How many points does a correct prediction earn? The WC prediction scoring system decides how tight the race stays and whether bold predictions pay off. With tiptilldone you choose the model when you create the round — here they all are, with concrete worked examples.
How are points awarded?
The models reward your prediction differently depending on accuracy. Three possible tiers:
- Exact score: you predict 2–1, it ends 2–1.
- Correct goal difference: you predict 2–1, it ends 3–2 — the difference (+1) is right.
- Correct tendency (winner): you predict 2–1, it ends 4–0 — right winner, wrong difference.
Important: not every model scores all three tiers. The default model tiptilldone Classic ignores goal difference entirely.
tiptilldone Classic (default, 1 · — · 3)
The original bettilldone system, simple and punchy:
- Exact score → 3 points
- Correct winner (tendency) → 1 point
- Goal difference → no extra credit
- Wrong winner → 0 points
Worked example: predict 2–1, final 2–1 → 3 points. Predict 2–1, final 1–0 (winner right) → 1 point. Predict 2–1, final 3–2 (correct difference, but no bonus for it) → 1 point. Predict 2–1, final 0–2 → 0 points. That makes Classic instantly clear: get the winner right, and the exact hit earns the extra bonus.
The other models compared
| Model | Winner | Goal diff | Exact |
|---|---|---|---|
| tiptilldone Classic (recommended) | 1 | – | 3 |
| Kicktipp | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Tendency-heavy | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Goal-difference | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Exact-only | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Kicktipp example (2 · 3 · 5): predict 2–1, final 3–2 (same difference +1) → 3 points; final 2–1 → 5 points; final 4–0 (winner only) → 2 points. With Goal-difference (1 · 4 · 6) the exact margin is rewarded heavily and the bare winner barely. Exact-only (0 · 0 · 6) is all-or-nothing.
Which system for which round?
- tiptilldone Classic: the default. Simple, quick to explain, ideal for mixed groups — the winner counts, the exact hit earns more.
- Kicktipp: when goal difference should count and you're used to it from before.
- Tendency-heavy / Goal-difference / Exact-only: for groups that want to deliberately tilt the race one way.
For private premium rounds there's also Mut-Punkte ("courage points"): only the tendency counts, and underdogs are worth more.
Pools & the average
In big rounds it's worth watching the group average: above it, you're doing well. tiptilldone calculates points automatically after every match — whichever model you chose. How to write the rules down is in WC prediction game rules 2026.
How do you calculate points in a WC prediction game?
It depends on the model. In the default tiptilldone Classic you get 3 points for the exact score and 1 point for the correct winner; goal difference doesn't count. In the Kicktipp model it's 5 / 3 / 2 for exact / difference / winner. With tiptilldone the calculation runs automatically after every match.
Does tiptilldone Classic count goal difference?
No. tiptilldone Classic only scores the correct winner (1 point) and the exact score (3 points). If goal difference matters to you, pick the Kicktipp or Goal-difference model when you create the round.
The big picture is in WC 2026 prediction game.
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