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- Five Premier League games eligible for this weekend’s fantasy soccer.
- Games include Man United vs Man City and Tottenham vs Arsenal.
- Information on fantasy scoring rules, plus much more…
If you’re looking for some fantasy soccer picks for this weekend’s latest round of fixtures, look no further, because Vegas Odds has you covered.
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Fantasy soccer betting is becoming incredibly popular among sports fans. The concept is very simple, simply pick five players from either team (or all five from the same team) in an eligible fixture, and accumulate as many points based on their real-world performances as possible to win cash prizes.
The game’s full scoring system can be found here.
Please note – these games have been taken from Bet365 – a bookmaker that is only legal in New Jersey, however, other U.S.-based bookmakers offer similar games with similar concepts.
Preview
This one is finely poised.
Both Aston Villa and Leeds United are unbeaten in their last two Premier League matches and sit 11th and 14th in the table, respectively.
Although we expect Unai Emery’s Villa to be the game’s winners, we expect this one to be a fierce encounter with plenty of cards, so when it comes to fantasy picks, we aren’t going anywhere near any central defenders or central midfielders.
Goals are also likely and with Leeds’ Wilfried Gnonto one of the league’s most fouled players, expect Jesse Marsch’s men to rack up the dead ball kicks.
Villa, on the other hand, are likely to use their attacking width to try and get the better of this weekend’s opponents, and with Ollie Watkins, Emi Buendia, and Leon Bailey all likely to start, we have to include them in our fantasy team. As for full-back Lucas Digne, the Frenchman is a decent pick when it comes to the possibility of registering an assist.
How to Watch
Where: Villa Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom
When: Friday, January 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. ET
Channel: USA Network
Expected Line-Ups
Aston Villa: Emi Martinez, Ashley Young, Ezra Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne, Matty Cash, Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz, Emi Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey.
Leeds United: Illan Meslier, Robin Koch, Liam Cooper, Pascal Struijk, Marc Roca, Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, Wilfried Gnonto, Crysencio Summerville, Rodrigo.
Fantasy Soccer Picks
| Player | Team | Position | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Digne | Aston Villa | Defender | 4.10 |
| Emi Buendia | Aston Villa | Midfielder | 3.52 |
| Leon Bailey | Aston Villa | Midfielder | 3.02 |
| Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa | Forward | 4.50 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | Leeds United | Forward | 2.94 |
Bonus Prop Pick
Preview
For the first time in a long time, Man United will feel they have a real chance of beating arch-rivals Man City.
The Red Devils are in great form and have won all of their last four Premier League games, and conceded just one goal in the process. Striker Marcus Rashford is in scintillating form with the Englishman already netting 15 goals so far this season (7 in the league).
Man City, on the other hand, are desperately trying to keep pace with leaders Arsenal, but after suffering a shock 2-0 defeat against rock-bottom Southampton in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester derby preparations have been thrown into chaos.
This game is still a tough one to call but we’re fairly confident that fans will see plenty of goals, therefore, both sides’ most attacking players are likely to prove the difference, especially when it comes to the fantasy scoring.
How to Watch
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 7.30 a.m. ET
Channel: NBC Sports Network
Expected Line-Ups
Man United: David De Gea, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Antony, Anthony Martial.
Man City: Ederson, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Joao Cancelo, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez, Erling Haaland.
Fantasy Soccer Picks
| Player | Team | Position | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Eriksen | Man United | Midfielder | 5.72 |
| Antony | Man United | Midfielder | 3.74 |
| Marcus Rashford | Man United | Midfielder | 6.70 |
| Riyad Mahrez | Man City | Midfielder | 5.76 |
| Erling Haaland | Man City | Forward | 5.56 |
Bonus Prop Pick
Preview
Bournemouth come into this one off the back of a 3-0 hammering against Man United and unfortunately for the Cherries, this weekend’s schedule doesn’t get any easier.
Set to travel to Brentford, who are sitting pretty in the top half of the Premier League table, getting even at least a point will be a huge challenge and one we’re not sure the team from the south coast are going to be able to achieve.
Thomas Frank’s Bees are arguably one of England’s toughest teams to break down. They already boast wins over Liverpool (3-1) and defending champions Man City (2-1) this season.
Given the difference in class in both teams, we’ve decided to take Brentford players in all five of our fantasy team picks, including goalkeeper David Raya, who is a good shout to keep his sixth clean sheet of the season this weekend.
How to Watch
Where: Community Stadium, London, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 12.30 p.m. ET
Channel: NBC Sports Network
Expected Line-Ups
Brentford: David Raya; Mathias Jorgensen, Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock, Mads Roerslev, Christian Norgaard, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Rico Henry, Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney.
Bournemouth: Mark Travers; Jack Stacey, Chris Mepham, Marcos Senesi, Lloyd Kelly, Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook, Jefferson Lerma, Phillip Billing, Kieffer Moore, Dominic Solanke.
Fantasy Soccer Picks
| Player | Team | Position | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Raya | Brentford | Goalkeeper | 5.08 |
| Vitaly Janelt | Brentford | Midfielder | 2.74 |
| Mathias Jensen | Brentford | Midfielder | 3.70 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | Brentford | Midfielder | 4.22 |
| Ivan Toney | Brentford | Forward | 6.66 |
Preview
There is no denying it – Chelsea really need a win.
The Blues have only won two of their last 10 Premier League games and consequently sit way down in 10th in the table.
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Although beating Patrick Vieria’s Crystal Palace will not be as straightforward as some supporters may be expecting, history is on Graham Potter’s side.
Chelsea have beaten their London rivals in all of their last 10 domestic meetings, and we expect them to take the first step toward turning their poor run around with another victory against the Eagles on Sunday.
How to Watch
Where: Stamford Bridge, London, United Kingdom
When: Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. ET
Channel: USA Network
Expected Line-Ups
Chelsea: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella, Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, Mason Mount, Raheem Sterling, Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz.
Crystal Palace: Vicente Guaita, Nathaniel Clyne, Marc Guehi, Joachim Andersen, Joel Ward, Cheick Doucoure, Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise, Wilfred Zaha, Jordan Ayew, Odsonne Edouard.
Fantasy Soccer Picks
| Player | Team | Position | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Cucurella | Chelsea | Defender | 2.54 |
| Michael Olise | Crystal Palace | Midfielder | 4.74 |
| Wilfred Zaha | Crystal Palace | Midfielder | 4.50 |
| Hakim Ziyech | Chelsea | Midfielder | 1.22 |
| Kai Havertz | Chelsea | Midfielder | 4.30 |
Bonus Prop Pick
| Prop Selection | Vegas Odds |
|---|---|
| Hakim Ziyech to get at least 1 assist | TBC |
Preview
The North London derby is one of the most exciting matches in soccer. Tottenham and Arsenal – two fierce rivals have absolutely no love for one another and that always shows on the pitch.
11 goals have been scored in the pair’s last three meetings and with Mikel Arteta’s Gunners vying for their first Premier League title since 2004, all the pressure will be on the away team to keep their winning run going.
Tottenham always know how to turn up for a London derby though so don’t expect this one to be plain sailing for Arsenal. Arteta does have a lot of players who are in amazing form though, including attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard and wingers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. The question will be whether or not the Gunners’ backline can feed them though, so be prepared for Oleksandr Zinchenko to play a big role, especially considering he is capable of playing at full-back and in central midfield.
How to Watch
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom
When: Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. ET
Channel: Telemundo & Peacock
Expected Line-Ups
Tottenham: Hugo Lloris, Matt Doherty, Cristian Romero, Eric Dier, Clement Lenglet, Ivan Perisic, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Oliver Skipp, Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, Harry Kane.
Arsenal: Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah.
Fantasy Soccer Picks
| Player | Team | Position | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oleksandr Zinchenko | Arsenal | Defender | 4.10 |
| Son Heung-min | Tottenham | Midfielder | 5.52 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | Arsenal | Midfielder | 6.88 |
| Martin Odegaard | Arsenal | Midfielder | 8.12 |
| Harry Kane | Tottenham | Forward | 8.36 |
Fantasy Soccer Scoring Rules
| Scenario | Score |
|---|---|
| Playing time up to 60 minutes | +1 |
| Playing time over 60 minutes | +1 |
| Midfielder or attacker plays the full match | +1 |
| Goalkeeper scores a goal | +8 |
| Defender scores a goal | +6 |
| Midfielder scores a goal | +5 |
| Forward scores a goal | +4 |
| Goalkeeper or defender keeps a clean sheet (60+ mins) | +4 |
| Midfielder keeps a clean sheet (60+ mins) | +1 |
| Goalkeeper or defender concede 2 goals | -1 |
| Assist | +3 |
| Score an own goal | -2 |
| Penalty miss | -2 |
| Goalkeeper makes save | +0.5 |
| Goalkeeper saves penalty | +5 |
| Yellow card | -1 |
| Red card | -3 |
| Scoring freekick caused | -2 |
| Caused a penalty | -2 |
| Teams wins in the period player is on the pitch | +0.3 |
| Team loses in the period player is on the pitch | -0.3 |
| Shot on goal by goalkeeper | +1 |
| Shot on goal by defender | +0.6 |
| Shot on goal by midfielder or forward | +0.4 |
| Clean sheet stacking penalty defensive player 2* | -1 |
| Clean sheet stacking penalty defensive player 3* | -2 |
| Clean sheet stacking penalty defensive player 4* | -3 |
*Stacking penalty – A stacking penalty is given if you have 2 or more defensive players (goalkeeper / defender) from the same club and they get a clean sheet. Player 1 (unaffected), Player 2 (-1 point), Player 3 (-2 points), and Player 4 (-3 points).
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