How Predicta FC works
Predicta FC is a free football prediction game. You forecast the final scoreline of upcoming matches, earn points based on how close your prediction is to the real result, and compete against friends in private leagues and against everyone in the global ranking. This guide explains every part of the game, from making your first prediction to understanding the points system and tie-breakers.
1. Make a prediction
Open the Matches tab to see the fixtures that are still open for predictions. For each match you choose the number of goals you think the home and away teams will score — for example 2–1. That scoreline is your prediction for the match.
- You can predict as many open matches as you like.
- You can change a prediction as often as you want before the match starts.
- Browsing fixtures is open to everyone; saving a prediction requires a free account.
2. The prediction deadline
Every match has a deadline: kickoff time. You can submit or edit your prediction right up until the match begins. The moment the match starts, your scoreline is locked and can no longer be changed. This keeps the game fair — nobody can predict after seeing how a match is unfolding.
3. How scoring works
After a match finishes, your prediction is compared with the real result and you earn points on a sliding scale. The closer your prediction, the more points you score.
| Points | When you earn them | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 3 points | Exact scoreline — both teams' goals match the final result. | You predicted 2–0 and it finished 2–0. |
| 2 points | Correct result and goal difference — right winner (or draw) with the same margin. | You predicted 2–0, it finished 3–1. |
| 1 point | Correct result only — right winner (or draw) but the wrong margin. | You predicted 2–0, it finished 1–0. |
| 0 points | Wrong result — the match outcome does not match your pick. | You predicted a home win, the away team won. |
Because an exact scoreline is worth the most, bold, precise predictions are rewarded — but getting the winner right still earns you something even when the margin is off.
4. Leagues with friends
Leagues are private competitions you play with people you know. Create a league, share the invite link, and everyone’s prediction points are tallied on a dedicated league table so you can see who is on top.
- Create a league in seconds and invite friends with a shareable link.
- A league can have up to 20 members.
- League creators can optionally note a prize or theme for bragging rights.
Predicta FC does not process or hold any money. Any prize a league creator mentions is a private arrangement between participants. See our Terms & Conditions for details.
5. The global ranking
Every player also appears on the global ranking, which combines the points from all of your predictions. When two players are tied on total points, the leaderboard breaks the tie in this order:
- Highest total points.
- Most exact scoreline predictions.
- Most correct goal-difference predictions.
- Earliest to reach the score (the steadier, earlier predictor wins the tie).
6. Getting started
- Open Predicta FC and browse the upcoming matches.
- Create a free account when you are ready to save your first prediction.
- Predict the open fixtures before kickoff.
- Create or join a league to compete with friends.
- Check the global ranking to see how you compare with everyone else.