System Forecast
Friday Morning – March 20, 2026 | Jake Wilson's Flat
The cursor blinked against the blue background, a quiet, steady pulse. No sound—just numbers illuminated in soft tones, spilling across the dark wood desk and the edges of Jake's forearm.
Outside, the sky hadn't fully turned yet, remaining a pale grey and wet. He hadn't touched the coffee beside him in twenty minutes; the steam had long dissipated.
The interface refreshed, displaying in the top left corner:
Opponent: Manchester United – FA Cup QF
Venue: Old Trafford
Kickoff: 23 March 2026
The line below flickered as the probabilities loaded. Jake leaned forward without meaning to. Not anxious—just absorbing the information.
WIN: 12%
DRAW: 18%
LOSS: 70%
No flicker of resistance crossed his expression. Just a breath through his nose—a quiet acceptance of the truth. Nothing else.
The system broke it down line by line.
United Strengths: