Hi folks, Predict-o-Matic here. It's going to be short as my circuits have been fried this week and I've only had a few hours to process the fixtures.
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Greenwich Mariners (5-2) - Hertfordshire Hurricanes (4-1)
In my eyes Greenwich are guaranteed a playoff spot at #2 in their division. The only team that can catch them are the Tsunami and they have possibly the hardest last 2 games in the league to end the season. Herts will continue to run up the score and look pretty for the playoffs. It might be worth Greenwich sitting out a few players with injuries ready for their own post season matchups.
BNU Buccaneers (1-4) - Warwick Wolves (1-4)
Well this is a tough one. Both sides are 1-4 though Warwick put in an impressive performance against Brum compare to BNU who got spanked at the Den. Warwick's offence has scored 2 TDs all year however and though they have the size BNU's pitch will play a big factor in this tie. BNU have managed to put up 20 points in their last 2 games at the mud. Expect this one to be another mudfest with BNU creeping it again.
Bath Killer Bees (3-2) - UWE Bullets (5-1)
Two solid sides both aiming for the playoffs. Everything to play for here as a win for Bath puts them back into the playoff fight. A win here for UWE keeps them top and aiming for that number 1 spot. In our opinion this is possibly game of the week with so much on the line. I'm going with UWE though as their only loss was against the Big blue Machine and even then they still scored 22 points.
UEA Pirates (4-2) - Surrey Stingers (2-4)
Not much to say here except the Stingers are struggling and UEA are shooting for the playoffs. Expect UEA to come out strong at home and turn over the stingers. But then is there an upset in the making? The Stingers can score points, and their defence isn't the worst around. Over half of their conceded points were against the Stags, though I think the trip up will take its toll. UEA win.
Cardiff Cobras (4-1) - Plymouth Blitz (4-2)
It is currently tight as an ants arse at the moment in the south west but this game here decides the playoffs in my eyes. If Cardiff win, they go 5-1 with 2 very winnable games left. If Plymouth win they get the tie breaker for the playoffs and hope Cardiff slip up once more. A win for Cardiff gives them the tie breaker and a playoff place. Plymouth are a massively improved team this year and having seen game film of them both, I think Cardiff will nose it.
Anglia Ruskin Phantoms (0-6) - Royal Holloway Bears (0-6)
Christ. Giant douche or a turd sandwich. Some of you will know what that means. But for those of you who don't; this is a game which no predict-o-matic should ever have to predict. I try not to offend but arguably 2 of the worst teams in the league clashing to see who earns that 1-7. Both teams are 0-6 having conceded approximately 70 tds between them while on scoring 7. Im going on pure stats here. ARU have at least put some point on the board in their games, whereas the best RHB have managed is a score against a 4-2 team.
Tarannau Aberystwyth (0-4) - Birmingham Lions (5-0)
Birmingham turn up, win the game, pillage their women, drink their beer, and spank their sheep. Normally Abers location is a big factor to their home record but here I think it matters about as much as a midget fist fight. Lions to maul by a loooong way.
Reading Knights (3-2) - Oxford Cavaliers (1-4)
Oxford's season just keeps getting worse. They've already been turned over by Reading in a fixture this year, and they are just coming back for more. The question isn't who will win, its how many gaskets will PDM blow in this match. In fact how many has he got left?
Essex Blades (4-2) - Kent Falcons (1-4)
Essex need to show the form they had when they toppled the Stags. If they do that they should breeze past Kent and get another bit closer to the playoffs though I think it'll be in vain as UEA have an easy run in.
Southampton Stags (5-1) - Brighton Tsunami (4-2)
The Stags are still progressing and this win here will take away any mathematical chance of them finishing #2 in the division. Expect the Stags to show class and power while raising the flood barriers and shutting out the Tsunami.
North
Lincoln Colonials (2-2) - Staffordshire Stallions (4-0)
Those Stallions keep trampling every opponent they face. Their power running is a pain in the arse to stop but quite nice to watch. I've only caught one Lincoln game this year and though they keep improving, but this will be another scalp to take back to the New Stables.
UT Cougars (4-2) - UWS Pyros (5-0-1)
A tough one. Before last week I would have said the Cougars but after the way the Pyros lit up Sunderland and how the Cougars lost to them..... I'm going with the Scots. I think it'll be close but I expect many renditions of 'Flower Of Scotland' to be ringing round Teesside come 4pm.
Sheffield Sabres (3-1) - UCH Sharks (1-3)
The sharks this year are toothless. The Sabres are demoralised about losing the Steelbowl and their players will want to show it was a fluke. The Sabres are in still in the playoff chase but they need to get an offensive boost straight away. I feel this is the game for it.
Leeds Celtics (3-1) - Lancaster Bombers (1-3)
Leeds will be a bit rusty as they haven't played for 2 months. But the rust will be blown off with an easy win over Lancaster. Lancaster have gone backwards this year and after being shutout by Hudds I can't see it getting any better.
Newcastle Raiders (6-0) - Northumbria Mustangs (1-5)
My sources inform me that there has been a bit of a spat between these 2 teams. For some reason the Mustangs think they can rile up the Raiders the week before the game and not get punished. Some may say it's good to have a fierce rivalry but these things always seem to go further. I can see Newcastle beating the hell out of Northumbria to teach them a lesson - don't pick on bigger kids.
Liverpool Fury (0-5) - Leicester Longhorns (0-4)
Another horrible match to predict. Both sides appear to have defences that have not conceded as many points as their record would suggest. But their offences are poor. Very poor. This will be a low scoring event. Probably decided by a breakaway TD. I'm going to put my neck on the line and go with Brad Pitts lot.
Hallam Warriors (4-1) - Loughborough Aces (3-1)
Both teams need this win as they are in prime playoff positions. Hallam are sitting pretty at the top of their division with a large points difference and wins over some close rivals. The Aces on the other hand are sitting in the #2 spot with no real chance to catch the crazy horses. In my opinion though the Aces division is the strongest division above the Mason-Dixon line and consequently I can see a few neutrals being wrong when they pick the Warriors.
Glasgow Tigers (1-3) - Durham Saints (4-1)
The Saints are having a great year but the Tigers are so unpredictable. The Tigers put out a fantastic performance against that poxy double wing but will they be able to contain the Saints running backs? Glasgow normally have a great advantage when English teams play away to them but Durham to Glasgow is only 3 hours so that long drive is not going to be a massive advantage.
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