[sbu_large_image] Fantasy Bet
27 November 2015 1036 comments
Tom Fenley Tom Fenley
Share:

There are four compelling fixtures this Sunday and FantasyBet have created a special £400 guaranteed contest to cover those matches for a £5 entry fee.

In the early kick-off, Spurs attempt to extend their 12-match unbeaten streak at home to London rivals Chelsea. Next up, West Ham seek a first win in four against a West Brom side that defeated Arsenal at the Hawthorns last Saturday.

In the 4.15pm kick-offs, the Gunners will be desperate to bounce back from their Baggies loss as they travel to promoted Norwich, whilst Liverpool look to continue their renaissance under Jurgen Klopp against a Swansea defence with a single clean sheet in the last 11 Gameweeks.

If you are unfamiliar with FantasyBet it is particularly accessible for those who play Fantasy Premier League, as it uses the same initial player prices and has a similar scoring system.

Check out this video to see how team creation works.

MY TEAM

This is the team I will play in the freeroll:

Jack Butland (4.5m)
Scott Dann (5m)
Hector Bellerin (5.5m)
Alberto Moreno (5m)
Alexis Sanchez (11m)
Yannick Bolasie (6.5m)
Roberto Firmino (8m)
Mesut Ozil (8.5m)
Harry Kane (9.5m)
Romelu Lukaku (8m)
Odion Ighalo (5m)

KEY PICKS

Jack Butland – the Stoke number one is finally enjoying a breakthrough season with several man of the match performances showcasing his shot-stopping abilities. Butland has served up five clean sheets in the last six matches ahead of a trip to the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland sit joint-bottom in the top-flight for attempts on goal in front of their own fans.

Hector Bellerin – Arsenal’s pacey right-back seems to thrive on his travels, with both his assists arriving on the road so far. Bearing in mind that the Gunners have two clean sheets in their last three away matches, Bellerin could be in line for points at both ends of the pitch as he makes his way to Norwich.

Roberto Firmino – with uncertainty still surrounding Philippe Coutinho’s fitness, we’ve gone for his compatriot Firmino instead. The summer signing has been reinvigorated by the arrival of Jurgen Klopp and welcomes Swansea to Anfield in fine form, having delivered a goal and two assists away to Man City last weekend.

Odion Ighalo – it’s fair to say the Nigerian has been key to Watford’s attacking potential this season. Ighalo has played a part in 80% of the Hornets’ away strikes, courtesy of four goals and two assists, and pays visit to a Villa side still reeling from their 4-0 loss at Everton last weekend.

THIS WEEK’S GAME PICKS

The Grand weekend is FantasyBet’s biggest game, where your compete for a £1000 guaranteed prize pool on a £5.50 buy in.

As always the best place to start if you’re new to FantasyBet is the weekly freeroll, where you can set up a free team and compete against the team above for a £100 pot.

FantasyBet have also set up a special £400 guaranteed contest to cover the four Sunday matches with a £5 entry fee.

LAST WEEK

A joint 19th spot in the £1000 game was still just enough to produce some winnings, with £9.66 added to the pot. Bouncebackability topped the league to scoop £240 – Everton trio of captain Romelu Lukaku (28 points), Ross Barkley (19) and Seamus Coleman (10) made up a large chunk of his 94 points.

Elsewhere I had limited success, though the free-roll team from last week’s focus managed a respectable eighth-place finish from 263 entries, leaving me on a round £110 ahead of Gameweek 14.

THIS WEEK’S STAKE

I will enter the contests mentioned in the Games Picks section above, as well as the £50 flash freeroll and FFScout Picks League for a total stake of £7.70.

In addition, I’ll be taking on Trust John, the Community champion in this week’s Scout Picks. He’ll be going up against me in a specially set up head-to-head game for a chance to win free entry into a £500 Guaranteed ‘Big Weekly’ game worth £22.

The Community Champion who beats the Scout Picks by the highest margin every month will win a free entry into the £600 guaranteed ‘Boss’ game worth £55.

FFSCOUT PICKS LEAGUE

WorldCupDanB topped last week’s Scout Picks League with 88 points – captaining Harry Kane paid off alongside high-scoring Toffees duo Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku.

Despite handing the armband to Harry Kane, the Scout Picks accumulated a total of 62 points, putting us in 47th place.

Once again, FantasyBet have provided a £100 pot for the FFScout Picks League, with a £1.10 stake for entry. I will enter our Scout Picks as closely as possible, given a 15-man squad is required with the 100m budget and a captain also needs to be selected.

Feel free to go up against them this week and pick your own squad on FantasyBet.

  1. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Klopp on Henderson: he's always on there. Give me 5 minutes 10 minutes. He always wants to play. We just have to see his intensity and fitness. I like this player a lot. Hendo needs perfect physically

    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No chuckles this time at least

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Lol

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      JK "@JHenderson he wants..... We will have to wait and see. I don't know what will happen before Sunday. I try to give myself time to decide

  2. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    That concludes the press conference. No specific mention of Coutinho.

    1. Alittude
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      wow thats so annoying

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        That means he is Fit

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Or out.

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe lfc told press not to ask

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Does that happen ?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          It can but don't see why they would in this situation

  3. RangerMouse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Do I wait till next gameweek to get Silva in? Not expecting a huge scoreline vs Southampton. I am on a wildcard with 4.9mill in the bank, with Firmino or Mahrez to upgrade. Other option is to upgrade Lukaku or Ighalo to Aguero, but Ighalo to Aguero would take lots of changes and point hits in a couple of weeks. Any thoughts?

  4. Tansey
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Alright it's lunch time at school, time for some FF.

    Dawson (whu), Cresswell (WBA), Bellerin (nor). Any of these unlikely to get a CS?

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      All have a decent enough chance.

      Also, all can score attacking points if they don't.

  5. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on David Silva starting?

    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Very little chance

      Dony let silva owners mislead you

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Might start on bench.
      Im worried about Aguero not Starting as Bony is Fit.

      1. Jayblue
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        That wouldn't matter. Coming back from injury, aguero scores the first 3 matches even if benched. Huehuehue

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          😀 😀 true that

  6. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I wouldn't be confident captaining Lukaku, Sanchez, Vardy, Kane or Aguero this GW 😆

    Guess I just need to pick one and hope for the best.

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kane 🙂

    2. Jayblue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      My captain is coutinho. VC lukaku 😀

  7. Jayblue
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Cech
    Otamendi koscielny smalling
    Coutinho eriksen mahrez cabaye
    Ighalo kane lukaku
    Subs: myhill wijnaldum huth vandijk

    Took a -8 on this team. Not sure if its worth it. Who is the best option for xaptain?

  8. Spatburgunder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Would you do Sanchez & Vardy > Kun & Ozil (C)? for -4?

    I was initially worried about ditching Sanchez but looking at his and Ozil's scores side by side Ozil is a) more consistent and b) even when Sanchez has exploded (apart from his 20 point haul) Ozil has been within 2-3 points of Sanchez's explosion.

    Would give me a front 3 of Kane Lukaku and Kun

    Cheers

    Spat

    1. Jayblue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Would.. Not a bad way to take a punt

      1. Spatburgunder
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Kaizer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Why not

      1. Spatburgunder
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        that's what I'm thinking!

  9. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Are managers obliged to give accurate team news rather than play mind games?

    I ask because surely there is some rule whereby they have to give info given the amount of money Sky, betting sites, journalists plough into this game.

    And if they are obliged to (cant see how the they are not in some way because otherwise why not keep it all secret) then how do they enforce it when managers give zilch away?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Stadium Ban for Mourinho 😛

    2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      They will always be 2 types of manager during presser; Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.

  10. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Don't own Lukaku so just placed an anytime goalscorer bet at 888 with treble odds!

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Cue 0 goals and 5 assists.

      1. Rinseboy
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Hahaha damn, flukey lukaku assists too

  11. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I predict a very high average this week. Even higher around here. There will be a lot of 120 with 6 left, good?

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hopefully.

    2. Krul Runnings
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Not a chance.

      Gametime doubts for Aguero, Sanchez, Aguero, Coutinho.

      Not great for people here

      1. Krul Runnings
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Haha two Aguero's = FAIL!

        KDB too maybe with Silva back

      2. Rinseboy
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        And game time doubts for Aguero too

  12. El Patron
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez a doubt, Lukaku captain it is 🙂

  13. justmatt
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth going Vardy & Barkley to Kane and 4.8m?

    Rest of team includes Ozil, Sanchez, KDB, Mahrez, Lukaku & Ighalo

  14. #WinterIsNotComing
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Silva in for KBD for a hit

    or

    wait for next week?

    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      What??

      Kdb will start silva wont

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Eh..?

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Wait

    4. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Are you a wind up account?

    5. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Wait a week.

    6. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Could be a good transfer for a couple of weeks time. See if silva's ankle stands up to a couple of games

    7. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      clown

  15. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Jonty about? just wondering if my article is going up today

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Usually does on a Friday right? I'm sure it will be 🙂

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        cheers Andy, here's hoping

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I flagged it with him just in case so he sees your post

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Im Waiting for it !!

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        that's nice 🙂

    3. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      When did you submit it?

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        yesterday morning, i'm sure it's in the pipeline, just curious

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            that is odd 🙁

            1. andy85wsm
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Just re-submit and he'll get notified. Hope you have it saved 🙂

              1. Your Mum's Athletic
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Have re-submitted it now and thanks Demi for bookmarking it, appreciate it

                1. Demí
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  No worries. Looking forward to reading it as usual

          2. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Nicely spotted

  16. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    With so many good captain options this week it's crucial not to pick the wrong one. Could result in a solid drop.

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say there are lots of options, most with a question mark against them.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Aguero, Sanchez, Kane, Lukaku all good options, no?

    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      *Writes on notepad "don't pick the wrong captain"*

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        😀

        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          🙂 Who are you going with? Lukaku for me.

          1. Spatburgunder
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Ozil if I go Sanchez+Vardy > Kun + Ozil

      2. Clandlewood
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Stash that away in a safe place - it might come in handy in the future too!

  17. Japan Boy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    When is Spurs press conference?

  18. Hic Sunt Leones
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on Coutinho? DO you think he will play?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think he'll play 60-70 minutes - he's not fully fit but with no danny or benteke either, they really need him

  19. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Dave (Bego)
    Cresswell - Evans - Kompany (Williams, Targett)
    Defaileu - Alexis - Özil - Redmond (Mahrez)
    Vardy - Kane - Lukaku

    A) Kompany, Redmond -4 > Wollschied, 9m mid
    B) Kompany, Redmond -4 > Spurs def, 8m mid
    C) Anything else.

  20. Jayblue
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is coutinho nailed on? With all his hamstring problems. He's my captain this gameweek. Lukaku my VC

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He's injured isn't he?

  21. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Not sure how reliable this guy is but he reckons Klopp not sure if Coutinho is fit enough

    https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/670229539704979456

    1. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't trust anyone with that personalised Twitter wallpaper.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Haha! I didn't even spot that

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I watched the presser. there was no specific mention

    3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It's on the Scout Tweets so i assume fairly reliable

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        That's how I found it 😉

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          lol oh... well do they have some kind of 'fit and proper person test' for these tweets? 🙂

  22. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    How many people brought in couthinho knowing that he was subbed off ?

    1. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He's been brought in by over 60k since then.

    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Plenty on here. Ridiculous that theyre complaining

      As bad as the casuals. Terrible

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yup , the price rises forced the lot

    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'd have sympathy for some who had no knowledge.

      But anyone on here knew he came off and was undergoing scans on his hamstring. If he's a no show its their own fault.

  23. Special Mou
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    a) My Team
    Butland
    Dawson / Kolarov / Nyom
    Barkley / Mahrez / Sanchez / Deulofeu / KDB
    Ighalo / Vardy

    1FT
    Sub : Hennessey / Kane / Dier / Smalling
    Opinions ?

    b) Thoughts on Coutinho injury ?

    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Benching Kane??!

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      why is kane on your bench? I don't understand

  24. Jayblue
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry repost
    Cech
    Otamendi koscielny smalling
    Coutinho eriksen mahrez cabaye
    Ighalo kane lukaku
    Subs: myhill wijnaldum huth vandijk

    Took a -8 on this team. Not sure if its worth it. Who is the best option for captain?

    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Very heavy at the back which doesn't serve you well imo. Lukaku probably your best option

  25. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Goalscoring Odds for some players:

    Aguero - 1.72
    Benteke - 1.95
    Giroud - 2.00
    Sanchez - 2.20
    Lukaku - 2.30
    Kane - 2.37
    Vardy - 2.50
    Firmino - 2.50

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Surprised to see Firmino on here

    2. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero needs to be on the pitch to score, doesn't he? 😉

  26. Gotta Wijnaldum points
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez still a good captain choice despite hamstring concerns?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      not really - there are better ones

      lukaku, ozil, alexander song etc

  27. luke25
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Adrian McCarthy
    Richards Sakho Azpili Evans Galloway
    KDB Ayew Lamela Ozil Bolasie
    Lukaku Aguero Ighalo

    I've got 0.4 ITB, 1FT, teams needing a lot of work, I'm not doing too bad in all honestly (71 last week) but I know my defence needs a lot of work! I don't mind making two transfers, thinking maybe Sakho and Azpili to Otamendi and Ake for -4?

    Advice much appreciated.

    Thanks!

  28. Attaka
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Ok my brain is melting trying to choose who to bring in as keeper for the next 4-5 weeks. I need your help guys its between.

    A) Mignolet
    B) Gomes
    C) Howard

    Cheers in advance guys!

  29. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    If you look at captain choices -
    Sanchez - Played 90mins 3 days ago
    Kun- Played 60mins , bony fit
    Kane- Played 3 days ago and a long trip home
    Lukaku - (C)

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Why is your captain choice solely based on how much the players have played recently?

    2. KeepCalm
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      sanchez gets a decent 5 day break

  30. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    If you're an Aguero owner don't follow Applebonkers on Twitter 😀

    https://twitter.com/apple_bonkers/status/670232538170966016

    https://twitter.com/apple_bonkers/status/670232624556822528

    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      The football week ends today (starting last saturday) so not sure what he is on about.

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        #stirring

        1. The Machine
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          😉

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Why did Pellegrini even say that Aguero can't play 3 games in a week then? Obviously he doesn't consider the 8th day to be a new week

        1. The Machine
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          R u telling me he doesnt know week is 7 day long?

          Ur reaching new heights

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Are you on crack?!

            There is hardly any difference between 7 days or 8 days

            1. The Machine
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Just leave it mate he will start

            2. Doolittle
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              1 day's difference to be precise.