→ The 2014/15 season was Sergio Aguero's best ever for Fantasy returns. Seven of his goals/assists and 36 of his FPL points came in two meetings with which club that year? Scout Betting
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

PlayerTeamOdds
AgueroMCI1.72
KaneTOT1.72
BentekeLIV1.83
FirminoLIV1.83
PelleSOT2.20
AustinSOT2.20
IheanachoMCI2.29
GiroudARS2.29
LallanaLIV2.40
Heung-Min SonTOT2.62
LongSOU2.62
LukakuEVE2.70
CostaCHE2.70
SanchezARS2.75
HendersonLIV2.75
VardyLEI2.87
MitrovicNEW2.87
PaloschiSWA2.87

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

TeamOdds
Liverpool2.00
Tottenham2.00
Southampton2.10
Chelsea2.37
Manchester City2.40
Swansea2.40
Arsenal2.50
Newcastle2.50
Aston Villa2.62

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.

  1. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 days ago

    1 FT left and 0.4 ITB

    Forster - McCarthy
    Dawson - Williams - Toby - Nyom - Wolly
    Mahrez - Ozil - Payet - Antonio - Barkley
    Kane - Kun - Lukaku

    A - Dawson > Mert
    B - Payet > Alli
    C - Payet > Siggie
    D Something else?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Wrong time to sell Payer so do A

      1. 50pipsDaily
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        E. Save

  2. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 days ago

    Would you do Lukaku to Costa and Ozil to Alli for free??

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      No

      1. Thomass
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Reasons why? Could just keep Rom

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 days ago

    The FIFFSA Round Up is belatedly up in the comments of our last article 🙂

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/12622563

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Saving paper are we? 😉

      Wait... 😮

  3. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 days ago

    getting a STO Defender in. I think its between Pieters & Johnson. Is Johnson worth the extra 0.3?

    1. lufc87
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Why Stoke...look at their last few results...one clean sheet in 6.
      Not saying they won't keep a clean sheet but better options.

      1. 1justlookin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Just they have some decent fixtures coming up thats all. Need a replacement for Evans.

        1. lufc87
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 days ago

          Do you have enough defenders to get you through this week? Maybe keep your FT for next week

    2. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      not this week
      sicknote team

  4. Punter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 days ago

    Predictions for West Ham v Southampton?

    0-1

    1. TheFootballHub
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      2-1 to either team

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Confusing to see you write it like that - a 1-0 home win for SOT would be quite possible.

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Saints are at home but yeah agree 1-0 to home side

  5. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 days ago

    Who would you bench?

    Payet,Alli,sanchez,Mahrez,Ozil
    Aguero,ighalo,kane

    1. Thomass
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Ighalo

    2. Rodallega Bomb
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      my front 8 too, I'm benching Iggy

  6. steven8991
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 days ago

    Choose 2 :
    A. Targett
    B. Wollscheid
    C. Bellerin
    D. Huth

  7. TheFootballHub
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 days ago

    is getting rid of costa stupid

    1. BecAuse79
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      not stupid

  8. zizoo10
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 days ago

    lolp

    bench one

    A) Mahrez
    B) Payet
    C) Ighalo
    D) Alli

    1. Springbank
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      C

    2. 50pipsDaily
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      C

    3. Worzel Gummidge
        10 years, 7 days ago

        C

    4. BecAuse79
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      is west ham's Valencia a starter ?
      or will be benched when others fit ??

      advice please

      1. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        yes
        and yes but who knows when those others(carroll +sakho) will be better or emerike ready
        qyietly valenia's doing very wel
        shush

    5. There's Always One!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Hi all.

      Should I play

      A lukaku

      Or

      B Mahrez

      1. BecAuse79
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Lukaku i think

    6. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Playing Schmichael over Butland.

      I figure Butland will concede easy with Shawcross out.

      Hoping for the odd save point from Pete Junior.

    7. InvertedWinger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Bottom of the page repost
      Defense of:
      Bellerin, Walker (rotation risk?), Francis (vs Ars), Evans (injured), Targett (injured)

      Got Antonio on the bench (facing Sou who havent conceded in 4)

      A) Risk the defense as it as hope Walker plays
      B) -4 to replace Evans and bench Francis
      C) Use AoA and play Antonio with Francis on the bench

      Help?

      1. 420king
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        AOA, it's worthless anyway

    8. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Points for Lukaku & Sanchez this week would be so sweet

      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        As would points from all of my players.

      2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        1 or 2 enough?

    9. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      c'mon then
      captain

      a)kun-form v tough team
      b0sanchez -prodigal returns from inj v rollover

    10. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      If you was in the top 1.5 OR who would you captain? Apart from Aguero...
      Is the best option to go safe (C) Kane?

    11. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Whos the best Chelsea option for price, points and form?
      A) Ivanovic
      B) Zouma
      C) Azpi
      D) Courtois

      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Azpi probably

    12. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Chaps....

      Pick one to bench...
      Koscielny or Moreno

      Pick one to Capt
      Kane or Kun
      Thanks

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Must be better options in defence? Based on the above article LIV have best clean sheet odds...

        Kane (c)

      2. Donblaster
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Bench Moreno of those two

        K v K is a coin toss imo. I'm going Kane because Kun is early KO and its annoying if captain blanks first up!

    13. Snapes on a Plane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Who to give the armband to?
      A) Augero
      B) Kane
      C) Giroud

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        B

      2. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        c

      3. Springbank
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        B

    14. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Thanks all
      Decided to play Payet and Iggy
      Benching Mahrez

      1. twoplustwo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Mental, sorry 🙂

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 7 days ago

          Stats based

        2. zizoo10
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 7 days ago

          dude, i had mahrez benched all week, and decided to bench ighalo now!

      2. Yankee Toffee
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Seriously?

        If it was City v Arsenal, would you bench Ozil/Sanchez?

    15. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Incredibly tough choices for captain with Sanchez, Kane and Aguero

      I am top of a couple of MLs so might go Kun to match others

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        sanchez tho

      2. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Yeah maybe if defending a lead go for kun and if Chasing it's Kane

    16. Donblaster
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 days ago

      Baines (sto) or Dawson (newc)?

      Payet (sou) or Arnie (EVE)?

      Thanks!

      1. Still Unsure
          10 years, 7 days ago

          Baines and Payet

          1. Donblaster
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 days ago

            Thanks

      2. 50pipsDaily
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Pick 3 to play:

        A) Smalling
        B) VVD
        C) Dawson
        D) Ward
        E) Kolarov

        Thanks

        1. Donblaster
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 days ago

          A, B and E

      3. Snapes on a Plane
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 days ago

        Chances of Soton keeping a cleansheet today?

        1. Still Unsure
            10 years, 7 days ago

            Not sure, their run has to end soon, probably today

          • Ha.
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 7 days ago

            Read the article...

        2. Still Unsure
            10 years, 7 days ago

            Play Azpi or Moreno?!?

            1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 7 days ago

              Moreno surely?

            2. Ha.
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 7 days ago

              Moreno

          • Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 7 days ago

            Bench Payet or Ighalo?

            1. Still Unsure
                10 years, 7 days ago

                Ighalo

              • HuttonDressedasLahm
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 7 days ago

                Payet
                Spurs have an annoying habit of conceding a goal, also no Vertonghen

                Ighalo should be the bennificiary

            2. Tim Canterbury
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 7 days ago

              Such a good feeling being top of my ml for once this season. Tiring chasing all the time

              1. Ha.
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 7 days ago

                Not nervous you'll slip up? 😛

            3. My little Bony
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 7 days ago

              Lakuku to Austin or Ifobe..or Hold?

              Kun & iggy are my other 2

            4. Chucky
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 7 days ago

              Hi 🙂

              Good to go?

              Courtois
              Dier Williams Wolly
              Ozil Alli Payet Barkley
              Costa Kun(c) Ighalo

              1. zizoo10
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 7 days ago

                start mahrez, bench iggy

            5. Johno99
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 7 days ago

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

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