Gameweek 10 Clean Sheet Analysis For Fantasy Premier League
Which clubs have the best chance of keeping a clean sheet in Gameweek 10? We've analysed recent defensive form, fixture difficulty, and the bookies odds in an attempt to answer this question.
In preparation for Gameweek 10, @NaturalFootyFan has once again compiled statistical data, alongside the bookies odds, to create a defensive forecast. Hopefully this chart and the underlying stats included will help you out for FPL selection, as well as being a useful visual aid for daily fantasy players. How is the data calculated? Every team has been rated on a scale of 1 to 20 (1: best in the league, 20: worst in the league) based on form, fixture and odds. We've then totaled these findings and colour coded them so you can clearly visualise which clubs have the best clean sheet potential in Gameweek 10. All statistics have been taken from the last four gameweeks, as we feel this provides a fair comparison with the likelihood of each club having two home and two away fixtures.Gameweek 10 Defensive Potential: Form Vs. Fixture Vs. Odds
Observations from table:
For the third time in four gameweeks, Arsenal top our form vs. fixture vs. odds chart. On the previous two occasions they secured a clean sheet, so here's hoping that this trend continues and we make it a trio of correct predictions.
Arsenal boast an impressive head-to-head record against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light with three clean sheets and six goals in the last four encounters.
The Gunners are huge favourites as they make the long journey North to face Sunderland after conceding just eight times in the last 15 meetings between the sides. As usual, David Moyes looks a dejected character and who's to blame him with the state of that squad.
Watford's inclusion inside the top three is something new, but definitely warranted with back-to-back clean sheets and an attractive home fixture versus Hull.
This will be the first time the sides have competed against each other in England's top flight, however, Watford are the only team who will be happy with the three points and nothing else. Hull have conceded 11 times in their last two fixtures, so would welcome a goalless draw with open arms.
Walter Mazzari's players have really bought into the 5-3-2 system and have polished up their defensive exploits during the last couple of matches. One player who looks re-energized with his new role is Jose Holebas.
No defender in the Premier League has scored more than the marauding left-back this season and he also seems to have stamped his mark as the clubs designated free-kick taker, as well as sharing corner duty with Etienne ‘2pts' Capoue.
Tottenham complete the top three as they host reigning Champions Leicester City. This should be an exciting encounter as Claudio Ranieri has never lost a PL game against Spurs, while Pochettino's men are looking to extend their unbeaten run to 10 matches.
Although Spurs have gone nine Premier League games against the Foxes without keeping a clean sheet, you can't afford to ignore them, especially when playing at home with just a solitary goal conceded at White Hart Lane this season.
Other Findings:
The thing which instantly stands out in our defensive potential table is the fact Man United are the bookies favourites for a clean sheet, but rank ninth in our overall standings. Burnley stand between Mourinho and his beloved clean sheet, and with The Clarets averaging two shots on target per game this season, the disgruntled Portuguese manager might even crack a rare smile. The Manchester side are unbeaten in their last 12 home fixtures versus Burnley and have conceded just eight times in their last twelve matches at Old Trafford. The other standout detail in our table, is Bournemouth's lack of the bookies backing despite their encouraging form and second best fixture based on recent statistics. Eddie Howe will be confident of holding a top ten position as his side travel to Middlesbrough. Nevertheless, we advise you to steer clear of Bournemouth's defence in FPL or Daily Fantasy contests, unless of course you're chasing attacking returns, provided by either Charlie Daniels or Adam Smith. The former is the most fouled player in the Premier League this season. Conversely, Middlesbrough were extremely unlucky not to find the net in Gameweek 9 vs. Arsenal and might even be worth backing for a clean sheet with Bournemouth's poor away record (D2, L2 & -5 goal difference).[alert type=yellow ]Introducing Bet4theBest
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