Well, we've been in touch with Football Manager 2020 - the popular strategy game - and asked them to simulate the remainder of the current campaign.
They kindly provided - so scroll and click through the pages to see where Steve Bruce's men are tipped to finish. It makes for interesting viewing:
13. Newcastle United - 43 points
W11 D10 L17 GD-23 | Getty Images Photo: Gareth Copley
14. Crystal Palace - 39 points
W10 D9 L19 GD-23 | Getty Images Photo: Justin Setterfield
15. West Ham United - 38 points
W10 D8 L20 GD-14 | Getty Images Photo: IAN KINGTON
16. Bournemouth - 38 points
W10 D8 L20 GD-18 | Getty Images Photo: Steve Bardens