I don't believe in 'fixed results ' and I most certainly don't believe in 'fixed seasons'
If you think fixed results actually exist then try switching to a tanking formation midway through the match when you percieve that the result has already been predetermined. It won't affect the eventual result right?
My theory is if you belief that switching to a tanking formation in that scenario will affect the result, then you must also consider the possibility that making a particular or a set of positive changes maybe orders, substitution, formation will also help to swing things in your favor and turn around that 'fixed result'