TOTW25 Predictions

Starting Eleven

First up this week we have what could be seen as a slightly controversial pick. Manchester City beat Arsenal for the second time in a single week and during the 3-0 away victory, Sane both scored and assisted. Ederson however ensured that Arsenal’s early pressure was to no avail and with 5 saves, including one from the spot, he is our choice this week.

Juventus were away to Lazio on the weekend and in an incredibly tight match they managed to just edge out a 1-0 victory. Barzagli was solid at the back, stopping Lazio in their tracks and ensuring the clean sheet was maintained. We all know how EA like to include a big defensive name, this could be Barzagli’s time to shine!

Hoffenheim were away to Augsburg for their Bundesliga fixture and with a promising performance they left with all three points in a 2-0 win. Hubner at the back was like a rock, defensively great and he even provided an assist.

Angers played hosts to Guingamp in their Ligue 1 clash and with a dominating display they left as 3-0 victors. There were some fantastic performances throughout the side, but Traore at centre-back ensured the clean sheet and scored one of the goals too.

Sevilla played hosts to Athletic Bilbao for their La Liga clash and it was one was traffic as the hosts picked up all the points in a 2-0 win. Vazquez was the player who really stood out, scoring once and assisting the second. He picked up the man of the match award, can he also grab himself his first Inform of the year?

A few months back and everybody simply assumed Swansea were done for, they were a team facing relegation no matter what. A new manager and a fantastic new approach has changed everything, with Swansea now sitting mid-table it would be a shock to see them not stay up. This was enforced with another incredible win on the weekend as they destroyed West Ham 4-1. A goal and an assist from midfielder Sung-yueng should be enough to see him pick up an Inform as well.

This was a painful decision, one that shouldn’t have had to made. Galatasaray were on the road this weekend and in an absolute masterclass they left as 7-0 winners. Gomis scores four goals in a single half and because he featured in the current team of the week, we are forced to exclude him from the predictions. Feghouli however was also incredible and while he may not have scored, he did pick up three assists in a dominating display of class.

Run for cover guys, because it’s happening again! The man who gave us all nightmares last year on FIFA is back with yet another Inform (most likely) this year. Tottenham comfortably beat Huddersfield 2-0 on the weekend and with Son scoring both, I would be shocked to not see him feature.

Atletico played hosts to Leganes midweek and in an absolutely dominating performance, they left as 4-0 winners. After missing out on an Inform last week due to having a man of the match card in packs, there is no way Griezmann can be passed up again. Scoring all four goals in the 4-0 victory is surely enough to make the cut this time!

In a weekend that shocked the footballing world with the horrific death of Astori, not many Serie A games took place this weekend. Roma were away to Napoli on Saturday and in a 6 goal thriller picked up a 4-2 win. The whole team were fantastic, but Dzeko scored twice and was incredible throughout.

This man made our predictions last week and was somehow excluded from the line-up. Benfica destroyed Maritimo 5-0 on the weekend and with Jonas picking himself up a hat-trick in a dominating performance, there is no chance he misses out this time around!

Substitutes

Mainz were away to Hamburg for their Bundesliga clash and although the game ended in a goalless draw, one man deserves some recognition. Muller was fantastic between the sticks and despite his side being reduced to 10 men, he commanded his defensive line, pulled off 6 saves and even stopped a penalty.

Brighton were hosts to Arsenal for their Sunday fixture and for the first time in years, Arsenal picked up a fourth successive loss. The entire Brighton team were fantastic, defensively right and dangerous pushing forward. Murray could very easily take this spot with the lack of defenders available this week and just a single goal from Murray, Dunk gets our vote. In a 2-1 win, he scored once and despite conceding, was solid at the back!

Alanyaspor were away for their weekend match and in an extremely tight match, they just managed to edge out a 1-0 victory. Welinton at the back was absolutely incredible, controlling the match and locking down his defensive line.

Braga were away to Estoril on the weekend and once again, goals were flowing in Portugal. Braga left as 6-0 victors and with so many top tier performances, picking a single nomination wasn’t easy. Horta on the left not only scored twice but assisted a further two. Surely playing a part in four games will be enough to make the cut.

Vitesse played hosts to Ajax on Sunday and despite the odds being stacked against them, they took all the points in a narrow 3-2 victory. Linssen on the wing was incredible, scoring twice and wrapping up the points for his side.

Sivasspor were away to Antalyaspor for their weekend fixture and after coming out as 4-1 winners, it looks like the journey was worthwhile.Kilinc assisted twice and scored another which could just be enough to secure him a spot.

The MLS returned this week and with it a whole heap of explosive results. Houston were hosts to Atlanta United for their first fixture and in a dominating performance they left as 4-0 winners. Wenger was incredible throughout, scoring one, assisting another and taking the man of the match award too.

Stuttgart were away to F.C Cologne for their Bundesliga clash and in a 5 goal thriller they just managed to edge out a 3-2 victory. Tommy on the wing provided all 3 assists, however our nomination goes with Gomez who scored twice and was incredible throughout.

*Gomez PTG card stats will be upgraded and his club will be changed to VfB Stuttgart if he make it to the TOTW

Heracles we’re away to Roda for their Eredivisie clash on Friday and it seems like the journey was worthwhile, as they left with a comfortable 3-0 win. Kuwas on the wing was the man of the hour, scoring once and assisting another, with a near perfect match rating as well!

Middlesborough played hosts to Leeds in the Championship and with a fantastic performance from the entire team, they left as 3-0 winners. Bamford was the man of the hour, scoring not one, not two, but three goals, to be the first Championship player included with a hat-trick this week.

We’re staying in the Championship for yet another pick and another hat-trick. Bristol City were 4-0 winners at home to Sheffield Wednesday on the weekend and Reid was the hero. Picking himself up two goals from open play and one from the spot to wrap up his hat-trick.

We stay in England once more and dropping down a division we come across yet another hat-trick. Walsall were away to Southend and during a 3-0 victory for the visitors, it was Oztumer who scored all three. It’s tough to exclude someone with three goals, however seeing EA exclude one of the above wouldn’t surprise me.