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West Branch Football Playoff Chances

Class 2A, District 5 · 1-4 (0-2 district) · Updated Sep 27, 2026

Make playoffs71%
Projected record4-4
Win district0%
Host first game19%
Reach UNI-Dome<1%
Win state0%

West Branch (1-4) is projected to finish 4-4 and makes the Class 2A playoffs in 71% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 3rd in District 5 (wins it 0%). Its most likely first playoff game: at D6 2nd Wilton. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: <1%; to win the Class 2A state title: 0%.

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Remaining schedule and picks

WeekOpponentOur pickChanceConfidence
Wk 6vs TiptonWest Branch79%Strong
Wk 7at AnamosaWest Branch68%Lean
Wk 8vs BellevueWest Branch63%Lean

Lock picks (90%+) were right 97% of the time on Iowa games from 2021 to 2025.

District 5 standings outlook

TeamOverallDistrict1st2nd3rd4thPlayoffs
Alburnett4-12-098%2%<1%<1%>99%
Monticello1-41-1<1%37%18%19%75%
Anamosa3-22-0<1%28%29%27%85%
West Branch1-40-20%19%28%24%71%
Bellevue2-31-1<1%12%20%19%52%
Tipton2-30-20%1%5%10%16%

Chance of each district finish. Ties go by head-to-head, then the 17-point tiebreaker.

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