This Weekend’s Best FA Cup Super Sub Bets
Odds courtesy of Paddy Power, correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
- Yoane Wissa to score anytime vs Bournemouth at odds of 7/5 on Paddy Power
- Matheus Cunha to score anytime vs Brighton at odds of 13/8 on Paddy Power
- Donyell Malen to score anytime vs Tottenham at odds of 9/4 on Paddy Power
Paddy Power Super Sub Tip 1: Yoane Wissa to score anytime
This weekend’s FA Cup third-round ties will see some Premier League clubs rotate heavily. Newcastle will almost certainly fall into that category. They host Bournemouth just three days before an EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Man City.
That should be good news for Yoane Wissa, who only featured off the bench in their 4-3 victory over Leeds on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is yet to complete 90 minutes for the Magpies, following a summer move from Brentford. Injuries have made it a tough start to life on Tyneside for the forward.
However, he has appeared sharper recently, having scored in two of his last three Newcastle starts. He’ll fancy his chances of getting on the scoresheet against a shaky Bournemouth defence.
The Cherries have conceded at least three goals in six of their last seven away games. That record suggests Wissa offers value as an anytime goalscorer bet with an implied probability of 41.7%.
- Paddy Power Super Sub Bet 1: Yoane Wissa to score anytime at odds of 7/5
Super Sub Tip 2: Matheus Cunha to score anytime
Following the sudden departure of Ruben Amorim, Darren Fletcher took charge of Man Utd’s 2-2 draw at Burnley in midweek. He has also been confirmed as the boss for this Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Brighton.
With no European or EFL Cup commitments, United are likely to take the competition seriously. That should mean another start for Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian is starting to settle after a slow start in Manchester.
Cunha has taken on more responsibility with Bryan Mbeumo away on AFCON duty. Since the start of December, the forward has averaged 4.5 shots per game. The ex-Wolves man has scored in three of his last six appearances.
Having netted 15 times in the Premier League last term for his old club, he is likely to score more goals. Given the number of dangerous positions he is currently getting into, Cunha is at great odds to score anytime against Brighton.
- Paddy Power Super Sub Bet 2: Matheus Cunha to score anytime at odds of 13/8
Super Sub Tip 3: Donyell Malen to score anytime
Aston Villa are flying high in the Premier League and favourites to win the Europa League. That suggests Unai Emery will rotate in the FA Cup, with Donyell Malen likely to start up front.
The Dutchman has had a mixed spell at Villa Park since arriving from Borussia Dortmund last January. At no point has he forced his way into the team on a regular basis.
Despite that, Malen’s goalscoring numbers are quite impressive this season. On average, he has scored a goal every 149 minutes across all competitions. Three of his seven strikes have come in the Europa League, where he has often started.
Malen may rotate in for Ollie Watkins to lead the line for Villa against out-of-form Tottenham. However, the Englishman could replace him at some stage.
Watkins scored a brace the last time he featured off the bench against Chelsea in December. He could be a real handful with fresh legs in the latter stages of this game. That adds to the sense that Malen is a solid Super Sub option this Saturday.
- Paddy Power Super Sub Bet 3: Donyell Malen to score anytime at odds of 9/4
What is Super Sub and how does it work?
Super Sub is a betting offer from Paddy Power, which effectively gives punters a second chance if their player selection is hauled off. In certain eligible markets, if a player is substituted, the bet simply transfers to whoever replaces them.
For example, say you back Foden to score anytime at the City Ground this weekend, but he's subbed off in the 60th minute without finding the net. Normally, that would be a losing bet. However, with Super Sub, if his direct replacement scores, your bet still wins.
It's a particularly useful tool for punters who are confident a player will start, but are worried about them not completing 90 minutes.
The offer is eligible when selecting goalscorers, as well as in certain other player markets such as cards and shots bets, which are available closer to kick-off. Super Sub can be used in pre-match and in-play singles, multiples and bet builder bets.