The festive football schedule is relentless, and the Daily Mail's hugely popular Predictor game has returned for another action-packed weekend. This free-to-play competition gives fans the chance to win significant cash prizes simply by forecasting the outcomes of Premier League matches.
How to Play and Win Big
Predictor is a straightforward and completely free game where participants can win £1,000 every week. The task is simple: guess the winner of seven selected Premier League fixtures, or opt for a draw if you believe the teams will share the points. The weekly prize is substantial, but there's an even bigger reward for long-term prowess: a £5,000 prize awaits the player who finishes first in the overall season standings.
Adding a competitive edge, the game features leagues that you can create or join, allowing you to challenge friends, family, or colleagues in public or private groups. It's the perfect opportunity to prove your football knowledge surpasses that of your mates—or even our panel of experts.
This Weekend's Crucial Fixtures
The weekend's action kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday at Villa Park, where a wounded Aston Villa will attempt to recover from their defeat at Arsenal when they host Nottingham Forest. Later that evening, league leaders Arsenal travel to face AFC Bournemouth, a match that could see Cherries forward Antoine Semenyo make a final appearance before a potential move to Manchester City.
Sunday serves up a feast of intriguing contests. The early game sees Ruben Amorim's Manchester United travel to face bitter rivals Leeds United at Elland Road. Elsewhere, Everton host Brentford, Liverpool visit Fulham in west London, Tottenham Hotspur welcome surprise package Sunderland, and managerless Chelsea face a daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium to play Manchester City.
Expert Predictions to Beat
This week, the expert to outsmart is Daily Mail Sport's NATHAN SALT. Salt has provided his forecast for all seven matches, setting a clear target for players.
Nathan Salt's Predictions:
- Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest: HOME WIN
- AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal: DRAW
- Leeds United v Manchester United: AWAY WIN
- Everton v Brentford: HOME WIN
- Fulham v Liverpool: DRAW
- Tottenham v Sunderland: AWAY WIN
- Manchester City v Chelsea: HOME WIN
Explaining his choices, Salt said: "I am confident Aston Villa will bounce back at home against a Nottingham Forest side with poor away form. I think Bournemouth can inspire a draw against Arsenal, especially if Semenyo plays, and I fancy Fulham to take a point off Liverpool." He also tipped Sunderland for an away win at Spurs and predicted Manchester United to edge a tight game at Leeds. For the weekend's headline fixture, he expects "off-pitch chaos" at Chelsea to lead to a comfortable Manchester City victory.
Do you agree with the expert's calls? Or do you have the insight to beat him and climb the leaderboard? The challenge is now open. You can play the Predictor game on the web or via the Daily Mail app. The leaderboard will be reviewed on Monday ahead of the next round of fixtures.
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