Combining prediction game and fantasy team game in one league

November 14, 2025

Why combine two games in one league?

You want one league. You want it to be fun. You want it to be simple. A combined format does this. It blends two modes:

Prediction game: pick match results and scorelines.
Fantasy team game: build a weekly squad and score points from players.

Note: in our leagues, Fantasy Football (is Prediction Game in English) means predicting games, not selecting players. We use this local term so your audience gets it fast. If you also want a classic fantasy team game, you can run both. One league. Two scoring streams.

Who is this for?

Companies: run a season-long staff game. Boost morale. Cut churn in comms. Drive weekly chat.
Sports clubs: engage members and sponsors with a simple, shared league.
Brands and agencies: create a low-friction promo that drives repeat visits and first-party data.

The core idea

Run one league table. Award points from:

Predictions (match outcome, exact score, bonus picks).
Fantasy team (your squad’s goals, assists, clean sheets).

You can switch either stream on or off. You can weight them too. This lets you match your culture and goals.

Keep it simple

Use short rules. Use clear copy. Use clean scoring. Aim for quick play each week.

Set a 60–90 second weekly entry time.
Use three prediction picks per round.
Use a light squad with auto-sub.

Simple beats complex. It brings more people in. It keeps them in.

Scoring that works

Try this scaffold:

Prediction game
- Correct result: 3 pts
- Exact score: +2 pts
- Bonus pick of the week: 2x
Fantasy team game
- Goal (FWD/MID): 4/5 pts
- Assist: 3 pts
- Clean sheet (DEF/GK): 4 pts
- Captain: 2x

League balance:

50% of total from predictions.
50% of total from fantasy team.
Cap weekly totals to stop runaway leaders.

Why this mix drives engagement

Two paths to win: casual fans can predict; keen fans can manage.
More touchpoints: midweek for transfers, late week for picks.
More talk: people compare two sets of scores.
Fairness: bad week on one side? The other side saves you.

Prizes and recognition

Use light, frequent rewards:

Weekly winner: coffee voucher or lunch.
Monthly winner: team shout-out and small prize.
Season winner: trophy and day out. Also add micro-badges: most exact scores, best captain, top clean sheets.

Calendar fit for England

Premier League rounds on weekends.
Midweek EFL or European nights as optional bonus rounds.
Festive period: add a mini “Holiday Cup”.
FA Cup weekends: switch to prediction-only to keep it smooth.

Data and compliance

Keep it safe and simple:

Email-only sign-ups.
Clear opt-ins.
No gambling. This is a skills game.
Age gate if you run brand promos.

For context on responsible engagement and avoiding gambling framing, see the UK’s guidance on promotions and competitions from the Competition and Markets Authority: https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/consumer-protection-enforcement. This helps you design fair, transparent rules.

Onboarding in three steps

Set your league rules: weights, schedule, prizes.
Invite your group: email, Slack, Teams, or QR posters.
Kick off: publish Round 1 picks by Thursday, 17:00.

Communication plan

Monday: results, highlights, badges.
Wednesday: tips and fixtures.
Friday: reminder and lock time.
End of month: leaderboard and spotlight story.

FAQ: the naming

What is Fantasy Football (is Prediction Game in English)? In our context, it means predicting match results and scores. It does not mean picking players.
Can we still run a classic fantasy team game? Yes. You can run both at once inside the same league table.

Success markers

60%+ weekly participation.
70%+ first-month retention.
30–50 seconds average pick time.
20% of players earn a badge each month.

Get started with OfficeFantasy

We help companies, clubs, and brands run one league that blends prediction game + fantasy team. You get:

Branded league hub.
Simple scoring and clear copy.
Slack/Teams reminders.
Live leaderboards and badges.
GDPR-ready signup and exports.

Want a pilot? Launch in 72 hours with a 4-week mini-season. Invite 25–500 players. See the lift in logins, morale, and message open rates.

Ready to combine prediction game + fantasy team in one league? Talk to our team at OfficeFantasy and kick off your first round this week.