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27 February 2016 767 comments
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After a one-week hiatus, we’re back troubling Paddy Power for their view on where the goals will be scored and denied across the Gameweek fixtures.

Before we check in on their latest odds, those without a Paddy Power account should take time to scan an array of weekend offers focused on a feast of football.

They begin with today’s early kick-off, with Paddy offering up big odds of 6/1 on a home win for Slaven Bilic’s West Ham over Sunderland.

The weekend acca is covered by a deal pushing odds of 22/1 on wins for Leicester City (vs Norwich), Chelsea (at Southampton) and Real Madrid (vs Atletico Madrid).

On Sunday Paddy are presenting a North London double with enhanced odds of 12/1 on wins for both Tottenham (vs Swansea) and Arsnal (at Man United). While in the Wembley showpiece, you can get 10/1 on a Liverpool victory, or odds of 9/1 on Man City to claim the Capital One Cup.

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 27

Player Team Odds
Vardy LEI 1.83
Kane TOT 1.90
Ighalo WAT 2.20
E Valencia WHM 2.29
Mahrez LEI 2.40
Okazaki LEI 2.40
Ulloa LEI 2.50
Giroud ARS 2.62
Costa CHE 2.62
Alli TOT 2.75
Heung-Min Son TOT 2.75
Deeney WAT 2.80
Defoe SUN 2.87
Emenike WHM 2.87

Jamie Vardy – who ranks top among all players for β€œtransfers in” (264,000) heading into the Fantasy Pemier League deadline – has been pitched at 1.83 ahead of Leicester City’s home clash against Norwich City, as the favourite to notch in the Gameweek. Paddy’s reckoning is quick to confirm the findings of the Captain Poll, then, reinforcing Vardy’s case for the armband.

The league’s top scorer has netted four goals in as many outings and will enjoy challenging a Canaries defence that’s shipped 12 goals in their previous quartet of fixtures. In light of the contrasting form of these two sides, Riyad Mahrez (2.40), Shinji Okazaki (2.40) and Leonardo Ulloa (2.50) are also handed short odds by Paddy.

Having broken his nose during Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, Harry Kane (1.90) is a doubt for Swansea’s visit on Sunday. Nonetheless, Kane is expected to start and will fancy his chances against a Swans rearguard that has recorded just one clean sheet in seven match-ups.

Considering that he has mustered one goal in seven starts, it’s somewhat surprising to see that Odion Ighalo (2.20) charts third in our assessment. That being said, Watford enjoy a favourable home encounter against a Bournemouth unit that have conceded five goals across their past two Gameweeks.

Despite contending with an ankle injury, Enner Valencia is pitched at 2.29 for West Ham United’s home clash with Sunderland. Emmanuel Emenike is likely to claim the lone-striker slot after bagging a brace against Blackburn Rovers and the Nigerian’s odds of 2.87 for an anytime goal look rather generous.

Olivier Giroud and Diego Costa are both valued at 2.62 for their respective road trips. The former is in the midst of five successive blanks but will take some encouragement from United’s growing list of injury casualties which may include the absence of Chris Smalling in Sunday’s encounter.

As for Costa, he has drawn just two blanks in his last seven starts as Chelsea make the trip to Southampton. The Saints will go into that game off the back of six consecutive clean sheets and will provide a stern test for the confident Costa.

CLEAN SHEET ODDS – GAMEWEEK 27

Team Odds
Tottenham 1.83
Stoke City 2.10
Leicester City 2.25
West Ham 2.40
Arsenal 2.70
Crystal Palace 2.75
Watford 2.80
West Brom 2.80
Chelsea 3.00
Southampton 3.10

Tottenham (1.83) are the favourites to earn a clean sheet in this round of fixtures ahead of their White Hart Lane meeting with Swansea City. Spurs have shipped just nine goals in front of their own fans in 13 home matches but will face a Swans outfit somewhat revived under Francesco Guidolin – they’ve failed to score in just one of their last seven league outings.

Stoke City’s odds have increased slightly overnight, from 1.90 out to 2.10 with news of absentees proving the likely factor in Paddy’s reassessment. Nonetheless, they remain second favourites to clam a shut-out against an Aston Villa side who have failed to score in three of the last four Gameweeks.

With five clean sheets to their name in eight outings, Leicester can be backed at 2.25 before Norwich’s visit. Alex Neil’s struggling side have scored just once in their last four away trips.

As for West Ham (2.40), they’ll do well to stifle a Sunderland attack that’s scored seven goals in their previous trio of road clashes.

Having recorded shut-outs in their last two away matches, Arsenal (2.70) look well placed to frustrate Man United’s embattled forward line. Meanwhile, Paddy appear to be tipping a potential 0-0 stalemate at the Hawthorns with both West Brom (2.80) and Crystal Palace (2.75) both priced keenly for clean sheets.

Despite claiming six consecutive shut-outs, Ronald Koeman’s Southampton are out at 3.10 for a seventh in today’s meeting with a revived Chelsea. Indeed, Guus Hiddink’s side are favoured slightly more strongly than the Saints, rounding off our table with odds of 3.00.

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  1. bangers and M*A*S*H
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Play Courtois or Hennessey?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Courtois

  2. BadgersBoys
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all,
    All set to captain Mahrez over Vardy. Compared the two in the comparison tool and did not think the results would be so one sided..

    Gut feeling over stats or vice versa?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'm going big hall potential (Mahrez) over consistency (Vardy)

      1. BadgersBoys
        10 years, 7 months ago

        That's my thinking also Bit. BAPS magnet also.. Think il stick. Thanks

    2. Wardinator
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I say always go with stats, that way you can always justify the wrong decision in hindsight

      1. BadgersBoys
        10 years, 7 months ago

        That's true. Would also he kicking myself for not trusting my own gut feeling though. Happened a few times this year and cost me. Cheers anyway mate.

  3. super zlatan
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Bench one

    A) Vvd
    B) Bellerin
    C) Daniels

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      C

    2. BadgersBoys
      10 years, 7 months ago

      VVD for me this week.

      1. super zlatan
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Any more opinions lads? It's melting me

        1. Chris_White
          10 years, 7 months ago

          VVD

        2. BadgersBoys
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Can't see VVD getting CS and attacking potential has been slim recently. Daniels is on penalties, good attacking potential and possible CS. Arsenal are going to destroy that Utd defence IMO and Bellerin always has that chance for assists, plus UTD very weak at the minute and will struggle to score.

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 7 months ago

      VvD as I fully expect Chelsea to score, done it myself.

      1. super zlatan
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers. Vvd it is

    4. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'm going VVD. Chelsea are coming back into form lately.

    5. Odikostar
      10 years, 7 months ago

      vvd, chelsea will score

    6. Hickey
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Similar issue but Azp instead of Bellerin. I'm benching VVD but in your case I would probably go Bellerin.

    10 years, 7 months ago

    I want to captian Vardy because of stats.

    But I want to captain Mahrez because he's just a better player.

    πŸ˜₯

    1. BadgersBoys
      10 years, 7 months ago

      See above.

    2. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      When in doubt, the old man says "Chat sh1t, get banged!"

    3. ry ry
      10 years, 7 months ago

      > But I want to captain Mahrez because he's just a better person.

      ftfy

    4. Pochecinno
      10 years, 7 months ago

      This, very balanced - so penalties tipped it for me

      1. Pochecinno
        10 years, 7 months ago

        And Ranieri prone to subbing Mahrez

        1. BadgersBoys
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Good point Poch.

          10 years, 7 months ago

          Mid-week game too.

        10 years, 7 months ago

        Penalties are over-rated imo - and also boring, so do nothing to discount argument #2. πŸ˜›

        I'd just have more enjoyment watching Mahrez score well - not the basis to pick a (c), but y'know..!

        1. Pochecinno
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Didn't say it was the 'basis'. Rather the proverbial toss of the coin

            10 years, 7 months ago

            +1 for a goal, +1 for a CS, +bonus gives me a two-Mahrez-sided coin. πŸ˜‰

  4. Straitpizza187
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Play Ward or Stanislas?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Stanislas

  5. Mr. Grv
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Why is golf considered a sport ?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Because it's a sport.

      1. Mr. Grv
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I would rather say its a game .

    2. Pochecinno
      10 years, 7 months ago

      At least there is some walking involved! Snooker and Darts I really don't get

      1. Mr. Grv
        10 years, 7 months ago

        People think skill = sports

    3. Sánchez
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Some people class anything where theres competition and skill a sport.
      Lack of physicality or fitness means bothing to them.

      Ive seen it argued on here that golf, darts, F1 and virtual sports (playing FIFA) are all sports

      1. Mr. Grv
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Esports is a completely different category because its virtual .
        The non- virtual ones like chess and carrom, golf etc should be games . No physical activities ,
        Players are not athletes , hardly any injuries .

  6. Bob.
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking of getting in Dier instead of Toby to save the ££. He is fairly nailed on isn't he? 3 games in a week coming up so just wondering if you think he will start all 3? Cheers

    1. The Gambler.
      10 years, 7 months ago

      nailed yeah

    2. baldyweev
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Watch the suspension tightrope

  7. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Mahrez has 9 hauls this season

    Vardy 3.

    Hmmm I'm chasing so got to be Mahrez

    1. NATSTER
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Interesting.

    2. Meinhoff
      10 years, 7 months ago

      That is when Mahrez had penalties and Vardy did not.

    3. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Penalties, and there's a bigger chance you'll blank this gameweek...

  8. Filthbomb
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Play VVD. or play Daniels?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      VVD

    2. BadgersBoys
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Daniels

  9. HazMac
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Willian or mahrez

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      C'mon

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez

  10. Lone Wolf FPL
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone Payet for (C) ?

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      10 years, 7 months ago

      o/

    2. Porkchops Johnson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Kinda want to, but he seems to perform best away, for some reason

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        10 years, 7 months ago

        So him or Ighalo?
        Don't want to (C) any Lei because all my opponents in ML will.

        1. Porkchops Johnson
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Between him and Ighalo I would probably go for Payet. I reckon Vardy/Mahrez will get good scores as well, but can't decide between those two and Payet:p

    3. BadgersBoys
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Had it but went for Mahrez in the end.

  11. NATSTER
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I have no problem to field 11 in GW30, so I'd like to pick one who're likely to get most points this week. Who to buy?

    A: Firmino >> Arnautovic
    B: Firmino >> Siggy
    C: Firmino >> Sanchez

    Mahrez - Alli - Ozil - Payet - ???
    Vardy - Kane (Kun)

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 7 months ago

      This week A, B long term.

  12. And we all have legs
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Take -4 for Simpson to Huth or play Gosling?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Play Gosling

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 7 months ago

      No to that transfer

    3. And we all have legs
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers both.

  13. Aarono23
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Mahrez to be affected by having his head turned? Would this probably mean Ranieri more likely to sub him early part of the second half as well?

    Currently my Captain over Vardy/Arny but doubt starting to creep in.

  14. Pedro's snacks
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino to Alli, Siggy or Erik? for free.
    Rest of forward line;
    Ozil, Mahrez, Lingard, Payet
    Kane, Vardy (Aguero)

  15. Egg noodle
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Getting Arnie makes me bench Afobe in GW27 and Alli in GW28.
    Should I just not bother getting him and directly get Siggy in GW29?

    Opinions much appreciated. And good luck to everyone for this weekend.

    1. Gooner Kebab
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Tough one, but i'm saving my FT.

    2. MagicMessi
      10 years, 7 months ago

      i would say Arnie this week and the next , then > Siggy when the fixtures brighten

      1. MagicMessi
        10 years, 7 months ago

        or even i may consider Ayew if he's playing forward

  16. merin
    10 years, 7 months ago

    GTG?

    Butland
    Bellerin Alderweireld Dawson
    Özil Sanchez Payet(vc) Alli Mahrez
    Kane Vardy(c)

    (Hennessey Ward Simpson Aguero)

    FT: 1, ITB: 0, WC, BB

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    2. oghash
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Dawson fit?

      1. merin
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Not sure.

        Anyone know if Dawson is fit?

    3. Egg noodle
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'd start with Aguero, Simpson(C),Vardy(VC) and bench Payet and Mahrez to annoy your opponents πŸ˜€

  17. oghash
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Good luck everyone with your teams this gameweek. Let battle commence πŸ™‚

    1. Pochecinno
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck to you too mate

    2. BadgersBoys
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck mate

  18. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Many bench wa*^*^rs this week? πŸ˜‰

    1. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Triple Leicester on my bench 😎

    2. oghash
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'm a huge one πŸ™‚

      4 players

    3. Pochecinno
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Vardy?

      10 years, 7 months ago

      😎

  19. Tokenbod
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Which forward to replace Valencia - budget £9.4m ?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Which strikers do you own?

      1. Tokenbod
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Kane & Aguero

        1. Gunner77-
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Get Vardy

          1. Tokenbod
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Doh! Already have 3 Leicester - Mahrez Fuchs schiemichel

    2. Arteta
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Vardy

  20. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Worth doing Simpson -> Fuchs for a free, and play Fuchs ahead of Bellerin? Or save and play Bellerin?

    1. Chris_White
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'd get Fuchs

    2. Pochecinno
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Did it last night - though I'm playing Bellerin as well

    3. Egg noodle
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I cant see us keeping Norwich out, just play Bellerin I'd say

    4. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Save for sure

    5. Gizzachance
      10 years, 7 months ago

      fuchs for simpson good move even with bellerin, lei got good fixtures simpson doesnt get the assists bonus etc, sure it will pay off long term

  21. Chris_White
    10 years, 7 months ago

    All of my 15 players are playing this week. #squadgoals

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Casual

    2. Gooner Kebab
      10 years, 7 months ago

      no aguero eh

      1. Chris_White
        10 years, 7 months ago

        nope, will probably get him back for AVL

    3. Arteta
      10 years, 7 months ago

      So more benched points for you πŸ˜›

  22. Gizzachance
    10 years, 7 months ago

    would you do costa to aguero for a hit ?
    or just play stanislas as fifth mid no hits, 11 playing ? cheers guys

    1. BadgersBoys
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Costa to Aguero for a hit? Really?

  23. Gooner Kebab
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Is Vardy the casual captain choice?

    If so, i'll be happy to leave it there πŸ™‚

    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Kane for me

  24. ol3andre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone know if Reid will start today for West Ham?

  25. Kevtheotter
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Hey all,

    Butland
    VDV Azilipuceta Huth Bellerin
    Ozil Mahrez Payet Stanislas
    Vardy(c) Kane

    McCarthy Targett Barkley Aguero 0FT 2.3 ITB

    Anything worth a hit?

  26. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Scout Pick Challenge entries
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/12750528

    1. Pochecinno
      10 years, 7 months ago

      +1

    2. The Red Devil
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks for reminding, on it asap

  27. The Red Devil
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Will there be a preamble today?

  28. Fantasyfootballer
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino to Erikson (-4)

    Currently have 11, no subs, but can drop stanislas to the bench with the transfer

  29. Home Run Baker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all.
    Go England.