TOTW 36 Predictions

Starting Eleven

Before we jump into this week’s predictions, it is important to mention that certain players may not feature, due to the upcoming Ligue 1 and Serie A TOTS release on Friday.

Also, bigger players may sneak in with weaker performances as we see a lot of the bigger leagues finishing this week.

We kick start these predictions with a Ligue 1 player, a player who has an outside chance at a team of the season as well. Areola pulled of 6 incredible saves against Caen, to secure a point for the French Champions, and with a lack of competition, he has put himself in a fantastic position here.

Over to the Super Lig next, where Trabzonspor played host to Karabukspor. The game consisted of 3 goals, and each one of these went in favour of the hosts. Pereira was the man behind two of these, and when we consider that he is a full-back, who also managed to keep a clean sheet, the achievement becomes even more impressive.

Back across to France now, where a single goal separated Nantes and Strasbourg in their Ligue 1 fixture. Dubois was the man behind the goal, and was also a part of the defensive structure that provided a clean sheet. Ticking two boxes could very possibly be enough to see his name in lights this week.

Over to Italy next, and a game where we saw Buffon end his magical career at Juventus. The game itself was very tight, and Juventus only just edged out a 2-1 victory. Now while Rugani didn’t keep a clean sheet, he did score the winning goal, and with the Serie A TOTS dropping this week, maybe he can steal a spot amongst the others!

Now whether a hero card or a team of the week card is more fitting, is debatable for sure, however the importance of Vecino’s goal, simply cannot go unnoticed. Inter Milan pulled off a 3-2 win against Lazio, and with the winner securing Champions League next season, this match literally had everything to play for. Vecino scored a late winner, after a penalty brought Inter Milan back into the match, and with it, we will see Inter Milan in the CL next year!

Is this selection a little ambitious? Possibly. Was Sanson absolutely incredible on the weekend? Not really. However with the lack of big games, and especially big performances from midfielders, a goal during a 2-1 win for Marseille, may just about be enough to see him receive his first special card of the year.

AC Milan have had an extremely average season, one that definitely fell short of expectations. With the final game of the season, a home match against Fiorentina, they at least managed to ends things on a high. A 5-1 win here showed what they are building, and with a goal and 3 assists, Calhanoglu comfortably makes our shortlist.

I’m starting to worry myself with some of these choices, as once again we see a player who could easily feature within the Ligue 1 TOTS. Although we run this risk, we can’t ignore top performances based on speculation and hence Lopes makes our predictions thanks to his 2 goals, during a 3-0 win for Monaco against Troyes.

America is our next stop, where NYCFC player hosts to Colorado. The match brought us four goals, and sadly for Colorado, they all went in favour of the hosts. Villa scored twice and assisted a third, which is more than likely enough to secure him his first Inform of the campaign.

Damn! This man may not have started the season with a bang, but his performances for the second half have been nothing short of incredible. Another game, and yet another hat-trick. Lyon beat Nice 3-2 on the weekend, and while normally Depay would be a lock, the likelihood of a team of the season card this week may see him miss out.

Over to Spain for our next selection, where Celta Vigo and Levante faced off in the final game of their season. In a game that provided us with 6 goals, four went in favour of the home side. Now while Aspas has a chance, after scoring twice, our nomination goes with Gomez, who scored twice and also provided an assist.

Substitutes

D.Lopez (CB)
Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Espanyol
1 Goal and Clean Sheet

Abubakar (CB)
New England 0-1 Columbus
1 Goal and Clean Sheet

Hamouma (CAM)
Saint-Etienne 5-0 Lille
3 Goals

Frieser (RM)
LASK 1-3 Wolfsberger AC
2 Goals

Watanabe (LM)
Vissel Kobe 4-0 Cobsadole Sapporo
2 Goals

Elis (RW)
Chicago 2-3 Houston**
2 Goals

Antenucci (CF)
SPAL 3-1 Sampdoria
2 Goals

Adebayor
Istanbul Basaksehir 3-2 Kasimpasa
2 Goals and 1 Assist

Stuani (ST)
Las Palmas 1-2 Girona
2 Goals

Larin (ST)
Besiktas 5-1 Sivasspor
3 Goals

Joelinton (ST)
Rapid Wien 4-1 Altach
2 Goals

Nakamura (ST)
Kawasaki Frontale 3-0 Shimizu S-Pulse
2 Goals