World Cup Predictio: Final

 Greetings amigos,

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Faced with the prospect of winning World Cup Predictio and in doing so, becoming the first manager to win the full set of Predictio honours brings inordinate pressure; Mr Raistrick produced a performance for the ages to secure a richly deserved victory - Ben secured spot-ons from both games as well as maximum pens points to win by 9 points and finish with more than double the number of spot-ons than any other manager. A fantastic performance - may I be the first to say congratulations Jamine, a very worthy champion. Elsewhere Mr Stewart-Jones scored 6 (securing the runner-up spot as a result), Mr Crinnion and Mr Moore 2, myself 1 and Mr O'Callaghan 0.

Thank you to all managers for taking part in the competition - roll on World Cup Predictio North America 2026!

Take it easy,

Danny

World Cup Predictio 2022 Final Table

                Spot-ons          Pens         Points

Ben               11                  8               66
SJ                  5                 10               57

Phil                5                  8                52

Danny            3                  4                45
Theo W          5                  4                42
Nick               3                  8                39

Theo L           2                  4                38

Adam             5                  2                36
Dave              2                  0                29

Adam

Croatia v Morocco 0-0*  2-1 (0pts)

Argentina v France 1-3  2-2 (0pts)

 

Total: 0 spot-ons; 0 points.

Nick

Croatia v Morocco  0-1  2-1 (0pts + 2 pens pts)

Argentina v France  2-1  2-2 (0pts)

 

Total: 0 spot-ons; 2 points.

SJ

Croatia v Morocco  2-0  2-1 (1pt + 2 pens pts)

Argentina v France  1-1*  2-2 (1pt + 2 pens pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 6 points.

Ben

Croatia v Morocco 2-1  2-1 (3pts + 2 pens pts)

Argentina v France 2-2*  2-2 (5pts + 2 pens pts)

 

Total: 2 spot-ons; 12 points.

Phil

Croatia v Morocco  1-3  2-1 (0 pts + 2 pens pts)

Argentina v France 3-2  2-2 (0pts)

 

Total: 0 spot-ons; 2 points.

 

 

Danny

Croatia v Morocco  0-0*  2-1 (0pts)

Argentina v France  1-1  2-2 (1pt)

 

Total: 0 spot-ons; 1 point.

World Cup Predictio: Semi-Finals

Greetings amigos,

The semi-finals produced two pretty convincing wins, results which have left the Predictio World Cup looking like a three horse race as we enter the final two games of the tournament.  Mr Stewart-Jones top scored with 8 points to leap-frog Mr Moore (who scored 5) into second place and claw back a point on Mr Raistrick who amassed 7.  Ben has a 3 point advantage going into the final weekend of the tournament and will fancy his chances of lifting the trophy on Sunday - should Jamine succeed he will become the first Predictio manager to achieve the full set of trophies available in our sport (Predictio title, Soares Cup, Euro Predictio & World Cup Predictio).  Elsewhere Mr West scored 6 points, Mr O'Callaghan 5, myself 3 and Mr Crinnion and Mr Luke 2 apiece.

Any mistakes let me know, fixtures to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

World Cup Predictio 2022 Table

                Spot-ons          Pens         Points

Ben                9                  4                54
SJ                  5                  6                51

Phil                5                  6                50

Danny            3                  4                44
Theo W          5                  4                42
Theo L           2                  4                38
Nick               3                  6                37

Adam             5                  2                36
Dave              2                  0                29

Adam

Argentina v Croatia 1-1*  3-0 (0pts)

France v Morocco 2-0  2-0 (3pts + 2 pens pts)

 

Total: 1 spot-on; 5 points.

Theo L

Argentina v Croatia 1-1*  3-0 (0pts)

France v Morocco 0-1  2-0 (0pts + 2 pens pts)

 

Total: 0 spot-ons; 2 points.

SJ

Argentina v Croatia 2-1  3-0 (1pt + 2 pens pts)

France v Morocco 2-0  2-0 (3pts + 2 pens pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

Nick

Argentina v Croatia  0-0*  3-0 (0pts)

France v Morocco  0-1  2-0 (0pts + 2 pens pts)

 

Total: 0 spot-ons; 2 points.

Theo W

Argentina v Croatia 2-1  3-0 (1pt + 2 pens pts)

France v Morocco 1-0  2-0 (1pt + 2 pens pts)

 

Total: 0 spot-ons; 6 points.

Phil

Argentina v Croatia 2-0  3-0 (1pt + 2 pens pts)

France v Morocco 1-1  2-0 (0pts + 2 pens pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 5 points.

Ben

Argentina v Croatia 1-1  3-0 (0pts + 2 pens pts)

France v Morocco 2-0  2-0 (3pts + 2 pens pts)

 

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

Danny

Argentina v Croatia  0-0*  3-0 (0pts)

France v Morocco  3-1  2-0 (1pt + 2 pens pts)

 

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.

World Cup Predictio: Quarter-Finals

Greetings amigos,

A weekend of high drama on the pitch saw contrasting fortunes for Predictio managers, as many saw a nil return whilst others produced highly impressive performances.  Mr Crinnion stood out head and shoulders as the top performer of the round as he amassed 9 points - Nick not only correctly predicted that both the Croatia v Brazil and Netherlands v Argentina games would go to penalties, but also secured a spot-on from Morocco's giant-killing success over Portugal; hats off Crindog, a flutter on that treble would have made you a small fortune!  Sadly Nick's somewhat lack-lustre group stage means that his miraculous efforts are unlikely to see him trouble the league leaders - Nick sits 12 points off top spot.  Mr Stewart-Jones was the other eye-catching performer as he scored 6 points including a head over heart spot-on regarding England's exit from the tournament; SJ has put himself in striking distance of the tournament leaders as we enter the final four games.  Mr Luke was the only other manager who scored points, as he secured 3 points from the Netherlands v Argentina game via a successful pens wild card.  All other managers failed to add to their tallies - going into the final stage of the tournament it looks to be a four horse race for Predictio World Cup glory.

Any mistakes let me know, fixtures to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Theo L

Croatia v Brazil 1-2  0-0 (0pts)

Netherlands v Argentina 1-1*  2-2 (1pt +2 pens pts)

Morocco v Portugal 0-1  1-0 (0pts)

France v England 2-3  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.

Adam

Croatia v Brazil 0-2  0-0 (0pts)

Netherlands v Argentina 0-2  2-2 (0pts)

Morocco v Portugal 0-1  1-0 (0pts)

France v England 2-3  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 0 points.

Nick

Croatia v Brazil *1-1  0-0 (1pt +2 pens pts)

Netherlands v Argentina  1-1*  2-2 (1pt + 2 pens pts)

Morocco v Portugal  1-0  1-0 (3pts)

France v England  1-3  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 9 points.

Ben

Croatia v Brazil 0-2  0-0 (0pts)

Netherlands v Argentina 2-1  2-2 (0pts)

Morocco v Portugal 0-2  1-0 (0pts)

France v England 2-3  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 0 points.

Phil

Croatia v Brazil 1-3  0-0 (0pts)

Netherlands v Argentina 1-2  2-2 (0pts)

Morocco v Portugal 1-2  1-0 (0pts)

France v England 1-3  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 0 points.

Theo W

Croatia v Brazil 1-2  0-0 (0pts)

Netherlands v Argentina 0-2  2-2 (0pts)

Morocco v Portugal 1-1*  1-0 (0pts)

France v England 1-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 0 points.

SJ

Croatia v Brazil 0-2  0-0 (0pts)

Netherlands v Argentina 1-1*  2-2 (1pt + 2 pens pts)

Morocco v Portugal 0-2  1-0 (0pts)

France v England 2-1  2-1 (3pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Dave

Croatia v Brazil  Void

Netherlands v Argentina  Void

Morocco v Portugal  Void

France v England  Void

Total: 0 spot-ons; 0 points.

Danny

Croatia v Brazil  0-1  0-0 (0pts)

Netherlands v Argentina  1-2  2-2 (0pts)

Morocco v Portugal  1-2  1-0 (0pts)

France v England  1-1*  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 0 points.

World Cup Predictio: Second Round

Greetings amigos,

The top three managers led the scoring in the second round, causing a modest breakaway group in the table as a result. Mr Raistrick scored 8 points and still leads the way by 2 points ahead of Mr Moore, who matched Ben’s tally, and myself as I top scored with 9 points - Phil and I were the only beneficiaries from penalties bonus points in the round. Elsewhere Mr Stewart-Jones and Mr McClay scored 6, Mr O’Callaghan, Mr Luke and Mr West 4 and Mr Crinnion 3.

Any mistakes let me know, quarter-final fixtures to follow. 

Take it easy,

Danny

Ben

Netherlands v USA 2-1 3-1 (1pt)

Argentina v Australia 1-0 2-1 (1pt)

France v Poland 3-1 3-0 (1pt)

England v Senegal 2-0 3-0 (1pt)

Japan v Croatia 1-1  1-1* (3pts)

Brazil v South Korea 2-1 4-1 (1pt)

Morocco v Spain 0-2 0-0* (0pts)

Portugal v Switzerland 1-1* 6-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

Nick

Netherlands v USA  0-0* 3-1 (0pts)

Argentina v Australia  2-0 2-1 (1pt)

France v Poland  1-1* 3-0 (0pts)

England v Senegal  2-0 3-0 (1pt)

Japan v Croatia  2-1 1-1* (0pts)

Brazil v South Korea  2-1 4-1 (1pt)

Morocco v Spain  1-0 0-0* (0pts)

Portugal v Switzerland  1-1 6-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.

 

 

Theo L

 

Netherlands v USA 1-1* 3-1 (0pts)

Argentina v Australia 2-0 2-1 (1pt)

France v Poland 2-1 3-0 (1pt)

England v Senegal 2-0 3-0 (1pt)

Japan v Croatia 0-1 1-1* (0pts)

Brazil v South Korea 2-1 4-1 (1pt)

Morocco v Spain 0-1 0-0* (0pts)

Portugal v Switzerland 0-1 6-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

 

 

 

Phil

 

Netherlands v USA 2-1 3-1 (1pt)

Argentina v Australia 3-1 2-1 (1pt)

France v Poland 3-1 3-0 (1pt)

England v Senegal 3-1 3-0 (1pt)

Japan v Croatia 0-0* 1-1* (1pt +2 pens pts)

Brazil v South Korea 3-1 4-1 (1pt)

Morocco v Spain 1-2 0-0* (0pts)

Portugal v Switzerland 1-1* 6-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 8 points.

 

 

Adam

 

Netherlands v USA  0-1 3-1 (0pts)

Argentina v Australia  2-0 2-1 (1pt)

France v Poland  2-0 3-0 (1pt)

England v Senegal  2-0 3-0 (1pt)

Japan v Croatia  1-0 1-1* (0pts)

Brazil v South Korea  2-0 4-1 (1pt)

Morocco v Spain  0-2 0-0* (0pts)

Portugal v Switzerland  0-0* 6-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

 

 

Dave

 

Netherlands v USA 2-2  3-1 (0pts)

Argentina v Australia 4-0 2-1 (1pt)

France v Poland 3-0 3-0 (3pts)

England v Senegal 2-0 3-0 (1pt)

Japan v Croatia 3-1 1-1* (0pts)

Brazil v South Korea 3-2 4-1 (1pt)

Morocco v Spain 0-2 0-0* (0pts)

Portugal v Switzerland 1-1* 6-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

 

 

SJ

 

Netherlands v USA  1-0 3-1 (1pt)

Argentina v Australia  3-0 2-1 (1pt)

France v Poland  2-0 3-0 (1pt)

England v Senegal  2-1 3-0 (1pt)

Japan v Croatia  1-0 1-1* (0pts)

Brazil v South Korea  2-1 4-1 (1pt)

Morocco v Spain  0-2 0-0* (0pts)

Portugal v Switzerland  1-0 6-1 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 6 points.

Theo W

Netherlands v USA  Void

Argentina v Australia Void 

France v Poland 3-1  3-0 (1pt)

England v Senegal 2-0  3-0 (1pt)

Japan v Croatia 2-1  1-1* (0pts)

Brazil v South Korea 2-1  4-1 (1pt)

Morocco v Spain 1-2 0-0* (0pts)

Portugal v Switzerland 2-0 6-1 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

 

Danny

 

Netherlands v USA  1-0 3-1 (1pt)

Argentina v Australia  2-0 2-1 (1pt)

France v Poland  2-0 3-0 (1pt)

England v Senegal  3-1 3-0 (1pt)

Japan v Croatia  0-0* 1-1* (1pt +2 pens pts)

Brazil v South Korea  2-0 4-1 (1pt)

Morocco v Spain  1-2 0-0* (0pts)

Portugal v Switzerland  2-1 6-1 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 9 points.

 

World Cup Predictio: Group Stage Matchday 3

Greetings amigos,

Our tournament leader after the first two rounds of group matches had a matchday to forget during matchday 3 - Mr Luke scored 4 points and left the door ajar for the chasing pack as a result.  Mr Moore (12) and Mr Raistrick (11) were the main beneficiaries, as their hauls saw them jump to 2nd and 1st place respectively in the overall standings, whilst Mr Stewart-Jones and myself scored 10 apiece to stay within striking distance of the leaders.  To complete the picture, Mr West scored 9 points, Mr McClay 8 and Mr Crinnion and Mr O'Callaghan 7 each.

Any mistakes let me know - second round fixtures sent yesterday.

Take it easy,

Danny

Adam

A: Ecuador v Senegal        1-1  1-2 (0pts)
A: Netherlands v Qatar      3-0  2-0 (1pt)
B: Iran v USA               0-0  0-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v England          1-2  0-3 (1pt)
C: Poland v Argentina       0-2  0-2 (3pts)
C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico    0-2  1-2 (1pt)
D: Australia v Denmark      0-1  1-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v France         0-2  1-0 (0pts)
E: Costa Rica v Germany     0-1  2-4 (1pt)
E: Japan v Spain            0-2  2-1 (0pts)
F: Canada v Morocco         0-0  1-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Belgium        0-1  0-0 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Brazil        0-1  1-0 (0pts)
G: Serbia v Switzerland     1-0  2-3 (0pts)
H: Ghana v Uruguay          2-2  0-2 (0pts)
H: South Korea v Portugal   1-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.


SJ

A: Ecuador v Senegal             0-1  1-2 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Qatar           4-1  2-0 (1pt)
B: Iran v USA                          0-1  0-1 (3pts)
B: Wales v England                0-5  0-3 (1pt)
C: Poland v Argentina             0-1  0-2 (1pt)
C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico       0-2  1-2 (1pt)
D: Australia v Denmark          0-2  1-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v France                0-3  1-0 (0pts)
E: Costa Rica v Germany      0-1  2-4 (1pt)
E: Japan v Spain                     0-2  2-1 (0pts)
F: Canada v Morocco             1-0  1-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Belgium               1-1  0-0 (1pt)
G: Cameroon v Brazil             0-2  1-0 (0pts)
G: Serbia v Switzerland          1-1  2-3 (0pts)
H: Ghana v Uruguay               2-1  0-2 (0pts)
H: South Korea v Portugal      0-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 10 points.

Theo L

A: Ecuador v Senegal 1-1  1-2 (0pts)
A: Netherlands v Qatar 1-0  2-0 (1pt)
B: Iran v USA 1-1  0-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v England 1-3  0-3 (1pt)
C: Poland v Argentina 1-0  0-2 (0pts)
C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico 1-1  1-2 (0pts)
D: Australia v Denmark 2-1  1-0 (1pt)
D: Tunisia v France 1-1  1-0 (0pts)
E: Costa Rica v Germany 1-2  2-4 (1pt)
E: Japan v Spain 1-1  2-1 (0pts)
F: Canada v Morocco 0-0  1-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Belgium 0-2  0-0 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Brazil 0-2  1-0 (0pts)
G: Serbia v Switzerland 1-1  2-3 (0pts)
H: Ghana v Uruguay 0-0  0-2 (0pts)
H: South Korea v Portugal 0-0  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.


Theo W

A: Ecuador v Senegal 0-0  1-2 (0pts)
A: Netherlands v Qatar 3-0  2-0 (1pt)
B: Iran v USA 0-1  0-1 (3pts)
B: Wales v England 1-2  0-3 (1pt)
C: Poland v Argentina 2-2  0-2 (0pts)
C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico 1-1  1-2 (0pts)
D: Australia v Denmark 1-2  1-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v France 0-3  1-0 (0pts)
E: Costa Rica v Germany 0-2  2-4 (1pt)
E: Japan v Spain 1-1  2-1 (0pts)
F: Canada v Morocco 1-2  1-2 (3pts)
F: Croatia v Belgium 2-1  0-0 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Brazil 1-3  1-0 (0pts)
G: Serbia v Switzerland 2-1  2-3 (0pts)
H: Ghana v Uruguay 1-1  0-2 (0pts)
H: South Korea v Portugal 0-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 9 points.


Ben

A: Ecuador v Senegal 0-1  1-2 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Qatar 4-0  2-0 (1pt)
B: Iran v USA 0-1  0-1 (3pts)
B: Wales v England 1-1  0-3 (0pts)
C: Poland v Argentina 1-2  0-2 (1pt)
C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico 1-2  1-2 (3pts)
D: Australia v Denmark 1-2  1-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v France 0-2  1-0 (0pts)
E: Costa Rica v Germany 1-3  2-4 (1pt)
E: Japan v Spain 1-2  2-1 (0pts)
F: Canada v Morocco 0-0  1-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Belgium 1-2  0-0 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Brazil 1-3  1-0 (0pts)
G: Serbia v Switzerland 1-0  2-3 (0pts)
H: Ghana v Uruguay 1-1  0-2 (0pts)
H: South Korea v Portugal 1-0  2-1 (1pt)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 11 points.


Nick

A: Ecuador v Senegal  0-0  1-2 (0pts)
A: Netherlands v Qatar  2-0  2-0 (3pts)
B: Iran v USA  1-1  0-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v England  0-2  0-3 (1pt)
C: Poland v Argentina  0-0  0-2 (0pts)
C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico  0-1  1-2 (1pt)
D: Australia v Denmark  1-1  1-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v France  1-2  1-0 (0pts)
E: Costa Rica v Germany 0-2  2-4 (1pt)
E: Japan v Spain  0-2  2-1 (0pts)
F: Canada v Morocco  1-1  1-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Belgium  1-1  0-0 (1pt)
G: Cameroon v Brazil  1-2  1-0 (0pts)
G: Serbia v Switzerland  0-0  2-3 (0pts)
H: Ghana v Uruguay  1-1  0-2 (0pts)
H: South Korea v Portugal  1-1  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.


Phil

A: Ecuador v Senegal             2-1  1-2 (0pts)
A: Netherlands v Qatar           3-1  2-0 (1pt)
B: Iran v USA                    1-2  0-1 (1pt)
B: Wales v England                2-3  0-3 (1pt)
C: Poland v Argentina             1-3  0-2 (1pt)
C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico       1-2  1-2 (3pts)
D: Australia v Denmark          1-2  1-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v France             1-3  1-0 (0pts)
E: Costa Rica v Germany      1-3  2-4 (1pt)
E: Japan v Spain                2-3  2-1 (0pts)
F: Canada v Morocco             0-2  1-2 (1pt)
F: Croatia v Belgium               2-3  0-0 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Brazil             0-4  1-0 (0pts)
G: Serbia v Switzerland          1-1  2-3 (0pts)
H: Ghana v Uruguay               0-2  0-2 (3pts)
H: South Korea v Portugal      1-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 12 points.


Dave

A: Ecuador v Senegal  2-2  1-2 (0pts)
A: Netherlands v Qatar  3-1  2-0 (1pt)
B: Iran v USA  2-3  0-1 (1pt)
B: Wales v England 1-3  0-3 (1pt)
C: Poland v Argentina 1-4  0-2 (1pt)
C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico 3-2  1-2 (0pts)
D: Australia v Denmark 2-3  1-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v France 0-2  1-0 (0pts)
E: Costa Rica v Germany 1-2  2-4 (1pt)
E: Japan v Spain 2-3  2-1 (0pts)
F: Canada v Morocco 0-3  1-2 (1pt)
F: Croatia v Belgium 1-3  0-0 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Brazil 0-3  1-0 (0pts)
G: Serbia v Switzerland 0-2  2-3 (1pt)
H: Ghana v Uruguay 1-3  0-2 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Portugal 2-2  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 8 points.


Danny

A: Ecuador v Senegal  1-2  1-2 (3pts)
A: Netherlands v Qatar  3-0  2-0 (1pt)
B: Iran v USA  1-0  0-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v England  0-2  0-3 (1pt)
C: Poland v Argentina  0-1  0-2 (1pt)
C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico  0-2  1-2 (1pt)
D: Australia v Denmark  0-1  1-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v France  0-2  1-0 (0pts)
E: Costa Rica v Germany  0-4  2-4 (1pt)
E: Japan v Spain  0-2  2-1 (0pts)
F: Canada v Morocco  0-2  1-2 (1pt)
F: Croatia v Belgium  1-2  0-0 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Brazil  0-2  1-0 (0pts)
G: Serbia v Switzerland  2-1  2-3 (0pts)
H: Ghana v Uruguay  1-2  0-2 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Portugal  1-3  2-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 10 points.

World Cup Predictio: Group Stage Matchday 2

Greetings amigos,

The second round of group stage matches produced some pretty consistent scoring, with Mr Raistrick and myself leading the way with 11 points and closing the gap to our current leader, Mr Luke (who scored 9 points) in the process.  Mr Moore achieved a very solid 10 point haul, whilst Mr Stewart-Jones was one behind on 9.  A triumvirate of managers - Mr O'Callaghan, Mr West and Mr McClay - scored 8 points apiece, and finally Mr Crinnion scored 4 points.

Onto the final round of group games before the business end of the tournament and the return of penalties wildcards!

Take it easy,

Danny

Adam

A: Qatar v Senegal                 0-2  1-3 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Ecuador      1-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v Iran                       1-0  0-2 (0pts)
B: England v USA                   3-0  0-0 (0pts)
C: Poland v Saudi Arabia       1-0   2-0 (1pt)
C: Argentina v Mexico            2-2  2-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v Australia              0-1  0-1 (3pts)
D: France v Denmark             1-0  2-1 (1pt)
E: Japan v Costa Rica            1-0  0-1 (0pts)
E: Spain v Germany               2-0  1-1 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Morocco            2-0  0-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Canada               1-0  4-1 (1pt)
G: Cameroon v Serbia            1-0  3-3 (0pts)
G: Brazil v Switzerland           2-0  1-0 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Ghana        1-1  2-3 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Uruguay            1-2  2-0 (0pts)

Total:  1 spot-on; 8 points.


SJ

A: Qatar v Senegal                 0-1  1-3 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Ecuador      2-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v Iran                       0-1  0-2 (1pt)
B: England v USA                   2-0  0-0 (0pts)
C: Poland v Saudi Arabia       2-0  2-0 (3pts)
C: Argentina v Mexico            2-1  2-0 (1pt)
D: Tunisia v Australia              0-0  0-1 (0pts)
D: France v Denmark             1-1  2-1 (0pts)
E: Japan v Costa Rica            1-1  0-1 (0pts)
E: Spain v Germany               2-1  1-1 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Morocco            2-1  0-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Canada               2-0  4-1 (1pt)
G: Cameroon v Serbia            0-0  3-3 (1pt)
G: Brazil v Switzerland           1-1  1-0 (0pts)
H: South Korea v Ghana        1-0  2-3 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Uruguay            2-1  2-0 (1pt)

Total:  1 spot-on; 9 points.

Theo L

A: Qatar v Senegal 0-1  1-3 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Ecuador 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v Iran 1-1  0-2 (0pts)
B: England v USA 1-0  0-0 (0pts)
C: Poland v Saudi Arabia 0-0  2-0 (0pts)
C: Argentina v Mexico 2-1  2-0 (1pt)
D: Tunisia v Australia 0-0  0-1 (0pts)
D: France v Denmark 2-0  2-1 (1pt)
E: Japan v Costa Rica 1-0  0-1 (0pts)
E: Spain v Germany 2-2  1-1 (1pt)
F: Belgium v Morocco 1-0  0-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Canada 2-0  4-1 (1pt)
G: Cameroon v Serbia 1-1  3-3 (1pt)
G: Brazil v Switzerland 2-0  1-0 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Ghana 1-2  2-3 (1pt)
H: Portugal v Uruguay 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Total:  0 spot-ons; 9 points.

Theo W

A: Qatar v Senegal 0-2  1-3 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Ecuador 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v Iran 1-0  0-2 (0pts)
B: England v USA 1-1  0-0 (1pt)
C: Poland v Saudi Arabia 2-0  2-0 (3pts)
C: Argentina v Mexico 2-1  2-0 (1pt)
D: Tunisia v Australia 0-0  0-1 (0pts)
D: France v Denmark 1-1  2-1 (0pts)
E: Japan v Costa Rica 2-1  0-1 (0pts)
E: Spain v Germany 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Morocco 2-1  0-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Canada 1-1  4-1 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Serbia 1-1  3-3 (1pt)
G: Brazil v Switzerland 2-1  1-0 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Ghana 2-0  2-3 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Uruguay 1-2  2-0 (0pts)

Total:  1 spot-on; 8 points.

Ben

A: Qatar v Senegal 0-2  1-3 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Ecuador 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v Iran 1-0  0-2 (0pts)
B: England v USA 2-1  0-0 (0pts)
C: Poland v Saudi Arabia 2-0  2-0 (3pts)
C: Argentina v Mexico 2-1  2-0 (1pt)
D: Tunisia v Australia 1-1  0-1 (0pts)
D: France v Denmark 2-1  2-1 (3pts)
E: Japan v Costa Rica 1-0  0-1 (0pts)
E: Spain v Germany 2-2  1-1 (1pt)
F: Belgium v Morocco 2-1  0-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Canada 2-0  4-1 (1pt)
G: Cameroon v Serbia 0-1  3-3 (0pts)
G: Brazil v Switzerland 2-1  1-0 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Ghana 1-0  2-3 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Uruguay 1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Total:  2 spot-ons; 11 points.

Nick

A: Qatar v Senegal  0-2  1-3 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Ecuador  2-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v Iran  1-0  0-2 (0pts)
B: England v USA  2-0  0-0 (0pts)
C: Poland v Saudi Arabia  1-0  2-0 (1pt)
C: Argentina v Mexico  2-2  2-0 (0pts)
D: Tunisia v Australia  1-1  0-1 (0pts)
D: France v Denmark  1-1  2-1 (0pts)
E: Japan v Costa Rica  0-0  0-1 (0pts)
E: Spain v Germany  3-2  1-1 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Morocco  1-0  0-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Canada  1-1  4-1 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Serbia  1-1  3-3 (1pt)
G: Brazil v Switzerland 2-0  1-0 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Ghana  1-1  2-3 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Uruguay  1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Total:  0 spot-ons; 4 points.

Phil

A: Qatar v Senegal                 0-2  1-3 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Ecuador      2-1  1-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v Iran                       2-1  0-2 (0pts)
B: England v USA                   3-1  0-0 (0pts)
C: Poland v Saudi Arabia       3-1  2-0 (1pt)
C: Argentina v Mexico            3-2  2-0 (1pt)
D: Tunisia v Australia              0-2  0-1 (1pt)
D: France v Denmark             2-1  2-1 (3pts)
E: Japan v Costa Rica            2-1  0-1 (0pts)
E: Spain v Germany               1-2  1-1 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Morocco            3-2  0-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Canada               2-0  4-1 (1pt)
G: Cameroon v Serbia            0-2  3-3 (0pts)
G: Brazil v Switzerland           3-1  1-0 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Ghana        3-2  2-3 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Uruguay            2-1  2-0 (1pt)

Total:  1 spot-on; 10 points.

Dave

A: Qatar v Senegal 0-1  1-3 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Ecuador 2-2  1-1 (1pt)
B: Wales v Iran 1-0  0-2 (0pts)
B: England v USA 2-1  0-0 (0pts)
C: Poland v Saudi Arabia 1-2  2-0 (0pts)
C: Argentina v Mexico 4-3  2-0 (1pt)
D: Tunisia v Australia 0-1  0-1 (3pts)
D: France v Denmark 3-2  2-1 (1pt)
E: Japan v Costa Rica 3-0  0-1 (0pts)
E: Spain v Germany 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Morocco 2-1  0-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Canada 1-2  4-1 (0pts)
G: Cameroon v Serbia 2-3  3-3 (0pts)
G: Brazil v Switzerland 3-1  1-0 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Ghana 2-1  2-3 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Uruguay 0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Total:  1 spot-on; 8 points.

Danny

A: Qatar v Senegal  0-3  1-3 (1pt)
A: Netherlands v Ecuador  2-0  1-1 (0pts)
B: Wales v Iran  1-0  0-2 (0pts)
B: England v USA  2-1  0-0 (0pts)
C: Poland v Saudi Arabia  1-0  2-0 (1pt)
C: Argentina v Mexico  2-1  2-0 (1pt)
D: Tunisia v Australia  0-0  0-1 (0pts)
D: France v Denmark  2-0  2-1 (1pt)
E: Japan v Costa Rica  2-0  0-1 (0pts)
E: Spain v Germany  1-1  1-1 (3pts)
F: Belgium v Morocco  1-0  0-2 (0pts)
F: Croatia v Canada  1-0  4-1 (1pt)
G: Cameroon v Serbia  1-1  3-3 (1pt)
G: Brazil v Switzerland  2-0  1-0 (1pt)
H: South Korea v Ghana  0-0  2-3 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Uruguay  1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Total:  1 spot-on; 11 points.

World Cup Predictio: Group Stage Matchday 1

Greetings amigos,

The first round of matches in the group stage is complete, with big shocks, free-scoring affairs and bore draws in equal measure.  Mr Luke is fastest out of the blocks with 16 points including the only maximum 5 pointer of the round - Theo has a 3 point advantage at the top of the pile as a result.  The scoring elsewhere was rather more congested, as Mr Raistrick was the best of the rest with 13 points, Mr O'Callaghan, Mr Crinnion and Mr Stewart-Jones scored 12, Mr Moore, Mr West and myself 11 and finally a welcome return from Mr McClay saw him score 9.  Notable mention to Dave for the rather champagne prediction of Germany 1 Japan 2 - flutter on that scoreline would have returned a few quid no doubt.

Any mistakes let me know, group stage round 2 results to follow in due course.

Take it easy,

Danny

Adam

A: Qatar v Ecuador                 0-2  0-2 (3pts)
A: Senegal v Netherlands       1-2  0-2 (1pt)
B: England v Iran                    0-0  6-2 (0pts)
B: USA v Wales                      0-0  1-1 (1pt)
C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia   2-0  1-2 (0pts)
C: Mexico v Poland                 2-1  0-0 (0pts)
D: Denmark v Tunisia             1-0  0-0 (0pts)
D: France v Australia              2-0  4-1 (1pt)
E: Germany v Japan               1-0  1-2 (0pts)
E: Spain v Costa Rica            2-0  7-0 (1pt)
F: Morocco v Croatia              0-1  0-0 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Canada              3-0  1-0 (1pt)
G: Switzerland v Cameroon   2-2  1-0 (0pts)
G: Brazil v Serbia                    2-0  2-0 (3pts)
H: Uruguay v South Korea     0-1  0-0 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Ghana               2-1  3-2 (1pt)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 12 points.


SJ

A: Qatar v Ecuador                 1-2  0-2 (1pt)
A: Senegal v Netherlands       0-2  0-2 (3pts)
B: England v Iran                    2-0  6-2 (1pt)
B: USA v Wales                      1-0  1-1 (0pts)
C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia   5-0  1-2 (0pts)
C: Mexico v Poland                 1-1  0-0 (1pt)
D: Denmark v Tunisia             2-0  0-0 (0pts)
D: France v Australia              2-0  4-1 (1pt)
E: Germany v Japan               2-1  1-2 (0pts)
E: Spain v Costa Rica            2-0  7-0 (1pt)
F: Morocco v Croatia              1-2  0-0 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Canada              2-1  1-0 (1pt)
G: Switzerland v Cameroon   2-0  1-0 (1pt)
G: Brazil v Serbia                    1-0  2-0 (1pt)
H: Uruguay v South Korea     1-1  0-0 (1pt)
H: Portugal v Ghana               1-1  3-2 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 12 points.


Theo L

A: Qatar v Ecuador 1-0  0-2 (0pts)
A: Senegal v Netherlands 1-2  0-2 (1pt)
B: England v Iran 2-0  6-2 (1pt)
B: USA v Wales 2-0  1-1 (0pts)
C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia 1-0  1-2 (0pts)
C: Mexico v Poland 1-1  0-0 (1pt)
D: Denmark v Tunisia 1-0  0-0 (0pts)
D: France v Australia 2-1  4-1 (1pt)
E: Germany v Japan 1-1  1-2 (0pts)
E: Spain v Costa Rica 2-0  7-0 (1pt)
F: Morocco v Croatia 0-1  0-0 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Canada 3-0  1-0 (1pt)
G: Switzerland v Cameroon 2-0  1-0 (1pt)
G: Brazil v Serbia 2-0  2-0 (3pts)
H: Uruguay v South Korea 0-0  0-0 (5pts)
H: Portugal v Ghana 2-1  3-2 (1pt)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 16 points.


Theo W

A: Qatar v Ecuador 1-1  0-2 (0pts)
A: Senegal v Netherlands 0-1  0-2 (1pt)
B: England v Iran 2-0  6-2 (1pt)
B: USA v Wales 2-2  1-1 (1pt)
C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia 3-0  1-2 (0pts)
C: Mexico v Poland 1-2  0-0 (0pts)
D: Denmark v Tunisia 2-0  0-0 (0pts)
D: France v Australia 2-1  4-1 (1pt)
E: Germany v Japan 2-0  1-2 (0pts)
E: Spain v Costa Rica 3-0  7-0 (1pt)
F: Morocco v Croatia 1-2  0-0 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Canada 2-1  1-0 (1pt)
G: Switzerland v Cameroon 0-0  1-0 (0pts)
G: Brazil v Serbia 2-0  2-0 (3pts)
H: Uruguay v South Korea 1-1  0-0 (1pt)
H: Portugal v Ghana 1-0  3-2 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 11 points.


Ben

A: Qatar v Ecuador 0-2  0-2 (3pts)
A: Senegal v Netherlands 1-2  0-2 (1pt)
B: England v Iran 2-0  6-2 (1pt)
B: USA v Wales 1-1  1-1 (3pts)
C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia 3-0  1-2 (0pts)
C: Mexico v Poland 2-1  0-0 (0pts)
D: Denmark v Tunisia 1-0  0-0 (0pts)
D: France v Australia 2-1  4-1 (1pt)
E: Germany v Japan 2-0  1-2 (0pts)
E: Spain v Costa Rica 2-1  7-0 (1pt)
F: Morocco v Croatia 0-1  0-0 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Canada 3-0  1-0 (1pt)
G: Switzerland v Cameroon 0-0  1-0 (0pts)
G: Brazil v Serbia 3-1  2-0 (1pt)
H: Uruguay v South Korea 1-2  0-0 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Ghana 1-0  3-2 (1pt)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 13 points.


Nick

A: Qatar v Ecuador  0-1  0-2 (1pt)
A: Senegal v Netherlands  0-1  0-2 (1pt)
B: England v Iran  2-0  6-2 (1pt)
B: USA v Wales  1-1  1-1 (3pts)
C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia  3-0  1-2 (0pts)
C: Mexico v Poland  1-1  0-0 (1pt)
D: Denmark v Tunisia  2-0  0-0 (0pts)
D: France v Australia  3-0  4-1 (1pt)
E: Germany v Japan  2-2  1-2 (0pts)
E: Spain v Costa Rica  2-0  7-0 (1pt)
F: Morocco v Croatia  0-1  0-0 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Canada  3-0  1-0 (1pt)
G: Switzerland v Cameroon  0-0  1-0 (0pts)
G: Brazil v Serbia  3-0  2-0 (1pt)
H: Uruguay v South Korea  1-1  0-0 (1pt)
H: Portugal v Ghana  1-1  3-2 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 12 points.


Phil

A: Qatar v Ecuador                 0-2  0-2 (3pts)
A: Senegal v Netherlands       1-3  0-2 (1pt)
B: England v Iran                    2-1  6-2 (1pt)
B: USA v Wales                      1-2  1-1 (0pts)
C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia   4-0  1-2 (0pts)
C: Mexico v Poland                 2-1  0-0 (0pts)
D: Denmark v Tunisia             2-1  0-0 (0pts)
D: France v Australia              3-1  4-1 (1pt)
E: Germany v Japan               3-1  1-2 (0pts)
E: Spain v Costa Rica            3-1  7-0 (1pt)
F: Morocco v Croatia              1-2  0-0 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Canada              4-1  1-0 (1pt)
G: Switzerland v Cameroon   2-1  1-0 (1pt)
G: Brazil v Serbia                    3-1  2-0 (1pt)
H: Uruguay v South Korea     2-1  0-0 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Ghana               3-1  3-2 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 11 points.


Dave

A: Qatar v Ecuador 0-1  0-2 (1pt)
A: Senegal v Netherlands 0-3  0-2 (1pt)
B: England v Iran 1-1  6-2 (0pts)
B: USA v Wales 2-1  1-1 (0pts)
C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia 5-0  1-2 (0pts)
C: Mexico v Poland 2-1  0-0 (0pts)
D: Denmark v Tunisia 1-1  0-0 (1pt)
D: France v Australia 2-2  4-1 (0pts)
E: Germany v Japan 1-2  1-2 (3pts)
E: Spain v Costa Rica 1-1  7-0 (0pts)
F: Morocco v Croatia 0-2  0-0 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Canada 4-0  1-0 (1pt)
G: Switzerland v Cameroon 0-2  1-0 (0pts)
G: Brazil v Serbia 2-1  2-0 (1pt)
H: Uruguay v South Korea 2-1  0-0 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Ghana 2-1  3-2 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 9 points.


Danny

A: Qatar v Ecuador  1-1  0-2 (0pts)
A: Senegal v Netherlands  1-2  0-2 (1pt)
B: England v Iran  2-0  6-2 (1pt)
B: USA v Wales  1-1  1-1 (3pts)
C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia  4-0  1-2 (0pts)
C: Mexico v Poland  1-0  0-0 (0pts)
D: Denmark v Tunisia  2-0  0-0 (0pts)
D: France v Australia  3-0  4-1 (1pt)
E: Germany v Japan  2-0  1-2 (0pts)
E: Spain v Costa Rica  2-0  7-0 (1pt)
F: Morocco v Croatia  0-1  0-0 (0pts)
F: Belgium v Canada  3-0  1-0 (1pt)
G: Switzerland v Cameroon  3-1  1-0 (1pt)
G: Brazil v Serbia  3-1  2-0 (1pt)
H: Uruguay v South Korea  2-1  0-0 (0pts)
H: Portugal v Ghana  3-0  3-2 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 11 points.