This has been a World Cup of surprises but AI always goes for the obvious doesn’t it?
It doesn’t have opinions or insight – that’s why it was wrong and thought Brazil would beat Norway in the last round. I don’t rely on algorithms – and that’s why I got that tie right.
However, while I am brave when it comes to my predictions, I am not stupid – well, not all the time anyway – which is why I am going for the favourites here.
I have backed France to win this World Cup from the start, and I am not going to change my mind now.
Morocco are capable of beating them but, to do it, they will have to do something they have not done so far at this tournament, which is play well for 90 minutes.
They were really poor in the first half against Canada in the last 16 and looked really lethargic. They are a team who have spells in games where they look a real force, but if they start like that again this time, then they will be in big trouble.
They are a powerful side and skilful too, but key forward Ismael Saibari’s injury is a blow too and I am not really sure if they can hurt France without him up front.
We saw some real character from France to stay calm in the face of the provocation they got from Paraguay last time out, and we already knew about their quality.
Desire Doue came off the bench to make a difference in that game, which shows the strength they have and, because of that – and with Saibari out – I am going for France to take this.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
AI’s prediction: 2-1
AI’s response to Sutton saying it only picks obvious scores: The aim isn’t to be surprising, Chris. The aim is to be right.