Premier League Predictions Kick Off

An editorial look at The Athletic’s new Premier League Predictions game that blends data a six year old predictor and a journalist’s voice.

Premier League Predictions Start With Data Driven Flair

The Athletic has launched a new Premier League Predictions game for subscribers. It blends a data model a six year old predictor and a journalist into a weekly forecast. Ten matches are forecast each weekend with three points for an exact score one point for a correct result and a bonus for unique accuracy. A different subscriber will feature each week while the writer the model and Wilfred the child predictor stay constant through the season. The opening weekend features the marquee match between Manchester United and Arsenal alongside a slate of other fixtures. The piece explains the setup and hints at the lighthearted tension as the writer jokes about bias and the risk of a fall.

This format tests credibility by mixing numbers personal voice and humor. It treats prediction as a collaborative sport rather than a solitary claim. The approach invites readers to follow the standings learn the rules and judge the process as it unfolds. It also signals a broader move in sports media toward interactive experiences that blend data human judgment and fan participation.

Highlights

In sport curiosity stays ahead of certainty.