{
  "id": 3954108,
  "title": "FPL gw2 Clean Sheet Odds: The Best Defences to Target",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/fpl-gw2-clean-sheet-odds-the-best-defences-to-target",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:49:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fpl-gw2-clean-sheet-odds-114928571.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gameweek 2 is drawing to a close for Fantasy Premier League managers, with only hours remaining to lock in their squads. Clean-sheet odds provide insight into which teams are likely to keep a clean sheet in upcoming matches, helping managers make strategic decisions. Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool are among the teams facing favorable fixtures this weekend, aiming to keep opponents from scoring. Here are the top defences to target in Gameweek 2 based on current clean-sheet odds:\n\nManchester United has a 48% chance of keeping a clean sheet against Ipswich (home) and a 40% chance against Coventry City (home). Coventry City has a 40% chance of keeping a clean sheet against Hull City (home). Liverpool has a 38% chance of keeping a clean sheet against Nottingham Forest (home). Arsenal has a 37% chance of holding a clean sheet against Aston Villa (away). Manchester City has a 33% probability of keeping a clean sheet against Crystal Palace (away). Bournemouth, with a 31% chance, is a contender at home against Everton. Chelsea, at 33%, also has a solid defense for their match against Brighton (home). Tottenham Hotspur, with a 32% clean-sheet probability, faces Newcastle United (home). Sunderland, at 32%, and Leeds United, at 29%, are other teams worth considering for their upcoming fixtures.",
  "summary": "Fantasy Premier League managers have just hours left to finalise their teams for Gameweek 2, with the deadline approaching on Friday evening. After the opening weekend, managers have more information to work with when assessing their squads. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are among the teams facing favourable fixtures this weekend and will be hoping […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}