Handbook
Everything you need to know — modes, scoring, bonus picks, FAQ. Written so anyone can understand it.
Overview
Pridovo is a modern prediction game for the FIFA World Cup 2026. You predict match results, earn points and compete with friends in your league.
1. Create or join a league
Create your own league and share the invite code, or join an existing one with a code from a friend.
2. Submit predictions
Before each match, predict the final score. The closer you are to the real result, the more points. Predictions can be changed up to kickoff.
3. Bonus picks & knockout
Before the tournament you predict group winners, world champion, top scorer and more — these add bonus points. In the knockout stage, predictions count more — up to 4× in the final!
The 5 modes — explained simply
Pridovo has 5 play modes for different league styles. Each mode is a coherent rule package. The league admin picks one mode at the start.
SIMPLE — Easy for everyone
Pure score predictions. No frills.
Perfect for casual players, families, office leagues, or when you have little time. You only predict the final score. No risk pick, no bonus picks, no Side Picks. Just predict and earn points.
Exact: 3 pts · Goal diff: 1 pt · Tendency: 1 ptCLASSIC — With risk
Like SIMPLE but you can gamble per match.
Classic prediction game with the risk joker. Per match you can flip 'risk' on — correct prediction = 1.5× points, wrong = -1 penalty. Makes every match more thrilling, but it can cost you.
Exact: 4 · Goal diff: 3 · Tendency: 2 · Risk: ×1.5 / -1EXTENDED — Full WC experience
CLASSIC plus bonus picks and the knockout bracket.
The recommended default mode. Like CLASSIC, but adds: bonus picks before the WC (group winners, champion, top scorer, etc.) and a visible knockout bracket. If you want a complete WC predictor, pick EXTENDED.
Like CLASSIC + bonus picks (up to 168 extra points)ADVANCED — For strategists
EXTENDED plus Side Picks for more strategy.
For predictors who want more. Higher base points (Exact 5 instead of 4) and additional pick types in the group stage: Double Chance, Both Teams to Score, Exact Goal Margin, First Goalscorer. More ways to score, more tactical depth.
Exact: 5 · Goal diff: 3 · Tendency: 2 · Risk: ×1.75 / -2 · Side PicksEXPERT — Maximum intensity
ADVANCED, but risk and Side Picks continue into the knockout stage.
For the league that wants it all. Like ADVANCED, but Side Picks and the risk multiplier work in the knockout stage too, and the risk multiplier stacks with the stage multiplier. A risky exact pick in the FINAL = 5 × 4.0 × 2.0 = 40 points. The biggest single reward in the entire system.
Like ADVANCED + risk stacks in the final (up to 40 pts per pick)Scoring system in detail
Pridovo has the fairest scoring system for a WC predictor. Here's how it works.
Point tiers per pick
- ✓ Exact — you predicted the exact final score (e.g. 2:1 → 2:1)
- ~ Goal difference — correct goal difference, not exact (e.g. 2:1 → 3:2)
- ↗ Tendency — correct winner / draw (e.g. 2:1 → 4:1)
- ✗ Wrong — no match. 0 pts by default, can be configured negative.
Stage multiplier
This is where the fairness magic lives: matches in later rounds count more. A lucky 2:1 streak in the group stage no longer guarantees a win.
Example: An exact pick in CLASSIC is 4 pts in group stage, 4 × 4.0 = 16 pts in the final.
Risk pick
Per match you can flip 'risk' on. Correct pick = your points get multiplied. Wrong = penalty (-1 or -2 depending on mode). The risk multiplier applies AFTER the stage multiplier — meaning a risky exact pick in the final (EXPERT mode) = 5 × 4.0 × 2.0 = 40 pts.
Why is this fair?
WC 2026 has 72 group + 32 knockout matches. With flat scoring, 69% of all points would be decided in the group stage — a lucky early streak would mean an insurmountable lead. With stage multipliers, the share is roughly 43% group / 57% knockout. Late-stage drama actually matters.
Bonus picks
Before the tournament starts (and before the knockout stage) you can submit bonus picks. They're a separate point pool (up to 168 points!) and can swing the league.
Group winner A–L (12 picks × 6 pts)
Predict who wins each group. Lock at first kickoff.
32 R16 qualifiers (up to 32 pts!)
NEW: Pick all 32 teams that reach the round of 16. 1 point per correct team — perfect for tippers with broad knowledge who don't depend on lucky exact predictions.
World champion (20 pts)
The crown jewel question. The hardest single prediction in the whole tournament — but rewarded accordingly.
Top scorer's country (8 pts)
From which country is the top goalscorer of the tournament?
Team with most goals (5 pts)
Which team scores the most goals across the whole tournament?
First finalist (12 pts)
Who wins semi-final 1? Lock before knockout starts.
Second finalist (12 pts)
Who wins semi-final 2? Lock before knockout starts.
Third-place winner (4 pts)
Deliberately low value — third-place game is essentially random.
Over/Under 150 goals (3 pts)
Will the tournament have more or less than 150 goals total?
Frequently asked questions
How are points calculated?+
Points depend on accuracy: exact result = full points, correct goal difference = medium points, correct winner = small points. Points are calculated automatically after the match ends and shown in the leaderboard.
What is a risk pick?+
A per-match multiplier. Toggle 'risk' on for a match — correct pick multiplies your points by 1.5× (CLASSIC/EXTENDED), 1.75× (ADVANCED) or 2.0× (EXPERT). Wrong pick = penalty (-1 or -2 pts). Only available in CLASSIC and above.
What is the stage multiplier?+
Matches in later rounds give more points: Group 1.0×, R32 1.5×, R16 2.0×, QF 2.5×, SF 3.0×, Final 4.0×. This makes the league fair — those falling behind early can still catch up.
What's the difference between EXPERT and ADVANCED?+
EXPERT lets risk picks and Side Picks continue into the knockout stage, and the risk multiplier stacks with the stage multiplier. A risky exact pick in the final = 40 points. The biggest single reward in the system.
How do bonus picks work?+
Bonus picks like 'Who wins the World Cup' are submitted BEFORE the tournament starts (or before knockout for finalists/3rd-place). After the lock time they're closed. Full points for correct, 0 for wrong (exception: 32 R16 qualifiers gives 1 pt per correct team).
What happens with extra time or penalties?+
Only the 90-minute result counts. If a match is 1:1 after 90 then ends 2:1 in extra time, your prediction is scored against 1:1. Same rule for all knockout matches.
Can I edit my predictions later?+
Yes, until kickoff. Once the match starts, the prediction is locked. Bonus picks are locked at their respective lock time (e.g. world champion locks before the first match of the WC).
How do I join a league?+
Via invite code. Ask the league admin for the code, go to the dashboard and click 'Join league'. Enter code, done.
Who can change the scoring config?+
Only the league admin. Before the tournament starts, they can configure everything. After kickoff, group-stage rules are locked. Knockout rules can be changed via league vote — all members have to approve.
What's 'Auto-fill picks'?+
A button on the league page that submits a random prediction for every open match without one (slight home-advantage bias). Useful when you forgot to predict — or just don't feel like setting each pick manually.
How is the league winner determined?+
Whoever has the most points from match picks + bonus picks + (in EXPERT) multiplier bonuses at the end of the tournament wins. Tiebreaker: number of exact predictions.
Is Pridovo free?+
Yes, currently free. Pridovo is in active development and use is free during the beta. No ads, no tracking cookies, no data sales.