World Cup Predictio 2026: Group Stage Round 1

Greetings amigos,

The opening round of group games saw some managers hit their stride immediately, whilst others had a somewhat more stuttering start. Mr Moore rolled back the years to the kind of form that won him the 2018 Predictio World Cup, as he notched a hat-trick of 5-pointers amongst his 26 point haul to take an early lead. Five games in, Mr O'Callaghan boasted an astounding 80% spot-on record, which helped him produce a very impressive 24 points from the first week of the tournament. Mr Stewart-Jones continued his double-winning domestic form with a very solid 21 points, whilst Mr Crinnion will be hoping his 18 points will provide the foundation upon which he can mount a challenge for his first international honour. Elsewhere the scoring was of a more muted variety, as Mr Luke scored 16, Mr West 15, Mr McClay and Mr Raistrick 14 each, and I'm at the back of the pack on 13.

Any mistakes let me know*; the second round of games got underway yesterday, so make sure you submit predictions if you haven't done so already.

*Predictio is now officially partnered with PredictioBot, which is doing the heavy lifting on calculating scores; initial tests have shown that the odd error does creep in, so checking scores is still advised. PredictioBot also has some interesting insights based on our performance to date:

Prediction Styles:

Aggressive: Mr Moore & Mr Stewart-Jones

Often predict larger winning margins. High ceiling, high variance.

Balanced: Mr O'Callaghan, Mr Crinnion, Mr Luke & Mr Raistrick

Predict favourites but keep scores realistic. Historically this does well in long tournaments.

Conservative: Mr West, Mr McClay & Mr Watt

More likely to go for 1-0, 2-0, 2-1. Lower variance, fewer huge swings.

Who is PredictioBot backing to be on the podium after Matchday 1?

1st: Mr O'Callaghan

2nd: Mr Moore

3rd: Mr Stewart-Jones

Why Mr O'Callaghan over Mr Moore?

Mr Moore currently leads, but a large chunk of that lead comes from three exact scores worth 5 points each. Those are difficult to sustain over a whole tournament. Mr O'Callaghan has more spot-ons overall and appears to be consistently close across many fixtures. Over a long event, consistency usually beats short bursts of exact-score success.

Who is the dark horse of the tournament at this stage?

Mr Crinnion. Three exact scores already and several predictions that were only one goal away. If he improves his outcome accuracy slightly, he could challenge the leaders.

Take it easy,

Danny

                 Spot-ons        Points

Phil                   3                26
Adam                4                24
SJ                     3                21
Nick                  3                18
Theo L              2                16
Theo W            1                15
Dave                1                 14
Ben                  0                 14
Danny              1                 13

Adam

A: Mexico v S Africa 2-0  2-0 (3pts)
A: S Korea v Czech Rep 2-1  2-1 (3pts)
B: Canada v Bosnia-H 1-1  1-1 (3pts)
B: Qatar v Switzerland 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
C: Brazil v Morocco 1-1  1-1 (3pts)
C: Haiti v Scotland 0-2  0-1 (1pt)
D: USA v Paraguay 1-1  4-1 (0pts)
D: Australia v Turkey 0-1  2-0 (0pts)
E: Germany v Curacao 2-0  7-1 (1pt)
E: Ivory Coast v Ecuador 2-0  1-0 (1pt)
F: Netherlands v Japan 1-2  2-2 (0pts)
F: Sweden v Tunisia 1-0  5-1 (1pt)
G: Belgium v Egypt 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
G: Iran v New Zealand 0-0  2-2 (1pt)
H: Spain v Cape Verde 2-0  0-0 (0pts)
H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
I: France v Senegal 1-0  3-1 (1pt)
I: Iraq v Norway 0-2  1-4 (1pt)
J: Argentina v Algeria 2-0  3-0 (1pt)
J: Austria v Jordan 1-0  3-1 (1pt)
K: Portugal v Congo DR 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
K: Uzbekistan v Colombia 0-2  1-3 (1pt)
L: England v Croatia 1-0  4-2 (1pt)
L: Ghana v Panama 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

Total: 4 spot-ons; 24 points.


Theo W

A: Mexico v S Africa 2-1  2-0 (1pt)
A: S Korea v Czech Rep 1-1  2-1 (0pts)
B: Canada v Bosnia-H 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Qatar v Switzerland 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
C: Brazil v Morocco 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
C: Haiti v Scotland 0-3  0-1 (1pt)
D: USA v Paraguay 1-1  4-1 (0pts)
D: Australia v Turkey 1-1  2-0 (0pts)
E: Germany v Curacao 5-0  7-1 (1pt)
E: Ivory Coast v Ecuador 1-2  1-0 (0pts)
F: Netherlands v Japan 2-2  2-2 (5pts)
F: Sweden v Tunisia 0-0  5-1 (0pts)
G: Belgium v Egypt 1-0  1-1 (0pts)
G: Iran v New Zealand 2-0  2-2 (0pts)
H: Spain v Cape Verde 4-0 0-0 (0pts)
H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay 1-2 1-1 (0pts)
I: France v Senegal 2-1 3-1 (1pt)
I: Iraq v Norway 0-2 1-4 (1pt)
J: Argentina v Algeria 1-0 3-0 (1pt)
J: Austria v Jordan 2-0 3-1 (1pt)
K: Portugal v Congo DR 3-1 1-1 (0pts)
K: Uzbekistan v Colombia 0-2 1-3 (1pt)
L: England v Croatia 2-0 4-2 (1pt)
L: Ghana v Panama 2-1 1-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 15 points.


Nick

A: Mexico v S Africa 2-0  2-0 (3pts)
A: S Korea v Czech Rep 1-1  2-1 (0pts)
B: Canada v Bosnia-H 1-1  1-1 (3pts)
B: Qatar v Switzerland 0-1  1-1 (0pts)
C: Brazil v Morocco 2-2  1-1 (1pt)
C: Haiti v Scotland 0-1  0-1 (3pts)
D: USA v Paraguay 1-1  4-1 (0pts)
D: Australia v Turkey 0-2  2-0 (0pts)
E: Germany v Curacao 3-0  7-1 (1pt)
E: Ivory Coast v Ecuador 2-1  1-0 (1pt)
F: Netherlands v Japan 0-1  2-2 (0pts)
F: Sweden v Tunisia 1-1  5-1 (0pts)
G: Belgium v Egypt 1-2  1-1 (0pts)
G: Iran v New Zealand 0-0  2-2 (1pt)
H: Spain v Cape Verde 2-0  0-0 (0pts)
H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
I: France v Senegal 1-1  3-1 (0pts)
I: Iraq v Norway 0-1  1-4 (1pt)
J: Argentina v Algeria 2-2  3-0 (0pts)
J: Austria v Jordan 2-0  3-1 (1pt)
K: Portugal v Congo DR 0-0 1-1 (1pt)
K: Uzbekistan v Colombia 0-0 1-3 (0pts)
L: England v Croatia 2-0 4-2 (1pt)
L: Ghana v Panama 2-1 1-0 (1pt)

Total: 3 spot-ons; 18 points.


SJ

A: Mexico v S Africa 3-1  2-0 (1pt)
A: S Korea v Czech Rep 1-0  2-1 (1pt)
B: Canada v Bosnia-H 1-1  1-1 (3pts)
B: Qatar v Switzerland 0-3  1-1 (0pts)
C: Brazil v Morocco 1-1  1-1 (3pts)
C: Haiti v Scotland 1-2  0-1 (1pt)
D: USA v Paraguay 1-1  4-1 (0pts)
D: Australia v Turkey 0-2  2-0 (0pts)
E: Germany v Curacao 6-0  7-1 (1pt)
E: Ivory Coast v Ecuador 1-1  1-0 (0pts)
F: Netherlands v Japan 1-1  2-2 (1pt)
F: Sweden v Tunisia 1-0  5-1 (1pt)
G: Belgium v Egypt 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
G: Iran v New Zealand 2-1  2-2 (0pts)
H: Spain v Cape Verde 4-0  0-0 (0pts)
H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
I: France v Senegal 2-0  3-1 (1pt)
I: Iraq v Norway 0-5  1-4 (1pt)
J: Argentina v Algeria 3-0  3-0 (3pts)
J: Austria v Jordan 2-0  3-1 (1pt)
K: Portugal v Congo DR 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
K: Uzbekistan v Colombia 1-2  1-3 (1pt)
L: England v Croatia 1-0  4-2 (1pt)
L: Ghana v Panama 2-1  1-0 (1pt)

Total: 3 spot-ons; 21 points.


Phil

A: Mexico v S Africa 3-1  2-0 (1pt)
A: S Korea v Czech Rep 1-0  2-1 (1pt)
B: Canada v Bosnia-H 1-3  1-1 (0pts)
B: Qatar v Switzerland 1-3  1-1 (0pts)
C: Brazil v Morocco 4-1  1-1 (0pts)
C: Haiti v Scotland 1-3  0-1 (1pt)
D: USA v Paraguay 3-1  4-1 (1pt)
D: Australia v Turkey 3-1  2-0 (1pt)
E: Germany v Curacao 4-0  7-1 (1pt)
E: Ivory Coast v Ecuador 1-2  1-0 (0pts)
F: Netherlands v Japan 3-1 2-2 (0pts)
F: Sweden v Tunisia 3-1  5-1 (1pt)
G: Belgium v Egypt 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
G: Iran v New Zealand 1-3  2-2 (0pts)
H: Spain v Cape Verde 3-1  0-0 (0pts)
H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay 1-3  1-1 (0pts)
I: France v Senegal 3-1  3-1 (5pts)
I: Iraq v Norway 1-3  1-4 (1pt)
J: Argentina v Algeria 4-1  3-0 (1pt)
J: Austria v Jordan 3-1  3-1 (5pts)
K: Portugal v Congo DR 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
K: Uzbekistan v Colombia 1-3  1-3 (5pts)
L: England v Croatia 3-1  4-2 (1pt)
L: Ghana v Panama 3-1  1-0 (1pt)

Total: 3 spot-ons; 26 points.


Ben

A: Mexico v S Africa 3-1  2-0 (1pt)
A: S Korea v Czech Rep 2-2  2-1 (0pts)
B: Canada v Bosnia-H 1-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Qatar v Switzerland 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
C: Brazil v Morocco 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
C: Haiti v Scotland 0-2  0-1 (1pt)
D: USA v Paraguay 2-1  4-1 (1pt)
D: Australia v Turkey 1-2  2-0 (0pts)
E: Germany v Curacao 5-0  7-1 (1pt)
E: Ivory Coast v Ecuador 2-1  1-0 (1pt)
F: Netherlands v Japan 2-1  2-2 (0pts)
F: Sweden v Tunisia 1-0  5-1 (1pt)
G: Belgium v Egypt 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
G: Iran v New Zealand 1-1  2-2 (1pt)
H: Spain v Cape Verde 3-1  0-0 (0pts)
H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay 1-2  1-1 (0pts)
I: France v Senegal 2-1  3-1 (1pt)
I: Iraq v Norway 0-2  1-4 (1pt)
J: Argentina v Algeria 3-1  3-0 (1pt)
J: Austria v Jordan 3-0  3-1 (1pt)
K: Portugal v Congo DR 1-0  1-1 (0pts)
K: Uzbekistan v Colombia 0-3  1-3 (1pt)
L: England v Croatia 2-1  4-2 (1pt)
L: Ghana v Panama 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 14 points.


Dave

A: Mexico v S Africa 1-0  2-0 (1pt)
A: S Korea v Czech Rep 2-2  2-1 (0pts)
B: Canada v Bosnia-H 0-0  1-1 (1pt)
B: Qatar v Switzerland 0-1  1-1 (0pts)
C: Brazil v Morocco 2-2  1-1 (1pt)
C: Haiti v Scotland 0-2  0-1 (1pt)
D: USA v Paraguay 1-1  4-1 (0pts)
D: Australia v Turkey 2-2  2-0 (0pts)
E: Germany v Curacao 6-0  7-1 (1pt)
E: Ivory Coast v Ecuador 1-2  1-0 (0pts)
F: Netherlands v Japan 2-1  2-2 (0pts)
F: Sweden v Tunisia 0-1  5-1 (0pts)
G: Belgium v Egypt 1-2  1-1 (0pts)
G: Iran v New Zealand 0-0  2-2 (1pt)
H: Spain v Cape Verde 4-0  0-0 (0pts)
H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay 2-3  1-1 (0pts)
I: France v Senegal 3-1  3-1 (5pts)
I: Iraq v Norway 1-1  1-4 (0pts)
J: Argentina v Algeria 2-1  3-0 (1pt)
J: Austria v Jordan 1-1  3-1 (0pts)
K: Portugal v Congo DR 3-0  1-1 (0pts)
K: Uzbekistan v Colombia 0-2  1-3 (1pt)
L: England v Croatia 1-1  4-2 (0pts)
L: Ghana v Panama 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 14 points.


Theo L

A: Mexico v S Africa 2-0  2-0 (3pts)
A: S Korea v Czech Rep 2-1  2-1 (3pts)
B: Canada v Bosnia-H 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Qatar v Switzerland 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
C: Brazil v Morocco 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
C: Haiti v Scotland 0-2  0-1 (1pt)
D: USA v Paraguay 2-1  4-1 (1pt)
D: Australia v Turkey 1-1  2-0 (0pts)
E: Germany v Curacao 5-0  7-1 (1pt)
E: Ivory Coast v Ecuador 1-1  1-0 (0pts)
F: Netherlands v Japan 2-1  2-2 (0pts)
F: Sweden v Tunisia 1-0  5-1 (1pt)
G: Belgium v Egypt 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
G: Iran v New Zealand 3-0  2-2 (0pts)
H: Spain v Cape Verde 4-0  0-0 (0pts)
H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
I: France v Senegal 2-1  3-1 (1pt)
I: Iraq v Norway 0-2  1-4 (1pt)
J: Argentina v Algeria 3-1  3-0 (1pt)
J: Austria v Jordan 2-0  3-1 (1pt)
K: Portugal v Congo DR 4-0  1-1 (0pts)
K: Uzbekistan v Colombia 0-3  1-3 (1pt)
L: England v Croatia 2-1  4-2 (1pt)
L: Ghana v Panama 0-2  1-0 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 16 points.


Danny

A: Mexico v S Africa 2-0  2-0 (3pts)
A: S Korea v Czech Rep 1-2  2-1 (0pts)
B: Canada v Bosnia-H 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
B: Qatar v Switzerland 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
C: Brazil v Morocco 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
C: Haiti v Scotland 0-2  0-1 (1pt)
D: USA v Paraguay 2-1  4-1 (1pt)
D: Australia v Turkey 1-2  2-0 (0pts)
E: Germany v Curacao 5-0  7-1 (1pt)
E: Ivory Coast v Ecuador 1-1  1-0 (0pts)
F: Netherlands v Japan 2-1  2-2 (0pts)
F: Sweden v Tunisia 1-1  5-1 (0pts)
G: Belgium v Egypt 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
G: Iran v New Zealand 2-0  2-2 (0pts)
H: Spain v Cape Verde 3-0  0-0 (0pts)
H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
I: France v Senegal 2-1  3-1 (1pt)
I: Iraq v Norway 0-2  1-4 (1pt)
J: Argentina v Algeria 2-0  3-0 (1pt)
J: Austria v Jordan 3-0  3-1 (1pt)
K: Portugal v Congo DR 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
K: Uzbekistan v Colombia 0-2  1-3 (1pt)
L: England v Croatia 2-1  4-2 (1pt)
L: Ghana v Panama 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 13 points.

Results (24th May)

Greetings amigos,

As we entered the final minutes of the season, we had what would have arguably been the greatest comeback in Predictio history. As the final whistles blew around the country, we were left with probably the most relieved champion yet. Mr Moore spent large swathes of the final 30 minutes of the season at the top of the table; had late goals fallen his way at any of the games at The Amex, Turf Moor, The City Ground or The London Stadium, he would have put daylight between himself and the rest of the pack and secured his third Predictio title. As it happened, it was Mr Stewart-Jones who had a late goal fall his way - an 89th minute consolation by Jean-Phillipe Mateta delivered SJ his 39th spot-on of the season and landed him a record sixth domestic title and eleventh major honour of his career to date by virtue of his superior spot-ons tally (both managers finished on 225 points apiece). May I be the first to congratulate SJ on a truly fantastic season - a league and cup double for the third time in his career. At the same time, heartfelt commiserations to Mr Moore - the monthly silverware was secured but will no doubt be scant consolation and discarded faster than the video files on a Southampton FC intern's mobile phone. Elsewhere Mr Luke and myself scored 8, Mr O'Callaghan 7, and Mr Raistrick and Mr Crinnion scored 5.

Any mistakes let me know - thank you to all managers for your participation this season.

Take it easy,

Danny

Theo L

Brighton v Man Utd 0-1  0-3 (1pt)
Burnley v Wolves 0-0  1-1 (1pt)
C Palace v Arsenal 1-0  1-2 (0pts)
Fulham v Newcastle 0-2  2-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v Brentford 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
Man City v A Villa 2-0  1-2 (0pts)
N Forest v Bournemouth 1-1  1-1 (3pts)
Sunderland v Chelsea 1-2  2-1 (0pts)
Tottenham v Everton 1-0  1-0 (3pts)
West Ham v Leeds 1-1  3-0 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 8 points.


Adam

Brighton v Man Utd 0-1  0-3 (1pt)
Burnley v Wolves 1-0  1-1 (0pts)
C Palace v Arsenal 0-2  1-2 (1pt)
Fulham v Newcastle 1-0  2-0 (1pt)
Liverpool v Brentford 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
Man City v A Villa 2-0  1-2 (0pts)
N Forest v Bournemouth 1-0  1-1 (0pts)
Sunderland v Chelsea 2-1  2-1 (3pts)
Tottenham v Everton 0-1  1-0 (0pts)
West Ham v Leeds 1-0  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.


Ben

Brighton v Man Utd 1-3  0-3 (1pt)
Burnley v Wolves 2-2  1-1 (1pt)
C Palace v Arsenal 1-3  1-2 (1pt)
Fulham v Newcastle 1-3  2-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v Brentford 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
Man City v A Villa 3-1  1-2 (0pts)
N Forest v Bournemouth 2-2  1-1 (1pt)
Sunderland v Chelsea 1-3  2-1 (0pts)
Tottenham v Everton 2-2  1-0 (0pts)
West Ham v Leeds 2-1  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 5 points.


SJ

Brighton v Man Utd 2-1  0-3 (0pts)
Burnley v Wolves 1-1  1-1 (3pts)
C Palace v Arsenal 1-2  1-2 (3pts)
Fulham v Newcastle 1-1  2-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v Brentford 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
Man City v A Villa 3-1  1-2 (0pts)
N Forest v Bournemouth 1-2  1-1 (0pts)
Sunderland v Chelsea 2-2  2-1 (0pts)
Tottenham v Everton 1-1  1-0 (0pts)
West Ham v Leeds 1-1  3-0 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 6 points.


Nick

Brighton v Man Utd  1-0  0-3 (0pts)
Burnley v Wolves  1-0  1-1 (0pts)
C Palace v Arsenal  1-0  1-2 (0pts)
Fulham v Newcastle  0-1  2-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v Brentford  0-1  1-1 (0pts)
Man City v A Villa 3-0  1-2 (0pts)
N Forest v Bournemouth  1-1  1-1 (3pts)
Sunderland v Chelsea  1-0  2-1 (1pt)
Tottenham v Everton 0-1  1-0 (0pts)
West Ham v Leeds 1-0  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 5 points.


Phil

Brighton v Man Utd 1-3  0-3 (1pt)
Burnley v Wolves 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
C Palace v Arsenal 1-3  1-2 (1pt)
Fulham v Newcastle 1-2  2-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v Brentford 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
Man City v A Villa 3-1  1-2 (0pts)
N Forest v Bournemouth 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
Sunderland v Chelsea 2-1  2-1 (3pts)
Tottenham v Everton 2-1  1-0 (1pt)
West Ham v Leeds 3-1  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.


Danny

Brighton v Man Utd  0-2  0-3 (1pt)
Burnley v Wolves  1-2  1-1 (0pts)
C Palace v Arsenal  0-1  1-2 (1pt)
Fulham v Newcastle  2-1  2-0 (1pt)
Liverpool v Brentford  2-0  1-1 (0pts)
Man City v A Villa  3-1  1-2 (0pts)
N Forest v Bournemouth  2-2  1-1 (1pt)
Sunderland v Chelsea  2-1  2-1 (3pts)
Tottenham v Everton  1-2  1-0 (0pts)
West Ham v Leeds  3-2  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

Results (16th & 17th May)

Greetings amigos,

For much of the 2025-26 season, it appeared unlikely that we would get any late drama in the title race, as Mr Stewart-Jones opened up a sizeable advantage ahead of the chasing pack. Alas, bit by bit, point by point, Mr Moore has made gains to such an extent that SJ will be more than checking his shoulder down the final straight. Phil outscored our leader by 7 points to 4 to bring himself to within a point of the summit. The equation for the final weekend of fixtures is simple: barring something outrageous from those in third and below, if Phil outscores SJ by 2 points he will win his first title in 5 years and the third of his career to date, having not been in top spot since the end of August. From SJ's perspective, his spot-ons record gives him a marginal amount of extra breathing room, and therefore scoring a point fewer than Phil this weekend will almost certainly deliver him a record-breaking 6th domestic title.Time will tell! Elsewhere the drama is somewhat less palpable: Mr Raistrick top scored with an impressive 11 points, Mr Luke and Mr Crinnion scored 5 and I scored 4. Mr O'Callaghan appears to have gone into hiding after his failure to submit predictions earlier this month, whilst Mr McClay and Mr West have long been on the beach.

Any mistakes let me know, final fixtures of the season to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Theo L

A Villa v Liverpool 1-2  4-2 (0pts)
Man Utd v N Forest 2-0  3-2 (1pt)
Brentford v C Palace 1-0  2-2 (0pts)
Everton v Sunderland 1-0  1-3 (0pts)
Leeds v Brighton 0-0  1-0 (0pts)
Wolves v Fulham 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
Newcastle v West Ham 2-1  3-1 (1pt)
Arsenal v Burnley 1-0  1-0 (3pts)
Bournemouth v Man City 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
Chelsea v Tottenham 1-1  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 5 points.


SJ

A Villa v Liverpool 1-1  4-2 (0pts)
Man Utd v N Forest 2-1  3-2 (1pt)
Brentford v C Palace 1-1  2-2 (1pt)
Everton v Sunderland 1-0  1-3 (0pts)
Leeds v Brighton 1-2  1-0 (0pts)
Wolves v Fulham 0-1  1-1 (0pts)
Newcastle v West Ham 2-0  3-1 (1pt)
Arsenal v Burnley 3-0  1-0 (1pt)
Bournemouth v Man City 1-2  1-1 (0pts)
Chelsea v Tottenham 1-1  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.


Ben

A Villa v Liverpool 2-1  4-2 (1pt)
Man Utd v N Forest 3-1  3-2 (1pt)
Brentford v C Palace 0-0  2-2 (1pt)
Everton v Sunderland 3-1  1-3 (0pts)
Leeds v Brighton 2-2  1-0 (0pts)
Wolves v Fulham 1-3  1-1 (0pts)
Newcastle v West Ham 3-1  3-1 (5pts)
Arsenal v Burnley 1-0  1-0 (3pts)
Bournemouth v Man City 1-3  1-1 (0pts)
Chelsea v Tottenham 2-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 11 points.


Nick

A Villa v Liverpool  1-1  4-2 (0pts)
Man Utd v N Forest  1-1  3-2 (0pts)
Brentford v C Palace  1-1  2-2 (1pt)
Everton v Sunderland  1-0  1-3 (0pts)
Leeds v Brighton  1-2  1-0 (0pts)
Wolves v Fulham  0-1  1-1 (0pts)
Newcastle v West Ham  2-0  3-1 (1pt)
Arsenal v Burnley  1-1  1-0 (0pts)
Bournemouth v Man City  1-2  1-1 (0pts)
Chelsea v Tottenham  2-1  2-1 (3pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 5 points.


Phil

A Villa v Liverpool  3-1  4-2 (1pt)
Man Utd v N Forest  3-1  3-2 (1pt)
Brentford v C Palace  2-1  2-2 (0pts)
Everton v Sunderland  1-1  1-3 (0pts)
Leeds v Brighton  1-2  1-0 (0pts)
Wolves v Fulham  1-2  1-1 (0pts)
Newcastle v West Ham  2-1  3-1 (1pt)
Arsenal v Burnley  3-1  1-0 (1pt)
Bournemouth v Man City  1-3  1-1 (0pts)
Chelsea v Tottenham  2-1  2-1 (3pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.


Danny

A Villa v Liverpool  2-1  4-2 (1pt)
Man Utd v N Forest  2-0  3-2 (1pt)
Brentford v C Palace  0-0  2-2 (1pt)
Everton v Sunderland  0-0  1-3 (0pts)
Leeds v Brighton  0-2  1-0 (0pts)
Wolves v Fulham  1-2  1-1 (0pts)
Newcastle v West Ham  1-1  3-1 (0pts)
Arsenal v Burnley  3-0  1-0 (1pt)
Bournemouth v Man City  1-3  1-1 (0pts)
Chelsea v Tottenham  2-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

Results (9th & 10th May)

Greetings amigos,

The pressures of a title chase can do strange things to a Predictio manager. This week it was Mr O'Callaghan's turn to find himself under the 8-ball, as he failed to submit predictions and gave Mr Stewart-Jones some blessed relief as a result. SJ added 5 to his tally and leads the monthly race; should he remain at the front of that mini challenge he knows he will take the grand prize. Mr Moore ensured that the pressure is still on our leader, as he scored 4 points to trail by the same margin in the overall standings. Adam will be hoping that he can pull off something remarkable in the final 2 gameweeks, but at 12 points back it's looking somewhat unlikely. Elsewhere Mr Luke top scored with 7 points, Mr Raistrick and myself scored 5 and Mr Crinnion 3.

Any mistakes let me know, fixtures to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Theo L

Liverpool v Chelsea 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
Brighton v Wolves 1-1  3-0 (0pts)
Fulham v Bournemouth 0-2  0-1 (1pt)
Sunderland v Man Utd 1-1  0-0 (1pt)
Man City v Brentford 1-0  3-0 (1pt)
Burnley v A Villa 1-1  2-2 (1pt)
C Palace v Everton 1-1  2-2 (1pt)
N Forest v Newcastle 0-0  1-1 (1pt)
West Ham v Arsenal 0-2  0-1 (1pt)
Tottenham v Leeds 2-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 7 points.


Nick

Liverpool v Chelsea  2-0  1-1 (0pts)
Brighton v Wolves  2-0  3-0 (1pt)
Fulham v Bournemouth  1-1  0-1 (0pts)
Sunderland v Man Utd  1-0  0-0 (0pts)
Man City v Brentford  2-0  3-0 (1pt)
Burnley v A Villa  0-1  2-2 (0pts)
C Palace v Everton  1-1  2-2 (1pt)
N Forest v Newcastle  1-2  1-1 (0pts)
West Ham v Arsenal  1-1  0-1 (0pts)
Tottenham v Leeds  0-2  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.


Ben

Liverpool v Chelsea 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
Brighton v Wolves 3-1  3-0 (1pt)
Fulham v Bournemouth 2-2  0-1 (0pts)
Sunderland v Man Utd 1-3  0-0 (0pts)
Man City v Brentford 3-1  3-0 (1pt)
Burnley v A Villa 1-3  2-2 (0pts)
C Palace v Everton 0-0  2-2 (1pt)
N Forest v Newcastle 1-3  1-1 (0pts)
West Ham v Arsenal 1-3  0-1 (1pt)
Tottenham v Leeds 2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 5 points.


SJ

Liverpool v Chelsea 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
Brighton v Wolves 2-0  3-0 (1pt)
Fulham v Bournemouth 2-2  0-1 (0pts)
Sunderland v Man Utd 1-2  0-0 (0pts)
Man City v Brentford 3-1  3-0 (1pt)
Burnley v A Villa 0-1  2-2 (0pts)
C Palace v Everton 0-1  2-2 (0pts)
N Forest v Newcastle 1-2  1-1 (0pts)
West Ham v Arsenal 0-1  0-1 (3pts)
Tottenham v Leeds 2-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 5 points.


Phil

Liverpool v Chelsea 3-1  1-1 (0pts)
Brighton v Wolves 2-1  3-0 (1pt)
Fulham v Bournemouth 1-2  0-1 (1pt)
Sunderland v Man Utd 1-3  0-0 (0pts)
Man City v Brentford 3-1  3-0 (1pt)
Burnley v A Villa 2-1  2-2 (0pts)
C Palace v Everton 1-2  2-2 (0pts)
N Forest v Newcastle 1-3  1-1 (0pts)
West Ham v Arsenal 1-3  0-1 (1pt)
Tottenham v Leeds 3-1  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.


Danny

Liverpool v Chelsea  3-1  1-1 (0pts)
Brighton v Wolves  2-0  3-0 (1pt)
Fulham v Bournemouth  1-2  0-1 (1pt)
Sunderland v Man Utd  1-3  0-0 (0pts)
Man City v Brentford  2-0  3-0 (1pt)
Burnley v A Villa  0-2  2-2 (0pts)
C Palace v Everton  0-0  2-2 (1pt)
N Forest v Newcastle  2-0  1-1 (0pts)
West Ham v Arsenal  0-2  0-1 (1pt)
Tottenham v Leeds  2-1  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 5 points.

The Soares Cup: Final

Greetings amigos,

Last weekend saw the staging of the 15th final of The Soares Cup, and it proved to be one of the closest finals in Predictio history. SJ outscored Nick by the odd point in 13 to win the final 7-6 and lift the trophy for the third time in his career - congratulations amigo! In a cruel turn of events, Nick tastes defeat in the final for the second consecutive season, but hopefully can take at least some consolation from how close this year's showpiece event proved to be. SJ will be hoping that he can take this momentum into the final weeks of his domestic campaign and secure a league and cup double.

F:  SJ  7 v 6  Nick

Take it easy,

Danny

Results (2nd & 3rd May)

Greetings amigos,

The title race continues to be a nail biting affair, as Mr Moore top scored with 8 points to move into second place in the overall standings and 3 points behind Mr Stewart-Jones, who added 7 to his tally. Mr O'Callaghan had a slightly less successful weekend than he's enjoyed of late, as he scored 4 points. Just 7 points separate the top three managers heading into the final 3 gameweeks, so it's undoubtedly a race that's going to the wire. Elsewhere, Mr Crinnion enjoyed a solid return of 6 points, Mr Raistrick and Mr Luke scored 4 apiece and I produced a lacklustre performance which garnered just 2 points.

Any mistakes let me know, fixtures sent earlier this week.

Take it easy,

Danny

Adam

Leeds v Burnley 2-0  3-1 (1pt)
Brentford v West Ham 1-1  3-0 (0pts)
Newcastle v Brighton 0-1  3-1 (0pts)
Wolves v Sunderland 0-1  1-1 (0pts)
Arsenal v Fulham 2-0  3-0 (1pt)
Bournemouth v C Palace 1-0  3-0 (1pt)
Man Utd v Liverpool 2-0  3-2 (1pt)
A Villa v Tottenham 2-0  1-2 (0pts)
Chelsea v N Forest 1-0  1-3 (0pts)
Everton v Man City 0-2  3-3 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.


Ben

Leeds v Burnley  1-0  3-1 (1pt)
Brentford v West Ham 2-2  3-0 (0pts)
Newcastle v Brighton 2-1  3-1 (1pt)
Wolves v Sunderland 1-0  1-1 (0pts)
Arsenal v Fulham 1-0  3-0 (1pt)
Bournemouth v C Palace 2-2  3-0 (0pts)
Man Utd v Liverpool 2-1  3-2 (1pt)
A Villa v Tottenham 2-2  1-2 (0pts)
Chelsea v N Forest 1-1  1-3 (0pts)
Everton v Man City  1-3  3-3 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.


Theo L

Leeds v Burnley 1-0  3-1 (1pt)
Brentford v West Ham 2-1  3-0 (1pt)
Newcastle v Brighton 0-0  3-1 (0pts)
Wolves v Sunderland 0-2  1-1 (0pts)
Arsenal v Fulham 1-0  3-0 (1pt)
Bournemouth v C Palace 0-0  3-0 (0pts)
Man Utd v Liverpool 2-2  3-2 (0pts)
A Villa v Tottenham 0-1  1-2 (1pt)
Chelsea v N Forest 1-1  1-3 (0pts)
Everton v Man City 0-2  3-3 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.


Nick

Leeds v Burnley  2-0  3-1 (1pt)
Brentford v West Ham  1-1  3-0 (0pts)
Newcastle v Brighton  2-0  3-1 (1pt)
Wolves v Sunderland  1-1  1-1 (3pts)
Arsenal v Fulham  1-1  3-0 (0pts)
Bournemouth v C Palace  1-0  3-0 (1pt)
Man Utd v Liverpool  2-2  3-2 (0pts)
A Villa v Tottenham  1-0  1-2 (0pts)
Chelsea v N Forest  0-0  1-3 (0pts)
Everton v Man City  0-3  3-3 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.


Phil

Leeds v Burnley 2-1  3-1 (1pt)
Brentford v West Ham 2-1  3-0 (1pt)
Newcastle v Brighton 2-1  3-1 (1pt)
Wolves v Sunderland 1-3  1-1 (0pts)
Arsenal v Fulham 3-1  3-0 (1pt)
Bournemouth v C Palace 1-2  3-0 (0pts)
Man Utd v Liverpool 2-1  3-2 (1pt)
A Villa v Tottenham 1-2  1-2 (3pts)
Chelsea v N Forest 3-1  1-3 (0pts)
Everton v Man City 1-3  3-3 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

SJ

Leeds v Burnley 2-0  3-1 (1pt)
Brentford v West Ham 0-1  3-0 (0pts)
Newcastle v Brighton 1-2  3-1 (0pts)
Wolves v Sunderland 1-1  1-1 (3pts)
Arsenal v Fulham 1-0  3-0 (1pt)
Bournemouth v C Palace 1-1  3-0 (0pts)
Man Utd v Liverpool 2-1  3-2 (1pt)
A Villa v Tottenham 2-0  1-2 (0pts)
Chelsea v N Forest 1-2  1-3 (1pt)
Everton v Man City 0-2  3-3 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.


Danny

Leeds v Burnley  2-0  3-1 (1pt)
Brentford v West Ham  1-1  3-0 (0pts)
Newcastle v Brighton  1-2  3-1 (0pts)
Wolves v Sunderland  0-1  1-1 (0pts)
Arsenal v Fulham  1-0  3-0 (1pt)
Bournemouth v C Palace  0-0  3-0 (0pts)
Man Utd v Liverpool  2-2  3-2 (0pts)
A Villa v Tottenham  2-1  1-2 (0pts)
Chelsea v N Forest  1-1  1-3 (0pts)
Everton v Man City  0-2  3-3 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 2 points.

Results (25th & 26th April)

Greetings amigos,

Predictio champions will often look to moments in title winning seasons when they notched a crucial spot-on to build or maintain momentum. Mr Stewart-Jones may regard the 3 points he took from the final encounter of the gameweek in that category, as it made up half of his weekly tally and kept the majority of his advantage at the top of the table intact. The gap to Mr O'Callaghan (who scored 7) and Mr Moore (8) now stands at 4 points, and we look to have a humdinger of a title race on our hands. Away from the title race, Mr Raistrick scored 7 points to secure the MotM Award, his first of the season and the 24th of his career to date - congratulations amigo! To complete the picture, I scored 8, Mr Luke 3 and Mr Crinnion 0 (from a reduced fixture list).

Any mistakes let me know, fixtures to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Adam

Sunderland v N Forest 1-1  0-5 (0pts)
Fulham v A Villa 0-1  1-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v C Palace 2-0  3-1 (1pt)
West Ham v Everton 1-0  2-1 (1pt)
Wolves v Tottenham 0-1  0-1 (3pts)
Arsenal v Newcastle 2-0  1-0 (1pt)
Man Utd v Brentford 2-0  2-1 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.


Theo L

Sunderland v N Forest 1-1  0-5 (0pts)
Fulham v A Villa 1-1  1-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v C Palace 2-0  3-1 (1pt)
West Ham v Everton 0-1  2-1 (0pts)
Wolves v Tottenham 0-3  0-1 (1pt)
Arsenal v Newcastle 0-0  1-0 (0pts)
Man Utd v Brentford 2-0  2-1 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.


SJ

Sunderland v N Forest   1-0  0-5 (0pts)
Fulham v A Villa             0-1  1-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v C Palace      2-1  3-1 (1pt)
West Ham v Everton      1-1  2-1 (0pts)
Wolves v Tottenham       0-2  0-1 (1pt)
Arsenal v Newcastle       2-0  1-0 (1pt)
Man Utd v Brentford       2-1  2-1 (3pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.


Ben

Sunderland v N Forest 1-3  0-5 (1pt)
Fulham v A Villa 1-3  1-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v C Palace 3-1  3-1 (5pts)
West Ham v Everton 0-0  2-1 (0pts)
Wolves v Tottenham 1-3  0-1 (1pt)
Arsenal v Newcastle 1-1  1-0 (0pts)
Man Utd v Brentford 2-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.


Nick

Sunderland v N Forest  1-1  0-5 (0pts)
Fulham v A Villa  1-1  1-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v C Palace 1-1  3-1 (0pts)
West Ham v Everton  0-1  2-1 (0pts)
Wolves v Tottenham  1-1  0-1 (0pts)
Arsenal v Newcastle  1-1  1-0 (0pts)
Man Utd v Brentford  0-1  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 0 points.


Phil

Sunderland v N Forest Void
Fulham v A Villa 1-2  1-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v C Palace 3-1  3-1 (5pts)
West Ham v Everton 1-1  2-1 (0pts)
Wolves v Tottenham 1-2  0-1 (1pt)
Arsenal v Newcastle 3-1  1-0 (1pt)
Man Utd v Brentford 3-1  2-1 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.


Danny

Sunderland v N Forest  2-1  0-5 (0pts)
Fulham v A Villa  1-3  1-0 (0pts)
Liverpool v C Palace  2-1  3-1 (1pt)
West Ham v Everton  2-1  2-1 (3pts)
Wolves v Tottenham  1-2  0-1 (1pt)
Arsenal v Newcastle  1-0  1-0 (3pts)
Man Utd v Brentford  2-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 8 points.