TOTW17 Predictions

Starting Eleven

Atletico were hosts to Getafe for their weekend fixture were they picked up a comfortable 2-0 victory. Oblak once again was in form, pulling off a total of 5 saves and ensuring a clean sheet was kept.

AC Milan haven’t had the most successful season after their summer spending spree, and in a game at home to relegation battling Crotone, 3 points was a minimum ask. In a 1-0 victory, Bonucci was the man who separated the sides. With a clean sheet and a goal, we should see another OTW card receive a boost.

Staying in the Serie A for this second CB selection where we find Napoli play hosts to Verona. In a 2-0 victory, Koulibaly was the man who separated the sides. Keeping a clean sheet and also scoring once, hopefully we will see his first inform of the season.

Athletic Bilbao were hosts to Alaves in their Sunday fixture, and in a comfortable 2-0 victory Etxeita was the man who stole the show. With a solid performance at the back and a goal to his name, we could very well see him feature this week.

Fulham were hosts to Ipswich for their Championship game and in a 4-1 masterclass they left with all the points. The star of the show was Sessegnon at right back, scoring twice and assisting another.

West Ham were away to Tottenham for their midweek fixture and in a 1-1 draw the match seemed to lack action across the board. Two absolute screamers were the only shots able to hit the back of the net, with Obiang’s being slightly more impressive.

Barcelona were at home to Levante on the weekend and in a comfortable 3-0 victory, finding a candidate for these predictions was anything but easy. With the lack of games this week and hence the time lack of big names, there is an outside chance we see someone sneak in. Suarez with a single goal and Messi with an inform so recently puts focus elsewhere and with a solid performance at the back, a clean sheet and an assist, Alba could very well be our man.

Torino were hosts to Bologna for their Serie A fixture and in a dominating display, they left as 3-0 victors. Falque from the right was the real star, scoring once and assisting another.

West Ham were hosts to West Brom for their Tuesday night brawl, and three points were more than needed from the game. West Brom took an early 1 goal lead, but a little magic from Carroll endured the hosts took the points in a 2-1 win.

The man scored 4 goals at striker. We don’t need a story, we don’t need any other information, this guy is in the team of the week.

Real Madrid were away to Celts Vigo for their La Liga clash, and in a game of 4 goals, neither team could secure all the points. While we don’t usually see such a big name receive an inform for a draw, the lack of options this week gives Bale a huge chance of making the cut. Two goals from the striker position, could we be seeing a striker Bale?

Substitutes

Braga were away to Bovista for their midweek fixture and in a game of 4 goals, they were the team who left victorious in a 3-1 win. The game could have ended very differently if it wasn’t for their goalkeeper Matheus, pulling off a total of 5 saves including one from the spot.

Benevento picked up their first ever Serie A win last week, and Coda made my predictions. It looks like he was equally as upset as myself to not receive an inform, so this week he simply gave EA no other option. In a 3-2 victory, Coda scored twice and assisted the third to see Benevento pick up back to back victories.

Sporting were at home to Maritimo for their Sunday fixture in Liga nos, and in a dominating display they took all the points in a 5-0 victory. Once again it was Dost up front who stole the show, bagging himself another hat-trick and most likely another Inform too.

Porto were at home to Vitoria De Guimaraes for their Sunday fixture and in a 6 goal thriller, they were the team that emerged victorious. Marega at RW was the shining star of the evening, scoring twice and ensuring Porto took all 3 points.

Panathinaikos were at home to Platanias for their Greek Super League fixture on the weekend and in a 2-0 victory it was Villafanez who shone the brightest. Although both goals were scored from the spot, this week it could very well be enough to make the cut.

Pumas were away to Pachuca for this weekend fixture and in a 5 goal thriller it was the away team who managed to edge the win. In a 3-2 victory, it was Castillo who secured the points, scoring two of the three goals.

Rio Ave were at home to Pacos De Ferreira for their Liga Nos clash, and in a 6 goal thriller it was the hosts who took the points. In a 4-2 victory, Novais at RW scored twice and secured the man of the match award too.

Real Betis were away to Sevilla for their La Liga fixture on Saturday and in an 8 goal thriller, picking out a nomination for this team of the week was still a challenge. While defenders on both teams scored plenty, the amount of goals conceded puts me off those, so our choice is Ruiz at CM, who scored once and put in a solid performance.

PAOK were hosts to Levadiakos in their weekend fixture and in an incredible performance they left as 5-0 victors. Goals were split amongst 3 of the players, Djalma and Priijovic bagged two each, but seeing as one was from the spot for Priijovic, Djalma makes our selection.

Crystal Palace were away to Southampton for their Premier League fixture and with their relegation battle gearing up, a win was desperately needed once more. In a promising performance, a win was what they achieved and in a 2-1 victory, Milivojevic is the man who stood out. Holding down the midfield and scoring the winner could be enough to see him secure his spot.

Falkirk were hosts to Dundee United for this Scottish fixture and in a 6-1 masterclass, the hosts took all the points. Plenty of options for TOTW slots here; but our selection is Longridge, scoring two goals from the left.

Eibar were away to Las Palmas for their weekend fixture and in a 2-1 victory for the travelling side there were a few solid performances. Angel at LB not only put in a solid defensive display, but also provided the assists for the winning goal too.