odd: Make Bet
Toppserien
- 12:00 Kolbotn (w) vs Honefoss (w) -Odd: Make Bet
Portugal
Liga Portugal
- 17:00 AVS Futebol SAD vs FC Alverca -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:30 Gil Vicente vs CF Estrela da Amadora -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:30 Nacional CD vs Moreirense -Odd: Make Bet
Liga Portugal 2
- 14:30 Portimonense vs Uniao Leiria -Odd: Make Bet
Scotland
Championship
- 14:00 Airdrieonians vs Greenock Morton -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Ross County vs Raith Rovers -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 St. Johnstone vs Ayr United -Odd: Make Bet
League One
- 14:00 Kelty Hearts vs Peterhead -Odd: Make Bet
League Two
- 14:00 Clyde vs East Kilbride -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Stranraer vs Annan Athletic -Odd: Make Bet
Premiership 1st Phase
- 16:45 Heart of Midlothian vs Hibernian -Odd: Make Bet
Spain
LaLiga
- 16:30 Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:15 Girona vs Valencia -Odd: Make Bet
Sweden
2. Division Norra Goetaland
- 11:00 Herrestads AIF vs Ahlafors IF -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Skara FC vs Lidkopings FK -Odd: Make Bet
2. Division Norra Svealand
- 12:00 Osteraker United FK vs Ytterhogdals IK -Odd: Make Bet
- 12:00 Sunnersta AIF vs Skiljebo SKOdd: Make Bet
2. Division Vaestra Goetaland
- 14:00 Varbergs GIF FK vs Jonsereds IF -Odd: Make Bet
Allsvenskan
- 13:00 Degerfors IF vs Djurgarden -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 Osters IF vs Halmstad -Odd: Make Bet
Division 1 Norra
- 14:00 Enkoping vs Assyriska FF -Odd: Make Bet
- 14:00 Orebro Syrianska vs Karlbergs BK -Odd: Make Bet
Division 1 Sodra
- 14:00 IFK Skovde vs BK Olympic -Odd: Make Bet
Elitettan
- 11:00 Orebro SK FK (w) vs Bollstanas (w) -Odd: Make Bet
Superettan
- 13:00 IK Brage vs Kalmar FF -Odd: Make Bet
- 13:00 Umea FC vs Helsingborg IF -Odd: Make Bet
USA
Major League Soccer
- 23:30 Inter Miami CF vs New England Revolution -Odd: Make Bet
NWSL
- 00:00 Houston Dash (w) vs Orlando Pride (w) -Odd: Make Bet
USL Championship
- 23:00 Miami FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds -Odd: Make Bet
- 23:30 Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Monterey Bay FC -Odd: Make Bet
Key Strategies for Analyzing Away Team Performances
To accurately predict which away team will not score in the second half, several factors should be considered:
- Recent Form: Analyzing the recent form of the away team can provide insights into their current performance levels. Teams with a string of poor results may lack the confidence or capability to score in the second half.
- Head-to-Head Records: Historical data between the two teams can indicate patterns or trends that might influence the outcome of the match. Teams that have struggled against strong defenses in the past might continue to do so.
- Goal Scoring Trends: Analyzing when and where a team usually scores their goals can provide clues about their potential to score in the second half. Some teams are known for early goals and struggle to maintain offensive pressure.
- Key Player Injuries: The absence of key players due to injury can significantly impact a team's ability to score, especially if their role is crucial in the attacking phase.
- Tactical Approach: The tactics employed by the away team and their manager can also be a deciding factor. Teams focusing on defensive solidity may prioritize preventing goals over scoring, particularly if they are leading or require a draw.
- Home Team's Defensive Strength: The defensive record of the home team can greatly influence the likelihood of an away team scoring. Strong home defenses can stifle visiting teams, making it difficult for them to find the back of the net.
Tomorrow's Fixtures: A Detailed Look
Match 1: Team A vs. Team B
Key Insights: Team A, known for their solid defensive set-up, challenges Team B. Based on historical performance, Team B struggles to break through strong defenses, particularly in the latter half when players tire. The absence of their key forward due to injury further diminishes their scoring potential. This scenario, coupled with Team A's home advantage, suggests that Team B may not score in the second half.
Match 2: Team C vs. Team D
Key Insights: Team C has shown inconsistency in recent matches, struggling to maintain offensive momentum after halftime. Team D's defensive organization is likely to capitalize on this weakness. Historical matches indicate that Team C rarely scores in the second half against teams with strong central defenses like Team D. Therefore, it's advisable to consider Team C as an away team not likely to score in the second half.
Match 3: Team E vs. Team F
Key Insights: This fixture involves Team E facing a robust home side in Team F. Analyzing earlier performances reveals that Team E's trend of scoring early goals leaves them vulnerable in the second half. With Team F's determination to hold onto a lead, and given their previous success against teams similar to Team E, it is predictable that Team E may find it difficult to breach Team F's defense after halftime.
Betting Predictions: Expert Opinions
Leveraging data analysis and expert opinions, here are some potential betting strategies based on today's insights regarding away teams unlikely to score in the second half:
- Team B (Match 1): With key injuries and poor performance against top-tier defenses in the past, betting on Team B not scoring in the second half could yield positive results.
- Team C (Match 2): Given their struggles to sustain offense in the second halves and facing a defensively sound team, betting against Team C scoring is a calculated move.
- Team E (Match 3): The historical trend of early goals and subsequent defensive frailty presents a viable option to bet on Team E not scoring in the second half.
Statistical Insights and Trends
Examining historical data from similar matches provides a foundation for making informed predictions. Teams that have entered the second half without scoring for multiple consecutive matches often exhibit certain characteristics:
- Defensive Errors: Teams prone to defensive lapses generally struggle to recover in goal-scoring opportunities.
- Inconsistency: Teams with fluctuating performances often fail to maintain offensive pressure, especially without key players.
- Pitch Conditions: The impact of external factors like pitch conditions can also hinder certain teams from adapting and scoring later in the game.
Analyzing these patterns alongside current match conditions provides deeper insights into predicting outcomes.
Practical Tips for Bettors
For those looking to optimize their betting strategies based on these predictions, consider these practical tips:
- Diversify Bets: Avoid placing all bets on one match; diversifying across different matches can mitigate risks and increase potential returns.
- Stay Informed: Keep abreast of last-minute changes, such as player injuries or tactical shifts, which can significantly impact match outcomes.
- Analyze Odds: Evaluate the odds offered by bookmakers, as they reflect expert insight as well as public sentiment. Look for value bets where odds may not fully reflect predicted outcomes.
- Set Limits: Manage your bankroll wisely to ensure sustainable betting practices, reducing financial stress and promoting responsible gambling.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
While predicting which away teams are likely not to score in the second half involves several variables, careful analysis of historical data, current form, and strategic considerations can guide informed predictions. By focusing on key factors such as recent form, head-to-head records, goal-scoring trends, and tactical aspects, bettors can increase their chances of making successful predictions.
As always, responsible gambling should be a priority, with informed decision-making based on available data and expert insights serving as the foundation for any betting strategy. With these insights, fans and bettors alike can approach tomorrow's fixtures with greater confidence in their betting decisions.