Collocations for prediction - noun

accurate, correct, good, precise, right, successful
the best available prediction of future interest rates
It turned out my prediction was right.

false, incorrect
dire, gloomy (esp. BrE), grim
the dire predictions by economists of a worldwide recession

optimistic
The sales results exceeded even the most optimistic predictions.

long-term
reliable, safe
bold, confident
definite, firm, specific
In this study, we made no specific predictions about likely outcomes.

theoretical
the discrepancy between the theoretical predictions and the results

computer
earthquake, weather

make
give, offer
Could the panel give their prediction as to who he will appoint to the post?

test
This study tests these predictions.

confirm, fulfil/fulfill, support
The results of the experiment confirmed their predictions.

confound, contradict, defy
Their success defies the predictions made by most experts.

prove sth, turn out to be sth
Our prediction turns out to be correct.

be borne out, come true

amid predictions (esp. BrE)
Six hundred workers there lost their jobs today, amid gloomy predictions that there could be worse to come.

contrary to a/the prediction
Contrary to almost all predictions, however, the government did not fall.

despite a/the prediction
Despite earlier dire predictions, shares remained steady.

prediction about
I've learned not to make predictions about the weather.

prediction for
the government's prediction for unemployment

prediction of
their predictions of future growth

prediction on
Let me get your predictions on the final score.