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England’s set-piece stars could be good forms of investment ahead of the Gameround 3 deadline for World Cup Fantasy.

The Three Lions have done particularly well from dead-ball situations and the underlying statistics suggest that trend could continue even against Belgium.

Elsewhere, we’ve unconvered how Serbia might be able to exploit some weaknesses in Brazil’s side while Philippe Coutinho is also recording some encouraging numbers.

Group F’s final set of matches looks hard to call on the surface but the World Cup data has provided some pointers on how to get Fantasy points from them.

We’ve managed to pull out some excellent budget differentials in Group H.

Our Members can read on and have a look at the key statistics we’ve analysed to help make transfers for Gameround 3.

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World Cup Data

We’re delighted to offer World Cup data as an early addition to our regular season offering to help those playing Fantasy games over the summer.

We’ve secured Opta data, not only for the tournament itself, which begins on June 14 but also from the Qualifying Rounds for Europe and South America and for international friendlies involving the participating nations. This includes all the matches played right up to the tournament kick-off.

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  1. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A - Reus & Carvajal.

    or

    B - Costa & Mojica.

    Ta.

    1. JJeyy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      a

  2. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    RP

    Kane, Pavon, Meza (-8) >>

    A) Isco, Costa, Quintero
    B) Reus, Isco, Brandt

    1. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Answered on the last page.

  3. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Had a reshuffle on WC, any criticism?

    Sommer - Ben Mustafa
    Kimmich - Rudiger - Carvajal - Cedric - RRodriguez
    Coutinho - James (C4) - Quintero - Inui - Cheryshev
    Costa (C1) - Messi (C2) - Reus (C3)

    Originally had Ronaldo, but not convinced they will beat Iran easily, if at all. Cheryshev might yet change to another 5.5-6.0m mid (Rudiger could become Fagner to raise 0.5m).

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Same forward line here and 9/15 same picks.
      You should be worried 😉

  4. Eden Wizard
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Haven't seen Morocco play, do we expect a Spain CS?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Probably the most unlucky team in the tournament, but have no motivation now. I expect Spain to dominate the ball.

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks! Shame for them. I'm thinking Carvacaptain

  5. cthaeh
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Carvajal vs. Pique?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Might as well save 0.5m. Ramos is pretty likely on pens, so he may be worth the extra 1m if you can find it... I can't.

      1. cthaeh
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        You prefer Ramos over Alba?

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Purely for pens, which either Ramos or Silva will take.

    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Winger's assists vs Centre Back's headers

      I will choose Carvajal

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        THIS!

  6. Moore FPL
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    G2G?

    Ben Mustapha, Gallese
    Rudiger, Carvahal, Fagner, Rodriguez, Guerrero
    Coutinho (c?), Cheryshev, Quintero, Badri, James (c)
    Ronaldo (c), Griezmann (c), Reus (c?)

    1. LSP
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Looking good

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

        Thanks mate, I'm quite a few drafts in!

  7. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Any changes I should consider?

    Sommer
    Carvajal Fagner Kimmich
    Shaqiri Coutinho Quimtero Cheryshev
    Messi Costa Ronaldo

    Uzoho Inui Sakai Sabaly

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      depends whether or not Shaqiri is banned I guess...

    2. AF90
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I have a very similar WC, gone Isco & Reus rather than Shaqiri & Costa though & also have Cedric in defence rather than 2 cheapies.

  8. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Any risks of Ramos or Ronaldo not playing?

    Thanks guys!

    1. DJDave1979
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Unless they are injured 0% as neither team is through.

  9. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Any word on predicted French lineup?

  10. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Brandt might be worth the risk with that news from Bild!

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Link?

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        He's in their predicted team for Korea. They've been fairly accurate so far!

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Hmm, that could see me change Rudiger to upgrade Cheryshev to Brandt.

          1. Rainer
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Not confirmed of course, it is a risk but only a risk of 6.5m.

        2. Ksimparomenos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          can you please link their predicted line up? is reus starting?

          1. Rainer
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Neuer
            Kimmich Sule Boateng Hector
            Rudy Kroos
            Reus Muller Brandt
            Werner

            Again not confirmed.

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Boateng is suspended for a start so that doesn't give it much credibility.

              1. Rainer
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                https://twitter.com/imiasanmia/status/1011204340420399104?s=21

                Don't know why I typed Boateng, it's Hummels.

                There's a link.

                1. Gnu
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  7 years, 8 months ago

                  Cheers, that looks reasonable.
                  Had a punt Brandt last round, not sure I fancy getting bitten twice.

            2. beric
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              doubt boateng will start

            3. lilmessipran
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Isn't boateng suspended and Rudy injured?

              1. Rainer
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Boateng was a brain fart.

                Rudy did go off but only with a dodgy nose, could be fine come Wednesday.

                As I said it's not confirmed, just what was said today.

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Link for the predicted lineup?

  11. tenderloin
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone tempted by the Batman vs England?

    1. tenderloin
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      And the other potential punt Khazri

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Khazri the first name in my WC team 😀

  12. Juhlers
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Who would you transfer Eriksen to? Coutinho perhaps?

  13. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hi, which is best options?

    A. Sassi
    B. Quintero (have James)

    1. Costa, Isco
    2. Messi, Quintero

    Just found out Quintero options after reading some RMT.
    Thanks 🙂

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B
      2

    2. InvertedWinger
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B2

  14. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A - Erik to James -4
    B - Cavani to Tues-4
    C - Varela to a playing 4.5? -4
    D - Stick

    anything worth a hit here?

    Uzoho Ochoa
    Varela Dalsgard Kimmich Rodrigeuz Sabaly
    Coutinho Isco Eriksen Layun Gazinksy
    Kane Costa Cavani

  15. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A) Isco + Sakai
    B) Alba + Jedinak

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

    Which option please?

    A. Salah & Kimmich
    B. Higuain & Hummels

    Elshenawy Mustapha
    Guerreiro Fagner Akanji Varela XXX
    Coutinho Rodriguez Shaqiri Cueva Inui
    Ronaldo Reus Xxx

    1. Astronautovic
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      a imo

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

        Thanks. I like A better but B gives me better captaincy options. I’ve only really got Cueva in day 2 so in 2 minds.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          A by a lot.

          Don't love Salah though. Lots of great forward options.

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

            Thanks.

  17. Astronautovic
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is someone going for australia?

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

      Only Ryan

  18. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    thoughts on

    Pavon + Meza >> Brandt + Quintero (-4)

    yes or no?

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Brandt isn't a guaranteed starter either.

  19. cthaeh
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Jedinak or Golovin?

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

      Jedinak

  20. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Differential attempt.

    Elhadary Mustapha
    Kimmich Fagner Mojica Akanji Abdelshafy
    Isco Jrod Coutinho Kroos Inui
    Ronaldo Khazri Reus

    1. tenderloin
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah I think Khazri isn't a bad shout. Other option is Bathsuayi, I know he's against England but has a good record for Belgium

    2. St. Joseph
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Seems like u already know who GK starts for Egypt..
      Any source? 🙂

  21. Maddi Son
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is it worth taking Eriksen out for a -4?

  22. Aubaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    When will we know if Shaqiri is banned?

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      they may let him go with a warning..

  23. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    about 6 rotation risks -
    A. Danilo Lukaku > (-4)
    B. WC

    El Kajoui (fighting Spain)
    Uzoho (desperate Argentina)
    Kimmich
    *Meunier
    *Danilo (injured)
    *Varela
    *Pavard
    Isco
    Coutinho
    Cueva (nothing to play for)
    *Meza
    Inui
    Suarez
    Griezmann
    *Lukaku

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      b

    2. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      b

    3. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      wildcard

  24. BigBarn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Okay, so I have Nacho and Verela and Danilo and will take a hit to replace two of them.

    Is Nacho definitely not starting now? Any chance with his excellent first game and Carvajal coming back to fitness that they get rotated? I'm tempted to keep him just in case, but that might just be wasted budget. Would you go:

    A. Verla and Danilo to Fagner and Granqvist; or
    B. Nacho and Danilo to Akanji/Bronn and Marcelo?

    Would love an opinion or two!

  25. kirwy
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is there any starting 4.0 goalkeepers except Ben Mustapha and Uzoho?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      The Saudi Arabia goalie i.e. avoid like the plague.

  26. RubberDucky
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Can you use your FT during anytime during a Round to a player who as not played yet?

      1. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Don't think so

    • DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Which of the following is the most pressing transfer:

      1) Willian
      2) Dalsgaard
      3) Uzoho
      4) Pavard

      Thanks a lot!

    • Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Going without Messi, how does it look? Thanks

      Patricio,ElShenawy
      Kimmich,Hector,Carvajal,Akanji,Advincula
      Coutinho,JRod,Quintero,Sassi,Inui
      Ronaldo,Costa,Reus

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        decent team

    • Taegugk Warrior
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Costa or reus...?

    • Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Predicted Germany XI by German based sites:

      Neuer (c) – Kimmich, Rüdiger, Hummels, Hector – Rudy, Kroos – Müller, Reus, Brandt – Werner

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Better hang on to Thomas for one more game then.....