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The Fantasy Flutter: Bore draw at Bramall Lane?

We combine Fantasy football with a flutter in our weekly betting feature, which, like the Premier League itself, returns following a seven-week break.

There is always a great deal of uncertainty on the cusp of a new campaign. Will new signings bed in straight away or struggle to adjust? How will the promoted sides fare? Can any team break the stranglehold of the top two?

The imponderables make second-guessing difficult but we live in eternal hope that the data in our Premium Members Area can narrow the odds in our favour – both in FPL and beyond.

So we’re turning to the vast array of player and team statistics available on our site and that old unquantifiable, gut instinct, to again inspire a small bet or two ahead of the upcoming matches.

The odds featured in this piece are all provided by our official sportsbook partner, bet365.

But please always remember with gambling: when the fun stops, stop.

BORE DRAW AT BRAMALL LANE?

Wolverhampton Wanderers head north to face Sheffield United on Monday evening in the penultimate match of Gameweek 1.

These were two of the best defensive teams in the division last season, ranking fifth and fourth respectively for fewest goals conceded.

Only three clubs kept more clean sheets than the pair (13 each).

Wolves especially were in stingy mood towards the back-end of the campaign, registering clean sheets in nine of their last 14 matches – a period that coincided with the influential Willy Boly’s return from injury.

Were it not for John Egan’s 93rd-minute winner, the last meeting between these two clubs in July would have ended goalless.

A 0-0 stalemate is 11/2 with bet365 this time but if you’re a new and eligible customer and fancy a 1-1 (11/2) or a repeat of the Blades’ 1-0 victory two months ago (7/1), then bet365 will refund your stake through their Bore Draw Money Back offer if both sides draw a blank.

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AUBAMEYANG AT HOME AT THE COTTAGE

Tipping up the man who has scored 22 goals in each of the last two seasons is hardly maverick stuff but it would be remiss not to mention Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when is about to come up against a side he registered five attacking returns against in 118 minutes of football in 2018/19.

This is a different Fulham side to the one that flopped so badly in their last Premier League campaign, of course – although some things haven’t changed.

Right-back is a position that looks suspect and the Cottagers have moved to strengthen in that area with the capture of Kenny Tete.

The Dutchman only signed on Thursday, however, so it looks like one of Denis Odoi or Cyrus Christie – the two right-backs Fulham had at their disposal in their relegation campaign – could start at the weekend.

The west London side were the second-worst team for chances conceded and crosses conceded from their right flank in 2018/19.

Aubameyang is 5/2 to score first with bet365 but if you want a bit more bang for your buck, then Eddie Nketiah – fresh from a glut of goals on international duty and given the nod to lead the line in the Community Shield – is 9/2.

A repeat of either scoreline from the two sides’ 2018/19 meetings will pay big: 4-1 Arsenal is 25/1, while 5-1 to the Gunners is 50/1.

Incidentally, Tim Ream made more passes in the Championship than any other player last season, averaging over 70 a game – he’s 5/6 to make more than 46.5 with bet365.

THE TITLE RACE – HARE BEATS TORTOISE?

Moving away from the weekend action, it’s worth a quick look at the bet365 prices for the outright winner of the Premier League.

They are as follows:

  • Manchester City: 4/5
  • Liverpool: 9/4
  • Chelsea: 10/1
  • Manchester United: 16/1
  • Arsenal: 33/1
  • Tottenham Hotspur: 50/1

bet365’s League Winner Early Payout Offer means that new and eligible customer bets are paid out early if the team you back takes a lead of 10 points or more in the league.

Liverpool had achieved this by Christmas last year and it’s feasible that the Reds could again have a decent cushion by December this time around, with Manchester City’s opening nine fixtures far from straightforward.

That’s not to disregard the other top four contenders: Manchester United may still be a signing or two short of a serious challenge but let’s not forget that they were top of the Premier League form table over their last 12 matches of 2019/20, having gone undefeated and won eight of those games.

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For all the latest Premier League odds, visit bet365 and build your personalised football bet. 


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1,184 Comments Post a Comment
  1. konrad.sygula95
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys, RMT please

    McCarthy/Nyland
    Taa/Davies/Holding/Douglas/Mitchell
    Salah/Auba/Havertz/ASM/Stephens
    Werner/Ings/Mitrovic

    0.0itb

    I am considering replacing Davies & Mitchell to Justin & Vinagre/KW

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Template, good

  2. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Justin, Vinagre, Son
    B) Robbo, Doherty, Soucek

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  3. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Use 0.5 ITB or leave it there for flexibility?

    McCarthy Steer
    TAA Robbo Justin Taylor Mitchell
    Salah Auba Alli ASM Bissouma
    Werner Mitro Adams

    A) Keep
    B) Justin -> Saiss/Davies
    C) Other improvement

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  4. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Dallas at Leeds a good 4.5 pick?

    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not in GW1.

      Also check the promoted team hot topics on more info on Dallas.

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lots on here like him

  5. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Coady or sais
    B) Taylor or pieters
    C) Soucek or bisoma + .5 (my mid. salah auba ali asm)

    1. conorbon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss
      Taylor
      Soucek

    2. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saïss
      Taylor
      Soucek

  6. Binny
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Nketiah (Ars) 6.0 and Doucoure (Eve) 5.5

    Couple of cheap differentials I feel may do well but neither get much of a mention on here - any thoughts ?

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The former has an issue, may not start

      1. cra1g0s
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Is that true because it could mean Brewster for me and a midfield upgrade..!!

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Doucoure is a great pick at that price pending his role

    3. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      One has limited game time and the other is new to the prem.

      1. Critical Observer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        How is Doucoure new to Premier League, he just left the league with Watford in July.

        1. Kudo Warrior
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Forget that comment. Mixed him up with someone else =D

    4. luk46
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      not nailed on, thats the main issue people dont go for them

  7. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anybody going off template for that 4.5 mid, I'm thinking Oliver Burke

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lemina must get minutes at Fulham I'm thinking

    2. Mike2795647
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Reed is meant to be very promising at Fulham, not sure if he will get any more than 1-2 points but for a 5th mid / fodder, it’s worth taking the risk

    3. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yup I'm considering it, would like to think any 4.5 would never see my team, but if he were to finally achieve his potential at SHU could be a massive enabler down the line

    4. Binny
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Gordon - Eve. Minutes will be the issue

  8. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I do not want to double-up on Southampton, but are these 4.5's the best ones to go for?

    McCarthy | 4.0
    TAA | Davies | Justin | C.Taylor | Mitchell

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Or Ryan KWP for McCarthy Justin?

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not a bad shout, thank you. I do prefer McCarthy over KWP if that makes sense, however.

    2. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks fine tbh.

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

      Soton could be a top 10 team this year

  9. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Final bit of decision, which one?
    A. Alli Egan
    B. Barnes Digne

    1. conorbon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ta

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer A for now.

      For me Barnes seems to find his way onto the bench too much and I'd give Everton a couple of weeks personally. I really like Digne but likely James Rodriguez will take some of his set-pieces away btw.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thx mate

    3. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A 100%

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Perfect, stick with original plan

  10. simong1
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Havertz or Son for the first 3 GWs only?

    1. conorbon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son safer pick as proven PL player and also decent fixtures albeit in a side that will likely score less.

      Havertz still a good pick but wait and see where he plays and how he does IMO.

    3. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son.

      I want Havertz but surely he'll be eased in.

  11. Whiskerz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    All set i think

    0itb

    Mccarthy
    TAA . Davies. KWP. Saliba
    Auba . Son. Havertz. Soucek
    Ings . Werner

    Button . Mitchell. Bissouma. Martial

    Anything you'd change?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Great side. Not convinced on Arsenal defence as an Arsenal fan myself though.

      1. Whiskerz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Me either, particularly. Just think Saliba has the best chance of the playing 4.5s to keep his spot. It was either him, or bench a burnley def which leaves me a thin bench and they dont have the best starting fixtures.

    2. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice team.

      Can I recommend Johnstone/Button combo.

      Saves on the Southampton defence double up.

  12. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone going without Kane/Son and is still not tinkering to get them in?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      o/

    2. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli for me.

    3. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      o/

    4. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m on Digne and Alli but could become a 5mil and Son.

      1. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I am on a backline of TAA Digne Doherty Rudiger currently, trying to fit in Son somehow

        1. The Wanton Trader
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I’ve just got a good feeling about Alli.
          The main reason I’d get Son is his price.
          I could downgrade to any Chelsea but with Alli I’ve got to find cash.

  13. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Good luck all, any last min issues with this?

    Mccarthy (Nyland)
    TAA - Davies - Saliba (Mitchell, Shaw)
    Salah - Auba - Havertz - Alli - Soucek
    Werner - Adams (Davis)

    More importantly, Liverpool win today please!

  14. offspinnersinahurry
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    For any Spurs fans, is Dele Ali nailed on to start?

    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.

    2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes decent preseason as well

    3. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He's right behind Kane

  15. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any Spurs fans on here? Doherty starts or not?

    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not. He didn't even feature in preseason so needs some time to help with team surely!

  16. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any tweaks?

    Rams steer
    Sais taylor jsutin taa mitchel
    Auba salah ali soucek asm
    Ings werner davis

    -gw2 ings to martial, gw3 auba to kdb/sterling

  17. owenread
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    guys?

    team A)

    McCarthy
    TAA, Justin, Davies
    Auba, Salah, JWP, ASM
    Kane, Werner Mitro

    Bench: Nyland, Mitchell, C Taylor, Bissouma

    or team b):

    McCarthy
    TAA, Justin, Davies, Mitchell
    Auba, Salah, Alli, Soucek
    Kane, Werner

    Bench: Nyland, C Taylor, Davis, Bissouma

  18. luk46
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    last decision:
    A - James + Martial
    B - Fernandes + Adams

  19. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ASM (352) or Adams (343)?

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B for me

  20. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a) Ings and Soucek and 0.5 ITB

    or

    b) Adams and Alli

  21. Hig1990
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed- sorry

    Thoughts on this?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Davies, Justin, KWP
    Auba (VC), Salah (C), Son, ASM
    Werner, Adams

    Button, Bissouma, Brewster, Fergusson

    Plan - GW2 Salah & Brewster to Bruno & Martial
    GW3 Auba to KDB

  22. ElliotJHP
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    In a 12 man draft league for my final midfielder slot
    A) Doucoure
    B) Henderson

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Doucoure

    2. Binny
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  23. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA Davies Saiss
    Salah Aubameyang ASM Soucek
    Kane Werner Adams

    Steer Mitchell Taylor Davies
    0.5 itb

    Gtg?

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      G2G indeed

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        If I knew havertz would definitely start my team would be different

    2. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks a bit unbalanced, but could pay off if Kane hits the ground running

  24. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Battle of the 5.0 defenders

    Pick 2

    A) Saiss
    B) Coleman
    C) Davies
    D) Egan

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Coady or Davies

    2. stefanbkanev
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Davies and Egan

    3. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Davies Egan

  25. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    - when FPL launched: „wow, so many attacking options but they’re costly. Cheap at the back!.”

    - now: TAA - Digne - Tierney in my team 😀

    1. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tierney to Alsono/Rudiger maybe ?

  26. stefanbkanev
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy

    TAA Davies KWP

    Salah Auba Son Soucek ASM

    Werner Mitro

    4.0 Mitchell Taylor* Brewster

    2.5 ITB

    I need 1.5M for Son -> Bruno next GW. Any suggestions for upgrade with last 1M?

  27. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which combo

    1. Ryan, Mitrovic
    2. Nyland, Wilson

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on other GK

  28. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Saliba or Holding more nailed do we think?

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Holding

    2. I am 42
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would like to know too

  29. Baron Saturday
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Vardy - I currently have him in my team, but appear to be very much in the minority.

    Am I missing something or is it just the Werner effect, plus folks fitting in Auba and Salah, and maybe going for Kane instead?

    1. tokara
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Less pple having him the better

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      For me it’s a choice between vardy and salah

      Salah allows Bruno, otherwise I drop that plan completely which has its doubts

      Auba and Werner are fixed

    3. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ings very popular as well.

  30. I am 42
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Triple Arsenal, Southampton 6
    Double Brighton, Leicester, Liverpool 6
    Single Chelsea, CPalace, Newcastle 3

    1. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What's your triple Arsenal mate ?