I asked AI to predict Newcastle United v Bromley in the FA Cup - and here's the results

Like it or loathe it, we live a world where AI - or artificial intelligence - is creeping into every corner of society.

Long gone are the days of predictive text or autocorrect being your only daily dalliance with an industry that was formerly resigned to the big screen or fiction.

Now, it’s in everything, and can do virtually everything, too - including, it seems, predict Premier League football results.

So, we asked X’s own AI, Grok, to get its crystal ball out and predict what would happen as Newcastle United host Bromley in the third round of the FA Cup. And here’s what it said.

The context

As expected, Grok AI, as used on X, believes Newcastle United are in for a reasonably easy weekend in the FA Cup.

Newcastle are right at the top, fighting in the Champions League places, preparing to take on League Two side, so that should come as no surprise. But, anyway, this is the reasons why, it said: “Newcastle is currently enjoying a strong run of form, having won their last seven games across all competitions. They are in fifth place in the Premier League, showing their ambition to secure a spot in the Champions League and potentially win a domestic cup. Their recent performances include significant victories against top teams like Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.

“For this match, Newcastle might rotate their squad due to the fixture congestion, but they still have a deep bench with players like Harvey Barnes, Miguel Almiron, and Lewis Miley, who can make significant impacts. However, key players like Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson might be rested or managed due to slight injuries or fatigue.”

On the opposition, even in praise of Andy Woodman’s team, it sees cracks it expects the Magpies to exploit.

It says: “Bromley, newly promoted to League Two, have shown they can compete at this level with a mid-table position, but their recent form has been mixed. They ended a ten-match unbeaten streak with a heavy defeat to Crewe Alexandra, suggesting some vulnerability, especially against stronger opposition.

“Bromley's journey in the FA Cup this season has been commendable, beating teams like Rochdale and Solihull Moors. However, facing a Premier League side like Newcastle at St. James' Park presents a much greater challenge, especially with the disparity in team quality and experience.”

The prediction: NUFC ? Bromley ?

It says: “Given Newcastle's current form and depth of squad, even with potential rotations, they are favoured to win comfortably. Bromley might put up a fight, leveraging their spirit and the magic of the FA Cup, but Newcastle's superior quality should shine through.

“The most probable scoreline based on various analyses and predictions would be something like 3-0 or 4-1 to Newcastle, considering both teams' recent goal-scoring and conceding statistics. Over 2.5 goals seem highly likely given Newcastle's attacking prowess even with a rotated squad.”

Who will score?

The player AI tips to net on the day is, Harvey Barnes.

The England international winger is yet to really establish himself as anything more than just an impact sub at United, but will get his opportunity to shine, no doubt, off the left wing in this encounter.