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World Cup Transfer Tips: Last 16 – The Big Numbers

28 June 2018 1164 comments
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The World Cup takes a break on Friday for the first time in over a fortnight, with the round of 16 commencing on Saturday afternoon.

The lull in action is a welcome respite for Fantasy managers as serious thought can be given to what is effectively a compulsory wildcard, with both McDonald’s FIFA and Fantasy iTeam offering unlimited transfers between the culmination of the group stage and the start of the knockout rounds.

Although the round of 16 fixtures will be the prime concern, Fantasy managers ought to take the quarter-finals into consideration given that only three free transfers are permitted (any more will cost points/credits) before they begin.

READ NEXT: The complete guide to set-pieces and penalties for World Cup Fantasy knockout stages

Up to four players can be selected from one country in both Fantasy games at the last 16 stage, though some Fantasy bosses may wish to spread their selections across several nations given the restrictions on transfers before the quarter-finals begin.

Fantasy managers will have already noticed the price rises – and drops – in both our featured World Cup games, though in McDonald’s FIFA at least the allotted budget increases from £100m to £105m for these knockout rounds.

Players such as Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.1m), Harry Kane (£11.1m), Diego Costa (£9.1m), Christian Eriksen (£9.1m), Philippe Coutinho (£9.1m), Denis Cheryshev (£5.7m), Andreas Granqvist (£5.1m), Diego Godin (£5.6m) and Fernando Muslera (£5.6m) have all increased in price in McDonald’s FIFA, though no player has risen more than £0.2m.

Lionel Messi (£11.9m), Olivier Giroud (£8.9m), Willian (£8.4m), Dele Alli (£8.9m), Nicolas Otamendi (£5.9m) and Kyle Walker (£5.9m) are among the big names who have suffered a price drop, meanwhile.

Members can read on for this round-up of the Opta data from the group stages. The data itself is available to members as part of their yearly subscription and obtainable immediately after the end of each World Cup match.

READ NEXT: The complete guide to set-pieces and penalties for World Cup Fantasy knockout stages

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.

Just to stress, this World Cup offering comes packaged with the regular Fantasy Football Scout membership.

Check out this new trailer previewing the World Cup content below…

McDonald’s FIFA World Cup Fantasy

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Fantasy iTeam

Fantasy Football Scout is supporting Fantasy iTeam, a free World Cup game available on a number of mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPodTouch and Android. We have an official Fantasy Football Scout League open to UK users only, with a £1000 of Amazon vouchers to give out, split between the top three performers. There’s also the small matter of £10k worth of prizes available in the main competitions: Overall World Championship and Manager of the Gameround.

Click here for details and here to sign up.

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  1. ricardojpm
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Don't have Costa on my team, but I'll go with Isco since he will be playing against Russia.

    I think that Croatia - Denmark will be a more balanced game.

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    1. Monalisa
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Hi, I’m just wondering if there is anyone who would help me pick the team? Currently I got:
      GK:Pickford
      D: Trippier, Ramos, Godin

      M:Coutinho, modric, iniesta, claesson, Rodriguez

      S: griezmann, ronaldo

      5/3/2 maybe should do some changes? Still got time till 3pm

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  2. stat
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Thoughts on this BB team?

      Muslera - Courtois
      Lovren - Fagner - R. Rodriguez - Alderweireld - Granqvist
      Eriksen - Modric - Coutinho - Claesson - Inui
      Lukaku - Hazard - Costa

      Captains:
      1) Muslera vs Portugal
      2) Costa vs Russia
      3) Lukaku vs Japan
      4) R. Rodriguez vs Sweden

      I would go with Meunier over Alderweireld but I think Meunier is one yellow away from a ban - perhaps he will be saved in the game against Japan otherwise he could get booked and miss the next game which will be vs Brazil/Mexico.

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      1. Argyle1886
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I would say it is a bit conflicted having players playing against eachother. Better off choosing a winner than having them take points off eachother and being stuck with a player leaving the tournament. For example if Claesson gets an assist then you will lose your clean sheet for Rodriguez so no gain. Similar story with erikson and modric. Personally I would switch Isco for Erikson and invest a bit more in defence. Just my 2 cents.

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        1. Pigeon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          You get 3 free transfers so you can easily change your team

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          1. Argyle1886
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            True, but imo opinion they should be saved for unexpected results. For example, In that team if Erikson and Rodriguez both score and Denmark and Switzerland go through then they lose clean sheet points and already have 4 players out of the tournament.

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        2. stat
            7 years, 5 months ago

            I still have my WC so that's not an issue - but I think that you make a good point about Eriksen -> Isco. I got Isco for Eriksen and Trippier for Lovren, since JRod is probably out.

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      2. ricardojpm
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Btw, my final team is:

        GK: Courtois, Olsen

        Def: T. Silva, Lovren, Carvajal, Granqvist, Pavard

        Mid: Isco, Modric, Coutinho, Bentancur, Quintero

        Atk: Griezmann, Hazard, Kane

        Only possible change is if Pavard won't be on France's starting 11 and I'll change: T. Silva with Miranda and Pavard with Maguire.

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      3. AlbinoAsian
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Hi everyone I'm toying with 3 combo options for my last 3 players and can't figure out which one to go with the budget I have. I still have my WC and I'm playing Bench boost this round. Thanks for any thoughts

        a) *my current selection*
        F- D. Costa
        M- J. Lingard
        B- T. Silva

        b) *the Rakitic move
        F- D. Costa
        M- Rakitiic (I already have Modric, but is the upgrade worth the double up?)
        B- Miranda (T. SIlva gets downgraded)

        c) *the Hazard move*
        F- Hazard (I already have Lukaku, but is the upgrade worth the double up?)
        M- J. Lingard
        B- Miranda (T. SIlva gets downgraded)

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      4. daayne
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Been tinkering probably too much so would really appreciate other people's opinions!

        Please RMT

        Olsen - Sommer
        Carvajal - Trippier - Miranda - Granqvist - Lovren
        Cheryshev - Isco - Modric - Coutinho - Claesson
        Costa - Kane - Lukaku

        I have my WC still available for potentially the next round and also bench boost which I was considering using this round.

        Thank you.

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        1. Krafty Werks
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I would hope you're using your BB with both Olsen & Sommer and praying for a 0-0 too? Cheryshev? Nah not vs Spain...Quintero instead. Rest is gtg.

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          1. daayne
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            The keeper situation is hacking me off! I don't really want two in from the same game although I do think it'll be tight, at least one is then through to the next round...

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            1. Krafty Werks
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Trippier > Maguire and upgrade keeper to Muslera, Subasic or even Pickford?

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              1. daayne
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                My thinking behind Trippier is that he seems to be taking England's corners and England look very decent from corners.

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      5. idaho23
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Why do most of you consider Costa -> Griezmann and Lukaku -> Hazard. Have I missed something?!

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        1. Argyle1886
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I would guess because Griez and Hazard both take penalties. Also Griez offers a day 1 captain choice.

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      6. DanKoop08
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Please could someone explain what supersize (c) means?

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        1. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Max Captain

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          1. DanKoop08
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Thank you!

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      7. Argyle1886
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Thoughts on Casemiro? Seems good value at 5.5 for a player sure to play and decent chance of progressing. Am I missing something as I haven't seen him included in many teams?

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      8. Goonermeister
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        A) Mane Silva Aguero
        B) Sanchez Sane Firmino

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      9. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This final could be a recap of the group stages....own goals, VAR and penalties.

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