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24 June 2016 912 comments
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The Euro 2016 knockout stages get up and running tomorrow, with a trio of matches for DraftKings managers to construct their eight-man teams around.

Fortunately, DraftKings allows us to take in the teamsheets before each fixture, adjusting our eight-man squads accordingly in order to seek out those potential last-minute bargains.

Switzerland and Poland get the action underway at 2pm. Runners-up of Group A and C respectively, the duo were unbeaten over their first three fixtures and scored two goals apiece, with the Poles one of only two sides yet to concede in the tournament.

At 5pm, Group B winners Wales take on Northern Ireland for a place in the last eight. Chris Coleman’s side clearly carry the greater threat – joint-top scorers in the group stages with six goals, they have fired more attempts on target than any side. Ireland, meanwhile, have allowed their opponents 61 efforts over the first three fixtures – no other side has conceded more.

In the late 8pm match, Croatia and Portugal go head to head. The former are regarded as dark horses for the tournament after coming from behind to beat Spain and clinch Group D, though the Portuguese won’t make it easy – Fernando Santos’ men have registered more attempts on goal than any country so far and notched three times against Hungary in their previous outing.

Here’s our selection of DraftKings targets to help guide your picks ahead of Saturday’s contests.

Matchday 4, Day 1 Picks

Darijo Srna – Croatia – $6800
The veteran full-back has been somewhat unfortunate not to play a part in any of Croatia’s five goals so far. Srna’s raids down the right produced 28 crosses over the group stages – top amongst defenders and better than any team-mate – whilst he’s also created six scoring opportunities for Ante Cacic’s side ahead of their showdown with Portugal.

Aaron Ramsey – Wales – $8400
Thriving in a central support role in Chris Coleman’s 3-4-2-1 set-up, the Wales midfielder’s all-round style of play is perfectly suited to DraftKings. Ramsey has served up a goal and two assists so far and, with corner kick duties in hand, is Wales’ number one for crosses. Given that he’s attempted more tackles than any player over the group stages, the Arsenal man will be difficult to ignore against Northern Ireland tomorrow afternoon.

Ivan Perisic – Croatia – $6400
With Srna and Ivan Rakitic providing the creativity, the right winger has played a significant part in Croatia’s progress to the knockout stages. After failing to net against Turkey in the group opener, Perisic has since produced two goals and an assist in the last couple of fixtures and fired eight efforts inside the box – more than any midfielder. With Mario Mandzukic struggling for form and fitness, Perisic’s eye for goal could prove the difference against Portugal.

Gareth Bale – Wales – $11100
The Wales attacker is joint-top scorer for the tournament so far, having found the net in all three group matches. Bale is thriving as his nation’s main attacking threat and has produced 12 attempts on target to date – that’s more than double all but one player in Euro 2016 so far. That sort of form makes him our pick of the premium-priced strikers as Chris Coleman’s side look to book their place in the final eight.

Arkadiusz Milik – Poland – $9500
Pre-tournament, many expected Robert Lewandowski to provide Poland’s main goal threat but the Bayern Munich man has been a bitter disappointment to date, failing to register a single shot on target. Milik, on the other hand, has looked far livelier than his strike partner. Having scored the winner against Northern Ireland, he’s produced more than double the number of shots and efforts inside the penalty box than any of Adam Nawalka’s side as they square up to Switzerland.

Nani – Portugal – $9200
A far more budget-friendly option than Cristiano Ronaldo ($12700), Nani is neck and neck with his team-mate on two goals apiece. Although Ronaldo’s tally of 30 attempts is top for the tournament, he’s offered less threat than Nani from close-range – indeed, the latter’s 12 shots inside the box is more than any player over the group stages. Opponents Croatia may be slight favourites but Portugal will be looking to hit on the counter and, as evidenced by their three-goal haul against Hungary, have the firepower to progress.

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  1. Hakchak
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is this a perfect team? 😛

    Hart / Henn
    Chester / Ralph G / Menueir / Hector / Rami
    Payet / Ramsey / Perisic / Kroos / KDB
    Ronny / Bale / Gomez

    WC intact

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      no

      1. Hakchak
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Why?

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          10 years, 4 months ago

          ronny and bale in the same team, can only c onei

          kroos is for me not a great pick fantasy wise

          if henn keeps cs and all you're c picks fail you have nobody to c md3

    2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Gomez... Come on

      1. BENOIT
        10 years, 4 months ago

        ?

        Great pick IMO

        1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
          10 years, 4 months ago

          May be. But lot better options out there

    3. Grand Thibauto
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You have no GW3 players. Dont see how it is near perfect even.

  2. Bøss ⭐
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I'd appreciate some feedback on this bunch:

    Neuer Hennessy

    Juanfran Hector Vertonghan Rami Dier

    Ozil Perisic Hazard Payet Andre Gomes

    Muller Lukaku Morata

    0.4m in the bank, WC in tact

    1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Really like it, except for Morata. Never play vs Italy:)

      1. Bøss ⭐
        10 years, 4 months ago

        you mean you don't think Morata will start? or you don't like picking players against Italy? lol

        1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Second one:)) 0-0 game. Italians are always going for extra time and penalties in knockout phase vs strong teams:)

    2. The Wise Owl
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Meunier over Vert?

      1. Bøss ⭐
        10 years, 4 months ago

        rotation risk, I feel vert is more nailed on

        1. Weeb Kakashi
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Nicr team!! Bur Andre?

          1. Bøss ⭐
            10 years, 4 months ago

            andre gomes, 4.5m bench fodder

  3. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Burning question! Pick one guys:

    A)Ronaldo and Milik OR

    B)Lukaku and Bale

    1. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B!

    2. Bøss ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B based on bracket

  4. Weeb Kakashi
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Pick one

    A Gomez Morata

    B Muller Nolito

    1. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. anish10
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. Bøss ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A

    4. Grand Thibauto
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A but not really keen on the bunch

  5. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 4 months ago

    If we could replace every Draft Kings article with an fpl related one I'm sure everyone would be happier but then...

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      FPL doesn't sponsor the site

      1. Bøss ⭐
        10 years, 4 months ago

        this.

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 4 months ago

      True, but this is a place of buisness.

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure that would make me more or less happy to be honest.

      Although once the FPL articles start it means FPL has launched so that would be good

    4. A.T
      10 years, 4 months ago

      "Happiness is a warm gun. Yes it is. Mmmmm"

      John Lennon said that

      1. A.T
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I'll be back tomorrow with another uninteresting post 🙂

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          10 years, 4 months ago

          How may I be of assistance ?

        2. Flynniesta
          10 years, 4 months ago

          "You know a gun never killed nobody, you can ask anyone. People get shot by people, people with guns" Queen, Put Out The Fire from The Game album

          1. Flynniesta
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Not one of their best but I've got it playing in my head now

  6. anish10
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Final Draft:

    Hennesey Hart
    Rami Meunier Hector Juanfran Dier
    KDB Ozil Perisic Ramsey Payet
    Giroud Gomez Bale

    Not going for the template team

    1. anish10
      10 years, 4 months ago

      no WC btw

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      template 🙂

    3. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty template! 🙂

    4. Kun Tozser
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Soo template

  7. ortol
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Every team looks so similar, I'm just going to go for some less picked options like Pogba and Vardy

    1. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Might do you good! 🙂

  8. bibi
    10 years, 4 months ago

    latter seem have a higher chance of survive more than 1 game
    Milik and Bale maybe

  9. Blurryface
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Muller or Gomez?

    1. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Muller

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Muller ofcourse, but his price tag is way higher so an odd question 😀

  10. BlzE_94
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Appreciate any thoughts guys! 🙂

    Hennessey Hart
    Hector Rami Hummels Dier Meunier
    Hazard Ozil Payet Ramsey Perisic
    Bale Giroud Milik

    1. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Like it! I had a very similar one 30 mins ago. Maybe go Ramsey -> Alli and Giroud -> Lukaku?

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ramsey + Giroud the better combo imo

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good! Good luck

    3. BlzE_94
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks guys!
      Cant decide whether to downgrade Hummels to Boateng and upgrade Hazard to KDB?

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I'd rather have KDB, not sure about the price tag of Hummels and Boateng. Wasn't Boateng injured ?

        1. Creedey
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I think its important to have at least one player for md3. That's why I got Alli in. I would love to have Ramsey, but I need to spread the players a bit, so that I can make subs if some of them get a lousy 1 or 2-pointer 🙂

          1. JÆKS ⭐
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I think Dier is a better C option than Alli on that last day though 😀

            1. Creedey
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Have both! 😀

  11. JÆKS ⭐
    10 years, 4 months ago

    That team of the tournament from L'Equipe is a joke

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Go on...

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No Iniesta, No Payet ......

    2. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ok?

  12. Bøss ⭐
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) Neuer
    B) Courtois

    ?

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Depends

      Who is your other gk, and your defenders?

    2. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Neuer

  13. FPL Mentor
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A, B or C?

    A.
    Hennesey{1}
    Jedrzjczyk{2} Munier{2} Hector{2}
    Perisic{1} Payet{2} Ozil{2} Ramsey{1}
    Muller{2} Bale{1} Kalinic{1}

    (Hart{3}, Rami{2}, KDB {2}, Walker{3}) *0.5m spare*

    B.
    Hennesey{1}
    Jedrzjczyk{2} Howedes{2} Hector{2}
    Perisic{1} Payet{2} Kroos{2} KDB{2}
    Milik{1} Bale{1} Ronaldo{1}

    (Hart{3}, Rami{2}, Dzsudzsak{2}, Walker{3})

    C.
    Hennesey{1}
    Jedrzjczyk{2} Rami{2} Hector{2}
    Perisic{1} Payet{2} Kroos{2} KDB{2}
    Milik{1} Bale{1} Ronaldo{1}

    (Hart{3}, Munier{2}, Lallana{3}, Walker{3})

    1. Blurryface
      10 years, 4 months ago

      3

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      10 years, 4 months ago

      1

  14. Weeb Kakashi
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hennesey ********
    Hector Vermalen Taylor ***** *****

    Who would you prefer??

    A Hart Walker Juanfran
    B Hart Walker Schar ( Doesn't give me a MD3 option)
    C Hart Dier Juanfran

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      10 years, 4 months ago

      C

  15. Knowledgeable meerkat
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Right, screw it, I'm bringing in lukaku.

    Preparing to be trolled.

    1. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Me too!

  16. Why Always Me
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Pogba over Ozil for differential? Already have muller and payet

    1. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Like it!

  17. X T I A N
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Poland or Wales more likely to keep a CS?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      wales for me

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wales!
      Double up.... Even wouldn't mind a triple

  18. Blurryface
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Choose One
    A Blascz + Guerriero
    B Kroos + Jedrezjczyk

    1. Knowledgeable meerkat
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B) on the basis that I'm not convinced by Portugal's defence on the best of days, let alone against Croatia

    2. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Is Guerreiro nailed on?

  19. Knowledgeable meerkat
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Neuer, fabianski

    Hector, dier, rami, Chester, meunier

    KDB perisic payet blaszcyzkowski alli

    Muller bale trollkaku

    1. Creedey
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Like it 🙂 gtg imo!

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd have Henn instead of Fabianski
      Also Ramsey ahead of Blas!

      Pretty good team!

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers - Yeah the two points you've mentioned are ones that I've considered at length.

        I've gone for fabianski simply due to Wales defence coverage already provided by Chester, and I really wanted 1 Poland in there too.

        The Ramsey/blaszcyzkowski is again a matter of coverage. I've got bale up top as it is, and nothing for Poland going forward.

        That's my logic anyway

        1. Weeb Kakashi
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Poland defence would interest me!

          Attack apart from Milik looks Blunt!

          Cheers mate!

  20. cutch
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Subasic, Lloris
    Glik, Hector, Meunier, Dier, Giaccherini
    Perisic, Rakitic, Ramsey, KDB, Payet
    Giroud, Lukaku, Muller

    Opinions?

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nice 🙂

  21. Louis
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Team is pretty much template.

    Hart Fabianski
    Hector Rami Jedi Chester Meunier
    Hazard KDB Perisic Payet Ozil
    Morata Bale Milik

    With no WC, I have only gone with players from teams that are for me favourite. Only risk here for me is Morata against a solid Italy backline. Thoughts?

    Is this too big of a risk to go with both Hazard and KDB? Other option is Ramsey but somehow fancy Belgium over Wales.

  22. willl
    10 years, 4 months ago

    need help deciding between these:
    a) morata + kroos
    b) nolito + hazard (already have kdb)

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A Ozil instead of Kroos maybe

    2. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      a

  23. penguinsofdeath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A- CR7 & Giroud
    B- KDB & Fabregas

    I have no other Portugal or Belgium players

  24. Weeb Kakashi
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hennesey Hart
    Juanfran Walker Vermalen Hector Taylor
    Payet Perisic KDB Ozil Ramsey
    Bale Muller Nolito

    MD1 5 Players
    MD 2 6 Players
    MD 3 4 players

    G2G??

  25. Blurryface
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I think its the final one

    Henessey DDG
    Hector Rami Jedrejzynyc Munier Dier
    Payet KDB Perisic Ramsey Kroos
    Bale Muller Giroud

    1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty same as mine, gtg I guess:)

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You Dont have enough MD 3 Options!
      Otherwise its fine

      1. Blurryface
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I know that. I can do Kroos to Alli n Giru to Luka.

  26. pickyUK
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Still agonising over this! Any comments / criticism people would like to add?

    Neuer – Patricio
    Meunier – Rami – Schar – Walker – Guerrero
    Hazard – Ramsey –Kroos – Perisic – Payet
    Milik – Ronaldo - Bale

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Really like this team... I wanted Ronaldo but then I thought why not get Bale and Lukaku instead. Not sure on Ronaldo. Croatia ain't Hungary:D

      1. pickyUK
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Not going with Ronaldo scares me, although I do take your point that he could do nothing!

    2. Knowledgeable meerkat
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd probably find a better 5.0 keeper than Patricio - Croatia know how to score goals. Perhaps henessey or fabianski?

  27. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    10 years, 4 months ago

    1st draft, no WC! Any feedback is welcome:)

    Henn, Fabianski

    Dier, Meunier, Rami, Hector, Jedrzjescyk

    Payet, Ramsey, Kroos, Perišić, KDB

    Bale, Muller, Lukaku

    Cheers!

    1. Blurryface
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Henn n Fab on the same day

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ouch, true dat. What do u propose?

        1. Blurryface
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Do u really want Luka. If not u can downgrade him to Giroud or Morata or Milik n upgrade ur gk to a MD3 one

  28. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    10 years, 4 months ago

    How may I be of assistance ?

  29. BlzE_94
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone got any stats on why KDB is a better pick than Hazard?

    1. VS10_
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Buy a membership. 😉 Also watching them play KDB is more involved and if this would be a season long tournament he would definitely outscore Hazard. But in a short tournament like this anything can happen and I wouldn't be surprised if Hazard outscores KDB.

  30. Davido989
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Surely it's cheaper to buy Southampton now ffs

    1. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You don't like Mane?

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 4 months ago

        V good on his day but equally as inconsistent

        1. Eden Hazardous
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Same as most AMs in the world tbf.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            10 years, 4 months ago

            *goal-scoring AMs

    2. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Guess MFC behind Sturridge isn't too bad. Still think there's 5-7 gettable players better than Mane at a similar/cheaper price

      1. Eden Hazardous
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Who do you think you could get realistically who is better than Mane? Genuine question.

        1. Davido989
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Boufal, Brandt, Schurrle, Ziyech, Fekir

          1. Eden Hazardous
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Only Brandt is better than Mane from those 5 imo.

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Plagiarising my comments typical 🙄 😉

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Love you