26th Dec 2014 | Premier League
Pablo And Behold
The Argentine international has scored 2 in his last 4 and has been urged forward by his boss in the absence of fit strikers.
If you’re looking for an outlandish goalscorer bet for Boxing Day where the odds are far longer than they should be, look no further than the Hawthorns.
Pablo Zabaleta may only find the net very occasionally but if you were ever going to back him it should be today at a hefty 33/1 (Bet365) to score first. Go each-way and still get paid out at 1/3rd the odds if he finds the net later in the match instead.
The Argentine international has actually scored twice in his last four outings having struck in the 4-1 victory at Sunderland before nabbing a crucial effort in the 2-0 Champions League success in Roma.
It’s no coincidence that the 29-year-old is suddenly looking more of an attacking threat. In the absence of any strikers last week, Manuel Pellegrini clearly urged his full-backs forward and Zabaleta was inches away from breaking the deadlock against Palace last time out. The bookies haven’t woken up to the effect of this tactical shift.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 08:13 26th Dec, 2014 but subject to change