Unlocking Madden’s Mastery: A Decade of Accurate Super Bowl Predictions Revealed
EA’s Madden Super Bowl Predictions: A Decade of Accuracy and Inaccuracy
The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and EA Sports is at it again with their Madden simulation predicting the outcome of the big game. This year, they’re predicting the Philadelphia Eagles will take down the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 23-21, and Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will be named Super Bowl LIX MVP. But how accurate have EA’s predictions been over the years?
A Mixed Bag of Predictions
EA got off to a hot start, accurately predicting the Super Bowl winner four straight years from Super Bowl 38 to Super Bowl 41. However, since then, their track record has been a mix. They’ve never gotten it right more than two years in a row, but they’ve also never gotten it wrong for more than two straight years. Looking at the past decade-plus, EA has accurately predicted the Super Bowl winner about 50% of the time, which is impressive.
Past Predictions and Results
Here’s a rundown of EA’s Madden Super Bowl simulations over the past years, looking at what was predicted and then what actually happened in real life.
| Super Bowl | EA Prediction | Actual Result | Right or Wrong? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl 59 | PHI 23, KC 21 | ??? | Check back soon! |
| Super Bowl 58 | KC 30, SF 28 | KC 25, SF 22 | Right! |
| Super Bowl 57 | PHI 31, KC 17 | KC 38, PHI 35 | Wrong! |
| Super Bowl 56 | LA 21, CIN 24 | LA 23, CIN 20 | Right! |
| Super Bowl 55 | KC 37, TB 27 | KC 9, TB 31 | Wrong! |
| Super Bowl 54 | KC 35, SF 31 | KC 31, SF 20 | Right! |
| Super Bowl 53 | LA 30, NE 27 | NE 13, LA 3 | Wrong! |
| Super Bowl 52 | NE 24, PHI 20 | PHI 41, NE 33 | Wrong! |
| Super Bowl 51 | NE 27, ATL 24 | NE 34, ATL 28 | Right! |
| Super Bowl 50 | CAR 24, DEN 20 | DEN 24, CAR 10 | Wrong! |
| Super Bowl 49 | NE 28, SEA 24 | NE 28, SEA 24 | Spooky Good! |
| Super Bowl 48 | DEN 31, SEA 28 | SEA 43, DEN 8 | Wrong! |
| Super Bowl 47 | BAL 27, SF 24 | BAL 34, SF 31 | Right! |
| Super Bowl 46 | NYG 27, NE 24 | NYG 21, NE 17 | Right! |
What’s Next?
With the Big Game dominating the sporting world this week, we’re looking forward to seeing how EA’s prediction plays out. Will the Eagles take home the title, or will the Chiefs pull off an upset? One thing’s for sure – it’s going to be an exciting game!
Off the Field
Companies are spending big bucks on Super Bowl ads, with some shelling out as much as $8 million for 30-second spots. This year, viewers can expect a lot of ads about AI.
