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13 June 2016 1868 comments
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Monday’s final Euro 2016 tie sees Fifa’s second highest ranked side Belgium square up to 2012 Euros finalist Italy.

Both sides come into the match in confident mood having topped their qualifying groups and ending their pre-tournament friendly preparations unbeaten. While Belgium defeated Norway 3-2 and drew 1-1 with Finland, Italy recorded wins against Scotland and Finland.

Marc Wilmots’ team are set to rely heavily on Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who created more chances than any other player during qualification. Along with Chelsea’s Eden Hazard he was also the Red Devils’ top scorer in qualifying with five goals.

Antonio Conte’s Italy were one of only four sides, alongside England, Austria and Romania, to be undefeated in qualifying. They did this despite not having a regular goal scorer, with Southampton striker Graziano Pelle the Azzuri’s top scorer in qualifying with just three goals.

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😎

  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Candreva looked really impressive last night, as did Giaccherini..
    Anyone getting an Italian in ahead of the Sweden game?

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If Eliseu not playing, I'm getting that Sunderland's reject.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        They're on my watchlist anyway..

        ..along with Bale.
        Muller better get something v Poland..

        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Got a feeling many people gonna ditch Muller, I'm gonna stick with him for now, at least until they qualified.

          Morata might get get the boot tho.

          1. Stats Don\'t Lie
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Morata was terrible.

            1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Terrible enough not to start next week?

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                I think he'll keep his place.

                1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 1 month ago

                  Nolito more terrible than him?

                  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 1 month ago

                    Nah I think both will keep their place. Spain were all over Czech Republic, Petr Cech was the only one keeping them in the game.

                    Their finishing was poor and Nolito was caught offside a few times alright but I'd keep faith for now.

                    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 1 month ago

                      Cheers!

                      Not sure who to bring with Morata + 1.5 too, seems like all the points are coming from defenders so far.

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Giaccherini is tempting.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Brilliant value, he was involved in nearly everything last night.

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          But absolutely the worst player to get in if you are trying to win. 😕

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/06/13/dugout-discussion-belgium-v-italy/?hc_page=18#hc_comment_13444634

          1. RMA
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Win what? The whole comp? I guess. Mini-leagues are a different story, you can easily count on your opponents doing more mistakes than you 🙂

            But I agree, if you're last or have to sacrifice another defender with good fixtures (France, Germany, Spain, England) then it probably isn't worth it and you should be looking for differentials.

            1. Ruth_NZ
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Depends what mini-leagues you are in. 😕 The ones I play in have plenty of managers that won't make many mistakes.

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe pelle. Had a few chances last night.

  2. mourinho_el_fenómeno
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Quiz:

    Artem Fedetskiy or Yaroslav Rakitskiy .. for the next gw?

    i will switch dragovic as i have 4 players playing the last day next gw.

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How's this a quiz?

  3. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Are people subbing in Raphael?

    1. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      From what I've seen yes

  4. Jbuckl1878
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Should I stick with the 4 pts from Albanias keeper
    Or change to Rui Patricio

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one.

      I'll let you decide.

    2. RMA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The odds of Portugal CS are around 55% according to bookies. That gives expected returns of 4.2p, without accounting for the chance for additional points from saves.

      So yes, switch 🙂

  5. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I really need to know peoples Portugal Midfield Starting XI today.

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Minefield. No one is nailed.

      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I need Joao Mario or I leave Muller in for his 2 points.

        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I'd twist.

  6. Kolarov Fpl Legend
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So, Alaba or Drago (C) ?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Alaba

    2. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Always def over mid

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        So Alaba (LB) over Dragovic (CDM)? 😉

        I'd lean towards Dragovic meself too.

        1. harvard
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          alaba plays cdm and is scored as a midf.
          dragovic plays cam.

          i have dragovic but will be capping ronaldo tho

      2. ..RL..
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Dragovic

    3. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dragovic, just for his name.

  7. ..RL..
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Certainly feels like it went south for me after MD2. Muller, Lewandowski and Nolito- all 3 strikers blanked.
    Who should I likely replace from the above 3? and with whom?
    Lewandowski and Muller play against each other and Nolito is always a risk to have until he's on the team sheet before the match.
    Or replace Rami or Rodrigues(Sommer covers Swiss defence) to an Italian defender mostly Giaccherini?

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Take it chill. It is just one game, maybe all will score next game. Too early to kneejerk. Rodrigues to Giaccerini could be a good move.

    2. Jbuckl1878
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lewi out Ron in is what I'm doing kept .5 just in case

  8. JoshHuntCUFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Had 44 points...

    Subbed out Alli(2) and Kovacik(3), de-captained Juanfran(6)...

    I now have 33 points with Rui Patricio, Alaba, and Ronaldo(C) to play. Good move?

    1. Bring on the shots
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm glad subs work for you mate... Mine doesn't even work for me to have this fun

      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Use the app, it's much simpler

        1. Bring on the shots
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I am ... when I click confirm it just says team not updated... Been trying now for an hour ... Sick of trying now lol

          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Login to UEFA site on the browser your posting from.

            http://eurofantasy.uefa.com/en/fantasy16/manage-team

          2. harvard
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            use the site...same thing happened to me on the app. now i just use my mobile browser

      2. JoshHuntCUFC
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully you'll get it working soon. Although I'll be kicking myself if all my subs just get 2 pts each!!
        What issue are you having?

        1. Bring on the shots
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I'm using the app, updated it but when I click on the player I want to sub then click on the sub player it moves which is great but then when I click confirm it goes back and just says 'team not updated'

    2. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Seems like an ok gamble 🙂 Ronaldo needs to score more than one to top the juanfran score though.

      1. JoshHuntCUFC
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's what I'm counting on, although Rui Patricio and Alaba may chip in towards the deficit hopefully?

  9. mikess
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth keeping hold of Rami for the next round?

    I think a hit is definitely not worth it so trying to figure out an efficient way to improve my side. Defence seems a good place to start

    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Albania looked pretty toothless I thought

    2. ..RL..
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Get Giaccherini instead.

      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Already have him

        1. ..RL..
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Keep him I guess, its Albania next.

  10. Bring on the shots
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So basically substitutes do t work on the app... Just always says 'team not updated'

    Rubbish

  11. La Vida Latte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Let´s maki som predictions

    Russia - Slovakia: 2-0
    Romania - Switzerland: 1-0
    France - Albania: 3-0

    England - Wales: 1-1
    Ukraine - NIR: 2-0
    Germany - Poland: 2-0

    Italy - Sweden: 2-0
    Czech Republic - Croatia: 0-2
    Spain - Turkey: 2-0

    Belgium - Irland: 2-0
    Iceland - Hungary: 3-2
    Portugal - Austria: 1-1

    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not too bad, I think Ireland may get a draw. Switzerland will beat Romania, just

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        What´s your predictions ?

        I think romania will keep a clean sheet. They are really good at that!

    2. ..RL..
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Russia - Slovakia: 1-1
      Romania - Switzerland: 1-1
      France - Albania: 3-0

      England - Wales: 2-1
      Ukraine - NIR: 2-0
      Germany - Poland: 2-1

      Italy - Sweden: 2-0
      Czech Republic - Croatia: 0-2
      Spain - Turkey: 2-1

      Belgium - Irland: 1-0
      Iceland - Hungary: 2-1
      Portugal - Austria: 1-2

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1-2 Slovakia
      1-1 Switzerland / Romania
      2-0 France

      0-2 Wales
      3-0 Ukraine
      2-0 Germany

      2-0 Italy
      1-1 Czech / Croatia
      2-1 Spain

      1-1 Ireland / Belgium
      2-1 Iceland
      2-1 Portugal

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Wales beating Enland with 2-0 would be fun. The outrage! Will probably make the english so angry that they will vote for a Brexit just because!

    4. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Rom - Swiss, Ger - Pol, Spain - Turkey, Bel - Ire, could easily going other way.

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I thiknk Spain will get their act togther and start scoring more 🙂

        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          They should.

          All that talent and just 1-0, from a defender some more, not really good.

    5. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Russia will draw
      Swiss will win
      Poland will draw

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Naaaah! Russia will beat Slovakia for sure. Romania will keep a clean sheet. Maybe 0-0

  12. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    The Habsburg Derby should be tasty enough. Not much football but tasty 😉

  13. Backup Dancer
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Was there any news on the Perisic injury? Just a precaution?

  14. dub75670
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Alaba or Dragovic for captain?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Alaba

  15. Backup Dancer
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Captaining defenders seems to be the way forward this round of fixtures.

    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Reply fail above.

  16. britlander
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Can't decide between Siggy or Dragovic tonight, leaning towards Siggy. Any suggestions?

    1. ..RL..
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dragovi(C) going by current trend.

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sig

  17. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So do I keep Babacan in (3 points) or do I sub him for Patrício?

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Twist.

  18. :
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Score predictions for today chaps? Things have been a little cagey up till now (only 4 out of the 20 teams who have so far played have scored more than once) so I think I'll row in with the the result that has occurred in 4 out of the previous 10 games.

    1-0 to both Austria & Portugal.

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That's about right for Portugal.

  19. karvs155
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cap:
    A) Dragovic
    B) Alaba
    C) Patricio

    1. dub75670
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A or C...probably A given their opponents.

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Alaba

  20. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    :s

  21. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    At last we have a manager.

    Koeman appointed new Everton manager.

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hmm, not really excites me if I'm honest.

      You reckon he will bring one of his Saint players?

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Upgrade on Martinez.

        It usually happens. Forster,VVD and Pelle have been linked. I would take all of them.

        Might get one of them in reality. Forster would be expensive. More likely to be Cilessen for GK.

        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Ah, definitely.

          Forster and VVD could be ace, Pelle on the other hand ...

          Never like Cilessen, he's on par with Robles. Personally think he is not an upgrade.

          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Apparently Koeman has been looking at Berahino. I hope we don't get him. Bad attitude.

            1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Not what your team need right now. Could easily disrupt your team, plus you already have Mirallas for that.

        2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Long would be good too imo.

          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            And him. Priority for me is a Goalkeeper(Robles) Centreback(Jags)a midfielder to replace Barry and a replacement for Stones or Lukaku if they go.

    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      All you need now is some decent players !

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Need to replace the Wigan players. Most of the oldies hav been released. Hibbert,Osman,Pienaar.

  22. ..RL..
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Most major tournament are likely to have some upset results. Who do you guys see suffering that fate in this tournament?

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd say England. But that's normal.

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A few 'upsets' could happen..

      Wales > England
      Ukraine > Poland
      Romania > Switzerland
      Iceland > Portugal

      but most importantly.....

      Ireland > Belgium

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ukraine play N Ireland. 😕

        Poland v Germany could be interesting though. I don't see that as a shoe-in for Germany and wouldn't be surprised with a draw.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          *cough* oh yeah.. I knew that.. 😳 I totally meant for GW3..

          Agree re Germany v Poland. BTTS?
          Neuer could be the difference.

      2. ..RL..
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Austria-Portugal is also one fixture to watch out for.

      3. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That won't be an upset. Belgium were brutal last night. McClean in for an injured Walters, possibly Murphy for Long who was poor yesterday and is better off the bench.,

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I thought Long was good in the first half, won some headers against defenders far taller than himself, disappeared completely in the second half though..

          There were a few worrying performances last night for an overall impressive showing for Ireland.

          McCarthy was terrible, himself and Coleman couldn't get to grips with Martin Olsson down the right hand side.. Walters was clearly still injured..

          We can take Belgium 😎
          KdB looked abysmal last night. Hazard seemed visibly annoyed at him.

  23. Fergietime
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is it your name or your screen name that shows up in the leagues?

    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Try to predict by how it is showing your name and your team name.

      1. Fergietime
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        In the league it says "You"

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Both.

    3. Margarido
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Your name and Team name (Uefa)

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  25. England's Number 1
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Austria v Hungary and Portugal v Iceland predictions?

  26. dub75670
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Alaba or Dragovic for captain?.