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14 June 2016 524 comments
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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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  1. Kroosin'
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any update on Perisic injury ?
    I want to do Dragovic > Giaccherini for the MD2. Is that the better choice even if he is out, Italy can get a clean sheet against Sweeden.

    1. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He is fine... read today on some Croatians web news that he is fine (I am from Serbia so I understand their language 😀 )... just some spasm in lower leg... nothing serious...

      1. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Good good, thought he looked pretty good so wouldn't wanna get rid

  2. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    How long from now til deadline?

    1. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      5pm

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'am from different time zone though, little confused

        1. Moore FPL
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          It's 3 hours later than it has been on other days, which should help you

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Just under an hour and half - same as kick off time for first game.

  3. Moore FPL
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Patricio or Janko captain today?

    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Pat has more chance of some points, Jan has more chance of lots of points. Risk/reward. I'd captain Jan.

      1. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, yeah those are exactly my thoughts. On Jan atm.

  4. le flem
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    SIG OR DZUDSZSAK CAPTAIN?

    1. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Dude.. U are in desperately situation ... 😀

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Stop shouting

    3. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy

      1. le flem
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        CHEERS

  5. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Game is bugged or something. Can't change captain, fixtures are showed on both sides of a players profile

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Go to my team click on the player you want to captain and click the captaincy option

  6. Pards Against Humanity
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Ah yes just over an hour to go until my work sweepstake pick Hungary begin the long road to European success.

  7. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Fixtures out tomorrow 🙂

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      It's coming 🙂

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      It means FPL back tomorrow?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah 4am

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Cool, GMT?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            No, FPL

            1. Rolls-Royce
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I mean 4am GMT?

      2. Jonny HOW SON?
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No

  8. KOKAK
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Can I swap Alaba to Siggy, before the 2nd match of the day?

    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      no

    2. Pards Against Humanity
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No.

    3. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Afraid not, all manual subs have to be done before the first match of each day.

  9. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who would you rather captain?

    A) Junuzovic (HUN)
    B) Dragovic (HUN)

    1. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. southernpacific
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Exact same boat. got to gamble on A I think

    3. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers. Junuzovic it is then! 🙂

      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A. Let's go Poland! 🙂

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Need big performances from the Austrian boys and Joao Mario to keep quiet to clinch the tie! 🙂

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          *Guerreiro & Patricio

  10. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Still trying to decide, do I keep Babacan in (3 points) or do I sub him for Patrício?

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sub

    2. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sub

    3. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Did that Kuzacik to Randolph and lost 1 point.

    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks all. I will sub and chance it.

    5. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sub. More to gain that lose

  11. yakirh
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any news about Srna guys? Will he open next game?
    I really want to keep him

    1. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He will play

      1. yakirh
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        how do you know mate? couldn't find info on the web

        1. sttewwizza
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          http://www.slobodnadalmacija.hr/sport/domaci-nogomet/clanak/id/315832/cacic-otisao-na-sprovod-mise-vjeruje-da-ce-srna-igrati-protiv-ceske

          Coach assistant said that he believe that Srna will play... because he is their Captain, strong person, etc etc....

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks for this.
            Please let us know if you here anything definite ahead of tomorrows deadline as it's important with only 1ft.

            1. sttewwizza
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Sure... cheers mate...

          2. yakirh
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks man will keep track

      2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Are you sure?

        Have you read any sources in Croatia?

        It would be lovely if he did.

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Heard he should be back for Czech but it's not confirmed..

    3. fenixri
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He should be back, also Croatian manager Cacic went back with him to Metkovic, Croatia to attend funeral so I am pretty sure they will come back together.

  12. KOKAK
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Siggy for Stanciu and risk losing 2 points?

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      1. KOKAK
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Dragovic

        1. KOKAK
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Reply fail...sorry!

      2. KOKAK
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks buddy.

  13. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Vierinha or Guerreiro?

    1. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Guerreiro seems to be the crowd favourite!

  14. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    If.......Portugal keep a clean sheet I will have 5 defender and 1 GK CS
    So it aint happenin

    1. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      5-3-2 formation favours the brave! 😀

  15. KOKAK
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone taking Stanciu out for more points or keeping the 4 points ?

  16. Backup Dancer
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    These Sturridge starting rumours have any weight?

    1. juggos
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What are the rumours?

    2. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think they stemmed from this goal he scored in training:

      https://twitter.com/LFCMostar/status/742097557128511488/photo/1

      1. Backup Dancer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Could very well be the case.

  17. Azzuri_Buddy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Rui Patricio or Dragovic to captain?

    1. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Rui

  18. 420king
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    The Captain choices in the poll are a joke. There is Funchs but no Junuzović lol.....

    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Whoever made the poll....retire bro

  19. Azzuri_Buddy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Choose captain:
    Joa Mario
    Rui
    Dragovic

  20. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Király - Fiola, Guzmics, Lang, Kádár - Gera, Nagy - Dzsudzsák, Kleinheisler, Németh - Szalai

    Almer; Klein, Dragovic, Hinteregger, Fuchs; Baumgartlinger, Alaba; Arnautovic, Junuzovic, Harnik; Janko

  21. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Starting XI: Király - Fiola, Guzmics, Lang, Kádár - Gera, Nagy - Dzsudzsák, Kleinheisler, Németh - Szalai

    Kiraly 40 years old and Gera 37, hehe.

    Almer; Klein, Dragovic, Hinteregger, Fuchs (K); Baumgartlinger Alaba; Harnik, Junuzovic, Arnautovic; Janko

    1. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks for tge heads up!

  22. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Well, there go another three points ... 😀

  23. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Junzovic!

  24. united07
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Keep Ramos (C) or change to Ronaldo?

    Keep Renato Sanches on bench or sub for Kane?

    1. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Ronaldo, Balotelli said 10 goals incoming!

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'd keep both as is if I were you.

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in the same situation and I've decided to keep the points I already got

  25. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Chance of Fonte playing?

  26. KOKAK
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone have the average scored in each position?

  27. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Sub Guerreiro for 3 points?

  28. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Piggin hell. I'm sat here waiting for the Portugal line...

    FOOL...

  29. gunnerboy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    How attacking is Alaba for Austria? Can we expec him to spend lots of time shooting and whipping in crosses today?