Super Bowl XLIX 2015 Predictions: 'Madden' Expects New England Patriots To Defeat Seattle Seahawks

"Madden 15" predicts the Patriots will take the Super Bowl this year. Courtesy/EA

Though the New England Patriots remain embroiled in the Deflategate controversy, Electronic Arts predicts the three-time champions will triumph over the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 1 in a final score of 28 to 24.

The simulation, part of the Redwood City, California-based developer's Madden NFL game, chose quarterback Tom Brady as the game’s most valuable player, predicting a 335-yard, four-touchdown performance. This accomplishment would tie Brady with Joe Montana for most MVP honors at three, as well as tying Montana and Terry Bradshaw with most Super Bowl victories by a quarterback at four wins.

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman led all receivers with 106 yards on eight catches, while Marshawn Lynch bolstered the Seattle offense with 118 yards and two touchdowns.

In 2014, the Madden NFL prediction said that the Denver Broncos would defeat the Seattle Seahawks 31 to 28 in overtime, though the Seahawks cruised to a 43-8 victory.

Though “Madden 15” is just a football video game, its past predictions have been mostly accurate. In 2009, “Madden” predicted a final score of 27-23 between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. The actual final score was 28-24.

Prior to its huge misfire in the 2014 Super Bowl, “Madden” has had a decade of strong results. It made eight correct Super Bowl predictions and two incorrect estimations, in 2011 and 2008.

- Super Bowl XLVII

Madden: Ravens, 27, 49ers, 24

Actual score: Ravens, 34, 49ers, 31

- Super Bowl XLVI

Madden: Giants, 27, Patriots, 24

Actual score: Giants, 21, Patriots, 17

- Super Bowl XLV

Madden: Steelers, 24, Packers, 20

Actual score: Packers, 31, Steelers, 25

- Super Bowl XLIV

Madden: Saints 35, Colts 31

Actual score: Saints 31, Colts 17