Scout Betting
30 April 2016 2000 comments
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With the title race and relegation scrap building to a crescendo, Fantasy Football managers are attempting to eek out the last remaining opportunities to gain rank and ground on rivals. We turn once again to Paddy Power to give us a fresh perspective on matters, tossing more variables into the decision-making mix.

Before we scan Paddy’s odds for Anytime Goalscorer and Clean Sheets, a reminder that, if you’ve yet to get yourself an account, our bookmaker partner offers regular weekend deals to new customers, loaded with enhanced odds.

This weekend is no different with odds of 16/1 available in their “European Acca” should you fancy wins for Bayern Munich (vs Borussia Monchengladbach), Dortmund (vs Wolfsburg), West Ham (at West Brom) and Arsenal (vs Norwich).

Sunday offers a host of boosted bets, starting with odds of 7/1 on a Liverpool win over Swansea at the Liberty in the day’s early kick-off (regular odds 6/5). That’s followed by huge odds of 12/1 on an historic Leicester victory at Old Trafford (regular odds 12/5).

You can also get 10/1 on a Southampton win over Man City, or double up on Sunday wins for Manchester City and Leicester with odds of 25/1.

Finally, if you fancy a flutter in Monday night’s encounter, you can pick up odds of 7/1 on a Tottenham win over Chelsea 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 36

PlayerTeamOdds
SanchezARS1.57
LukakuEVE1.72
GiroudARS1.83
WelbeckARS1.83
KaneTOT1.83
AgueroMCI2.00
IghaloWAT2.10
DeeneyWAT2.10
WalcottARS2.20
SturridgeLIV2.25
CampbellARS2.37
PelleSOU2.40
BentekeLIV2.40
MitrovicNEW2.50
CostaCHE2.60
DefoeSUN2.70
PayetWHM2.80
CarrollWHM2.80
SakhoWHM2.80

Arsenal’s home tie against Norwich City makes them the standout option for Paddy this weekend, elevating the in-form Alexis Sanchez to the top of their goalscorer reckoning to mimic the opinion of our current Captain Poll. The Chilean is given short odds of 1.57 for an anytime strike against the Canaries, having scored in four of his last five starts. He will also be engaging Norwich defence that has conceded six goals in their previous trio of outings. Elsewhere in the Gunners’ squad, Olivier Giroud (1.83), Danny Welbeck (1.83) and Theo Walcott (2.20) also chart in Paddy’s top 10 with Paddy anticipating a comfortable Arsenal win.

Although Romelu Lukaku (1.72) posted blanks in his last five starts, Everton’s maligned marksman is priced down at 1.72 for the Goodison encounter with Bournemouth. The bookmaker is clearly wary of the fact that the Cherries have shipped 14 goals in their last five league fixtures.

Harry Kane can be snapped up at odds of 1.83 ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Stamford Bridge. The league’s top scorer has notched eight goals in his last seven league appearances and generally thrives in the capital, having tallied 14 goals in 18 London derbies. However, we obviously have to be aware of the impact of a potential Leicester City win at Old Trafford 24-hours earlier.

Despite netting in his last five starts, Sergio Aguero (2.00) places an unfamiliar sixth in Paddy’s current assessment. The City striker will be tasked with breaching a Southampton rearguard that’s failed to record a clean sheet in nine outings as he gives chase to Kane in the race for the Golden Boot.

Watford’s strike duo, Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney, come in at 2.10 for their home clash against Aston Villa. The visitors have conceded four or more goals on four occasions across their last 10 match-ups, which should motivate the hosts to dispel their recent FA Cup semi-final defeat and break a dry spell in front of goal.

Having been rested during Liverpool’s midweek Europa League showdown, Daniel Sturridge (2.25) sneaks onto the table. The former Chelsea recruit graced the scoresheet in each of his previous four starts and is pitted against a Swansea City back line that were put to the sword by Leicester City last Gameweek. Much depends, of course, on his chances of starting Sunday’s early kick-off, with Jurgen Klopp potentially turning to Christian Benteke (2.40) to lead the line as he prepares the Reds for Thursday’s Europa League second leg tie with Villareal.

CLEAN SHEET ODDS – GAMEWEEK 36

TeamOdds
Arsenal1.90
Watford2.10
Manchester United2.40
Newcastle2.50
West Ham2.50
Sunderland3.10
Liverpool3.20
Stoke3.40
Everton3.40
Man City3.50

Arsenal (1.90) have notched four clean sheets in their previous six fixtures and will welcome a Norwich unit that has drawn blanks in four of their last six outings – it’s no real surprise to see the Gunners sitting atop Paddy’s clean sheet odds.

Watford rank next, despite claiming just a single shut-out in their last seven. Nonetheless they face a beleaguered Aston Villa outfit that has failed to score in five of their past seven league clashes.

Manchester United (2.40) still boast the best home defence (seven goals conceded) and have shipped just once in their previous five matches. That being said, they’ll do well to stifle a buoyant Foxes side that have carded eight goals in their last three matches and who will surely be going all out for the win that would seal the title.

Newcastle and West Ham United are both pitched at 2.50 for a Gameweek clean sheet. The Magpies play host to Crystal Palace, who have tallied just two goals in their previous four encounters. Meanwhile, the Hammers search for their first shut-out in six when they travel to a West Bromwich Albion side that’s scored in just two of their previous six.

Sunderland have shifted in from 3.20 to 3.10 overnight for their trip to Stoke City. The Black Cats have tightened up of late, claiming three shut-outs in their last four and conceding just four goals in six.

Liverpool are handed odds of 3.20 for a clean sheet in their trip to the Liberty – Klopp’s side have kept just one shut-out in seven and look certain to shuffle their defence ahead of Thursday’s Villareal clash.

  1. juicewagz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will Sturridge start this weekend?

    1. Kevin.The.Brain
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Almost surely.

    2. FPLEL
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I've banked on it.

    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tekkers maybe. Liverpool need goals next week.

  2. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    Gomes
    Simpson Clyne VVD Alder
    Mahrez Ozil Sanchez Payet
    Kun Lukaku

    Mignolet Williams Alli Vardy

  3. FPLEL
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Chasing a top 10k finish from 15.5k atm.

    Is it worth punting on Deeney over Defoe?

    1. Foreside
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Debated it myself and decided on Defoe because I'm not chasing.

      Deeney is a good punt though

      1. FPLEL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Would you bring Deeney in, if you were in my position?

        1. Chenku╰☆╮
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Defoe > deeney

  4. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    would you play coutinho over antonio/willian ?

    1. FPLEL
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I've got him in over Fabregas purely in case he plays or misses out completely. Could fail if he plays ten mins though

  5. Siggy Azalea
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning guys, G2G?

    Hart
    Wollscheid - Bellerin - Azpi
    Siggy - Firmino - Iwobi - Mahrez
    Kane - Deeney - Aguero (c)

    (DDG - Simpson - Alli - Coleman)

    Got 1.1 in the bank...worth a -4 hit to get anyone in?

  6. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Already -4 and Have Alli should sell Him ??

    A- Yaaay Sell Him

    B- Nay Sell him next Round

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Depends what rest of mids are like

  7. GHB
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Jagielka is out for few games right? Sure Martinez said that but site says probable return next week?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hibbert ready to fill the void

  8. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Final thoughts on my WC team please? 🙂

    DDG (Gomes)
    Bellerin Smalling Moreno (PVA, Cathcart)
    Sanchez Pedro Payet Firmino (Lanzini)
    Kane Defoe Carroll

    2.3m ITB

    Thank you!

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think I'd play Lanzini over Firmino, the Brazilian is very unlikely to start.

  9. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    One last time!

    Start Smalling or Simpson?

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Smalling

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Smalling

    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Smalling

    4. MrInbetween
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Simpson

    5. Jawosaurus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Simpson

  10. Kizza_10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A or B ?

    A. Martial & Cylne
    Or
    B. Carroll & Bellerin

  11. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one?

    A) Firmino (swa)
    B) Defoe (stk)
    C) Agüero (sou)
    D) Eriksen (che)
    E) Mane (MCI)
    F) Payet (wba)

    1. Zero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      E

    2. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      E

  12. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Rotation susceptible midfield of:

    KdB, Firmino, Iwobi, Antonio, Sanchez

    A) KdB>Payet
    B) two transfers (-4)
    C) leave it

    1. Disco Volante
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

  13. FPL ElasticO
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How is this team looking??? Need some help Guys took -8 will I take an extra -4 to get Defoe and bench KDB.

    DDG
    Cresswell / Bellerin / Simpson
    Payet / Townsend / Kdb / Sanchez(C) / Lanzini
    Kun / Kane

    bench: Darlow / Rose / Targett / Bojan

    1. FPL Mentor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      tough one that. KDB could easily produce today.. tricky

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Will KDB start with RM looming ahead?? that is my only concern

  14. FPL Mentor
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Help need please

    Mignolet
    Bellerin Cresswell PVA
    Sanchez(C) KDB Payet Coutinho*
    Deeney Kane Lukaku

    (Darlow, Lanzini, Otamendi, Sakho)

    Really want coutinho to start but i just dont know if i can risk another 1pointer.

    What shall i do?

    A. Im good to go.
    B. Play Darlow over Mignolet
    C. Play Darlow over Mignolet, and Lanzini over Coutinho.
    D. Kane and Coutinho > Sturridge and Fabregas/Hazard

    1. CHICHI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      C. Migs/Cout unlikely to play

  15. CHICHI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Quick advice please

    Got Migs/Robles/KDB/Cout and already -4

    Thinking Robles->Gomez and/or KDB/Cout->Cesc for -8 or -12

    Other 9 for this week are Bellerin/Moreno/TFM/Sanchez/Townsend/Payet/Kun/Kane/Carroll

    What should I do?

    1. FPL Mentor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      just do it

      1. CHICHI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Haha which one? Gomes? and then KDB/Cout for Cesc or Haz?

        1. FPL Mentor
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          yeh. why not lol

          1. CHICHI
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I am keen to do it 🙂 would you go Fab or Haz? if the latter, won't be able to bring sturridge next week (not that i have decided to do so)

  16. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Schmeichel or Mannone??

    1. FPL Mentor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      mannone

    2. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mannone

  17. crazyassbitch
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    start coutinho or lanzini
    what are the chances of coutinho to start
    and if he doesnt start what are the chances of a no show

    1. FPL Mentor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      if coutinho starts he will be in the points. Just a big IF.. i so want to play him but... i dunno

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      50%
      15%

      1. crazyassbitch
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        so if we asume coutinho scores 6 ponts on avarage
        and 1.5 to come in
        and lanzini scores 3.5 on avarage

        coutinho points =0.5*6+0,5*(0.15*3.5+0.85*1.5)=3.9
        3.9>3.5

        i should play coutinho
        anyone think my assumption about points avarage is good

  18. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Quick question for double hits on GW 36 and 37:
    A. Cresswell or PVA?
    B. Defoe, Carroll or Lukaku?
    C. Kane or Aguero?
    D. Hazard, Willian, Pedro or Fabs?

  19. FPLVegard
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hi everyone!

    Am I GTG?
    On -4 & 1.9 ITB

    Darlow
    Bellerin Smalling PVA
    Sanchez (c) Payet Lanzini Iwobi
    Aguero Sturridge Kane

    (Robles Simpson Rose Coutinho)

    Something you would change?

  20. Wings Fan
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning folks!

    Thoughts on my wildcard team? BB to play next week

    Gomes

    Bellerin - PVA - Cresswell

    Sanchez(c) - Hazard - Payet - Townsend

    Sturridge - Lukaku - Defoe

    -------------------------------------------------------
    De Gea - Lanzini - Smalling - Azpilicueta

    Any room for improvement? £0.3m ITB

  21. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Best C for this Round ?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bookies odds above say Sanchez as do I

  22. dejarik
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Finally almost decided on transfers! Some last help, please?

    A. PVA, Lanzini, Carroll
    B. PVA, Townsend, Carroll

    Rest of team:

    DDG
    Bellerin - Gabriel - PVA
    Sanchez (C) - Mahrez - Payet - KDB/Lanzini/Townsend
    Aguero - Kane - Carroll

    Robles - KDB/Lanzini/Townsend - Simpson - Fosu-Mensah

    1. FPL ElasticO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not willing to bench Simpson & I would rather have Cresswell due to his goal & assist threat, PVA has dried up a bit in recent weeks may only get CS points though he takes some FK.

  23. AlCapwnUK
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    last minute double check as I've been out of the loop the last few days...
    all good on this?

    De Gea (Mannone)
    Smalling, PVA, Cresswell (Nyom, Azpi)
    Sanchez (C), Firmino, Payet, Khazri (Mata)
    Sturridge, Lukaku, Carroll

  24. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    ICYMI
    Ben Dinnery ‏@BenDinnery · 2h2 hours ago

    Howard is set to start in the final two home games of #EFC season as the Club celebrates his outstanding contribution over the past 10-yrs.

    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Has he only got dial up?

  25. Caleb's Kitties
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Start Fuchs 442 or Firmino 433?

    1. Caleb's Kitties
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      343*

  26. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who to make Captain?
    A) Sanchez
    B)Lukaku
    C) Sturridge
    D) Payet

  27. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mannone or Gomes?

  28. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Darlow
    Bellerin Lovren Gabriel
    Hazard Payet Alexis Lanzini
    Defoe Kun Kane
    (Robles Coutinho Delaney Simpson)

    Anything worth a hit? Lovren to PVA maybe?

    1. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gutted I've planned badly and not got any of PVA Cresswell or Smalling in defence.

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nope. Would change Simpson to first place on your bench though

    3. MrInbetween
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Play Simpson instead and don't take a hit.

  29. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A) Play Mahrez because of the fear factor
    B) Play Rashford and bench Mahrez

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      DO you want to bench the highest owned player in the game right after he picked up his player of the year award?

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nope. Just have a gut feeling that Rashford could cause some damage with his pace against Morgan and Huth

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Probably wise to play Mahrez.

  30. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys, play Rojo or Simpson?

    Cheers