[panamaxis]

Definitely liked the "an Introduction to prediction" and I agree with all of the points made there.

Information is everything when it comes to prediction.

Very good point here. At the start of the battle, and it should be noted that most players will play conservatively, having no prior knowledge of the opponents playstyle, and will in most cases make the safe move untill they gain more knowledge of the opponent. Which brings me to...

In other words, you shouldn't be predicting at this point.

I don't really understand this point, as I said (in my experience), most players will play conservatively at the start of the battle, often predicting at the start of the battle can have huge benefits, gaining the momentum at the start (with any styles of play) is often the key to winning.