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1 July 2016 730 comments
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As the Euro 2016 quarter-finals reach the halfway stage this evening, DraftKings offers us a pair of fixtures over Friday and Saturday to construct our squads around.

Wales take on Belgium in Lille at 8pm for a place in the last four against Portugal. Chris Coleman’s side may be the underdogs but, in Gareth Bale, they boast one of the tournament’s form players. Joint-top scorer over the first four rounds of fixtures, the Real Madrid attacker has registered more attempts on target than any player to date.

Belgium arrive on the back of three successive wins and turned in their most impressive display of the tournament with a 4-0 thrashing of Hungary last time out. Marc Wilmots’ side are without regular defenders Thomas Vermaelen and Jan Vertonghen through injury and suspension respectively, though, and could struggle to register a fourth straight shut-out tonight.

Germany and Italy go head-to-head in Bordeaux at 8pm tomorrow evening.

Joachim Low’s side have won three and drawn one of their four fixtures and breezed past Slovakia 3-0 in the Round of 16. Germany have impressed at both ends of the pitch – they produced both more attempts on goal and efforts inside the box than any country over the first four rounds of fixtures.

Given that they have allowed their opponents less attempts on goal than any side and have also yet to concede, the World Champions are favoured to get the best of Antonio Conte’s troops.

Nonetheless, Italy will be buoyed by their convincing 2-0 win over defending champions Spain last time out. The Azzurri have produced just 36 attempts on goal to Germany’s 83 but their resilient rearguard has conceded a single goal so far, in a 1-0 loss to Republic of Ireland when Conte made eight changes to his starting XI.

As always, DraftKings allows us to scan the teamsheets before each fixture, adjusting your line-ups in search of some last-minute bargains.

Here’s our selection of DraftKings targets to help guide your picks ahead of the upcoming contest.

Thomas Muller – Germany – $9300
Although he’s yet to find the net in Euro 2016, the Germany attacker’s all-round contribution has continued to bring in the points. Muller is joint-top for attempts on goal for Low’s side ahead of tomorrow’s encounter with Italy, whilst he has also made more successful tackles than any team-mate and supplied seven crosses thanks to his role on the right flank.

Kevin de Bruyne – Belgium – $9700
The Belgian’s creative endeavours continue to make him an ideal candidate for our eight-man DraftKings line-ups. De Bruyne has produced more crosses and key passes than any player in the tournament and is thriving in a central support role for Marc Wilmots’ side. A weakened defence means the Red Devils are likely to go on the offensive and De Bruyne looks vital to their prospects of sealing a spot in the last four.

Aaron Ramsey – Wales – $7600
The Wales midfielder was something of a disappointment in the previous round after opponents Northern Ireland sat deep and proved difficult to break down. Ramsey is up against a Belgium side that’s expected to go on the offensive this time around, thus allowing Chris Coleman’s troops the chance to break at speed on the counter. Second for successful tackles and attempts on goal for his country, Ramsey – who is Wales’ leading candidate for crosses and chances created – looks an ideal candidate for our DraftKings squads this evening.

James Chester – Wales – $3600
A rock at the heart of the Wales defence, Chester’s tally of 14 successful tackles is second only to Croatia’s Darijo Srna for the tournament and is at least double the number of any team-mate. Given that he’s also made more interceptions than any of Chris Coleman’s squad, the West Brom defender can expect to be kept busy against Belgium’s thriving attack tonight.

Jordan Lukaku – Belgium – $3800
The raiding left-back could be set for his first start of the tournament as Marc Wilmots reshuffles his defence for the clash against Wales. Lukaku bagged two assists in three friendly appearances prior to the start of Euro 2016 and produced a cross every 38.5 minutes. It’s worth keeping an eye on tonight’s teamsheets, then, with a price of $3800 looking excellent value for money if he’s handed a place in The Red Devils’ XI.

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  1. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    FFS just died because the sticked lineup says Allan instead of Allen.

  2. esteban17
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Leaders from my ML going for Belgium captaincy, who should I pick pursuing a differential?

    A. Ramsey
    B. Bale

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      I'd pick Bale, but you should pick Ramsey.

    2. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      B is for Bale

  3. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Everton looking to sign 2 Man United players. Wage of one may be a problem

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Hopefully they're getting Rooney & Fellaini back, thank god.

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        This

      2. Zasa
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        That'd be perfect

      3. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        Blind and Mata

        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 hours ago

          No, not Blind. Anyone but Blind.

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 hours ago

            You may be disappointed then 🙁

            1. Parm
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 3 hours ago

              Who's reporting it?

              1. Davido989
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 3 hours ago

                Me

                1. Parm
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 3 hours ago

                  F*** sake, 100% accuracy.

  4. ..RL..
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    I think I'll put the Captaincy band on Bale. The Belgian defence looks kinda weak without Vermaleen and Vertonghen in it. Or should I switch to KDB?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Go with the one you think will score highest.

  5. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Captain check!

    Hazard (C) here

    1. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Kev

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      KDB but may change to Bale

      1. willl
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        k-man

    3. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      DB!

    4. McQueen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      KDB

    5. Sauzée
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Kevin the Bruyne

    6. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Rambo

    7. milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      KDB

  6. Zasa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Belgium's starting lineup averages 24 years and 242 days of age, the youngest for a starting XI in a EUROs match in 48 years

    😯

    1. The Rock
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Good stat!

  7. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Wow so many signing.

    Is it deadline day already. 😮

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      It's crazy. Pretty pathetic to be honest. Shows how titles are bought more often than not.

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        I dont think Ranieri and the Leicester team would agree...with that

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 hours ago

          More often than not

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 hours ago

            I saw in advance that you added that disclaimer especially for the above response. 😀

            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 3 hours ago

              😉 😉

      2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        TV money bring a whole new ball game.

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 3 hours ago

          When Deeney is earning 100k plus, I think that's the day you sit back and no matter how much you love football say "this is utterly ridiculous"

          1. Sauzée
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 hours ago

            Agreed!

          2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 hours ago

            Wise old head!

  8. tyron
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    nani cap.. should I
    A cap hazard
    B kdb
    C bale
    d leave

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      You may leave if you want to.
      But re captaincy KDB for me.

      1. tyron
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        confirmed switch to kdb, oh well

    2. esteban17
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      I'm going with GBale

      1. tyron
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        vs TBO lol goodluck..

  9. The Rock
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Hard game to predict tonight. Wales are in with a shout buy I can see thier run ending tonight. 2-0 Belgium. What are people predictions?

    1. willl
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      3-1 Belgium

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      2-2

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      3-1 KDB

      1. milanista10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        3 KDB goals there?

    4. Sauzée
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Same here.

  10. naits
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Those chasing me have Haz as cap. Play safe with Haz (C) or try to gain ground with KDB (C)?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Up to you.

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        Helpful as always Epic. 😆 😀

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 hours ago

          My helpfulness is measured by how stupid the question is.

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 hours ago

            Very true.

            1. Johnny Drama
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 3 hours ago

              I'm in the same situation, and I want an answer on this question.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      What's more important?

      1. naits
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        Feel like gamblin

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    balotelli back at liverpool, will take over from Benteke next season then?

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Yep , on the bench

  12. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    In sun game is it safer to go with j Lukaku or maunier please chaps?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Meunier

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      M

    3. Johnny Drama
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Meunier

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Lovely thanks lads

  13. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    De Bruyne has been involved in 12 goals in his last 12 #BEL matches (5 goals, 7 assists)

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Ginger price

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        Prince* argh

      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        hairist

    2. Sauzée
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Top stat.

  14. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Lazar Markovic could be decent player under Klopp.

    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Magic of Klopp

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Really , didn't know Klopp was that way inclined.

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        😀

    3. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 hours ago

      Could be decent shout, certainly gives it all. Be interesting to see if he has the talent though

  15. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    KDBC

    1. Sauzée
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Easy as 123

  16. Johnny Drama
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    So.. My ML rival has Haz as C and he doesn't have KDB. I have 3 points more than him. Who should I cap?

    1. Johnny Drama
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      I got both Haz and KDB

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Cap Hazard and you are almost guaranteed to increase your lead.
      Not if you cap KDB.

      1. Johnny Drama
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        Thx Epic! Haz it is theb

  17. puddingbrood
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Best daily 7 picks? OR 23 atm.

    Bale
    Ramsey
    Robson-Kanu
    Lukaku
    Carrasco
    Hazard
    KDB

    is this too generic?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Astonishing rank. Well played! I would consider a GK instead of Robson-Kanu, for save points.

      1. Johnny Drama
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        This

      2. puddingbrood
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 hours ago

        Yeah I'm 40 pts behind number one so even picking belgium defenders might not be to crazy of a differential (although I can't see them holding on to a CS)

  18. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    I'd be truly disappointed if this match ended with 0-0 after 120 minutes.

    1. Johnny Drama
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Yeah me 2

  19. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    whos taking penalties for belgium ?
    hazard ?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Correctumundo

    2. Johnny Drama
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      Yes

  20. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    hazard (c) for me, so that means lukaku hatty 🙂

    good luck guys

  21. ktongue
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    KDB or Hazard.

    I have both, but no one in my league has KDB. Still good one Hazard?

  22. ZTF
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Kdb or Hazard captain?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 hours ago

      KDB for me

    2. Desperate Dan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 hours ago

      KDB 25% Haz 47%

  23. BrockLanders
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 hours ago

    Alright chaps. Haven't been on here in weeks! Hope you're all having a good summer..

    Wondering how everyone's getting on at the UEFA Fantasy? I'm 2033 in Global league..

  24. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 hours ago

    Robbie Savage will be having a beehive hairstyle next. What a plonker Rodney.

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  26. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 hours ago

    Captain hazard or Kdb or Lukaku or bale?

  27. ducksfly2gether
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 hours ago

    No Hazard in my lineup today. Was put off by the news of his injury, and his weak tolerance for pain.

    KDB (C) to hold my rank. Was considering Ramsey for the punt, and a shot at going further ahead knowing I could captain a sweet frenchy on Sunday, but he actually has a higher ownership than KDB -- crazy.