5 Common Mistakes Every New Predictor Makes

Everyone starts somewhere. But some mistakes crop up again and again among new predictors. Here are the five biggest ones - and how to fix them.

1. Predicting With Your Heart

We get it - you want your team to win. But letting bias drive your predictions is the fastest way to tank your score. The best predictors treat every match objectively, regardless of who they support.

2. Ignoring the Draw

Roughly 25% of Premier League matches end in a draw, yet most new predictors pick one far less often. If you're only predicting draws once every ten matches, you're leaving points on the table.

3. Going for High Scores

Predicting 4-3 thrillers is exciting, but these scorelines are incredibly rare. The average Premier League match produces about 2.7 total goals. Stick to realistic scorelines - you'll be surprised how much it helps.

4. Forgetting the Deadline

It sounds obvious, but you'd be amazed how many people forget to submit their predictions before kickoff. Set a reminder. Make it a habit. The points you don't earn because you forgot to predict are the most frustrating of all.

5. Not Reviewing Past Predictions

If you never look back at your prediction history, you can't improve. Spend five minutes after each gameweek reviewing what went right and wrong. Patterns will emerge, and your accuracy will steadily improve.