Match Predictions Rules

Here are some general rules about points scoring. For full terms and conditions, see below.

General rules
• Match Predictions officially open 24 hours before kick-off for men’s matches, but you can access the next match in the Predictions section of My United. 
• Correct Score, United First Scorer and United Man of the Match close at kick-off
• Predictions can be edited and changed up to the above stated deadlines
• If you have not submitted your predictions before the above deadlines they will not count. If you are editing an earlier prediction and have not submitted your changes by the above stated deadlines your updated predictions will not count and we will revert to your earlier selection
• You can take part in any or all of the four prediction games. If you do not make a prediction for any individual Predictions game, you will score 0 points for those games
• The latest submissions in each prediction game will be taken as final
• Players available to be selected will be taken from the current Manchester United men’s squad. Where a player is selected to play in a match but not available to be selected in the Line-ups predictor (i.e. Youth team player called up) then the maximum points awarded for guessing the starting line-up will be awarded to fans who select the remaining 10 players correctly

Line-ups
• Total maximum points available = 65 points*
• Line-ups predictions close 90 minutes before kick-off
• Players do not have to be in the exact position as stated on the team sheet to be considered to be correct. The selected players just have to match the eleven who take to the field to start the game
• Where a formation is played that is not available to be selected then no points will be awarded for that fixture
• Formations will be judged by the formation submitted by Opta. Before, every game Opta predict the formation before and five minutes into the game refresh this based on the way the team has lined up in the game. The formation taken 5 minutes into the game will be the formation judged to be correct and accurate.

Correct Score
• Total points available = 20 points* for predicting the correct score at the end of the match (includes extra time, does not include penalties)

United's First Scorer
• 20 points available* for predicting United's first scorer in the match. This is the first United scorer during the match, regardless of the opposition scoring 
• Fans can choose any Man Utd men's first team player or no goal scorer

United's Man of the Match
• 20 points available* for predicting United's Man of the Match. This is the Man of the Match award voted for by fans in the Manchester United Official App and is not affiliated with other awards, such as the Premier League or TV broadcasters
• If no Man of the Match is awarded (this sometimes happens after a defeat) then 5 points are given to all fans who made a prediction

Total Available Score
• A maximum of 125 points are available per match*

My United Score
• All match scores are totalled and detailed in your 'My United Score' found in your My United profile. This is your season total of points scored.

*Maximum points available for standard matches. We may choose to increase the points on offer on a per match basis e.g. 'Double Points'

To win prizes you must be registered and logged in to My United in the Manchester United App so you can store your scores and track your progress throughout the season. Prizes are awarded on a Monthly and Season basis as follows: 

Monthly Prize
Fans with the highest scores in each calendar month are entered into a prize draw with a chance to win a £100 voucher for United Direct

Season Prize 
Fans with the highest scores over the 2023/24 season will be entered into a prize draw to win a £1000 voucher for United Direct.

In order for scores to sync to Manchester United’s database, entrants are required to log back in to the Manchester United App within 72 hours of a match taking place. Anyone who does not log back within 72 hours of a match may not be entered into the prize draws as their scores will not sync to the system in time. Entrants’ scores will not be lost, provided you are logged in to your My United account; however, Manchester United may not be able to include them in the upcoming Prize Draw.

The Manchester United App Predictions Season 2023/24 Prize Draw

1. Manchester United Football Club Limited (“MU”) (whose registered office is Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester M16 0RA) is the promoter of the Manchester United Official App Predictions Hub season 2024/25 prize draw (the “Prize Draw”). This Prize Draw gives fans the chance to enter multiple prize draws over the course of the 2024/25 football season (the “Season”).

2. By entering this Prize Draw entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (“Conditions”) and confirm that all information submitted is true, accurate and complete. MU reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any and all entrants and may, in its sole discretion, disqualify any entrant who fails to satisfy the eligibility requirements and/or disqualify any entrant who has been found to have tampered with the app and/or points system. Entrants shall at all times act in good faith towards MU and the Prize Draw.

3. Employees of MU or any of its associated companies or subsidiaries (and their families) are excluded from entering the Prize Draw.

4. Entry into the Prize Draw is free (except for any applicable data usage charges) and is open to: (i) entrants of all ages (although MU assumes that any entrants who are under the age of 18 have obtained parental consent to enter this Prize Draw and to download the App (as defined below) and accept these Conditions); and (ii) both UK and non-UK residents.

How to enter

5. It is only possible to enter this Prize Draw if you are logged into the official Manchester United app (the “App”). To enter the Prize Draw entrants must download and register within the App in order to make certain predictions in accordance with paragraph 6 below. For the avoidance of any doubt, only those who have registered within the App and are logged in at the time of making their Prediction(s) will be entered into the Prize Draw.

6. To enter, entrants must make a number of predictions in relation to football matches played by Manchester United’s first team squad which take place during the 2024/25 football season (this includes all competitive home and away matches played by the Manchester United men’s first team squad in all major competitions including, the Premier League, the Champions League and the FA Cup) (each a “Match”). To enter entrants will be asked to complete certain data entry fields and submit their predictions as to:

(a) which 11 Manchester United players will form the starting line up in respect of the relevant Match;
(b) what the formation of the starting lineup will be in respect of the relevant Match;
(c) the final score of the relevant Match;
(d) who the Manchester United man of the Match* will be in respect of the Relevant Match; and
(e) the name of the player who will score the first goal for Manchester United during the relevant Match.

(each a “Prediction” and together the “Predictions”).
*The Manchester United Man of the Match will be the player as voted for by fans in the Official Manchester United App. This is not affiliated with other awards, such as the Premier League or TV broadcasters.

7. The registration page to enter Predictions will be made available at least 24 hours prior to every Match and will close 90 minutes prior to the official kick-off time (subject to fixture changes) for the relevant Match. Any Predictions made by an entrant less than 90 minutes before the official kick-off time for the Match will not be accepted.

8. Once Predictions have been submitted entrants are only able to edit or make changes to their Predictions up to 90 minutes prior to the official kick-off time. Any changes or edits to Predictions made less than 90 minutes before the official kick-off time for the Match will not be accepted.

9. Anyone who submits a Prediction is required to acknowledge and accept the Prediction Rules available at: https://www.manutd.com/en/official-app/match-predictions-rules-points-and-prizes.

10. This Prize Draw will run from 12:00 BST on 15 August 2024 until the final Match of the Season (for the avoidance of any doubt, this will be the final match of the Season for any major competition played by the Manchester United men’s first team squad including, but not limited to, Premier League, Champions League and/or FA Cup matches) (the “Competition Period”). Any Predictions made outside of the Competition Period will not be included in any relevant prize draw. The Points System

11. Entrants will be awarded points for each correct Prediction in accordance with the points system located at: https://www.manutd.com/en/official-app/match-predictions-rules-points-and-prizes.

12. The amount of points that any entrant may be awarded for each Match is capped at a maximum of 125 points.

13. All decisions as to whether a Prediction (or part of a Prediction) is correct will be determined by MU in MU’s absolute discretion. MU will not enter into any correspondence with any entrants regarding any of their Prediction(s).

14. MU will maintain and publish a points table throughout the season (the “Points Table”). MU will update the Points Table after each Match within a reasonable number of days. MU does not warrant or guarantee that the contents of the Points Table will be accurate or accessible at all times.

15. On an adhoc basis MU may run a promotion to award double points for a specific correct Prediction.

The Prize Draws

16. Entrants who comply with these Conditions and submit a Prediction or Predictions in accordance with these Conditions may be eligible to win a prize or prizes at various points throughout the Season in accordance with paragraph 17 below.

17. MU may conduct the following prize draws throughout the Season as follows: i) at the end of each calendar month throughout the Season (from August 2024 through to the month in which the final Match of the Season is played) the top 100 point scoring entrants (i.e. the 100 entrants who have accumulated the most points in that month, according to MU) will be entered into a monthly prize draw and given the chance to win a Monthly Prize (as defined below) (the “Monthly Prize Draw”); and ii) at the end of the Season, the top 100 point scoring entrants (i.e. the 100 entrants who have accumulated the highest number of points throughout the Season, according to MU) will be entered into the season grand prize draw and given the chance to win the Grand Prize (as defined below) (the “Season Grand Prize Draw”).

18. The decision as to which entrants have accumulated the highest number of points and are therefore entered into the ballot(s) to win a Prize will be decided by MU, in MU’s absolute discretion and may be by reference to the Points Table.

The Prizes

19. MU intends (but does not guarantee) that the following prizes (each item is a “Prize” and together form the “Prizes”) will be available to the winners of the prize draws: i) the prize for each Monthly Prize Draw will be a £100 United Direct voucher (the “Monthly Prize”); iii) the prize for the Season Grand Prize Draw will be a £1000 United Direct voucher (the “Grand Prize”).

20. The Prizes are subject to paragraphs 21 and 22.

21. MU reserves the right to substitute a Prize (or any element of a Prize) with another of a similar nature and/or of equal or greater value at any time.

22. The Prizes (or any element of the Prizes) are non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives.

The winners

23. There will be numerous winners of the Prize Draw throughout the Season, as follows:

i) the winner of each Monthly Prize Draw will be the person who has accumulated the highest number of points in that month. In the event of a draw, the entrants who hold the highest number of points will be entered into a ballot and the winner of that draw will be the first person selected at random. There will be one winner of each of the Monthly Prize Draws; and

ii) the winner of the Season Grand Prize Draw will be the person who has accumulated the highest number of points overall for the Season. In the event of a draw, the entrants who hold the highest number of points will be entered into a ballot and the winner will be the first person selected at random. There will be one winner of the Season Grand Prize Draw and the Grand Prize; (each a “Winner” and together the “Winners”).

24. Only the Winners will receive notification from MU. Each Winner will be notified by email as soon as practicable following the relevant prize draw and MU will make arrangements with the Winners about collection or delivery of their Prize.

25. MU may wish to use a Winner’s names for promotional purposes. Each Winner (or a Winner’s parent or carer if a Winner is under 16 years of age) will be required to give their consent to their surname and country to be disclosed to any person requesting that MU confirms the identity of the Winners and for promotional purposes. A winner may raise any concerns regarding this paragraph with MU.

26. If MU cannot successfully contact a Winner within a reasonable length of time, or if a Winner is unable or unwilling to accept the Prize, or if a Winner does not meet the eligibility requirements, or if the winner of the Grand Prize is not permitted or unable to travel to the UK on the dates selected by MU or, subsequent draws will take place until a new winner is found who is able, willing and eligible to accept the relevant Prize. This new winner shall be deemed to be a Winner for the purposes of these Conditions.

27. Subject to paragraph 25 above, details of all of the Winners will be made available to the public upon request from Manchester United Football Club Limited, Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA two weeks after the Closing Date (subject to data protection legislation).

General terms

28. There are no costs, fees or charges associated with entering this Prize Draw or with the collection of any Prize.

29. Entrants are responsible for any actions they do or do not take as a result of entering this Prize Draw.

30. To the extent legally permissible, MU shall have no liability whatsoever to any entrants who for any reason whatsoever lose any or all of their points including but not limited to due to any technical failure or malfunction. MU will endeavour to recover the entrants lost points however in certain circumstances this may be not be possible.

31. MU reserves the right to cancel, amend or withdraw this Prize Draw or these Conditions (in whole or in part or, in certain jurisdictions only) without notice when reasonably necessary for the purpose of administering the Prize Draw.

32. The Prize Draw, together with these Conditions, is governed by the laws of England and Wales and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

United Predictions are only available in the Manchester United App. If you have the app installed, go to the My United section to see all your scores and to find the next available match to make your predictions. If you don't have the app installed, download it on iOS (from Apple's App Store) or on Android (from Google Play Store).