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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'
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days 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
      10 years, 2 days 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
        10 years, 2 days ago

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

  2. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    How long from now til deadline?

    1. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      5pm

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        I'am from different time zone though, little confused

        1. Moore FPL
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 days 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
      10 years, 2 days ago

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

  3. Moore FPL
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Patricio or Janko captain today?

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

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

  4. le flem
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    SIG OR DZUDSZSAK CAPTAIN?

    1. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

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

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Stop shouting

    3. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Siggy

      1. le flem
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        CHEERS

  5. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days 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
      10 years, 2 days ago

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

  6. Pards Against Humanity
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

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

  7. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Fixtures out tomorrow 🙂

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      It's coming 🙂

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      It means FPL back tomorrow?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Yeah 4am

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Cool, GMT?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 17 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            No, FPL

            1. Rolls-Royce
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 days ago

              I mean 4am GMT?

      2. Jonny HOW SON?
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        No

  8. KOKAK
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

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

    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      no

    2. Pards Against Humanity
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      No.

    3. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

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

  9. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Who would you rather captain?

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

    1. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      A

    2. southernpacific
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Exact same boat. got to gamble on A I think

    3. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Cheers. Junuzovic it is then! 🙂

      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      A. Let's go Poland! 🙂

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 days 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
          10 years, 2 days ago

          *Guerreiro & Patricio

  10. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

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

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Sub

    2. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Sub

    3. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Did that Kuzacik to Randolph and lost 1 point.

    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Thanks all. I will sub and chance it.

    5. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Sub. More to gain that lose

  11. yakirh
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

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

    1. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      He will play

      1. yakirh
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

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

        1. sttewwizza
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 days 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
            10 years, 2 days 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
              10 years, 2 days ago

              Sure... cheers mate...

          2. yakirh
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            Thanks man will keep track

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

        Are you sure?

        Have you read any sources in Croatia?

        It would be lovely if he did.

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

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

    3. fenixri
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days 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
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Siggy for Stanciu and risk losing 2 points?

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Yes

      1. KOKAK
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Dragovic

        1. KOKAK
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Reply fail...sorry!

      2. KOKAK
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks buddy.

  13. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Vierinha or Guerreiro?

    1. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Guerreiro seems to be the crowd favourite!

  14. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

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

    1. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      5-3-2 formation favours the brave! 😀

  15. KOKAK
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

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

  16. Backup Dancer
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    These Sturridge starting rumours have any weight?

    1. juggos
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      What are the rumours?

    2. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days 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
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Could very well be the case.

  17. Azzuri_Buddy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Rui Patricio or Dragovic to captain?

    1. sttewwizza
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Rui

  18. 420king
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

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

    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Whoever made the poll....retire bro

  19. Azzuri_Buddy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Choose captain:
    Joa Mario
    Rui
    Dragovic

  20. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days 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
    10 years, 2 days 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
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Thanks for tge heads up!

  22. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Well, there go another three points ... 😀

  23. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Come on Junzovic!

  24. united07
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Keep Ramos (C) or change to Ronaldo?

    Keep Renato Sanches on bench or sub for Kane?

    1. KOKAK
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Ronaldo, Balotelli said 10 goals incoming!

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

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

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

    Chance of Fonte playing?

  26. KOKAK
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Anyone have the average scored in each position?

  27. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Sub Guerreiro for 3 points?

  28. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

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

    FOOL...

  29. gunnerboy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

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