James Cormack: football tipster record — archive reconstruction

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<a href="https://forecastrecord.com/authors/james-cormack/">Record tracked by Forecast Record since 28 September 2026 · 396 predictions · last change 1 October 2026</a>

Archived before kick-off · 3 settled archived picks · won 2 of 3

Restored from a copy saved by an independent web archive before kick-off.

305 predictions; 302 checked against the final score.

3 settled selections across 3 matches, 30 August – 21 October 2025.

Reconstructed at archived prices: −35.50 points.

Eligible prices were available for 3 of the 302 selections checked against the result.

Eligible price: a market price that meets the price rule of its part of the record; the return is calculated on picks with one. Definition.

Prices are the last pre-match price in archive (~8–15 h before kick-off), bookmaker margin included.

Outcome accuracy vs implied by prices

Won 2 of 3 decided picks; the prices of the same picks implied 71.5%.

The implied share is the average of 1 ÷ price; it includes the bookmaker margin, so it is slightly above a fair chance. Markets with low prices are won more often, so a share of picks won says little on its own.

An author-quoted price is the price the article offered; the headline return uses the market price in the last column.

Score forecasts without a betting market price

Outcome checked. No betting return is attributed to these score forecasts.

20 of 299 score forecasts named the exact score (6.7%).

The result implied by the named score was right in 147 of 299 forecasts; the market favourite was right in 170 of the same 299 forecasts.

Some matches carry more than one of these forecasts: 299 forecasts on 274 matches.

The market favourite is the home win, draw or away win with the lowest last pre-match price in archive (~8–15 h before kick-off).

The implied result follows from the named score (2-1 implies a home win).

Found after kick-off · 1 settled after-match pick · won 1 of 1

First Found after kick-off; the date is the one the source states.

91 predictions; 91 checked against the final score.

1 settled selection across 1 match, 16 September 2025.

Reconstructed at archived prices: +90 points.

Eligible prices were available for 1 of the 91 selections checked against the result.

Prices are the last pre-match price in archive (~8–15 h before kick-off), bookmaker margin included.

Outcome accuracy vs implied by prices

Won 1 of 1 decided pick; the prices of the same picks implied 52.6%.

The implied share is the average of 1 ÷ price; it includes the bookmaker margin, so it is slightly above a fair chance. Markets with low prices are won more often, so a share of picks won says little on its own.

Score forecasts without a betting market price

Outcome checked. No betting return is attributed to these score forecasts.

6 of 90 score forecasts named the exact score (6.7%).

The result implied by the named score was right in 44 of 90 forecasts; the market favourite was right in 47 of the same 90 forecasts.

Some matches carry more than one of these forecasts: 90 forecasts on 86 matches.

The market favourite is the home win, draw or away win with the lowest last pre-match price in archive (~8–15 h before kick-off).

The implied result follows from the named score (2-1 implies a home win).

These forecasts were Found after kick-off; when they were made depends on the date the source gives.

Record details and history

More dated records

• Exact score 1–1 · 5 Sep archive Exact score 1–1 · Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United · archive record

  On show until 4 Dec 2026 · The picks behind it

  • 5 September 2026 · Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United · Correct score: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Leeds United · score right · result right

Record details

• Most recorded: Correct score · 274 matches

  Correct score 20/299 (274 matches); Match result (1X2) 2/3 (3 matches)

  Most recorded bet type: the rule

• Exact scores · 20/299

  Exact scores: the rule

• Longest price: correct at 5.35 · 3 Dec 2025

  Liverpool v Sunderland · Draw at 5.35 (archive closing price) · from the predicted score: Correct score: Liverpool 2-2 Sunderland

  Pre-match close: the last market price for the same selection before kick-off. Definition.

  Correct at a long price: the rule

• Draw calls · 22/70

  Draw calls: the rule

• Away calls · 34/76

  Away calls: the rule

• Non-favourite calls · 25/88

  Non-favourite calls: the rule

• Most picked team: Arsenal · 25/36

  Most picked team: the rule

• Result calls: 131 correct · 137.4 implied by prices

  270 result calls with a pre-match price for the named outcome (margin included).

  Correct against prices implied: the rule

Each title is a fact about past picks, by published rules. How titles work

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What kind of number is this?

Measured

Settled by us from the final score. Supporting evidence: Directly observed in a source or timestamped capture. Here: the moment we first captured each prediction; the time of each pre-match web-archive copy.

Stated

The author’s own claim, shown as published. Reported by the source; not independently confirmed. Here: the publication date a source page shows; the price an author quoted.

Calculated

Derived from the listed inputs under a published rule. Here: outcomes against the final score; returns, intervals and the share of picks won.

Unknown

Not established from the evidence available. Here: the market price at the moment a restored pick was published.

The four data statuses

What this record covers

We monitor the sources listed below. This is not a complete record of everything James Cormack has published.

Source we monitor

si.com

Channels

website

Watched by us

28 September – 2 October 2026

Earlier entries

restored from archives, back to 30 August 2025

Author's response

No author's response is published on this page. Responses are published word for word. Correction requests are checked, and every change is logged.

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Coverage and exclusions

One set of records: the author’s statements. Each count is a part of the one above it. What each word means · What coverage says.

Statements

2,614

Predictions

396

Qualifying picks

7

Settled picks

4

Here a pick counts as settled when it has a result at any recorded price; the numbers at the top use only the price rule of their own part of the record.

Statements that are not predictions: 355 opinions and 1,863 not about a match.

How this return was calculated

Every settled pick in “Archived before kick-off, reconstructed at archived prices (~8–15 h before kick-off)” is a stake of 100 points at the last pre-match archive price, a reconstruction at archived prices on picks archived before kick-off only. The net result (−35.50 points) is the sum of the profit and loss of these 3 settled archived picks; the return is the net result divided by the total staked (300 points), void picks excluded. Definition of return on stakes · How a pick is settled.

Other prices of the same picks are compared row by row in each part of the record above; they are never added to this number.

Separate comparison window — last 90 days: the return appears from the first settled pick in this window (method v2.2). How comparison windows are counted

Changes to this record

The headline number above is (reconstruction method 1.1, reconstructed at archived prices (~8–15 h before kick-off), archived before kick-off only). When it changes, the earlier figure stays here with the reason: new results, extended coverage, a correction or a method change. Corrections are also listed in the corrections log.

Data corrected · 19 October 2026

Before

−184.00 points on 6 settled picks across 6 matches · reconstructed at archived prices (~8–15 h before kick-off), archived before kick-off only · Reconstruction method 1.1

After

−35.50 points on 3 settled picks across 3 matches · reconstructed at archived prices (~8–15 h before kick-off), archived before kick-off only · Reconstruction method 1.1

Data corrected: 3 picks left the headline sample.

Method changed · 9 October 2026

Before

−119.50 points on 6 settled picks across 6 matches · second data provider's closing price, restored · Reconstruction method 1.1

After

−184.00 points on 6 settled picks across 6 matches · reconstructed at archived prices (~8–15 h before kick-off), archived before kick-off only · Reconstruction method 1.1

The headline rule changed on 9 October 2026: the headline is the live record at our recorded market price; without one, reconstructed at archived prices (~8–15 h before kick-off) on picks archived before kick-off only. Picks first Found after kick-off no longer enter the headline number. Was: second data provider's closing price, restored (6 settled picks). Now: reconstructed at archived prices (~8–15 h before kick-off), archived before kick-off only (6 settled picks).

Method changed · 9 October 2026

Before

−109.88 points on 4 settled picks across 4 matches · closing market price, restored · Reconstruction method 1.0

After

−119.50 points on 6 settled picks across 6 matches · second data provider's closing price, restored · Reconstruction method 1.1

The headline number is now calculated in a different series: “second data provider's closing price, restored” (6 settled picks) instead of “closing market price, restored” (4 settled picks). The series is chosen by the published rule; the earlier figure is kept here.

Who this is

Last recorded by us

2 October 2026, 36 days before this page's data date

Observed

28 September 2026 — 2 October 2026

Channels

website

Statements other than predictions (72 shown)

• “Given Arsenal’s remaining fixtures, the title is likely to bypass them again this season unless the desperate West Ham produce something special on Sunday.” — 9 May 2026, 04:00 BST · source
• “Anything but a victory here will result in Arsenal lifting the Premier League title, albeit not mathematically.” — 9 May 2026, 04:00 BST · source
• “While Athletic may not blow the Red Devils away, they'll could take a lead with them to Old Trafford.” — 1 May 2025, 00:00 BST · source
• “Van de Ven has backed the Englishman to score the winner in Bilbao.” — 20 May 2025, 17:00 BST · source
• “this has the makings of Tottenham’s night.” — 21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · source
• “United have the better coach, the best player on the pitch and the superior ’heritage’” — 21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · source
• “The Welsh club proved at St. Mary’s last weekend that they belong at this level, and their dramatic midweek triumph could set the stage for a big win here.” — 16 August 2025, 02:00 BST · source
• “While Wrexham are at home, they’ll likely be content with absorbing pressure and hitting their visitors in transition, with the Baggies set to enjoy much more of the ball than they did last week.” — 16 August 2025, 02:00 BST · source
• “Mason, in his first full-time managerial role, still has plenty to learn, and he’s facing up against a canny operator in Parkinson here.” — 16 August 2025, 02:00 BST · source
• “Wrexham’s late show on Tuesday night means they’re now seven games unbeaten at home, and West Brom have their work cut out if they’re to build on an impressive victory over Blackburn last week.” — 16 August 2025, 02:00 BST · source
• “However, expectations have been tempered for Ryan Mason’s side this season.” — 16 August 2025, 02:00 BST · source
• “The mood is drifting towards apathy at the Theatre of Dreams” — 30 August 2025, 03:00 BST · source
• “This is a mammoth fixture for the Man Utd manager” — 30 August 2025, 03:00 BST · source
• “it’ll be incredibly tough for Amorim to ever overcome the humiliation at Blundell Park.” — 30 August 2025, 03:00 BST · source

• Brentford predicted lineup vs. Man City (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter;

  9 May 2026, 04:00 BST · Source

• Man City predicted lineup vs. Brentford (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O’Reilly;

  9 May 2026, 04:00 BST · Source

• Diogo Dalot is out due to a calf injury

  1 May 2025, 00:00 BST · Source

• top scorer Oihan Sancet is likely to miss out after he sustained a hamstring injury

  1 May 2025, 00:00 BST · Source

• Here’s how Ange Postecoglou could set his Spurs team up for the 2025 Europa League final.

  20 May 2025, 17:00 BST · Source

• Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd: Europa League Final

  20 May 2025, 17:00 BST · Source

• If Dalot isn’t fit to start after a few weeks out, Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu will retain their places at wing-back.

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Star man Bruno Fernandes will also be stationed in Amorim’s front three.

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Alejandro Garnacho will operate off the shoulder of Rasmus Højlund up top.

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Manuel Ugarte should come into United’s midfield and partner Casemiro

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Luke Shaw has been utilised in the manager’s back three as of late.

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• The Portuguese can call upon young defender Ayden Heaven if Yoro doesn’t recover

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Joshua Zirkzee also has a shot after returning to training on Tuesday.

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro are all aiming to be in contention for the final.

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Man Utd are certainly without Lisandro Martínez

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Brennan Johnson is likely to get the nod on the opposite flank.

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Son Heung-min could start after making his comeback from injury against Crystal Palace

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Timo Werner has barely featured in 2025 due to a reported hamstring issue.

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Radu Drăgușin is a long-term absentee after tearing his ACL

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Dejan Kulusevski has since undergone surgery on his right patella.

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• James Maddison is out of action due to the knee injury he suffered during the first leg

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Lucas Bergvall has been absent for the past few weeks due to an ankle injury

  21 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Sunderland Team News

  24 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Sheffield United Team News

  24 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• Here is Sports Illustrated's guide to the 2025 Championship playoff final.

  24 May 2025, 00:05 BST · Source

• West Brom predicted lineup vs. Wrexham (4-2-3-1): Griffiths; Furlong, Phillips, Heggem, Styles; Molumby, Mowatt; Fellows, Price, Grant; Heggebø

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• Daryl Dike and Tammer Bany Odeh are sidelined for the Baggies, so Aune Selland Heggebø will continue up top for Mason’s side.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• Furlong should start in a defence that also contains former Liverpool centre back Nat Phillips, who joined the club this summer.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• The late sending off of Darnell Furlong meant West Brom’s 1–0 win over Blackburn ended on a sour note, but Mason will have the right back available for Saturday’s trip to North Wales after he served his suspension in the Carabao Cup.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• Wrexham predicted lineup vs. West Brom (3-5-2): Ward; Cleworth, Coady, Brunt; Barnett, Dobson, James, O'Brien, Cacace; Windass, Smith

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• Andy Cannon, George Thomason and Oliver Rathbone are also out injured.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• The hosts are without experienced forwards Kieffer Moore and Jay Rodriguez through injury, with Josh Windass likely to start up top with Sam Smith.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• Nathan Broadhead has joined the club from Ipswich Town in a record deal for the Welsh side, and the playmaker should appear for the first time at his new home on Saturday.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• The Baggies have recorded four straight top half finishes in the second tier and have made one play-off appearance since their Premier League relegation in 2021.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• But their Championship season did at least start with a 1–0 victory over Blackburn Rovers last weekend.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• West Brom were on the receiving end of a penalty shootout defeat in midweek, losing to Derby County.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• A 5–3 victory in the shootout has set up a second round clash against Preston North End.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• They then staged a remarkable comeback of their own in the Carabao Cup first round on Tuesday, with Ollie Palmer scoring twice at the death to take their tie with Hull City to penalties.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• Phil Parkinson’s side looked set to get off to the perfect start away at Southampton last weekend, but succumbed to a late Saints show, with Jack Stephens scoring the winning goal in stoppage time after Wrexham had led the contest for so long.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• The Hollywood-owned north Wales club earned their third successive promotion via a second place finish in League One last season, and have enjoyed a dramatic start to the 2025–26 campaign.

  16 Aug 2025, 02:00 BST · Source

• Burnley predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (5-4-1): Dúbravka; Walker, Humphreys, Estève, Ekdal, Hartman

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Burnley are aiming to inflict further misery upon the Red Devils. / FotMob

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Burnley Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Summer addition Jaidon Anthony has enjoyed a bright start to the season.

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Martin Dúbravka and Hannibal Mejbri are set to line up against their former club.

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Kyle Walker could perform a wing-back role for the Clarets

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Manuel Benson, Zeki Amdouni and Jordan Beyer are longer-term absentees.

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Parker should soon be able to call upon Connor Roberts

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Kyle Walker was one of Burnley’s first new arrivals of the summer.

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Burnley (3-4-2-1): Bayındır; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Fernandes

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Ruben Amorim’s final Man Utd XI? / FotMob

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Burnley

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Altay Bayındır is likely to return between the posts

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Kobbie Mainoo started in the week but has reaffirmed his desire to leave the club on loan

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Amorim opted for a strong starting lineup at Blundell Park

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Benjamin Šeško failed to fire on his first Man Utd start.

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• How to Watch Man Utd vs. Burnley on TV

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

• Man Utd vs. Burnley Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)

  30 Aug 2025, 03:00 BST · Source

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