In preparation for Gameweek 14, we've compiled statistical data alongside the bookies odds to forecast which Premier League teams have the best chance of a clean sheet. The table will help FPL managers select their defenders and assist daily fantasy players with their defensive strategy.
How is the data calculated?
Every team has been rated on a scale of 1st to 20th (1st: best in the league, 20th: worst in the league) based on form, fixture and odds.
Form: Clean Sheets, Goals Conceded & Big Chances Conceded.
Fixture: Failed To Score, Goals Scored & Big Chances.
Odds: Bookies Odds To Keep A Clean Sheet.
We've then totalled these findings and colour coded them so you can clearly visualise which clubs have the best clean sheet potential in Gameweek 14.
All statistics have been taken from the last SIX matches, as we feel this provides a fair comparison with the likelihood of each club having three home and three away fixtures.
Forget Chelsea, forget Conte and forget his ultra-efficient 3-5-2 system… it's Middlesbrough who lead the pack ahead of Gameweek 14.
If your after a clean sheet and own one of Boro's backline, then Aitor Karanka's latest comments hailing Jose Mourinho as an “amazing person” will have you brimming with confidence.
Just like his ex-counterpart, Karanka put's defensive solidarity at the forefront of his game plan. His side is ranked inside the top 10 for goals conceded this season, despite being situated just above the relegation zone.
Combine all of these factors with the most attractive fixture of the weekend, HUL (H), and their potential for a clean sheet is second to none.
Surprisingly it's another team outside the top ten who are runners up in our defensive table. Stoke have found their feet in recent weeks and have a decent mix of form, fixture and odds.
They host a Burnley side who have scored just five goals in their last 14 Premier League matches on the road and never scoring more than once in a game during this run.
Man United are another team worth considering for Gameweek 14, despite this being their worst start to a Premier League season after 13 games, collecting just 20 points.
Everton stand in their way of making it three clean sheets in their last four away matches. The last time these clubs met it ended in a goalless draw.
Romelu Lukaku is Everton's main source of goals, however, the Belgian striker is misfiring, and after six attempts, has never scored against United in an Everton shirt.
Completing the top four is Liverpool with what looks an attractive fixture on paper versus Bournemouth, but could inevitably prove difficult in practice
Jurgen Klopp will not be happy that his side have conceded more than twice as many goal on their travels (10) than at home (4) this campaign and should be wary that his opposition have scored twice as many at home (10) than away (5).
Conversely, The Cherries have never scored more than once against Liverpool and if you are a believer of bad omens, they have lost all eight of their Premier League fixtures on a Sunday, including this exact matchup last season.
The last team we will discuss is West Brom as they host a Watford side who have scored just twice in their last four Premier League away matches.
Tony Pulis hasn't slept since Gameweek 13 as his disappointment of failing to keep a clean sheet against Hull engulfed him. However, he has the perfect opportunity to bounce back with a trademark shutout this weekend.
The head-to-head record backs up this theory, with only three goals scored in the last three meetings between the sides. Troy Deeney hasn't scored since the 1st of October, so maybe he'll have to wait a little longer for his drought to end.
A further comment is that you should not turn your back on Chelsea, despite being ranked 14th in our overall chart, and Arsenal, especially when playing away from home like this weekend.
We have discussed the reasoning behind this further, if you want to take a look click below:
Clean Sheet Tips For Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 14:
Forget Chelsea, forget Conte and forget his ultra-efficient 3-5-2 system… it's Middlesbrough who lead the pack ahead of Gameweek 14.
If your after a clean sheet and own one of Boro's backline, then Aitor Karanka's latest comments hailing Jose Mourinho as an “amazing person” will have you brimming with confidence.
Just like his ex-counterpart, Karanka put's defensive solidarity at the forefront of his game plan. His side is ranked inside the top 10 for goals conceded this season, despite being situated just above the relegation zone.
Combine all of these factors with the most attractive fixture of the weekend, HUL (H), and their potential for a clean sheet is second to none.
Surprisingly it's another team outside the top ten who are runners up in our defensive table. Stoke have found their feet in recent weeks and have a decent mix of form, fixture and odds.
They host a Burnley side who have scored just five goals in their last 14 Premier League matches on the road and never scoring more than once in a game during this run.
Man United are another team worth considering for Gameweek 14, despite this being their worst start to a Premier League season after 13 games, collecting just 20 points.
Everton stand in their way of making it three clean sheets in their last four away matches. The last time these clubs met it ended in a goalless draw.
Romelu Lukaku is Everton's main source of goals, however, the Belgian striker is misfiring, and after six attempts, has never scored against United in an Everton shirt.
Completing the top four is Liverpool with what looks an attractive fixture on paper versus Bournemouth, but could inevitably prove difficult in practice
Jurgen Klopp will not be happy that his side have conceded more than twice as many goal on their travels (10) than at home (4) this campaign and should be wary that his opposition have scored twice as many at home (10) than away (5).
Conversely, The Cherries have never scored more than once against Liverpool and if you are a believer of bad omens, they have lost all eight of their Premier League fixtures on a Sunday, including this exact matchup last season.
The last team we will discuss is West Brom as they host a Watford side who have scored just twice in their last four Premier League away matches.
Tony Pulis hasn't slept since Gameweek 13 as his disappointment of failing to keep a clean sheet against Hull engulfed him. However, he has the perfect opportunity to bounce back with a trademark shutout this weekend.
The head-to-head record backs up this theory, with only three goals scored in the last three meetings between the sides. Troy Deeney hasn't scored since the 1st of October, so maybe he'll have to wait a little longer for his drought to end.
A further comment is that you should not turn your back on Chelsea, despite being ranked 14th in our overall chart, and Arsenal, especially when playing away from home like this weekend.
We have discussed the reasoning behind this further, if you want to take a look click below:
