And how is a reader supposed to become involved in its seemingly predictable outcome?

In a film of such predictable outcomes, this plot is not suspenseful.

Although clearly a rare event, it is was a predictable outcome of the way in which football is played.

It was a heavy mismatch, with the outcome all too predictable.

Confusion, if not a constitutional crisis, may be the most predictable outcome of all.

That the application of all rules should, wherever possible, produce predictable and appropriate outcomes.

To remain in the cave without food, water or fire held a predictable outcome.

His assists were the highlight of an otherwise predictable outcome.

Theoretically, it is a formula that will render a predictable outcome.

But wasn't this outcome entirely predictable, and won't it always be so?