The Daily Mail's immensely popular Predictor game makes its highly anticipated return this week, ready to challenge football fans across the nation for Premier League gameweek 24. This free-to-play competition offers participants the thrilling opportunity to win substantial cash prizes simply by forecasting the results of top-flight matches.
How to Play and Win Big
Predictor operates on a beautifully simple premise: contestants must guess the winner—or correctly predict a draw—for seven selected Premier League fixtures each gameweek. The rewards for accurate forecasting are significant, with a generous £1,000 cash prize available to be won every single week. Furthermore, the most consistently brilliant predictor over the entire season will be handsomely rewarded with an impressive £5,000 jackpot.
Compete Against Friends and Experts
Adding a deeply competitive social layer to the experience, players can create or join both public and private leagues. This feature allows you to definitively prove your football knowledge surpasses that of your friends, family, or even the Daily Mail's own panel of expert pundits. The game is accessible via the Daily Mail website or through their dedicated mobile application, providing ultimate flexibility for players.
Gameweek 24 Fixture List
The weekend's football action commences on Friday evening with a tantalising Midlands derby, as Champions League-chasing Aston Villa travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. Saturday's schedule is packed, beginning with Bournemouth hosting Sunderland at 12:30pm.
The traditional 3pm kick-offs feature a triple-header: Burnley versus Brentford, Liverpool taking on West Ham United, and Newcastle United facing Everton. The Saturday spectacle concludes with a heavyweight clash as Leeds United welcome Manchester City at 5:30pm.
Sunday delivers another full slate of matches, with Brighton & Hove Albion against Nottingham Forest, Fulham versus Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United playing Crystal Palace all kicking off at 2pm. The weekend culminates in a crunch London derby at 4:30pm, where Arsenal will host Chelsea in a match with significant implications for the top-four race.
Expert Predictions from Craig Hope
This week, Daily Mail Sport's expert pundit Craig Hope provides his insightful forecasts for the upcoming fixtures, setting a high bar for Predictor participants to surpass.
Craig Hope's Gameweek 24 Predictions:
- Wolves v Aston Villa: AWAY WIN
- Bournemouth v Sunderland: HOME WIN
- Burnley v Brentford: DRAW
- Liverpool v West Ham: DRAW
- Newcastle v Everton: HOME WIN
- Leeds v Man City: AWAY WIN
- Brighton v Nottingham Forest: DRAW
- Fulham v Spurs: HOME WIN
- Man Utd v Crystal Palace: HOME WIN
- Arsenal v Chelsea: HOME WIN
Hope's Analysis on Key Matches
Offering detailed reasoning behind his selections, Hope suggests that West Ham United could secure a valuable point at Anfield against Liverpool, citing their four-match unbeaten run and the exceptional form of Crysencio Summerville. He references Burnley's recent tactical blueprint for frustrating Jurgen Klopp's side as a potential model for David Moyes' team.
Regarding Tottenham Hotspur's trip to Fulham, Hope expresses significant pessimism about Spurs' current prospects. He argues that Fulham's superior attacking quality and boosted confidence from a recent victory could see them overcome a Tottenham side he describes as being "so low on confidence" that relegation fears are becoming increasingly real.
Hope anticipates that the status quo will largely hold at the summit, with Manchester City and Arsenal expected to maintain their positions. He also predicts Manchester United will extend their positive run against a Crystal Palace squad grappling with numerous on-field and off-field challenges.
Join the Prediction Challenge
Do you possess the football foresight to out-predict Craig Hope this gameweek? The Daily Mail invites all enthusiasts to test their predictive prowess and compete for life-changing cash prizes. Whether you fancy yourself as a casual fan with a hunch or a bona fide "Predictor Supremo," the platform awaits your entries.
Important Notice: This competition is open to individuals aged 18 and over who are residents of Great Britain, excluding Northern Ireland. Full terms and conditions apply to all participants and are available on the official Daily Mail Predictor website.
To enter this week's challenge and stake your claim for the £1,000 prize, visit the Predictor hub at dailymail.co.uk/predictor via your web browser or dedicated app. The beautiful game's outcomes are in your hands—predict wisely.
