Pundit Chris Sutton faces a pooch, his owner, the readers and AI in a prediction showdown for this weekend's Premier League slate.
The Premier League weekend is almost here, and the forecasting battle is back. Chris Sutton is putting his reputation on the line against Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner, Simon, in the most entertaining prediction contest in the game.
It isn't a two-horse race, or a two-legged one. Readers have also entered their own scorelines, and AI has joined the field, so Sutton has to beat humans, a dog and an algorithm to claim bragging rights.
That is the appeal of the format. Football is chaotic, and form guides get torn up every week. A confident expert call can look brilliant on Saturday and embarrassing by Sunday, while a gut-feeling pick from a dog's household can sneak in a cheeky correct score.
For fans following the weekend's fixtures, the picks are a fun way to test your own instincts. Do you back the pundit's experience, trust Waffle's team, or go with the crowd? Lock in your predictions before kick-off and see who comes out on top when the final whistles blow.
