>>79241271Because there is no tie breaker and it’s to the weakest team benefit to secure a tie and the one point they get.
Back in the days ties would award one point and victories, two points meaning it was a solid strategy to play for two ties, which would net the same amount of points than a victory and a loss.
Now it’s three points to a victory but a tie against a strong team is as good as a victory
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