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Prediction Game Guides

Explanations of how prediction games work, comparisons, and getting-started guides.

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100 Things We Have Learned About Football Predictions

Our 100th article. To mark the occasion, here are 100 bite-sized lessons, tips, and observations about football predictions - everything we have learned, distilled into one list.

SGScoreBadger·10 Jun 2026·9m

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How to Win Your Office Prediction League

Winning an office prediction league is less about football genius and more about patience, consistency, and not panicking after a bad week. Here is how to grind your way to the top.

SGScoreBadger·5 Jun 2026·8m

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How to Keep Score When Your League Uses Different Rules

Different prediction platforms score differently. Some reward exact scores heavily, others weight correct results. Here is how to adapt your strategy without losing what makes you a good predictor.

SGScoreBadger·26 May 2026·8m

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The Complete Guide to Prediction Game Scoring Systems

Exact score, correct result, goal difference bonuses, multipliers - prediction games use all sorts of scoring systems. Here is how they work, how they compare, and why simpler is almost always better.

SGScoreBadger·19 May 2026·9m

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Prediction Games for Kids and Families

Football prediction games are perfect for families. They are simple enough for children, competitive enough for adults, and they make watching matches together even more fun.

SGScoreBadger·3 May 2026·7m

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How to Recover From a Bad Gameweek

Everyone has terrible gameweeks. The difference between good and average predictors is what they do next. Here is how to bounce back without making things worse.

SGScoreBadger·21 Apr 2026·7m

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How to Track Your Prediction Accuracy Over Time

Tracking your prediction performance is the fastest way to improve. Here are the metrics that matter and how to spot patterns in your picks.

SGScoreBadger·13 Apr 2026·7m

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How to Introduce Someone to Prediction Games

Prediction games are brilliant fun, but explaining them to someone who has never played can be tricky. Get it right and you gain a new competitor. Get it wrong and they never try it.

SGScoreBadger·6 Apr 2026·6m

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The Best Prediction Games for Beginners in 2026

Football prediction games are brilliant fun, but the number of options can be overwhelming if you are just starting out. Here is what to look for and where to begin in 2026.

SGScoreBadger·31 Mar 2026·7m

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How to Run a Prediction League at Work

A workplace prediction league is one of the best ways to bring colleagues together. Here is everything you need to set one up and keep it running all season.

SGScoreBadger·24 Mar 2026·7m

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How to Stay Consistent Across a Full Season of Predictions

Anyone can have a good gameweek. The predictors who win leagues are the ones who turn up every round and stick to a process. Here is how to stay consistent.

SGScoreBadger·16 Mar 2026·7m

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Your First Gameweek: A Step-by-Step Prediction Walkthrough

New to prediction games? This walkthrough takes you through your first gameweek from start to finish, with practical tips on picking scores.

SGScoreBadger·12 Mar 2026·8m

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What Makes a Good Prediction League? 6 Things That Keep People Playing

Some prediction leagues die by October. Others last for years. The difference comes down to these six things.

SGScoreBadger·9 Mar 2026·7m

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10 Mistakes Every New Football Predictor Makes

New to score prediction? These are the traps that catch almost everyone in their first few gameweeks - and how to avoid them.

SGScoreBadger·7 Mar 2026·7m

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How to Set Up a Football Prediction League With Your Mates

A step-by-step guide to setting up a private prediction league, keeping it competitive all season, and making sure everyone actually remembers to play.

SGScoreBadger·5 Mar 2026·7m

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Exact Score vs Correct Result: Which Takes More Skill?

Breaking down the two main types of football prediction - exact score and correct result - and what each one actually tests.

SGScoreBadger·4 Mar 2026·7m

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What Is a Football Score Prediction Game? The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about football score prediction games - how they work, how scoring systems differ, and why millions of fans play them every week.

SGScoreBadger·3 Mar 2026·8m

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Prediction Leagues for Expats Watching from Abroad

A prediction league with mates back home is the simplest way to stay in football conversation when you have moved abroad. Time zones, broadcast restrictions, and why predictions beat fantasy.

SGScoreBadger·27 Jan 2026·8m

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Charity Prediction Leagues: Staying Legal in the UK

Charity prediction leagues are legal in the UK if entry fees are nominal and prizes are largely symbolic. Here are the lines you must not cross.

SGScoreBadger·23 Jan 2026·9m

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Workplace Team-Building Through Predictions

A season-long prediction league is the cheapest, most effective workplace team-building you can run. Here is how to roll one out across teams and departments.

SGScoreBadger·19 Jan 2026·8m

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Couples Prediction Leagues: Ideas and Rules

A two-person prediction league turns Saturdays into a friendly rivalry. Here are house-rule ideas, stake suggestions, and how to keep it competitive without arguments.

SGScoreBadger·15 Jan 2026·4m

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Pub-Based Prediction Leagues: How to Make Them Work

A pub prediction league turns the casual Sunday chat into a friendly competition. Here is how to run one with regulars and casuals, blackboard standings, and a sensible deadline rule.

SGScoreBadger·11 Jan 2026·7m

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Prediction Leagues for Sixth Form & Uni

Prediction leagues are perfect for student groups - free, social, and minimal effort. Here is how to run a flat-share or course-mate league that survives term breaks and Freshers' Week.

SGScoreBadger·7 Jan 2026·7m

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Running a Family Prediction League

How to run a family prediction league that mixes ages, picks fixtures everyone can watch, handles young players fairly, and keeps Christmas Day arguments well below the usual level.

SGScoreBadger·3 Jan 2026·7m

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Office Prediction League: Step-by-Step Setup

A practical, step-by-step guide to launching an office prediction league - from sign-off to invite to season-end prizes - with realistic timing and admin effort.

SGScoreBadger·30 Dec 2025·7m

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Are There Free Football Prediction Apps?

Yes - plenty of free football prediction apps exist. Here is what they actually offer, what to watch for, and how to pick one for your league.

SGScoreBadger·20 Aug 2025·5m

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How to Set Up a Prediction League With Strangers Online

Setting up a prediction league with people you've never met is easier than you think. Here's how to recruit, manage, and keep an online league lively.

SGScoreBadger·25 Jun 2025·5m

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How to Set Up a Prediction League on a Tight Budget

Running a prediction league does not need a kitty, an app subscription, or fancy prize money. Here is how to set one up for nothing.

SGScoreBadger·2 Apr 2025·6m