Supercomputer forecasts surprise finishes for Newcastle United, Leeds United, Aston Villa and Everton after contrasting opening day results
Newcastle United got their season off to the perfect start with a home win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.
After a first-half of dominance, the Magpies couldn’t turn their possession and territorial advantage into goals.As the second-half progressed, it looked as though the visitors may frustrate Newcastle, but a fabulous strike from Fabian Schar turned the tide in the hosts’ favour.
Callum Wilson’s superb effort twelve minutes from time secured a comfortable victory for Newcastle who ended the weekend in 5th place in the table.
There’s still plenty of football to be played this season, but it was a fantastic way for Eddie Howe’s side to begin a campaign that promises much on Tyneside.
Here, we take a look at the latest supercomputer predictions, courtesy of FiveThirtyEight, to see where Newcastle United have been predicted to finish the 2022/23 season:
1. Nottingham Forest
Predicted finish: 20th - Predicted points: 33 (-32 GD) - Chances of relegation: 55% Photo: Jan Kruger
2. Bournemouth
Predicted finish: 19th - Predicted points: 38 (-24 GD) - Chances of relegation: 36% Photo: Steve Bardens
3. Fulham
Predicted finish: 18th - Predicted points: 38 (-22 GD) - Chances of qualifying for the Champions League: 1% - Chances of relegation: 35% Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
4. Southampton
Predicted finish: 17th - Predicted points: 40 (-22 GD) - Chances of qualifying for the Champions League: 1% - Chances of relegation: 32% Photo: Harriet Lander