In football prediction, a new contender has emerged to challenge the legendary Paul the octopus. Meet Bubi, a 10-year-old African elephant living in a reserve in central Germany, who has been tasked with predicting the outcome of the opening match of the 2024 European Championship between host nation Germany and Scotland. On Thursday, Bubi was given a chance to show off her skills, and she did not disappoint.
According to eyewitnesses, Bubi was presented with a makeshift goal flanked by the flags of Germany and Scotland. She was then encouraged to kick a ball towards the flag of her chosen winner. After a few attempts, the ball rolled towards Germany’s flag, indicating that Bubi predicted a win for the home team. The elephant’s prediction was met with excitement and enthusiasm from her keepers, who described her as a natural football enthusiast.
Bubi’s love affair with football was discovered by chance when a stray ball rolled into her enclosure. She was observed kicking the ball back enthusiastically, which sparked an interest in her keepers to see if she could be used as a football predictor. And it seems that she has taken to the task quite naturally.
Bubi’s prediction comes as a nod to the legendary Paul the octopus, also known as the Oracle of Oberhausen, who gained fame during the 2010 World Cup by correctly predicting the outcome of matches. Paul’s success sparked a trend of using animals to predict the outcome of sporting events, and Bubi appears to be the latest addition to this unique group of football soothsayers.
Bubi, a 10-year-old African elephant
As the opening match of the European Championship approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the match between Germany and Scotland. Will Bubi’s prediction come true? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain – this African elephant has shown an incredible talent for football, and fans are already dubbing her the “Pipsqueak of Prediction” (a nod to her small size and big talent).
Bubi’s prediction has also sparked a frenzy of excitement on social media, with fans from all over the world sharing their thoughts and reactions to the elephant’s prediction. The hashtag #BubiPredicts has been trending on Twitter, with fans eagerly Bubi’s prediction has brought a fresh wave of excitement to the world of football prediction, and fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the match. Will she prove to be the next Oracle of Prediction, or will she fall short of her predecessor, Paul the octopus? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – this African elephant has captured the imagination of football fans around the world.
