BUAFL Predict-O-Matic's Week 12 Predictions

South

Kent Falcons (1-6) - Anglia Ruskin Phantoms (1-6)

Battle of the 1-6 teams. Kent hold advantage having already beaten a poor ARU team before Christmas. With home advantage I expect this one to go the same way.

Birmingham Lions (6-0) - Oxford Cavaliers (1-5)

Birmingham have some points total record in their sights and to be honest, I don't think they care. The rivalry between the 2 teams is what will drive Birmingham towards a 100 point game.

Southampton Stags (6-1) - Portsmouth Destroyers (4-3)

Stags final game of the season, and they already have the division wrapped up. Portsmouth are out and even if they beat the Stags, Greenwich have the tie breaker. This game is unimportant and I expect the Stags to field a few reserves.

Hertfordshire Hurricanes (6-1) - Brighton Tsunami (4-3)

Same as above really. Even if Brighton win, the tie breaker will go against them. Herts are already in the playoffs and hold tiebreakers over their division rivals.

Cardiff Cobras (5-1) - Tarannau Aberystwyth (0-5)

Cardiff will not take mercy on Aber in the 2009 Welsh Bowl. The trip is probably the shortest Aber will have had to make all season but I don't think it will make much of a difference.

Reading Knights (4-2) - BNU Buccaneers (1-5)

A win this week will grantee Reading a spot and although BNU are looking a hell of a lot better after Christmas, the Knights will be a step too far for them.

Surrey Stingers (2-5) - Essex Blades (5-2)

Essex are gutted at being possibly the first team to go 6-2 and not make the playoffs. Expect them to vent their rage on Surrey here and hope for the best.

Warwick Wolves (2-4) - Bath Killer Bees (3-3)

Warwick got their 2nd win of the season last week but I can't help but feel it will be the last of the year. Bath have had an underwhelming season and will be looking to finish the season on a high, and with a winning record.

North

Huddersfield Hawks (3-2) - Sheffield Sabres (3-1)

On paper this is a close one with the Sabres 3-1 and the hawks 3-2. Sabres need to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win here and I think they will get it

Hallam Warriors (4-1) - Leeds Celtics (4-1)

This is so tight. The winner has a foot in the playoffs the loser is back in the mosh pit with the rest of them. Leeds need the win more though as they are on the losing end of a tie breaker with the Sabres. Hallam are looking to further their improvement season.

Loughborough Aces (3-1) - UCH Sharks (1-3)

Aces have been looking good since their setback by the Stallions. Hull are having a bad season once more and it will not be getting any better this weekend.

Derby Braves (2-3) - Nottingham Outlaws (3-3)

Thus Midlands derby will be another good game to watch. Notts are the best 3-3 team in the league and I expect them to make the short trip Derby to take home the win. Although Derby have a chance if Notts decide not to turn up focused.

Leicester Longhorns (1-4) - Staffordshire Stallions (5-0)

Oh the humanity! Will someone think of the children! Lets hope Staffs put on their 5th string RB and make a game of it. Leicester will probably change their name once more after the season in an attempt to erase the memory of this loss.

Sunderland Spartans (2-3) - Northumbria Mustangs (1-6)

Sunderland are on a 2 game streak and certainly proved me wrong with their win over UT last week. Expect them to carry on against the Mustangs and compound Northumbria's losing season.

Liverpool Fury (0-6) - Lancaster Bombers (1-4)

Both sides need a win at the moment and Liverpool, despite their potential, are still 0-6. They have come close a couple of times, and I expect them to come close this week, but the Bombers will get their 2nd win of the year here.

Napier Mavericks (3-4) - UWS Pyros (6-0-1)

Pyros are having an outstanding year and are aiming for their first undefeated season. The Mavericks have Glasgow hot on their tails and will hoping to turn the Pyros over but I think UWS will be too hot.

Glasgow Tigers (2-3) - UT Cougars (4-3)

Cougars had a great start to the year, but have just flopped since then. Glasgow on the other hand sprung a surprise last week by beating Durham and I think they will use that momentum to turn over UT.