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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. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys, can you give me your must haves for the knockouts? I am playing a game where you can't make any transfers!

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

      Which teams do you think make the semi finals?

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Belgium Croatia France and Germany for me, what about you?

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

          Sounds about right.

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bale, Persic, Payet and Lukaku imo

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, all high up on my list.

    3. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If you cant make transfers. Then you should get 3 Wales. 3 France. And 2 germans, 2 Spain, 2 croatia, 2 Poland.

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

      IMO...Perisic,Milik,Dier,Payet,Bale,

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Milik. Thats an interesting one! Can't call the Poland Switzerland game so i am thinking I will steer clear.

    5. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think there are any.
      The one's I haven't took out of my team so far: Bale, Muller, Milik, Perisic, Payet, German DEF
      Make of that as you will 😀

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        How come the Milik love? Agree with the rest.

  2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Andre Gomez, seriously injured?

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Are you really interested to take him

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Possibly, to get a lot of other bells and whistles.

  3. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which of the following games will have the most goals?

    (A) Poland vs Switzerland
    (B) Wales vs Northern Ireland
    (C) Croatia vs Portugal

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

      I'll say (C)
      Both have proved they can attack

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      C

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      My guess would be C.

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

      CAB in dat order

    5. Your Man With The Hair
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      C is the obvious answer, but who knows

    6. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      C

  4. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Especially after so many chances that Ozil created last match
    He looks to be seriously worth the extra 1.5 M over Kroos
    Don't you think ?

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

      I don't think any of the mare worth it tbh

    2. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Obviously depends what you do with the change.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This.

  5. BilalM
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts?

    Neuer / Hennessy
    Dier/ Hector/ Rami/ Giaccherini/ Juanfran
    KDB/ Payet/ Perisic/ Ozil
    Milik/ Bale/ Nolito

    Swap Milik/Nolito with anyone?

  6. Your Man With The Hair
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Finding it difficult to change this.
    Any thoughts?

    Subasic
    Hector,Rami, Glik
    Ramsey, Błaszczykowski, Payet, Witsel
    Muller, Ronaldo, Bale

    (DDG, Fab, Walker, Guerrerio)

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

      How much do you have itb coz Witsel should go

      1. Your Man With The Hair
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        0.5m had him in as Belgium cover. His stats arent too bad. Was either him, Kroos or Ali

  7. esteban17
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Grosicki/Kroos?
    Pazdan/Glik/Jed...?

    1. X T I A N
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kroos
      Jed

  8. MartialMatas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Repost bottomed

    I have 5.5 for a defender. I want Hector but I'm not sure where I'd get the extra 0.1m

    This is the rest of the team
    Courtois Hennessey
    Rami Meunier Walker Strinic
    KDB Kroos Payet Perisic Ramsey
    Bale Lukaku Muller

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

      Maybe Alli for Kroos?

    2. lub of croatia
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Downgrade Kroos?

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

      Walker to Dier

      1. juggos
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        wow for some reason I thought walker was 5.5. Didn't even realise his price went down. I'd downgrade walker to another team entirely e.g. Jed from poland

  9. BB-8
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which one looks best fellas?
    A. DDG, Meunier, Dier, Kroos, Ramsey, KDB, Milik, Ronaldo

    B. Neuer, Alba, Dier, Ozil, Blaszackowski, Ramsey, Lukaku, Morata

    C. Neuer, Alba ,Chester, Ozil, Blaszackowski, KDB, Nani, Gomez

    WC intact. Rest of the team-
    McGovern, X
    Hector, Rami, Jerdzejczyk, X, X
    Perisic, Payet, X, X, X
    Bale, X, X

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

    Anyone else getting -0,00 budget limit exceeded error?

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

      Floating point error because the eufa devs are bad.

      Take players out and put them back in.

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

        ty

  11. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Can someone make a case for Alli please? I feel naked with no England attack (even if I think Iceland won't be pushovers) and I'm not entirely convinced by Kroos as a fantasy asset (just think he's pure class otherwise).

    1. sthelenslad92
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I have a little voice in the back of my head telling me to swap out Ramsey for Alli.

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

      Price.
      MD3 Pick.
      Iceland.

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I can make a case against Alli . I don't see the appeal tbh

      1. sthelenslad92
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I suppose it depends where he's played. If he's at the top of a diamond then he's tempting

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          and I think he could easily be B2B

      2. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        go!

    4. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think there is any reason to have any attacking England player

    5. lub of croatia
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Is Alli nailed-on?
      If yes, I see him as an excellent sub for 2-pointers

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

        needed match day 3 cover this just made my mind up Alli it is ! supersub ?

  12. sthelenslad92
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A) Milik or Giroud
    B) Dier or Juanfran

    1. esteban17
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go for Milik if you have Payet and for Dier

  13. umerlfc
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    My Team:

    Neuer, McGovern
    Dier, Hector, Rami, Meunier, Bonucci
    KDB, Payet, Perisic, Ozil, Ramsey
    Bale, Nani, Morata

    Any better options for strikers? 0.5m in Bank

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Milik and Lukaku for Nani and Morata.

  14. Junior ⚽
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Milik or Nani

    1. sthelenslad92
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Milik

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

      Milik IMO.Switzerland are poor

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        2 cleans out of 3

      2. turd ferguson
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        u mad

    3. Dubem_FC
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Against 10-man Albania and a weakened France side

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

        Weakened France still better than Poland

  15. anish10
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Tweaked my team a bit:

    Hennesey Hart
    Rami Alba Jędrzejczyk Hector Meunir
    Perisic Błaszczykowski Payet Ramsey KDB
    Giroud Gomez Bale

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      hmmm Blaszczykowski...interesting

      1. anish10
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        bit different, have germany attacking cover - maybe ozil instead and downgrade alba?

  16. Junior ⚽
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Double Wales German, Signle France England Belgium
    Change anything?

  17. BENOIT
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Surely if we expect Gomez to start upfront for Germany, then he has to be given extremely serious consideration for a place in our teams?

    1. sthelenslad92
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      do we expect him to start?

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Why won't he start? Germany played their best football so far when he was on the pitch.

  18. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What's your first pick mid for 7.2 m?
    Have Perisic , Rakitic , KDB , Payet
    Kroos is the issue.
    Thanks

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      ditto
      blasa if you can get .3?

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Really happy with the rest of the team . Could downgrade KDB to Hazard but a bit nervous about that. The only other are for savings would be keepers, have Hennesey and Neuer currently (DDG isn't an option , I have 4 Spain )

        1. Junior ⚽
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          4 spain is way too much of a risk

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I love an out and out gamble and this is the one. A true differential if it comes off.

  19. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts please?

    Hennessey (1), Neuer (2)
    Hector (2), Rami (2), Meunier (2), Jędrzejczyk(1), Dier (3)
    Perisic (1), Dzsudzsák (2), Payet (2), Hazard (2), Alli (3)
    Bale (1), Ronaldo (1), Morata (3)

  20. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    ignoring the opportunity cost, Ozil worth it straight up over Kroos?

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.one playing further up the pitch than the other.

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If Gomez starts yes, if not then I'm not so sure.

    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely, imo.

  21. Junior ⚽
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Pick 2 doubles and one to not chose
    Germany
    England
    Wales
    Belgium
    France
    Poland
    Cheers

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Belgium & Wales
      Not England

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

      I have all these double but england only 1

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

    want to hear some thoughts about this team? I'm winning my mini league by 30 pts and I don't have any WC to use

    Patricio / Lloris

    hector / juanfran / dier / rami / guerreiro

    payet / perisic / ramsey / ozil / fabregas ( or kroos? )

    muller / ronaldo / milik

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

      Too much Portugal 😛

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

        I know, but what gk for the same price? .. still i think Portugal will win Croatia, they tend to be some lucky bastards in this situations.

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

          Carrying Perisic and 2 Portuguese defensive players isn't a good mix. It's either one or the other.

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

            Hennessey does the job.

    2. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cant see Portugal keeping a clean sheet
      Otherwise fine

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hennessey for Patricio surely.

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

      Yes i ended up changing patricio for Hennessey

      I was also thinking downgrading fabregas > witsel .. so I could change guerreiro for another defender ?

  23. Club de Wahlina
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Muller + Blaszczykowski or Milik + Hazard? Thanks

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Club de Wahlina
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

  24. WE GO FOR IT
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Modric fit to start against Portugal?

    1. lub of croatia
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, he's back!

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. Looks like a good option if I decide to double up on Croatia's midfield.

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

      and yet people are picking Guerrero and/or Patricio.:shock:

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Guerrero is fine. Always has an assist in him + he's cheap. Let's you invest elsewhere. But with the extra 5m one can surely can get a better option.

  25. kinghenry14
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A) juanfran evra kdb giroud
    B) jed rami hazard muller
    cheers

    1. lub of croatia
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tough call

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

    I must say, from reading and listening to British media for most of the evening, nobody seems at all convinced it's still the right decision.

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

      And I don't mean to be a p***k of an outsider, but Farage still seems like a mad man to me, continuously moaning about things but still not clearly indicating what he desires.

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

        They again, I'm far from fully informed in politics. Even though this is much deeper than politics.

  27. Judas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Thought on this, im pretty happy with it?

    Hennessey, Neuer
    Glik, Walker, Hector, Kosc, Sagna
    Perisic, Payet, Alli, Ramsey, Gotze
    Giroud, Lukaku, Bale

  28. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will boateng be fit?

    What do we expext germanys defense to be this weekend?

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

      I think he will:
      Kimmich/Boateng/Hummels/Hector

  29. Slam
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Have you doubled up or even tripled up on any team defensively?
    Personally, I've gone with 3x Germany and 2x England. I'm interested to hear others thoughts

  30. fenixri
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Got 0,4 itb and I am thinking Alli -> Grosicki... it leaves me with only Dier for last day but I am really unsure about Alli, actually more unsure about England in general. Any thoughts on this?