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6 February 2016 1068 comments
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Reserve that judgment call for another ten minutes – it’s time to assess Paddy Power’s take on where the goals will and won’t be scored over the Gameweek.

Before we dip into the odds for Anytime Goalscorer and Clean Sheets, let’s scan Paddy’s weekend offers for those of you who are yet to sign up with our bookmaker partners.

Paddy’s acca this week offers new customers huge odds of 20/1 on victories for Liverpool (vs Sunderland), Everton (at Stoke) and Spurs (vs Watford).

The big Gameweek opener at the Etihad is covered by Paddy’s special odds of 5/1 on a Man City win over Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester.

Looking ahead to Sunday, new accounts can get 7/1 on an Arsenal away win at Bournemouth and 6/1 on Chelsea continuing their resurgence by claiming a win over Man United at the Bridge.

Be sure to check the terms and conditions on all those offers and, of course, we should state that all these specials are only available to those aged 18. If you’re going to wager, always gamble responsibly.

ANYTIME GOALSCORER ODDS – GAMEWEEK 25

Player Team Odds
Aguero MCI 1.72
Kane TOT 1.72
Benteke LIV 1.83
Firmino LIV 1.83
Pelle SOT 2.20
Austin SOT 2.20
Iheanacho MCI 2.29
Giroud ARS 2.29
Lallana LIV 2.40
Heung-Min Son TOT 2.62
Long SOU 2.62
Lukaku EVE 2.70
Costa CHE 2.70
Sanchez ARS 2.75
Henderson LIV 2.75
Vardy LEI 2.87
Mitrovic NEW 2.87
Paloschi SWA 2.87

There is nothing to separate Sergio Aguero and Harry Kane (both 1.72) at the top of Paddy’s reckoning for an anytime goal. The City striker has amassed five strikes in his previous three outings but now collides with a Leicester City defence that’s recorded five clean sheets in their last six outings. Meanwhile, Kane boasts three goals in four and welcomes Watford to White Hart Lane. The Hornets defence have shipped eight goals over their last six, recording just a single shut-out – against Chelsea in midweek.

Liverpool’s attack is highly fancied by Paddy heading into their Anfield meeting with struggling Sunderland: both Christian Benteke and Roberto Firmino are priced at the 1.83 mark for an anytime goal. That makes the Brazilian the most fancied midfielder to score in the Gameweek, although team-mate Adam Lallana is not far behind in Paddy’s reckoning at 2.40.

The confidence in Liverpool looks to be slightly misplaced, given that the Reds notched three blanks in their last five matches. Moreover, the Black Cats’ new-look defence stifled Man City’s attack in midweek, restricting them to six attempts and two shots on target.

Graziano Pelle and Charlie Austin are both backed at 2.20 for Southampton’s home tie against West Ham United. Paddy’s faith in the Saints’ forward line stems from the fact that the south-coast outfit won their previous three fixtures at St Mary’s Stadium by an aggregate of 9-0, trouncing the likes of West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal.

Olivier Giroud (2.29) has been pinpointed as the Gunners’ biggest threat when they make the trip to Bournemouth. The Frenchman failed to net in his last three starts but may just struggle against a Cherries back line that mustered two shut-outs in their previous three home clashes.

CLEAN SHEET ODDS – GAMEWEEK 25

Team Odds
Liverpool 2.00
Tottenham 2.00
Southampton 2.10
Chelsea 2.37
Manchester City 2.40
Swansea 2.40
Arsenal 2.50
Newcastle 2.50
Aston Villa 2.62

Liverpool and Tottenham (both 2.00) have been handed the shortest clean sheet odds ahead of their respective home encounters. Again, Paddy’s backing of Jurgen Klopp’s side looks a little generous – the Reds’ defence are widely inconsistent and have shipped 12 goals in their last six league outings, keeping just one shut-out.

The Spurs odds look more understandable – they conceded just 19 goals over the season – fewer than any other BPL side. While that’s translated to just eight clean sheets over 24 matches, visitors Watford have notched a paltry four goals in their last six, promoting the appeal of Mauricio Pochettino’s rearguard this weekend.

Southampton (2.10) go in pursuit of their fifth successive shut-out as they host West Ham at St Mary’s. While Ronald Koeman’s side are in outstanding defensive form – bolstered by the displays of Frazer Forster – again, Paddy’s odds seem a little generous here. The Hammers have scored 12 goals in their last six league matches and will arrive on the south coast full of confidence and possibly boosted by the return of Andy Carroll as a “Plan B” option up front.

At the other end of the country, Man City (2.40) will attempt to rebuff a Foxes attack that charts joint-second for goals scored (44) this term. While we’re expecting fireworks in this encounter, given that the Leicester and Man City defences have allowed just four goals between them over their last six, there’s every chance that goals will be at a premium.

Chelsea are up next with odds of 2.37 for a clean sheet against an improving Man United. Guus Hiddink’s side go into Sunday’s Stamford Bridge meeting fresh from their fourth shut-out in six Gameweeks following the stalemate at Vicarage Road.

Newcastle (2.40) search for their first clean sheet in 10 outings when the Baggies – who’ve scored a solitary goal in three fixtures – arrive at St James’ Park. Swansea (2.40) are valued in line with the Toon prior to their Liberty Stadium meeting with Crystal Palace, who’ve registered just two goals in seven outings. Given the Eagles current form and their lengthy injury list, the Swan’s odds look a little long.

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  1. Worzel Gummidge
    10 years, 9 months ago

    San(c)ez captainers unite o/.

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      o/

    2. Snapes on a Plane
      10 years, 9 months ago

      o/

    3. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 9 months ago

      😎

      o/

    4. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      o
      / | \
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      / \

      1. Ha.
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Oh. I spent ages doing that.

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Still dint work 😉

    5. Puyol Pants Up
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Owning him is enough of a punt for me.

      1. 32chickens
        10 years, 9 months ago

        here

      2. KingOllie
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Not for them juicy greens

    6. KingOllie
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Together we stand bretherin!!

    7. JARI
      10 years, 9 months ago

      o/

    8. ry ry
      10 years, 9 months ago

      i changed from kane just now. big ups. o/

  2. Lyonnais
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Hennessey
    Ivanovic, Alderweireld, Moreno
    Özil, Payet, Mahrez, Alli
    Agüero (C), Kane (VC), Lukaku

    Schmeichel | Bellerin, Gosling, Muniesa

    G2G ?

    1. Andy1
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good to me

      1. Lyonnais
        10 years, 9 months ago

        cheers! hopefully a green arrow this time...

  3. Spatburgunder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Play moreno or Gabriel?

    1. Lyonnais
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'm probably playing Moreno over Bellerin...

      1. _Gunner
        10 years, 9 months ago

        same here

  4. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ivanovic or van Dijk?

    1. Snapes on a Plane
      10 years, 9 months ago

      VVD

    2. Andy1
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I went vvd

    3. PURPLE-RONNIE
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ivanovic

    4. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers, folks.

  5. ppp
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Which 1 to bench from alderweireld, moreno and azpi?

    Which 1 to bench from mahrez, arnie, payet, alli and ighalo?

    1. Lyonnais
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Moreno
      Arnautovic/Ighalo

  6. ry ry
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Forster
    Alderweireld, Bellerín, Pieters
    Wijnaldum, Firmino, Sánchez, Alli, Payet
    Kane (c), Agüero

    Ighalo, Sagna, Simpson

    Don't normally post teams asking for help on here, but since i've somehow made the same predictions as the scout picks this week i don't really care if anybody sees my stuff.

    I'm not at all sure about my defence this week :/ I'm also wavering on Payet because WH away form, vs Ighalo as 3x spurs insurance.

    1. ry ry
      10 years, 9 months ago

      zero transfers left, was more about the mid->fwd, or a def switch

    2. ry ry
      10 years, 9 months ago

      err, i meant "away form AND Ighalo as..." clearly they are awful away ;P

    3. SBM
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'd only change Pieters for Sagna.

  7. Takedog1
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Kane captain. Has to be!!

    1. Nomar
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Why?

      Watford are quite solid defensively.

      1. Takedog1
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Spurs and him on fire!!

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If you dont like points, I agree.

  8. ILOVEBAPS
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Question of the moment seems to be Mahrez or Payet for the pine.

    Who is most likely to blank Iyo? Any reasons welcomed 😉

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez, because he's on my bench

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Best reason I've heard so far.

        1. Ha.
          10 years, 9 months ago

          😀

    2. Flying Assassins
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Probably Payet, but I'm benching Mahrez, spreading the risk because I'm playing Vardy and haven't got SOT defender

      1. Ha.
        10 years, 9 months ago

        This is what I should have said

    3. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez on my bench as I am playing Vardy. Payet plays.

    4. Costa in Wengerland
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez - gut feeling

    5. Back on the horse
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez ATM but tricky one

    6. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers one and all.

    7. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez because Leicester won't have much possession in this match whereas SOUvsWHU will be back and forth

  9. ameenkw
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Double up on CPL def (Henn & Souare) or play butland or simpson instead?

    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Playing Butland

  10. Hakchak
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Big boy move

    Payet out for a hit to San(c)hez. Need a proper differential now!

    1. KingOllie
      10 years, 9 months ago

      In alexis we truzt

  11. Scotty B
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Bench Payet or Mahrez?

    1. justmatt
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I was going for Payet but now I'm not sure, West Ham are in good form and based on what I saw Sot took a battering from Arsenal and were very lucky not to concede a few goals, can they continue to be that lucky?

  12. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Morning guys. Am I good to go?

    Butland
    Walker, Bellerin, Wollscheid
    Sanchez, Özil, Alli, Payet
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy

    subs: Hennessey --- Mahrez, Ward, Simpson --- 0 FT, 0.9 ITB

  13. Puyol Pants Up
    10 years, 9 months ago

    G2G?

    Lloris
    Bellerin, Walker, Williams
    Sanchez, Ozil, Payet, Mahrez
    Aguero, Kane(C), Paloschi

    McCarthy, Dawson, Surman, Nyom

    1. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Another Paloschi owner!

      Looks good.

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Are you one of them? 😉

        1. S.Kuqi
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Was set to bring him in but Lukaku is fit so decided to keep him instead.

    2. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting Paloschi pick, any reasoning behind it?

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Need a 2 GW punt 6.9 and under and looked like the best option.

        He hit the post, had a huge chance saved by Foster and should have been given the assist for Siggys goal against West Brom 2 home games coming up, Palace have conceded 9 goals in there last 3.

        1. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Fair enough, I haven't really seen him play

          I might be a lil concerned with him mins as he came in to replace an injured Ki

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            10 years, 9 months ago

            He is predicted to start everywhere I've checked, not surprising he was named on the bench for his debut

  14. _Gunner
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Bench two of Mahrez, Arnie, Yaya, Williams, Payet and Bellerin

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez and Williams

  15. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 9 months ago

    At the start of the season I would have never thought that I wouldn't captain fully fit Kun against Leicester at home.

    1. Nomar
      10 years, 9 months ago

      This.

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Who are you captaining?

      1. S.Kuqi
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Kane

    3. Je suis le chat
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Lei finished last season better than any team including champions. Brilliant 2015 for them.

  16. CC22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Just done Walcott to Firmino. Still got one free transfer, worth dropping Ozil as well for Sanchez or save?

  17. KayteeStark
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go guys?

    Butland

    Aldy Bellerin Dann

    Sanchez Firmino Ozil Mahrez Alli

    Kane(VC) Aguero (C)

    Bench: Myhill Iggy Van Aanholt Targett

    Thinking about Dann -> PVA and making Kane Cap? Thoughts please!

    1. SBM
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Play Dann and Kun(C)

  18. Flynny
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Do people xpect Moreno to start today?

    1. Lyonnais
      10 years, 9 months ago

      yes, who should play instead of him ? Smith ?

      1. Flynny
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Smith or Flanagan

    2. Je suis le chat
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hope more so. I'll start him and hope either 0 or 60+ minutes.

  19. Knallie
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Bench Barkley, Lukaku or Payet?

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Probably Barkley. If Lukaku is playing there will be no jammy penalties for Ross to take

  20. Johno99
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Best defensive bet for next few weeks?

    A) Dawson -> van dijk
    B) Francis -> wimmer

    Other def: Butland, Hennessy, Creswick, Williams, Ward

    1. SBM
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

  21. Je suis le chat
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Play Jags or Daniels, Ta.

    1. SBM
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Jags

  22. fedolefan
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Guys, asking again, play Wollscheid (EVE) or Souare(swa)?

    Thanks.

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Wolls

      1. fedolefan
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thank you.

  23. CCaddy
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you start?

    A) Rudd

    B) de gea

  24. ebb2sparky
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Is Cedric likely to start on a regular basis? Need a replacement for Evans and currently trying to find a different option to williams.

  25. JØ
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Fair play to Ighalo. To reject £300,000 a week offer from Chinese League, in order to stay in Watford is impressive. Great to see some footballers still wanting to follow their dreams instead of chasing huge money.

    http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2016/02/06/20053092/ighalo-rejected-chinese-fortune-for-premier-league-dream?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=enfb

    1. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 9 months ago

      goal.com 😕

    2. AK ⭐
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Don't know if he has, but Goal.Com are not very reliable. Not at all I'd say.

    3. Costa in Wengerland
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Read it somewhere else aswell

  26. AK ⭐
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Start Ighalo (tot) or Mahrez (mci)?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ighalo imo

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez

    3. SBM
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ighalo

  27. The butts
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I don't understand why Aguero for (c)

    Kane at home, has scored 4goals in 3, and Watford leaky defence??

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      10 years, 9 months ago

      It's a tough call... But Aguero shades it for me (probably wrongly). Not sure i'd call watford leaky though, with the exception of on egame away to ars they haven't conceded more than 2 goals in a match all season... So spurs might be limited to one or two goals... Kane needs to be involves in both goals to get double figures points.

  28. Efan Ekoku Pops
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Which one to start?

    A) Butland
    B) Schmeichel

    Cheers

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Schmeicel

    2. Lyonnais
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

  29. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Already changed captaincy from Kun to Alexis to Kane.

    Time to keep it there I think.

  30. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go?

    Elliott
    Ivan, Coleman, Toby
    Alexis, Ali, Payet, Firmino
    Kane, Igahlo, Kun (c)
    (Hennessey, Simpson, Lingard, Targett)