Premier League 2018/19 table: How Mark Lawrenson’s predictions this season compare to final standings

Premier League 2018/19 table: How Mark Lawrenson’s predictions this season compare to final standings

Fair play to Mark Lawrenson, the Liverpool legend and BBC pundit has once again completed a whole campaign of Premier League predictions.


Every Friday, without fail, the former Reds defender gives his views on the weekend’s games to preview the latest action.




Liverpool legend and BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson



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Liverpool legend and BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson


Across the 2018/19 campaign he managed 42 correct scores, 162 right results, and made 176 incorrect predictions


Those who play talkSPORT’s Predictor game know just how hard it is to do, but how did Lawro do when you compare his end of season table to the real final standings?


The fine people over at MyFootballFacts.com have been keeping tabs and you can check out how he got on below.













20. Huddersfield


According to Lawro, the Terriers should have finished bottom of the pile on 15 points. They would have this record: W3 D6 L29


Reality: He almost got it spot on with his prediction as they ended with 16 points. Their record is: W3 D7 L28




Huddersfield fans got behind their team until the very end.



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Huddersfield fans got behind their team until the very end.


19. Cardiff City


According to Lawro, the Bluebirds were his pick to finish 19th on just 16 points. They would have this record: W3 D7 L28


Reality: Cardiff significantly over-performed his prediction but were still relegated in 18th place, with 34 points and this record: W10 D4 L24




Neil Warnock and his men did far better than Lawro imagined



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Neil Warnock and his men did far better than Lawro imagined


18. Brighton


Lawro’s prediction: the Seagulls would finish 18th on 30 points. They would have this record: W7 D9 L22


Reality: Brighton managed to stay in the top-flight by two points, finishing 17th on 36 points with this record: W9 D9 L20




Lawro, like many others, felt Brighton could have gone down



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Lawro, like many others, felt Brighton could have gone down


17. Fulham


According to Lawro, the Cottagers would be 17th on 32 points. They would have this record: W9 D5 L24


Reality: The Cottagers failed to stay up, finishing 19th on 26 points with this record: W7 D5 L26




it wasn’t to be for Fulham



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it wasn’t to be for Fulham


16. Crystal Palace


According to Lawro, the Eagles would have ended the campaign 16th on 36 points. They would have this record: W9 D9 L20


Reality: Roy Hodgson led his men to 12th and a points tally of 49 with this record: W14 D7 L17




Palace over-performed under Roy Hodgson compared with how Lawro predicted



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Palace over-performed under Roy Hodgson compared with how Lawro predicted


15. Southampton


According to Lawro, the Saints would have been 15th on 37 points. They would have this record: W11 D4 L24


Reality: Ralph Hasenhuttl saved them from relegation but only got them to 16th on 39 points with this record: W9 D12 L17




Nathan Redmond turned on the style to get the Saints out of trouble



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Nathan Redmond turned on the style to get the Saints out of trouble


14. AFC Bournemouth


According to Lawro, the Cherries would have finished 14th on 37 points. They would have this record: W10 D7 L21


Reality: The Cherries ended up in 14th on 45 points with this record: W13 D6 L19




Can Eddie Howe finally take the Cherries a step further next year?



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Can Eddie Howe finally take the Cherries a step further next year?


13. Watford


According to Lawro, the FA Cup finalists would have ended the year in 13th on 39 points. They would have this record: W11 D6 L21


Reality: The Hornets finished 11th on 50 points with this record: W14 D8 L16




Watford dropped off at the end of the season with the FA Cup final on their minds



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Watford dropped off at the end of the season with the FA Cup final on their minds


12. West Ham United


According to Lawro, the Hammers should have finished 12th on 39 points. They would have this record: W11 D6 L21


Reality: The Hammers finished well in 10th on 52 points with this record: W15 D7 L16




West Ham did much better than Lawro expected



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West Ham did much better than Lawro expected


11. Newcastle United


According to Lawro, the Magpies would have finished in 11th on 49 points. They would have this record: W14 D7 L17


Reality: Rafael Benitez’s men did well to get up to 13th on 45 points with this record: W12 D9 L17




Rafael Benitez continues to work wonders at St James’ Park



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Rafael Benitez continues to work wonders at St James’ Park


10. Burnley


According to Lawro, the Clarets would have finished 10th on 50 points. They would have this record: W13 D11 L14


Reality: Sean Dyche’s men ended the campaign in 15th on 40 points with this record: W11 D7 L20




Sean Dyche under-performed compared with Lawro’s predictions



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Sean Dyche under-performed compared with Lawro’s predictions


9. Wolverhampton Wanderers


According to Lawro, Wolves would have been ninth on 51 points. They would have this record: W16 D3 L19


Reality: Nuno Espirito Santo’s side over-performed his expectations and finished seventh on 57 points with this record: W16 D9 L13




Can Nuno Espirito Santo get Wolves into the top six next season?



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Can Nuno Espirito Santo get Wolves into the top six next season?


8. Everton


According to Lawro, the Toffees would be eighth on 63 points. They would have this record: W19 D6 L13


Reality: They ended up in eighth on 54 points with this record: W15 D9 L14




Lawro was almost bang on with his thoughts about Everton



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Lawro was almost bang on with his thoughts about Everton


7. Leicester


According to Lawro, the Foxes would be seventh on 66 points. They would have this record: W20 D6 L12


Reality: Leicester ended the season in ninth 52 points with this record: W15 D7 L16




Leicester had a promising season but weren’t as good as Lawro expected



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Leicester had a promising season but weren’t as good as Lawro expected


6. Arsenal


According to Lawro, the Gunners should have finished sixth on 67 points. They would have this record: W20 D7 L11


Reality: Arsenal managed to finish fifth on 70 points with this record: W21 D7 L10




Lawro was almost spot on with his prediction for Arsenal



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Lawro was almost spot on with his prediction for Arsenal


5. Chelsea


According to Lawro, the Blues would have ended the season fifth on 76 points. They would have this record: W23 D7 L8


Reality: Chelsea managed to grab third spot with 72 points with this record:  W21 D9 L8




Chelsea over-performed compare to Lawro’s predictions



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Chelsea over-performed compare to Lawro’s predictions


4. Tottenham


According to Lawro, Spurs would have finished fourth on 80 points. They would have this record: W23 D11 L4


Reality: Tottenham did finish fourth but struggled towards the end of the campaign and accumulated 71 points with this record: W23 D2 L13




Spurs didn’t quite get the points Lawro thought, but he got the position right



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Spurs didn’t quite get the points Lawro thought, but he got the position right


3. Manchester United


According to Lawro, the Red Devils should have finished third on 90 points. They would have this record: W28 D6 L4


Reality: Manchester United finished the campaign terribly in sixth and had the record: W19 D9 L10




Manchester United were woeful this season and under-performed a huge amount



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Manchester United were woeful this season and under-performed a huge amount


2. Liverpool


According to Lawro, the Reds would have finished second on 92 points. They would have this record: W27 D11 L0


Reality: Liverpool did even better than he imagined, securing 97 points with a record of: W30 D7 L1




Disappointment for Liverpool but the Reds did far better than imagined



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Disappointment for Liverpool but the Reds did far better than imagined


1. Manchester City


According to Lawro, the Cityzens would have finished first on 106 points – a Premier League record. They would have this record: W34 D4 L0


Reality: Manchester City won the Premier League with 98 points with this record: W32 D2 L4




Manchester City were phenomenal but it’s understandable they didn’t match Lawro’s incredible prediction



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Manchester City were phenomenal but it’s understandable they didn’t match Lawro’s incredible prediction


 





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