Football prediction game with friends: how to start a pool
A football prediction game with friends turns every matchday into a contest. You create a private prediction league, everyone predicts the scores, and the live standings decide the bragging rights. Sportspoule is a social football community app where pools, livescores and match data come together — free for groups of up to 15 players.
Prefer a step-by-step walkthrough? Read the complete starter guide to setting up a football prediction league.
Why play a football prediction game with friends?
Private leagues keep the banter in your group chat. Every goal matters, even mid-table fixtures, because it changes the table in your pool. You find out who really knows football, and you always have something to talk about while you watch.
More fun on every matchday
Friendly rivalry without spreadsheets
Live scores and standings in the same app
How to set up a football prediction league with friends
With Sportspoule you can start in about a minute:
Open Sportspoule on the web, iOS or Android
Pick a competition: Premier League, Champions League, Eredivisie, FA Cup and more
Name your pool (something your group will recognise)
Invite friends with one link
Predict each match until 1 minute before kickoff and follow the live table
Scoring is simple: 5 points for the exact score, 2 points for the correct result, otherwise 0. Only the 90 minutes count. Knockout matches are added automatically, and friends can still join mid-season.
Ideas to keep your group engaged
Pick a funny pool name and a weekly mini-prize for the top predictor
Share the live table in your group chat after big matchdays
Add a second competition later (for example Champions League alongside the Premier League)
Push notifications and iOS Live Activities help everyone stay on top of goals and deadlines. Over 20,000 predictions are made each week on Sportspoule.
Frequently asked questions
Is a football prediction game with friends free?
Yes. Sportspoule is free for up to 15 players. Larger groups can use a business package.
When do predictions close?
You can predict until 1 minute before kickoff. Late team news still counts.
Which competitions can we play?
Among others the Premier League, Champions League, Eredivisie, FA Cup and Championship — football only.
Start your pool today
Create a free football prediction game with friends on Sportspoule and see who tops the table this season. Start with the Premier League predictor or invite colleagues via Sportspoule Business.
