Walter, also known as the “Oracle Orangutan,” is a 35-year-old primate who has a track record of accurately predicting the outcomes of football matches, including World Cup and European Championship games, as well as German and European club competitions. He joins a list of animals such as Paul the Octopus and elephants who have successfully predicted international game results by selecting a plate of food bearing one team’s flag over another.
In the latest Euro 2024 group match between Germany and Switzerland, Walter made his prediction on the outcome. So far in this tournament, Walter has correctly predicted Germany’s victories over Scotland and Hungary. Despite his non-human status, Walter has garnered attention and fame for his seemingly accurate predictions, much like Paul the Octopus did during the 2010 World Cup.
Walter is part of a tradition of animal oracles that go beyond typical superstitions, using their instincts or preferences to make forecasts about sports events. In Walter’s case, his choices of which team will prevail have been surprisingly accurate, making him a reliable source for fans who believe in his predictive abilities.
For fans interested in following Walter’s predictions, they can sign up for Miguel Delaney’s newsletter, which includes updates on Walter’s forecasts and other football news. Despite the unusual nature of an orangutan predicting football matches, Walter’s success rate speaks for itself, and many are eager to see if he will continue to accurately predict the outcomes of matches in future competitions.
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