A lot for the ‘rise of the machines’.
BBC Sport’s predictions professional Chris Sutton noticed off the joint problem of AI and the Soccer Supervisor 26 laptop recreation to triumph final week – his first victory for the reason that begin of September.
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This week, in addition to AI, he takes on a human visitor, however one who’s a star in a unique sport – Bathtub and England rugby participant Ollie Lawrence, who helps Chelsea.
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The preferred scoreline chosen for every recreation is used within the scoreboards and tables on the backside of this web page.
An accurate consequence (choosing a win, draw or defeat) is value 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.
Lawrence, 26, returned from an Achilles damage in time to start out the brand new Prem Rugby season and is within the England squad for the Autumn Internationals. England’s subsequent match is towards Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday – kick-off is at 17:40 GMT and you may take heed to dwell commentary on BBC Radio 5 Stay Sports activities Additional. [BBC]
Lawrence additionally excelled at soccer and cricket as a boy, and was with the academies of Aston Villa and Birmingham Metropolis, in addition to Worcester Warriors, earlier than specializing in rugby on the age of 16.
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Sutton is a eager cricketer himself, and has often turned out for Norwich cricket membership in recent times, however says his rugby profession didn’t actually take off.
“I solely performed rugby as soon as, for my faculty workforce,” Sutton stated. “We had been actually excited on the bus on the way in which there, however we misplaced 72-0 and I by no means performed once more.
“Anyway, it is nice that Ollie performed for Villa’s academy, however I might prefer to remind him I truly performed for his or her first workforce.”
Being in comparison with a rugby aspect is just not normally seen as a praise for soccer groups, however Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed lately that he has been impressed by New Zealand rugby head coach Scott Robertson.
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From enjoying each sports activities, Lawrence can perceive why each coaches have shared concepts efficiently.
“It undoubtedly is sensible,” he informed BBC Sport. “There’s heaps to study from each sports activities, for instance in the way in which groups attempt to comprise the opposition or arrange for a counter-attack.
“I noticed Paris St-Germain coach Luis Enrique was watching video games from the stands lately, like we do in rugby, moderately than the touchline. It is just a small factor however it could possibly make a giant distinction since you see the sport from a unique perspective.
“Arteta has been utilizing the rugby time period ‘finishers’ moderately than ‘substitutes’ too. I feel the primary time we began utilizing that was with Eddie [former England coach Eddie Jones] who was huge on the bench having an impression on the sport, and I can see why Arteta likes that mindset.”
Lawrence was a relentless presence at centre for Bathtub and England earlier than his Achilles damage in March. It robbed him of any additional involvement for Bathtub as they lifted a primary league title in 27 years and likewise the possibility to tour Australia with the British and Irish Lions. [BBC]
Lawrence grew up within the midlands however grew to become a Chelsea fan due to their equipment.
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“A number of my finest mates and my household assist Villa, whereas my dad helps Wolves and my grandad was a West Brom fan – so I had a couple of totally different influences there,” he defined.
“However after I was about 5 or 6 I went in a sports activities store that had all of the totally different shirts in there. I noticed a blue one I preferred so I picked that, and my dad stated ‘you realize that is a Chelsea equipment?’ and I used to be like ‘yeah – however I prefer it!’
“It was round 2004 or 2005, when Jose Mourinho was in cost, so it was fairly good timing to start out supporting them. From then, I’ve caught with them via the nice instances – and the not so good instances too!”
Chris Sutton and Ollie Lawrence had been chatting with BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.
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The AI predictions had been generated utilizing Microsoft Copilot Chat – we merely requested the software to ‘predict this weekend’s Premier League scores’.
Premier League predictionsSaturday, 8 November
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 12:30 GMT
It is laborious to know how you can view Tottenham for the time being, particularly at house the place they’ve been fairly underwhelming within the Premier League to date.
Spurs have taken just one level from their previous 4 league video games in their very own stadium since beating Burnley on the opening weekend of the season, together with final week’s defeat by Chelsea when a few their gamers
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They did beat Copenhagen comfortably there within the Champions League on Tuesday, however it’s nonetheless laborious to make a case for them to beat Manchester United as a result of I’m not actually positive the place their targets are going to come back from.
Thoughts you, I’m nonetheless not satisfied by United both. There is no such thing as a doubt they’ve proven sturdy indicators of enchancment however I nonetheless do not absolutely belief them to show up, particularly on the street.
Tottenham beat United 4 instances final season, together with within the Europa League ultimate. This time? If I needed to decide a winner I might truly again United, however I do not – so I’m going for a draw.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
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Ollie’s prediction: Spurs will take this one. 3-1
AI’s prediction: 2-2
Hill Dickinson Stadium, 15:00
Everton had been excellent within the first half hour towards Sunderland and, had Thierno Barry not ballooned his shot over the bar from shut vary at 1-0, they’d have gone on to win that recreation.
As an alternative it was one other reminder they’re lacking a top-class centre-forward. I really feel sorry for Toffees boss David Moyes as a result of Beto has additionally missed so many great alternatives that his aspect have created this season.
Fulham’s win over backside aspect Wolves final week ended a run of 4 straight league defeats but it surely’s laborious to essentially gauge their type off that – it was solely Wolves they beat.
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That makes this a extremely powerful recreation to foretell. I do not assume there are going to be a great deal of targets in it, and I can see it ending up in one other draw.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Ollie’s prediction: Everton have been enjoying fairly nicely, however Fulham are a great workforce. 2-2
AI’s prediction: 1-1
Which West Ham will flip up?
In the event that they rock up and play within the method they did after they beat Newcastle right here final week then there is just one winner, however will we see Nuno Espirito Santo’s aspect play with that very same depth?
I believed Freddie Potts did nicely on his first senior begin towards the Magpies, Lucas Paqueta was at his mercurial finest and Jarrod Bowen impressed me together with his sturdy working.
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However the issue right here is that that is precisely the type of recreation the place you anticipate West Ham to win, and they’re going to mess it up.
Burnley are awkward opponents and they have a bit about them. They’re nothing just like the open and expansive aspect underneath Vincent Kompany a couple of years again.
There was a softness about that Clarets aspect, which merely is not there any extra.
So, West Ham are going to must work laborious to win this and perhaps Callum Wilson holds the important thing.
He was a nuisance for the Hammers final day out. It meant Bowen didn’t have to hold the workforce, and Wilson may make the distinction this time too.
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Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Ollie’s prediction: West Ham to edge it. 1-0
AI’s prediction: 2-0
Sunderland improved loads as their recreation went on towards Everton, however they bought an actual good going-over within the early phases.
They can not afford to start out like that towards Arsenal, who’ve superior gamers and are such a menace from set-pieces too.
The Gunners do not must play nicely to win, they simply grind away till they discover a method via.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect weren’t fairly after they beat Slavia Prague within the Champions League however they do not care, and why ought to they?
Among the soccer they play would possibly get folks asking whether or not that’s the method you’d wish to win a title, however do you assume the Arsenal gamers might be bothered when they’re popping open the champagne?
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It’s about figuring out how you can do it, not the way you do it.
There may be plenty of the outdated ‘1-0 to the Arsenal’ on this present Gunners workforce, though I do anticipate them to take extra targets off different groups at instances.
It’s on the again the place they’re so sturdy.
Can Sunderland trigger them issues? Completely, however I feel this newest Arsenal win will come off the again of one other Arsenal clear sheet.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-2
Ollie’s prediction: This needs to be fairly comfy for Arsenal. 0-3
AI’s prediction: 0-3
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca stated after Wednesday’s draw with Qarabag that he’s rotating his workforce a lot as a result of the Membership World Cup is taking its toll on his squad.
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That have to be an element of their inconsistency, however I do not assume it’s going to matter right here as a result of Wolves have been such a rabble lately.
He has gone now however after final weekend’s 3-0 defeat by Fulham, their former boss Vitor Pereira stated that technically, tactically and bodily they weren’t on the required degree, and I do not anticipate something to vary at Stamford Bridge.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-0
Ollie on Chelsea’s prospects: Hopefully we’re making a flip for the higher now. We simply must be a bit extra constant, so having a couple of defenders keep match can be nice and getting Cole Palmer again from damage would undoubtedly assist too.
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Ollie’s prediction: I might again us to win this, it’s simply whether or not we are able to maintain a clear sheet. It is both 3-1 or 3-0 so I’m going to be assured and say we are going to maintain them out. 3-0
AI’s prediction: 3-1
Sunday, 9 November
Aston Villa had been on a extremely good run till they misplaced at Liverpool final weekend, and so they had been fairly unfortunate at Anfield too.
Even so, I discover it very tough to write down Bournemouth off in video games like this. They will trigger any workforce issues and I at all times really feel like they’ll rating.
I love Villa boss Unai Emery for sticking to his weapons tactically. He has his rules and even with folks speaking about groups having success by going direct this season, he hasn’t modified his method.
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Which may have given Liverpool a little bit of encouragement, nonetheless, and it might give Bournemouth some encouragement too.
Enjoying within the Europa League on Thursday will not assist Villa both, and that toll of video games may meet up with them sooner or later.
The Cherries rescued some extent with a on this fixture final season and I’ve a sense it’s going to find yourself all sq. this time too.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Ollie’s prediction: Bournemouth are going to attain as a result of Antoine Semenyo is on hearth, however I’m going with Villa to win. 2-1
AI’s prediction: 2-0
Gtech Neighborhood Stadium, 14:00
I did not recognise Newcastle after I watched them lose at West Ham final weekend.
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They had been higher after they beat Athletic Membership at St James’ Park within the Champions League in midweek, however their away type – or lack of it – have to be a priority for boss Eddie Howe.
They’re nonetheless strong defensively more often than not however scoring targets appears a specific downside for them when they’re on the street. I can see why from watching that West Ham recreation as a result of they simply didn’t work the goalkeeper sufficient.
The way in which Brentford play underneath Keith Andrews, he’s pleased to set them as much as play on the counter-attack even when they’re at house, and I can see Newcastle struggling to interrupt them down too.
I do know I’ve gone for a couple of attracts already this week, however this recreation smells of one other one to me.
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Sutton’s prediction: 0-0
Ollie’s prediction: It will find yourself in a draw. 1-1
AI’s prediction: 1-3
The M23 derby is one among my favorite video games.
Crystal Palace gained it house and away final season but it surely’s so laborious to name this time.
The 2 groups are subsequent to one another in mid-table, with Palace ninth, one place above Brighton.
Each groups gained comfortably final week too, however Palace have gotten the Uefa Convention League on Thursday and that’s going to have an effect on them.
With out Europe, I in all probability would have gone for the Eagles to win however the extra I give it some thought, the extra I feel the Seagulls will get one thing.
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Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Ollie’s prediction: I’m backing Brighton to nick this. 1-2
AI’s prediction: 1-2
This can be a large recreation for each groups as a result of they may each actually do with a constructive consequence going into the worldwide break.
Nottingham Forest practically bought over the road towards Manchester United final week and so they had a little bit of spirit about the way in which they performed, however Sean Dyche remains to be ready for his first Premier League win with them and he’ll wish to get that monkey off his again.
Leeds have carried out fairly nicely at Elland Street however, to date, the one time they’ve picked up any factors and even scored a objective away from house was after they beat backside aspect Wolves in September.
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Their fragility on the street means it is a nice alternative for Forest, regardless that they play away in Europe on Thursday.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-0
Ollie’s prediction: Neither aspect is doing too nicely for the time being however I really feel like Forest’s luck has to show after final season. 1-0
AI’s prediction: 2-1
Did Liverpool flip a nook with their nice win over Actual Madrid in midweek? Perhaps, however this may present us the place they’re actually at.
I really feel like plenty of the time these two groups have cancelled one another out after they have met in recent times, however this time it seems like a recreation they each must attempt to win – and it’s Metropolis I’m backing to come back out on prime.
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The large name for all Fantasy Premier League managers is whether or not to triple-captain Erling Haaland. I’m not going to try this, however I do assume he’ll rating – severely, how are you going to go into any recreation for the time being and assume he will not?
Whoever wins this, I really feel like each groups are combating for second place anyway, as a result of I do not see anybody catching Arsenal now.
Individuals typically get offended after I say issues like that however I do assume they’ll win the title from right here and I’ve modified my prediction from earlier than the season began, after I went for Liverpool.
I do not usually try this so early, however I do not assume Liverpool can win it any extra – we have already seen within the first 10 video games how, defensively, they’re too weak, and you then take a look at how good Arsenal are on the again.
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It’s a comparable story with Metropolis. I really feel they’ll want Rodri at his best to push the Gunners, however his damage issues do not seem like over.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Ollie’s prediction: I can see this being a recreation the place Metropolis go 2-0 up, Liverpool get again into it after which Metropolis rating one other one on the finish. 3-1
AI’s prediction: 2-2
How did Sutton do final week?
Chris was trailing the collective efforts of the BBC readers till the ultimate two matches of week 9, however then bought two precise scores from Manchester Metropolis’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth and Everton’s 1-1 draw at Sunderland.
That meant Chris ended up with eight right outcomes from 10 matches, together with these two precise scores, for a complete of 140 factors.
He edged out the BBC readers, who bought seven right outcomes with two precise scores, for a complete of 130 factors.
AI, who gained outright for the primary time in week eight, didn’t come near a repeat triumph. It bought six right outcomes with one precise rating, giving it 90 factors.
Chris’ company, the pc recreation Soccer Supervisor 26 and Miles Jacobson, the studio director of the corporate behind it, completed additional again.
FM26 bought 4 right outcomes with no precise scores for a tally of 40 factors, whereas Miles bought 4 right outcomes with one precise rating, giving him 70 factors. That meant they ended up with a median rating of 55 factors that counts in the direction of the company’ whole within the desk beneath.
Weekly wins, ties and whole factors after week 10. . .
Visitor leaderboard 2025-26. . * Common after 10 weeks.