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DraftKings – Tuesday Player Picks

Tuesday’s Euro 16 programme will conclude the first round of group matches as Group F takes a bow, giving DraftKings managers a complete preview of all 24-qualfying nations.

Portugal’s evening clash with Iceland will offer a first look at Cristiano Ronaldo’s form – surely a key factor in the tournament and our DraftKings thinking throughout.

Earlier in the day, Austria will look to uphold their status as dark horses with a convincing opening display against Hungary.

We’ve put the four squads under the microscope, boiling things down to a choice collection of players we feel will be crucial to success in Tuesday’s DraftKings contests.

Matchday 5 Player Picks

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal – $12,800
While Portugal have a wealth of emerging young talent, there’s no question that they remain heavily reliant on Ronaldo’s form to steer them through the tournament. With 51 goals from 48 appearances for Real Madrid last season, Ronaldo is simply the archetypal goal machine. He fired five vital goals in qualifying and has followed this up with three strikes in Portugal’s warm-up matches, including a brace in the recent 7-0 demolition of Estonia. Ronaldo appears to be fit and firing and that’s really all we need to know.

Christian Fuchs, Austria – $5900
A full-back seemingly tailor-made for our eight-man squads. Fuchs arrives in France off the back of a hugely impressive campaign for Leicester City and with numbers on the international stage to suggest he can replicate that form. He ranked third for crossed balls within the Austrian ranks in qualifying and topped their charts for tackles won and interceptions.

Zlato Junozovic, Austria – $7400
While Fuchs is a supply line from the left, Junozovic is Austria’s chief architect from the number ten role. Crucially, he’s also a dead-ball specialist which will see him hog corners and free-kicks. The main source of crossed balls and fouls won in qualifying, the Werder Bremen man also mustered 27 goal attempts and has maintained that form in the friendly matches since, claiming two goals and an assist.

Gylfi Sigurdsson, Iceland – $7600
While Iceland may struggle to silence Ronaldo, in Sigurdsson they have their own potential match winner, capable over hovering up a big DraftKings tally. Sigurdsson’s club form for Swansea City saw him involved in 41% of their goals and that influence is mirrored for his national side having notched six goals in qualifying. The playmaker will claim set-pieces and is the top provider of crosses in the Iceland ranks, whilst also contributing their most potent goal threat.

Ari Skulason, Iceland – $3800
Converted from a midfield role to left-back by his country, the fiery Skulason offers a willing attacking outlet down the flank which could harvest strong DraftKings returns. He started all ten qualifiers, registering three assists and ranking second behind Sigurdsson for crossed balls.

Balazs Dzsudzsak, Hungary – $6900
Hungary’s potential of making an impression in the tournament rely on the form and productivity of Dzsudzsak. The Bursaspor winger contributed some outstanding numbers in qualifying that make him the go-to option for our squads. He supplied more crossed balls than any other player, creating 25 goalscoring opportunities for team-mates and amassed 39 efforts on goal. Dzsudzsak has maintained that supply line in Hungary’s pre-tournament warm-ups, although it remains to be seen if he can produce on the big stage.

DraftKings contests for Tuesday’s matches are now available, including a $3 entry “Striker” with a $8k prize pot.

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524 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Is it totally mad to captain Guerreiro instead of Patricio? High risk, but think Guerreiro is a better candidate if he starts.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      No

    2. Meimei
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      No do it

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Captain Patricio. I think Guerreiro is likely ti start but Patricio is 100% nailed. If they concede then you have save points to fall back on. A yellow is just as likely as attacking contributions for Guerrerio, even if he has a higher ceiling.

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Let him do it if that's what he wants to do. Taking risks isn't crazy and he has acknowledged it is a risk.

          1. tm370
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 days ago

            He can do what he wants but he asked a question and I answered it. What's the issue?

            1. Epic Fail
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 days ago

              No issue here, son.

        2. Meimei
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Personally I have Guerreiro in my team because I think he will play and has offensives threats. Ofc it is a risk but I was ready to take it when I finalized my team.

    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      “Normality is a paved road: It's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.” ― Vincent van Gogh.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        That's lovely!

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Aye. One of his best lines, and one I always remember as an artist.

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        🙂

        Great quote sir.

    4. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I'd say it's mad.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Aye but you have hairy palms.

  2. Mclean as a Whistle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Just subbed out 9 pts, it feels weird and a little wrong...

    1. Funkyav
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      who?

      1. Mclean as a Whistle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Kozáčik, Morata, Rami & Matuidi -> Out

        Rui, Alaba, Hinteregger & Ronny -> In

    2. Meimei
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Noice ! Go big or go home !

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        I subbed in the exact same 4 for Kozacik, Muller, Rami and Nolito.

    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Nice. Happens every week in UFPL.

  3. Paramaribo
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Do we know how are prices of players getting changed generally?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Just know what it says in the rules section.

  4. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    So, I think I'm sticking with Alba over CR7. Hmm.

    1. gunnerboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I'm with you.

  5. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    I've just been on 6 different websites trying to work out Portuguese left back and reading the predicted line ups. According to the probable lineups it's Guerreiro 5 v 1 Eliseu. Not sure how much I can read into that but it has convinced me to sub in Guerreiro for tonight, especially as he started 4 of last 5 friendlies.

  6. Only God forgives
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Have Juanfran as Captain so 6x2 but have ronaldo in my team would you risk it or stick ?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Stick

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I'd twist. But what you would do is what matters, not what I'd do.

  7. King Carlos
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    So we're 104% sure R. Patricio will play tonite?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      103%.

      1. KOKAK
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        101% is just about right! 🙂

        1. King Carlos
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          people seem to lose confidence here... 😛

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 days ago

            46%.

    2. Meimei
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      you mean RP1 ? yes ofc 🙂

      1. King Carlos
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        ok thanks, sub done!

  8. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Who to captain:
    1. Rui Patricio
    2. Alaba
    3. Gerreiro

    ?

    Thanks

    1. gunnerboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Alaba

    2. Sauzée
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      2. Alaba nailed on, fancy him to get an assist and don't like captaining GKs.

    3. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Cheers folks

  9. KOKAK
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Average point spreadsheet anyone?

  10. Welcome New Mod - AZ
    Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Afternoon all!

    What a day I've had. Completed my official Panini Euro 16 sticker album, bought my FFS membership for another year, and been made an official moderator of this wonderful community.

    I'm taking a break over the summer to focus on my PhD and to enjoy the Euros without anxiety-induced matches where Ronaldo (c) fails to break down a stubborn Iceland defence.. but back on the ball once the pre-season games start, and will be setting up a variety of cup and league tournaments for the new season that I hope many of you will be part of.

    After many years on the site, it's a great feeling to now be a mod... looking forward to the coming season!

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Completed your album? Crack open the champagne dear boy 🙂

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        It's a wonderful feeling!

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      😀 😀

      Good shtuff Mr. Peanutbutter.

      1. Your Man With The Hair
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        That'll be Dr Peanutbutter shortly

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Dr. Peanutbutter with a full Panini album..
          Things just come too AZ for this guy.

          1. Az
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 2 days ago

            oooo I like that 😀

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Didn't wait for Jonty to make the official announcement - noob! 🙂

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Haha, a brutal welcome from the no-nonsense Andy!

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          I'm only messing. It's nice not to see a wall of Yaya Toure in the hot topics anyway 😉

          1. Az
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 2 days ago

            I'm like a football owner who sits with the fans.. I don't need an official announcement! 😉

    4. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Nice 😀

    5. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Pffft. I still have my official sticker album from 1970...and my "Shell coins" (anybody else remember them)?

      Congrats btw and good luck.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        My little boy collects Match Attax these days - you can't even stick them and there's multiple versions of the same player! Rubbish

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Yeah, my lads used to get the,. It's just not the same.

    6. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Nice! - what is your PHD subject?

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Doing a Psychology PhD at the Uni. of Birmingham looking at media violence effects.
        Interesting topic, but ready to leave education behind now and get a job!

        1. tm370
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Great stuff - I'm doing mine in Postcolonial Literature.

          Unfortunately, I'm not looking forward to the job hunt!

    7. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Congratulations you have a year's worth of misery courtesy of Adam West 😉 .

    8. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Congratulations my friend

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        Thanks buddy!

    9. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Excellent news AZ - you are an excellent poster - and a good lad to boot. I am predicting great things for you. 🙂

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        Many thanks Jafa, kind words indeed! 🙂

  11. gunnerboy
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Who's on set pieces and penalties for Austria?

    1. KOKAK
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Alaba

    2. gunnerboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Ta chaps

  12. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    #AUT  XI vs. #HUN : Almer; Klein, Dragovic, Hinteregger, Fuchs; Baumgartlinger, Alaba; Harnik, Junuzovic, Arnautovic; Janko.

  13. januzki
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Can't decide on captain...

    1) Alaba
    2) Hinteregger
    3) Rui Patricio
    4) Guerreiro

    Any help? Not sure if I want to risk Guerreiro though.

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Alaba imo.

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      4, 1, 3, 2 imo

    3. KOKAK
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      1 and sit back to enjoy the game.

      1. januzki
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers, Alaba it is.

  14. KOKAK
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Where can I see all the players points so far?

  15. Jack Frost
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Can't Captain Alaba.... Captaincy selection line is overwritten with a picture of the upcoming fixtures which is on the other side of the pop-up. Any ideas on how to fix?

    1. Azzuri_Buddy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Maybe play with the resolution and it will pop up somehow from under the picture

    2. Lynxy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      On Firefox? Try using Chrome yet?

    3. Jack Frost
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Google chrome works. I changed from Firefox to Google Chrome, logged on to UEFA McDonald fantasy, logged in and it let me make the captain choice like normal. Thanks.

  16. Azzuri_Buddy
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Joao Mario or Dragovic for (c) ?

    Currently on Dragovic just because imo more chances for CS.
    Joao Mario starting today.

    1. Cojiro
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I have a similar dilemna. I'm currently on Patricio but that doesnt help you...
      Dragovic

  17. Kun Tozser
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Anyone putting the armband on Janko or Junuzović

    Would mean losing 6 not sure it's worth the punt

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I wouldn't

  18. screamer73
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    bringing in Guerreiro for Lewandowski is worth it, right? even if he doesn't play, only 2 points lost

    1. Creedey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Yes

  19. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    52 points with Ronaldo,Jununovic, Patricio and Guerreiro to go for me.

    What about you?

    1. juggos
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      57 with junu, rui pat and guerreiro to play

    2. The_Colonel
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      61 with Ronny (c), Alaba and Patricio to play.
      I also have Guerreiro but not sure I want to give up 3 points for someone with a likely 1 pointer. You confident he will start?

  20. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Surely today is all about Dragovic?

    1. KingZamalek
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Ronaldo*

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      AD3 FTW

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        I heard a rumour the top 6 point scorers in froggy get an extra point. Could be a greatw in for us.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          I'm sliiightly nervous with nobody to play tonight 😛
          I'll miss my rank 😥

          You're carrying us Cheese!

          1. Cheeseoid
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 days ago

            Time for the others to lend us a hand. We have a good lead at least Drag

            1. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 2 days ago

              Ovic goal and clean sheet could get me to no1 or maybe.

    3. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Yes mate

  21. fatherted
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Sorry to ask, but can I make a transfer and sub in for a player that has played??

    1. Azzuri_Buddy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      No

  22. KOKAK
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Can Siggy get at least an assist against Portugal?

    1. fatherted
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Pepe hopes not

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Hopefully

  23. Cojiro
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Who to captain?
    A) Mario
    B) patricio
    C) Dragovic

    1. Azzuri_Buddy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Same here.
      Currently on Dragovic.what you think?

      1. Cojiro
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks, answered above

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      B

  24. KOKAK
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Going for glory with Stanciu to Siggy. Hoping for too much?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      He who dares...

      1. KOKAK
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        No risk, no rewards! 😀

  25. JJJ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Who to Captain?

    A- Patricio

    B- Dragovic

    C- Sanches

    thanks

    1. KOKAK
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      B

    2. WALOR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      A - Sanches bench risk

  26. The_Colonel
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Who to captain?

    A) Stick with Juanfran 6x2
    B) Switch to Ronaldo
    C) Switch to Alaba

    Cheers

    1. Cojiro
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      A

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Chris

      1. The_Colonel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Its A or B really....

    3. Boere Mafia
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      my current capt has zero after last night.

      So capt?

      A) Ronaldo

      B) Alaba

      C) Guirerro

      1. The_Colonel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Not really helping me out there....

        But for your situation, A all day

    4. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I'd twist to B if I had Ronnie but I'm praying for a blank here 😆

      1. The_Colonel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        thanks for your input, I'm leaning towards risking it...

    5. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I'd do B and I'm fairly conservative (still on Giroud) but if I had Ronaldo I'd go for it on a 6.

      1. The_Colonel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Me too, still think Ronaldo will get at least a goal tonight though

    6. Boere Mafia
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      thanks.

      Depending if you want to catch up or preserve your lead in your league... That is the question.

      If I kept with Rodriquez 6 x 2 then I wouldn't have switched. Because I'm top 3 in my mini league. So 12 pts is good for a captain. Ronaldo will have to get more than one goal to better that score. But he is a special player. So he can do a miracle for you or crash and burn

      But if you need the points you need to gamble. Definitely B. You spent the money on Ron. So you have to make him Captain

  27. LosVikingos
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Should i stick to rodriguez as a captain (12 points) or twist to ronaldo? Should I also sub Renato Sanchez for Kane (2 points) or not? Because i have no idea if hes playing or not

  28. Lew
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    how does one make a transfer? or do we have to wait until all matchday 1 fixtures have finished?

    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      That's what we're all hoping 🙂 We'll get a fairly small window between the end of MD1 and the MD2 deadline.

  29. slobodan85
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Captain for Mcd:
    A. Rui Patricio
    B. Joao Mario
    C. Joao Moutinho

    Any help welcome!

  30. zedko
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Hey, any idea if Quaresma will play tonight ? He was possibly injured, wouldn't want to risk 3 pts if he's not even on the bench

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Low chance of starting

    2. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      not likely