Points are awarded for the correct match result, team scores and match score.
The "base" value awarded for a
MATCH RESULT is 5 points.
The "base" value awarded for a correct team (
HOME or
AWAY) is 5 points.
The "base" value awarded for a
MATCH SCORE is 20 points.
So for example a 2-1 win correctly predicted would, without the application of tariffs, score:
5(MATCH RESULT) + 5(HOME SCORE) + 5 (AWAY SCORE) + 20 points
(MATCH SCORE)=35 points.
A
bonus of 20 extra points is awarded for games where the correct
MATCH SCORE involves 4 or more goals scored.
Tariffs, based on the difference of
FIFA World Rankings of the team (as of April 10th) involved, are applied to give greater accuracy to points distribution:
0-9 places; 0.0 tariff.
10-19 places; 0.1 tariff.
20-29 places; 0.2 tariff.
30-39 places; 0.3 tariff.
40-49 places; 0.4 tariff.
50-59 places; 0.5 tariff.
The designation home/away teams are based on the stronger/weaker FIFA rankings on April 1st 2006.
The tariff affects the
MATCH RESULT value. For instance:
Predict a Brazil win over Australia correctly, 3 (5 x (1-tariff)) points awarded for
MATCH RESULT.
Predict an Australia win over Brazil correctly, 7 (5 x (1+tariff)) points awarded for
MATCH RESULT.
The tariff for "0" predicted score for the away side is also amended.
e.g. Predict Australia score no goals against Brazil, 3 (5 x (1-tariff)) points awarded for
AWAY SCORE.
For tariff=0, the draw result score of 5 is amended:
e.g. Holland draw with Argentina, 3 points awarded for
MATCH RESULT.
Prizes
There are prizes awared on an individual and a team basis. Teams are designated by captains who have to produce a team name and list between five and eight people (who have already purchased their individual entry forms). This is sent to
cps_worldcup@yahoo.co.uk.
Out of a given team (maximum of 8 players), the top 5 scores are averaged and the top score wins the team prize (tba).
The individual 1st prize jackpot will be
at least £100, rising depending on the number of players.
Runners up, weekly and team prizes will be announced closer to the start of the World Cup.
Pundit Rating
There are ten levels of football punditry ranging from McCoist (dreadful), through Wright (average), to Hansen (Excellent).
Predictor Score = (3 x (
HOME SCORE correct and
AWAY SCORE correct)) + (
MATCH RESULT correct)
| Pundit Rating |
Lower Bound |
Upper Bound |
| McCoist |
0 |
25 |
| Townsend |
26 |
50 |
| Logan |
51 |
75 |
| Le Saux |
76 |
100 |
| Wright |
101 |
125 |
| Alan Green |
126 |
150 |
| Motson |
151 |
175 |
| Lineker |
176 |
200 |
| Lawrenson |
201 |
250 |
| Hansen |
251 |
336 |
Bonuses
COME ON ENGLAND! bonus: Predict the correct
MATCH RESULT of all England fixtures and receive 30 points.
Question bouns: Points are awarded depending on proximity to the correct time in which Theo Walcott may score a goal. Within 20 min; 5 points awarded, within 10 minuts; 10 points awarded, nearest min; 30 points.
Brazilian Supporters bonus: Guess the number of camera close ups to brazilian supporters in a particuar match. Within 20 people; 5 points, within 10 people; 10 points, correct answer; 30 points.
High score Bonus: Predict the score in a game with 4 goals or more and double the
MATCH SCORE bonus from 20 to 40 points.