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World Cup Fantasy Transfer Tips: The Big Numbers

World Cup Fantasy managers will have to respond quickly to the emerging trends in Russia, as they prepare their transfers ahead of the Gameround 2 deadline on Tuesday.

We’ve taken our first look at the Opta World Cup data, which is exclusively available to members after the completion of each match.

Our analysis covers all fixtures contested in Groups A-F, with a scrutiny of Group G and H to follow before the second set of group matches commence.

Not surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.0m) has been at the heart of the transfer market in recent days following his 16-point haul in Portugal’s opening fixture: since Friday night, his ownership has doubled.

Elsewhere, there appears to be a strong case to load up on Uruguay players ahead of their match with Saudi Arabia, while the underlying statistics should provide some consolation to owners of Lionel Messi and Neymar following the £12.0m-rated forwards’ opening-match blanks.

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  1. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Good move?
    Thinking of dumping Mueller for Eriksen and Mitro for Chuckie and taking the -4 pen. I like the upcoming fixtures for both

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Who is Chuckie?

      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Lozano (Mejico)

        1. 420king
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Noooo 😛

          https://pasteboard.co/HqylSpB.png

          1. Louis_Sans_Balls
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            lol is that your current attacking 3?

            1. 420king
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              Balls FC 😀

              1. Louis_Sans_Balls
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 10 months ago

                haha so I guess you approve then

                1. 420king
                  • 9 Years
                  5 years, 10 months ago

                  I do approve of both players, just not sure about the -4 🙁

                  On a good day both Mitrovic and Müller could do fine.

                  1. Louis_Sans_Balls
                    • 5 Years
                    5 years, 10 months ago

                    it's the only real move I can make since I don't have the dinero to bring in a heavy hitter like Costa or Cavani.
                    And I don't really fancy their chances against Swiss and Swedes since both strong defensively but you're right you never know

                    1. 420king
                      • 9 Years
                      5 years, 10 months ago

                      Yeah, I have a similar problem, feels like I can't really improve without a hit. What's the rest of your team like?

                      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
                        • 5 Years
                        5 years, 10 months ago

                        Muslera, (Uzoho)
                        Meunier, Hegazi, Godin, Kimmich, (Marcelo)
                        Müeller, J.Rodriguez, Cueva, Meza, (C.Sanchez)
                        Mitrovic, Lukaku, (Lewandowski)

                      2. 420king
                        • 9 Years
                        5 years, 10 months ago

                        Nice team. Perhaps too much cash tied up in that defense but all 3 blanks were close to getting some returns. Bad luck 🙁

                        Have you considered Lewa to Cavani? Also, James needs monitoring if he doesn't play today.

                      3. Louis_Sans_Balls
                        • 5 Years
                        5 years, 10 months ago

                        Yeah, I was thinking the same thing pending how Lewa performs and if JRod plays or not. Might just end up doing straight swaps and ride out till WC or next FT. Eriksen for JRod, Cavani for Lewa.

                        Think my biggest dead weight is Mueller. Didn't think he was gonna be in such poor form and don't think he'll do much in this new system with Werner up front. Might even consider Isco. Or just ride it out with him for now.

                      4. 420king
                        • 9 Years
                        5 years, 10 months ago

                        Yeah, that would be an even better -4 if James doesn't play since he probably won't be 100% for the next game either.

                        Müller might not be the best pick given his price but at least he doesn't take up a precious fwd spot, so maybe try to ride it out and WC him out next round?

                      5. Louis_Sans_Balls
                        • 5 Years
                        5 years, 10 months ago

                        yep, thanks 4 the advice mate, here's hoping for better returns, cheers!

                      6. 420king
                        • 9 Years
                        5 years, 10 months ago

                        Good luck! 🙂

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Keep Muller imo

      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        you really think he'll do well vs Sweden defense?

        1. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          No. Sell him.

  2. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Which pair should I bring in?

    A) Werner + Silva
    B) Costa + Iniesta/Lingard
    C) Suarez + Nandez
    D) Jesus + Iniesta/Lingard/Nandez/Arrascaeta

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Its for a domestic fantasy with different Prices.. and Silva is a midfielder

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B with Lingard.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thx.. just had to ignorere the like of Suarez Vs shakey Saudi Arabia

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Hardball*

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Hard***

            1. Red Dagger ✪
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              C isn't bad either. Sorry to confuse you. Although I'd rather have Cavani.

  3. St. Joseph
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Neymar > CR7
    Or keep?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Jeep!

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      keep

  4. Red Dagger ✪
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Jesus and Muller to Costa and Coutinho -4?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      If you think Jesus will be benched - yes. Otherwise just Muller -> Isco.

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah thinking about that also.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I like this one better RD

  5. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Current team:

    Al Muaiouf Uzoho
    Trippier Meunier Pavard Varela Sabaly
    Paulinho Eriksen JRod Ljajic Al Dawsari
    Cavani Lukaku Griezmann

    Should I...

    A. Ljajic -> Layun
    B. Al Dawsari + JRod -> Layun and Isco (-4)
    C. Griezmann -> Suarez/Costa
    D. Wildcard

    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      You have a good team. B looks good though.

      1. Chandler Bing
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Was thinking along the same lines but I'm not sure if it's worth taking a hit in this game. No bonus points, therefore, players HAVE to score a goal to cancel the hit taken.

        1. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          I think you have to start think about teams that have just one player that racks up the points. England that's Kane, Portugal that's Ronaldo and Spain it's probably Costa etc. I think we are all missing something here that we don't see in FPL. In the that game we see teams with players capable of getting points all over the place. These International teams seem to have a few key players and then filler (for Fantasy purposes I mean).

          1. Red Dagger ✪
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            *thinking

          2. mcrayeps
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            what about france and germany?

        2. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Spain has Costa / Isco i meant.

  6. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Ditch Mertens (TUN) or Mbappe (PER) for Diego Costa?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Mbappe for me

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Mbappe imo

  7. LSP
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Ideaa on trades? Shall be eyeing the J.Rod and Pavard situation.

    Caballero - Uzoho
    Pavard - Kimmich - Danilo - Meunier - Varela
    J.Rod - Coutinho - Carrasco - Meza - C.Sanchez
    Griezmann - Cavani - Lukaku

    0 ITB

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Meza -> Layun

      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        do we know for a fact Meza wont start? otherwise I don't see Layun being an upgrade. Meza got more pts than him

  8. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Jesus + Ziyech => Costa + Layun.

    It is worth for -4...?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      50-50

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Wait for further Neymar news imo

      1. Taegugk Warrior
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        What happened with neymar..?

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Didn't train. Knock.

  9. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    What are the chances that Lewa will blank?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Remote. But given what's happened so far, I wouldn't rule it out.

    2. 420king
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      50% according to bookies.

  10. lampard9211
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    HI All,
    In a dilemma for making substitute for phase one and transfer for next phase.
    1. Shall substitute in all players on my bench for current phase ?
    2. Transfer for next round. Shall I take -4 hit for Neymar-> ronaldo AND Cahill -> (any 5mil def who is nailed)
    Please suggest. Thank you. My team as below,

    neueur (uzoho)
    danilo-cahill-varela(sabaly-sakai)
    cueva-eriksen-JRod-milinkovic (C. sanchez)
    neymar-lukaku-werner

    1. mcrayeps
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      2 -> no way
      maybe just Werner to Costa?

      1. lampard9211
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks Mcrayeps.
        Werner unlikely to score ? and is it ok to go ahead with cahill as he is not nailed ?

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      just do cahill.

      sub out players who only got 2 points as long as youre confident all will play

      1. lampard9211
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks Bbaggins, will do that.
        Cahill for ? who, any suggestion please.
        maybe Dedry Boyta but not sure if he will be nailed in next match?

  11. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Best replacement for Dzagoev for max 7? Layun looks popular arount here, why is that?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Carassco looked good in the first half. Cueva was unlucky to miss the pen.
      Mexico were very good. Layun took a FK and a few shots that's why.

  12. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Following transfers worth it?

    Jesus(CRC)+Al Dawsari(URU)+JRod(POL) >>> Werner(SWE)+Gazinsky(EGY)+Coutinho(CRC) (-8)?

    Thanks.

    1. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure Jesus to Werner adds much (beyond the Germans need to win), the other 2 seem sensible (albeit doubt Russia will keep their form)?

      From my perspective, as long as they played and don’t have an awful fixture, trust your original judgement....

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Gazinsky is the enabler. The rest is panic 😛

  13. JPSpurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Do what are people doing with Al-Dawsari? Gasinky or Inui?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Or Nandez. Look up.

      1. JPSpurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks, unfortunately already maxed out on Uruguay or I would have

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Gazinsky then.

  14. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Hi, any good keeping GJesus if no further news on Neymar?
    Ta.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I have him. I think he will start regardless.

    2. mcrayeps
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      what happened with Neymar?

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        I read that Neymar missed Brazil's outdoor training session after appearing to take an injury knock.

  15. Gruu
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Sabaly or Inui expected to start today? Looking to sub in for Mueller 1pts

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Both expected to start according to the FFS article.

  16. chelupi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Cavani or Suarez?? budget aside, just trying to bring in the one who has the best chance to score.

    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Cavani had the better form but plays a bit further back. Suarez missed easy chances. Cavani shots more more on target and bit unlucky to not score. Tough cal but I lean towards Cavani

      1. 420king
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Same, but only because of price.
        Suarez had a bad day and almost scored 3 goals, Cavani had a good day and almost scored 3 goals. What if Suarez has a good day?! 😛

        1. Louis_Sans_Balls
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          good pt

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      ive got suarez and im happy with him over cav

  17. enourouz
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Jesus out
    Salah in

    Yay or nay

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I am tempted. But I still want some Brazil cover.

  18. Rafiki
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Belhanda -> Layun or Mbape -> Costa?

  19. Stephenpala94
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone have Information in the J Rodríguez Situation for Columbia ... chances of him playing ?

    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I don't think we'll know until an hour before game time. I'm in the same boat, sucks!

      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        i think he did train today

        1. Stephenpala94
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah sure does suck but hopefully it works out in our favour !! Need to points to go further ahead in a private comp

    2. 420king
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      They said it's going to be a last minute decision so impossible to know now.

  20. jacklockett
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Current squad

    El Kajoui Uzoho

    Granqvist Kimmich Meunier Pavard Varela

    Coutinho Inui Ljajic Meza Rodriguez

    Griezmann Lukaku Rodriguez

    Struggling with who to transfer - rumours all circulating around Pavard, Meza and JRod probably not starting do I take a big point hit, or just make one transfer? If so, who?!

  21. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Team is:
    Muslera - Uzohu
    Meunier - Danilo - Varela - Dalsgaard - Pavard
    Muller - JRod - Ljajic - Carrasco - C.Sanchez
    Suarez - Lukaku - Jesus

    Should I do:

    A) Ljajic / Carrasco ➡ Layun / Golovin
    or
    B) G.Jesus ➡ D.Costa
    or
    C) both for a hit

    ??

    Thx!

  22. EMEA
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    For today game, will it auto sub one from my bench for replacement if jrod cannot play the game? I have done all manager sub this round

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      If you do any substitutions manually it won't. If you didn't, it will

  23. Nigawan
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    should I ...

    a) keep muller
    b) sell muller for erikson / or anyone else?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      b if no other problems. Isco or Coutinho are the best replacements imo

  24. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Best forward 9.5 or less for the next two ronds?
    Pavon or Meza?

  25. chelupi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Rate this WC team:

    Uzoho, Ochoa
    Varela, Guerreiro, Hegazy, Sabaly, Daalsgard
    Isco, Layun, Cueva, Pavon, James,
    Cavani, Costa, Ronaldo

    Suggestions?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Is Ronaldo really worth 12m. That prevents you having a coutinho, would coutinho and Lukaku not be likely to outscore Layun, Cueva, Pavon + Ronaldo? He's a legend of the game but he can't score hat tricks every match.

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Think that's the million dollar question right now

      2. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        As for the rest of it, I like it. a Akanji/Rodiguez would be in my team on WC. Pavon isn't nailed. Golovin would be a better should if you can find the extra 0.5m

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Pavon should at least start the next game imo. They'll make changes and he looked real good in the 15 or so minutes that he played

          1. We Will Klopp you
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Looked his transfermarkt page up, 7 goals and 17 assists in 31 games, albeit in the Argentinian league, I had heard good things about him but didn't realise he had done that well, could be a very interesting option at 6m, ignore what I said.

            1. We Will Klopp you
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              re Pavon & Golovin

            2. Bad Kompany
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              Yup and as I said when he was in he looked real dangerous. Real cheap too. Heard that he started training with the first team since their game vs iceland so should at least play the next game.

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Looks pretty good to me. Might want some Brazil cover though. Akanji on Switzerland another 4.5 option in defense.

      1. chelupi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        How about this one:

        Uzoho, Ochoa
        Varela, Guerreiro, Sabaly, Hegazi, Akanji
        James, Coutinho, Pavon, Golovin/Sheryshev, Layun
        Costa, Cavani, Ronaldo

        Still 2.0 in the bank. Like it?

  26. sozopol
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you rather have tomorrow: Lewandowski, Mane, or Salah?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lewandowski

      1. sozopol
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks bud. Was leaning towards him

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          He's the central point in their attack and scores tons of their goals. Not sure what to expect from Salah but don't think he'll be 100% yet.

  27. KanteTouchThis
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Why didn't Hector start for Germany? Will he start game 2 you think?

  28. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    which one to get rid-
    a. Lewa
    b. Warner

    and which one to take in-
    x. Costa
    y. Cavani

    plz select one from each group

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B, X imo

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      at least wait until lewa plays before deciding.
      if I had to pick now I'd say b and y. the second one is real close

  29. davistom
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Where can i find the team news(training session news exactly) of France and Argentina? Want to check what are the chances of Meza and Pavard starting.

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      http://www.standard.net/World/2018/06/18/Argentina-coach-plans-major-changes-to-team-at-World-Cup.html
      not sure how reliable it is but I found it somewhere else as well

  30. Super Squirrel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Pick three:

    A) ronaldo
    B) cavani
    C) lukaku
    D) Kane
    E) salah
    F) costa

    1. Super Squirrel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Currently on wc, I’m BCD

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        DCF taking into account the 2m saved on Costa over Kane.

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          BCF* Time for bed me thinks.