Scout Betting

The Fantasy Flutter: Leeds and City to pay the penalty?


Sponsored by bet365


Every Saturday morning, we combine Fantasy football with a flutter as we put a small wager or two on the weekend fixtures.

Focusing exclusively on the Gameweek 4 matches, we’ll be turning to the vast array of data available in our Premium Members Area to inspire a few sensibly staked bets this weekend.

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

Please gamble responsibly and always remember: when the fun stops, stop.

MISFIRING MAGPIES

Unsurprisingly bottom of the shots on target table this season are Newcastle United, who have mustered only three such efforts – and scored from all of them.

The Magpies were indebted to a controversial penalty award in Gameweek 4 in order for them to salvage a point from their clash with Spurs, while they were comprehensively outplayed by Brighton on home soil a week before that.

Only West Bromwich Albion (0.66) are averaging fewer big chances per match than Newcastle (1.00) among Premier League clubs this season.

Burnley are next up for Steve Bruce’s side, with the Clarets recording clean sheets in both meetings with the Tyneside club in 2019/20.

The return of James Tarkowski should help solidify a backline that hasn’t yet recorded a shut-out this season but who kept 15 of them in the campaign just gone.

The Clarets are 15/4 with bet365 to win to nil, with a 1-0 Burnley victory priced at 8/1.

For some reason, bet365’s Bore Draw Money Back offer sprung to mind when we saw this fixture…

Bore Draw Money Back

Refund for any Soccer game that finishes 0-0 at bet365.

Applies to losing pre-match bets on any Correct Score, Half-Time/Full-Time or Scorecast markets. Bet restrictions and T&Cs apply. New and eligible customers only.

FLOUNDERING FULHAM

Backing against the Premier League whipping boys isn’t big or clever – but who knows, it might be profitable.

Fulham have conceded at least three goals in all three of their Premier League fixtures to date and even did so again in the EFL Cup in midweek, going down 3-0 to Championship side Brentford.

A wounded Wolves outfit are up next for Scott Parker’s beleaguered troops, who will also be without arguably their stand-out performer at the back (an injured Kenny Tete) when they make the trip to Molineux.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side seldom seem to put teams to the sword and have scored four or more goals only once in their 79 Premier League fixtures since promotion was sealed in May 2018.

Three goals is within their grasp, however: they have managed this on a further nine occasions since they came back up from the second tier of English football.

With uncertainty raging over who will start for Santo’s troops this week, there is at least the knowledge that Raul Jimenez is a ‘nailed’ presence in attack.

The Mexican started 37 of Wolves’ 38 league games in 2019/20 and played a part in 50% of the goals that his club scored when he was on the pitch.

A Jimenez goal at any time in a 3-0 win for Wolves over Fulham this weekend is 13/1 with bet365, with the Jimenez anytime/Wolves 3-1 combo available for 18/1.

SPOT-KICK SURRENDERERS

There has been much talk of penalty awards since the 2020/21 campaign got underway, with a whopping 20 of them arriving in the first 28 fixtures of this season – as many as we had in the first nine Gameweeks of 2019/20.

A softening of the handball rule could come into place this weekend but it won’t stop all of the contentious awards; the one that Spurs conceded last weekend, for instance, would still have been given.

A remarkable eight of the 20 penalties that have been awarded have come in matches involving Leeds United and Manchester City – who just happen to meet each other this weekend.

Bet365 are offering 6/4 for any penalty to be awarded in this game, with the Whites 6/1 to score from the spot and City at 5/2.

Backing the sides to miss from 12 yards returns 20/1 and 10/1 respectively.

SUPER SIX?

This seems like one of those Gameweeks that is too good to be true: your FPL team looks great on paper, there is an abundance of captaincy choices and the fixtures are favourable.

It’s at this point where the universe usually intervenes – but that won’t stop us from going for broke with our sixfold of home wins.

All of the above are matches in which the home side is odds-on to win in Gameweek 4 – and an accumulator not only returns 15/1 with bet365, it also comes with a 15% bonus on top of that.

Soccer Accumulator Bonus

Up to 70% bonus for accumulators on a wide range of selected leagues and competitions. Applies to pre-match accumulators of 3+ selections on standard Full Time Result, Both Teams To Score or Result/Both Teams To Score markets only.

Bonus percentage is dependent on number of selections. Bonus capped at £100k and applied to returns. Bet restrictions and T&Cs apply. New and eligible customers only.


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


Odds subject to fluctuation. 18+. Gamble responsibly: BeGambleAware.org#ad


1,896 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Enes_Sahini1
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Changed needed lads if so where?

    McCarthy
    Bavies Van Dijk KWP Justin Saliba
    Soucek De Bruyne Son Salah Bissouma
    Mitro Werner Richarlison

    Obviously Son but would anyone make other changes?
    I've got 1FT

    Cheers.

    1. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bavies wont play now they have Reguilon

      1. chelseabrad
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Id do Bavies & Son > a wolves def and barnes

        1. Enes_Sahini1
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Take Son out play Justin instead of Bavies and wildcard after international break?

  2. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any chance of sterling getting limited minutes since he played the whole game mid week?

    1. shady4revr
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Foden will get 2 goals

      1. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        if he starts maybe ?

    2. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He will start, probably subbed 70 minutes I guess. But who knows with Pep!?

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sure they can okay Jesus, Aguero and Sane they have enough fire power. Also they are leading the table by many points why not rest him? Oh.. wait?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        *okay = play

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        What if game is won by 70th minute ?

      3. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Sane's at Bayern

    4. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He'll start, perhaps subbed after 70

      1. Arlo2103
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Torres to start instead of 3 90’s in a row mahrez?

  3. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    GTG? Or Bruno to Sterling (C) for -4?

    Martinez
    TAA | Digne | Dallas
    Salah | Bruno (C) | Rodriguez | Barnes | Soucek
    Kane | DCL

    Steer | Mitchell | Davis | Buur

    0FT, 0ITB

    Thanks

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bruno is your current captain and you’re considering to sell for Sterlo -4

      It doesn’t add up sorry

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I guess that’s my point, I’m not 100% sure about capping Bruno

    2. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would captain Mo

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Tony

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Captain Kane or Salah

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Daniel

    4. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      just cap salah

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

  4. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who the heck do I captain?

    A) KDB
    B) Ings
    C) DCL
    D) Salah
    E) Jimenez

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      someone else

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        lol

    3. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      D

    4. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’m going Ings it’s a good week for someone outside pool and city

    5. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      have all those also and its between salah and KDB

    6. Cowboy John
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A

    7. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A of those

    8. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      D

  5. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who to captain this GW?

    A) Aubameyang
    B) KdB
    C) Vardy

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Cowboy John
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

  6. jimmyabs1987
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone think with no Mane Salah becomes a real cap contender this week over KDB?

    1. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This has been my thoughts, leaning towards Salah. Presume Joya will start? Arguably Jota could offer more assists than Mane, but less goal threat.

      1. BERGKOP
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Or Minamino

    2. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      probably the entire twitter+FFS community

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Jota doesn't assist

        1. Bennerman
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Great non-fact

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Why?

    3. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think that no Mane effects liv attack performance. I'd go with KDB

      1. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        doesn't Salah usually score more when Mane doesn't play though?

  7. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Jota as a differential pick for Mitovic? Probably just for this week if I end up WCing next week

    1. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Could be gold!

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Hope so!

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Different positions no?

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Just clocked he's a mid. God knows why I thought he's a forward. For Greenwood or Podence then?

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

    Play bissouma or shaw?
    Captain salah, Sterling ot Auba?

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Auba

  9. itsmeguneet
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Need help guys 🙂

    Ramsdale
    Tierney- TAA- Doherty- Mitchell
    Mane - KDB- Rodriguez- Bissouma
    Werner - Bamford

    Nyland, Mitrovic, Lemina, Vinagre-

    Thinking of Werner + Mane > DCL + Salah for -4 ..

    2.1 in the bank, thanks!

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mane to Salah and Mitro to Dominic?

      1. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Good moves

      2. itsmeguneet
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate, was considering this too. But Werner blanking worrying me as I can use that money for even Vardy + Salah. Mitro can stay in bench for couple of weeks

  10. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Taa Robbo James
    Kdb JRod Salah sterling
    Jimenez ings DCL

    Ideal 11

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

      Also costs about 110 million

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      if you had 110 mil budget sure

    3. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      have it without Raz, Ings and DCL

    4. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty much the ideal 11. Although I'd still look AT Vardy, Kane, Rash (doesn't seem popular on here but on watch list), Bruno

    5. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ideally ideal

    6. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      would be nice if you could actually afford that team.

    7. Bennerman
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The underthinker

  11. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which score more this GW?

    A) Ings (WBA) and Bruno (TOT)
    B) Sterling (C) (lee) -4

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Leaning toward A

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A

    3. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Who's your captain if you are on A?

  12. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Been contemplating all week. So torn. Already spent FT on Jim. But now...
    1) Son > Bruno (-4)
    2) Son > Mahrez (-4)
    3) Son > Barnes (-4)
    4) bench Son, avoid hit
    5) assume Mou is playing head games and start Son with KWP first bench

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      3 or 4

    2. Cowboy John
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      4

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      4

  13. Uncle Gamst
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any help would be most appreciated

    a) Martial > Jimenez
    b) The above plus Fernandes > Sterling for -4,
    c) Vinagre > Justin, Lamptey or Saiss/Coady

    Sterling could do well against Fulham but Fernandes seems to have has point potential, regardless of how United perform. Martial can explode but has looked pretty anonymous.

    McCarthy,
    TAA, Davies, KWP
    KdB, Fernandes, Rodríguez, Soucek,
    DCL, Werber, Martial
    Button, Bissouma, Vinagre, Mitchell

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, that's what I was leaning towards

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A or save

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    3. merin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Werner -> Jimenez

    4. Cowboy John
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Vinagre > Lamptey

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks.
        Interesting, not a Wolves defender?

  14. Scout
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best 4.5m mid?

    Keep or get rid of shaw?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sell

      1. Scout
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Who for?

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Lamptey

          1. Scout
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Even though I have ryan in goal?

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bissouma / Anguissa

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This. And sell Shaw.

        1. Scout
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Who for?

    3. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Anguissa
      Get rid

      1. Scout
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Who for?

  15. John Nerdelbaum
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    OK to save a transfer here ?

    Martinez
    TAA Saiss James
    Salah KDB Podence Foden
    Werner DCL Jimenez

    xx/Lamptey/Burke/Mitchell

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes imo

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah

  16. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who to play?

    A. Taylor (new)
    B. Brewster (ars)

    Will Brewster start? Opinions?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Brewster probably not in the squad anyway

    2. Scout
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      According to reports Brewster ineligible as signed too late to play this weekend

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

  17. pwill40
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mitro / Klich (5th mid) / Castagne

    Or

    Ings / Stephens / Justin

  18. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Podence over Traore in Scout's predicted lineup, hmmm

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      When Mark is not doing them I have less trust in them

    2. pwill40
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Would surprise me if true

    3. Party time
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Bunch of casuals

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      My defence is

      TAA Robbo Johnson Mitchell Ferguson

      A. Play Johnson with Mitchell first on bench & save FT

      B. Ferguson to Castagne/Semedo for free

      Really want to have 2 FTs for international break!

      1. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        do A then pal

      2. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        a mate

      3. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers guys

    5. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If Richarlison doesn't play who will be in pens?

      1. Timon
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Siggurdson if on the pitch. Can be DCL too

      2. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        James or DCL I guess.

        1. Oggle22
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers I'll keep James for now

      3. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        James or dcl

      4. Party time
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Doucoure

      5. Timon
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        is it wise to bring in Pulisic now? (On a WC)

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Wait one week

        2. pwill40
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Bit premature imo - good to have someone in that bracket as a placeholder though

      6. Enes_Sahini1
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        *Repost

        Changed needed lads if so where?

        McCarthy
        Bavies Van Dijk KWP Justin Saliba
        Soucek De Bruyne Son Salah Bissouma
        Mitro Werner Richarlison

        Obviously Son but would anyone make other changes?
        I've got 1FT

        Cheers.

        1. pwill40
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Just Son for now

        2. Shineonme
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Son + mitro to Barnes + DLC

      7. Titchmalpas
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Start Reece James (PAL H)
        Or Saiss (FUL H)

        Could also drop Mitro to get both in?

        1. Shineonme
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          saiss

      8. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Play

        A) Lamptey (A EVE)
        B) Taylor (A NEW)

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

        Hate my team:

        Martinez
        James Justin saiss
        Kdb salah Havertz pereira foden
        Jimi dcl

        Lamptey Taylor Brewster

        1. Kobrakai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Why you hate it? Apart from Kai I like it

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

            The defence sucks, additionally I’ve cash tied up everywhere so it’ll take time to improve

            Literally no idea why i didn’t pick a 4mil defender

        2. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          How much ITB?

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

            3.2 used my FT

        3. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Havertz out, then ok

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

            Yeah - figure might switch him to son or rash

        4. Shineonme
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Hevertz must go.

        5. Kabayan
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You have good team for next few weeks. I'd consider to downgrade Fosen or Kai and add Pool's def for James or Justin for gw6.

      10. James2201
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Hey guys any news on podence? Been away and not seen anything is he fit? Have him and Son in my midfield

        1. Diedhiou See That?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          We don’t know. Nuno tells us nothing.

          Start him with a strong first sub.

      11. Kobrakai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I wanted to flip but with Sadio red flagged I am not sure I want to keep him. Not sure how fit he will be after covid and isolation.

        I was thinking to go Sterling, i cant go Mo as I only have 0.2 ITB

        Are we convinced Sterling will start? I dont see an alternative, but that would mean 3 starts in 7 days, which worries me with Pep. I would have expected Pep to manage his minutes in midweek when they were 3-0 up. What are your takes on this? Thanks!

        PS: worst season start ever, I can use all the advice there is 😉

        1. jimmyabs1987
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Sterling will 100% start

      12. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Podence will be fit and start, his grandfather told me

        1. Party time
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I got back from the future yesterday. Podence benched

        2. Party time
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Don’t forget the deadline is 5 minutes after the deadline. You can relax lads 😉

          • El Matador
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Lads play Klich or Justin?

            Cheers.

            1. Party time
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Klich

              • Kobrakai
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                I am going for Justin