BUAFL Predict-O-Matic's Week 13 Predictions

South

Cardiff Cobras (6-1) v Warwick Wolves (2-5)

Cardiff need this win to keep them in the running for the top spot in the south west. It will be a nice warm-up game for the playoffs as Warwick are a better side than their record suggests and their neighbours Brum will probably be Cardiffs first round opponents.

Tarannau Aberystwyth (0-6) v UWE Bullets (6-1)

Aber put up a good fight last week in the ever enjoyable Welsh Bowl and Cardiff are hoping they can repeat this form at home. Personally im doubting the upset will happen, despite the long trip for Bristol, and can see the Bullets will shooting Aber down where they stand.

Reading Knights (5-2) v Birmingham Lions (7-0)

After their 55-8 drubbing of BNU last week Reading will be going into this game on a high. It would take that, a handfull of E's and a couple of kilos of the finest Jamican green to make them think they can overturn Birmingham however. The Lions on the other hand are currently my tip for the Bowl and will not have any problems against the Knights less that impenetrable armour.

Oxford Cavaliers (1-6) v Plymouth Blitz (4-3)

Plymouth have a big trip ahead of them but Oxfords season started bad and is ending worse. Im expecting Plymouth to crack open the can of TDs and drench Oxford with 'em.

Bath Killer Bees (4-3) v Bristol Barracuda (2-5)

Bristol have made some good progress this year but Bath are solid as ever; nothing special but solid. That's why I expect them to win this week over a less experienced Cuda side.

North

Leeds Celtics (5-1) v Huddersfield Hawks (3-3)

Leeds are in prime position in the North right now, in contrast with Hudds who are out of the running. Though if I was to give out a trophy for the most improved team, it would go to the Hawks as the've made great strides (flaps?) this year. Well done this year lads but Leeds have got this.

Lancaster Bombers (1-5) v Loughborough Aces (5-1)

After a tough loss to the 'Pool last week things wont get any better against the Aces. The division is out of sight for Playoff veterans Loughborough and with a backlog of games they need to shift this one quickly and focus on more testing fixtures. Easy win for the Aces

Durham Saints (4-2-1) v Newcastle Raiders (7-0)

Newcastle are aiming for a second successive 8-0 season making football in the north east ugly. Not one side has managed to stop their well executed abomination of a formation yet, and I doubt Durham will either. Unless there's some kind of divine intervention involved of course.

Sunderland Spartans (3-3) v Glasgow Tigers (3-3)

Glasgow are the enigma of the league at the moment, and that isn't a good thing as it makes them tough to predict. However Sunderland isn't a massive away trip for them and I calculate they take home the win and secure that #2 spot in Scotland.

Nottingham Outlaws (3-4) v Lincoln Colonials (2-3)

Notts have cost me games this year so are not my favourite team right now! I just hope they pull their finger out and get me a win this time around. Im not sure how much more my circuits can take.

Hallam Warriors (4-2) v UCH Sharks (1-4)

According to BUAFL Hull are taking their squad, splitting it in 2, and dropping them off either side of Sheffield. Whatever Sheffield side plays them this week will win this week.

Sheffield Sabres (4-1) v UCH Sharks (1-4)

The Sabres are still fighting for a playoff place. I think the steel bowl loss will come back to bite them at the end of the season, but a nice win will take them one step closer.

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