Fantasy Bundesliga

The key Fantasy Bundesliga lessons from 2021/22 so far

With the ongoing international break and a Wildcard period in force, this felt like the perfect opportunity to write another Fantasy Bundesliga data piece and look at what we’ve seen so far in the opening weeks of the season.

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Current League Table Standings

Starting with the current league table above (click to expand), perhaps to the surprise of many, it is Wolfsburg that find themselves to be the early pacesetters as the only team to win all three of their opening games. Second-place Leverkusen are also showing their bite, scoring four goals in each of their last two games.

Meanwhile, following a worrying pre-season and a poor opening-day result against Gladbach, Bayern Munich have been back to their imperious best, winning four games on the trot in league and cup competitions and scoring 23 goals in the process.

At the other end of the table, things once again look worrying for last season’s strugglers Hertha Berlin, who find themselves propping up the table as the only club on zero points. They are joined in the bottom three by Augsburg and newly promoted Greuther Furth; all three sides have conceded 3+ goals in at least two of their three games so far.

Clinical Attackers

Let’s first start with the fun part and evaluate the attacking play of all the Bundesliga teams thus far (click the below image to expand).

Interestingly, only Bayern from the top three feature amongst the leading teams for points from goal attempts, while all three of the league’s bottom sides feature among the bottom five. This seems to indicate that though taking a lot of shots doesn’t guarantee a place at the top of the table, the failure to register a significant number of attempts at goal is a fairly good indicator of which teams are likely to struggle in the division.

The above graphs (click to expand) focus on the efficiency and effectiveness of the goalscoring prowess of all the Bundesliga teams. A high shot rank implies a low number of shots and a high-efficiency rank implies a low conversion rate. The ideal team would have both a low shot and efficiency rank, meaning they take a lot of shots and convert them into goals very well.

Some key takeaways from the graphs:

  • Union, Bochum and Augsburg attackers have had a very high conversion rate so far.
  • Bayern attackers understandably place well thanks to the prolific beast that is Robert Lewandowski and the fantasy positioning of other players such as Thomas Muller and Serge Gnabry.
  • Furth, Wolfsburg and Eintracht attackers are leaving much to be desired in chance conversion (Rafael Borre, sort your act out).
  • Monchengladbach attackers are poor at taking shots and as bad at converting them, the worst kind of combination.
  • Augsburg, Union, Hertha and Furth midfielders are poor at bringing in the goals.
  • Dortmund and Freiburg midfielders look good for goals.
  • Stuttgart, Union, Mainz and Leipzig defenders are very important to their team’s scoring potential. The first three of these teams play with a wing-back system and are renowned for their set-piece threat.
  • A number of teams (those ranked worst for shot rank) have had defenders register no points for goal attempts, meaning they only take one-off shots or none at all.

Having looked at teams, I wanted to also highlight the top players who are most likely to score a goal, as well as those that have proved most wasteful thus far.

PositionPlayerTeamxGGoals
1LewandowskiBayern4.85
2SchickLeverkusen3.12
3HalandDortmund33
4BorreEintracht2.30
5StindlMonchengladbach2.20

PositionPlayerTeamxG Underperformance
1BorreEintracht-2.3
2StindlMonchengladbach-2.2
3OrbanLeipzig-1.7
4KramaricHoffenheim-1.6
5SchickLeverkusen-1.1

Arguably the Bundesliga’s best player over the past couple of seasons, Lewandowski, has the stats to back his early-season scoring form. So far it looks likely he may yet replicate his heroics of a record-breaking 20/21 season.

Borre and Stindl are two players that interestingly feature in both tables. Both have high potential and have hopefully invested in some new shooting boots over the international break. Stindl is a personal favourite of mine thanks to his performances in previous seasons but Borre certainly has some work to do while he tries to fill the hole left at Eintracht by the departure of Andre Silva.

Kramaric already ranks among some of the top early performers thanks to his creative side but his xG underperformance suggests more is yet to come from the Hoffenheim talisman.

Orban is the only defender to feature among the top 20 players for xG and has converted none of his chances, yet still ranks sixth amongst defenders for Fantasy Bundesliga points.

The Form Men

Here are the top points performers by position after the first three weeks (click to expand):

It’s worth noting that 21 of the players in the graphs above cost more than 10m and the big guns seem to dominate the standings as you move up the positions. Only two goalkeepers and five defenders priced above 10m make their respective lists but seven midfielders and as many attackers achieve the same feat. This reiterates the point made in my pre-season article regarding the value of investing further up the pitch.

Dominant Defences

Digging through the data, I’ve noticed something interesting in player performance, particularly among defenders. A clean sheet carries a relatively small reward of just three points but every goal conceded results in a loss of one point, so perhaps as important as shut-outs is seeing which teams consistently put up good stats. For example, a team keeping a clean sheet one week but conceding five goals the next is equivalent to conceding once each week.

I’d also argue that teams conceding small amounts each week are more constant and usually more likely to keep clean sheets as a whole. Let me show you the impact this has:

Player NameKPI TotalDuels WonShot AssistsGoal AttemptsGCDef ranking
Marc-Oliver Kempf291431281st
Willi Orban241201626th
Joe Scally231238725th
Mohamed Simakan22180428th
Kevin Mbabu22166012nd
Alphonso Davies20146033rd
Nico Schlotterbeck181404313th
Born Sosa17890810th
Evan Ndicka161600631st
Marco Meyerhofer161060952nd

The table you see above contains the top 10 defenders by KPI. A steady stream of good KPI performance is arguably the most sustainable factor pointing towards which players are likely to be amongst the top scorers come the end of the season.

However, note also the number of goals their team has conceded and the overall placing of the player in the defender rankings. With the exception of the two Stuttgart defenders, who make up for the goals conceded with exceptional attacking output, defenders from teams that concede are likely to struggle due to points lost from goals conceded and being on the losing team more frequently. In fact, among the top 10 defenders overall at the moment, only three (Kempf, Giesselmann and Sosa) are the only ones to play for teams that have conceded more than three goals so far. These are also the three defenders with the highest goals and assists totals thus far, making up for their team’s defensive frailties.

I’d like to finish off with some defensive xG data to highlight which teams’ defenders are likely to provide a sustainable route to points and which ones are likely to struggle.

TeamxGCGoals ConcededDifference
Furth89-1
Monchengladbach7.170.1
Bochum734
Augsburg6.48-1.6
Stuttgart6.28-1.8
Hoffenheim651
Hertha5.8104.2
Dortmund5.56-0.5
Bielefeld5.523.5
Koln5.250.2
Freiburg4.431.4
Leverkusen4.222.2
Union Berlin4.140.1
Eintracht3.96-2.1
Bayern3.630.6
Leipzig3.521.5
Wolfsburg2.911.9
Mainz2.220.2

It may surprise you to find Mainz performing so well, although they might have been somewhat aided by a kind opening fixture run (facing the two promoted sides). The point I’d like to argue is that with the exception of situations where a player is providing exceptional attacking output (like Sosa or Kempf), it is best to target defenders from the sides lower in this table, particularly ahead of kind fixture runs. They are more likely to provide consistent returns and even if they don’t deliver a tonne of attacking output, they can often make up for it with their team’s defensive solidity.

I hope you found this article and the data provided both useful and insightful. As always, reach out to me on Twitter should you have any questions or if you just wish to discuss Fantasy Bundesliga; my DMs are always open.

Good luck with the Wildcards and I’ll be back in a few weeks with the next update!

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1,953 Comments Post a Comment
  1. el polako
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I want to ride my bicycle.

    1. mcpoop
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Well go and fecking do it then.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You Queen.

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Oh, you know Trisha!

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Oh yeah from Mile End. I’ve had a go.

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          It's a clap trap baby
          And you've been caught

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Oh crap. I better have a wash.

  2. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Evening.....2fts and 0.9mitb....likely wildcard gw7....

    Any thoughts on:

    bruno ings and tsimikas to ronaldo (c) jota and livramento - 4?

    Sanchez
    Taa shaw ayling white tsimikas
    Salah bruno greenwood benrahma gilmour
    Ings antonio toney

    Thanks

    1. el polako
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why do -4 to swap bench fodder ?

    2. AIRMILES
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, probably forget about the defence.

      1. jdogg
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        3 liverpool same as my dilema.x

        1. Flynny
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Cos I have tsimikas....so need to take a hit for jota....

          1. TheTinman
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            If its just for 3 weeks go with someone else and save the -4

            1. Flynny
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Cheers.....

  3. Dynamic Duos
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Trincao or Harrison?

    1. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Coin toss? Won't Podence start taking minutes off Trincao?

    2. mcpoop
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Prodence returning gives uncertainty to Trincao's minutes, while the acquisition of James gives uncertainty to Harrison's. Neither.

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Any predictions for this week mate ?

  4. Irish Villan 1985
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Lads, thoughts?

    Bachmann, Livramento, Benhrama, Jimenez

    Or...

    Steer, Williams, Traore, DCL

    1. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think once Jimi can play next GW, then Option 1

  5. CheesyZoot
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Not seeing much of Jiminez in WC drafts...

    Any news on him? Tempted to get him in over DCL as it allows me to upgrade a mid to Jota

    1. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Possible FIFA ban?

      1. CheesyZoot
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeh just realised that might be the case... stupid FIFA

    2. mcpoop
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He is an excellent pick, people seem to forget what he did the previous 2 seasons before last.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Many just look at points and don’t have a fixture ticker.

      2. FourLokoLeipzig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        A lot of athletes are never quite the same again after a serious injury. I’d like to see him back scoring first

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          True, but usually that’s a lower body issue.

        2. ClassiX
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          In fairness - he actually wasn't scoring well before the injury last season - I know because I held onto him for about 3GW's too long.

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Same

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If he can play I’ll be really contemplating

  6. Hiddenpaw
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you take out a) Son or b) Bruno to accommodate Ronaldo?

    1. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son appears to be genuinely injured so him, in the short-term.

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Has there been any more information on his injury?

        1. ClassiX
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Nothing confirmed, but the thinking goes that because he was withdrawn from the team due to an injury that occurred during training (and not during the game) it's more like to be genuine and less likely to be precautionary.

  7. FootballDog
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    best 4.5 midfielder, any recommendations?
    A. Allan
    B. Sissoko
    C. Gilmore
    D. Other

    1. mcpoop
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C. Plays central mid for Norwich so should get some returns, Allan is more defensive while Sissoko is injury prone and thus not reliable bench fodder.

      1. FootballDog
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for reply

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        You say Allan is more defensive yet he's created more chances than any of the others thus far.

        1. The 12th Man
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I agree. Allan played a more defensive role under Ancelloti . Hes getting more licence to move forward under Rafa with no James in the team.
          More of a role he played while at Napoli, a box to box midfielder.

    2. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B for me, due to fixtures.

      1. FootballDog
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for reply

    3. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’d go A

  8. How I met your Mata
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If you were to put a % chance on Jimi playing this Gw what would you say?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      65% they all play

      Based on absolutely nothing

  9. jack88
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Lost on last article.
    Ronaldo+ lukaku

    Sanchez
    Shaw, trent, ayling, white
    Salah, benrahma, raphinha
    Lukaku, ronaldo, Antonio

    Allan, livra, foster, mendy

    What am i missing?
    Mid priced mid like : torres, jota, greenwood ( rotation)
    Sarr, adama, gray ( hot and cold)
    Bruno, son ( too pricey, not on penalty)

    What am getting?

    No headache for captaincy.
    At least 45-50 goals plus assist if ronaldo + lukaku not injured.
    I think if i WC, 4-3-3 have better value right now. Not sure about later.

    Thoughts?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah it’s really nice. You’ll need your bench this week. What Mendy is it?

  10. Trini Chelsea
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Should I wildcard this side already did a -8 pts
    Sanchez (Foster)
    Alexander-Arnold, Christensen, Shaw (White, Amartey)
    Salah,Gündogan, Torres, Raphinha, Benrahma
    Ronaldo, Antonio (Scarlett)

    0.8 in the bank

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No it’s fine. Expect Ehite to come on for Raphinha

      1. Trini Chelsea
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      How would you improve it?

      Minus 8 isn't the end of the world to save a wild card.

      1. Trini Chelsea
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        True that thanks I will leave it

  11. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Phil Foden and Kevin de Bruyne are now training with the rest of the Man City first-team squad...

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I know. Exciting for FPL

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It's like adding extra numbers to the lottery or roulette wheel....and I'm still spinning!!

  12. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have Son, Dcl and Raphina in my team. Pretty concerned for my starting XI this weekend.

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think you only need 1 bench for that

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully. Thanks spud

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just seen the tweet about Calvert Lewin thankfully back in training

    3. We Go Again
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Is DCL not looking likely to play? Was considering bringing him in for Ings

      1. Stupendous
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He is fine

  13. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which combination on a WC?

    A) Bamford & Traore
    B) Benrahma & Raphinha

    1. Maxi Lopez
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Close but A

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A, but would go with Sarr. Traore has always had great stats but no end product

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Could say the same for Sarr tbh.

      2. cravencottage
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        or Fornals

        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting. One to consider.

  14. Fish up a tree
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Fornals does not seem to get a mention but he is on fire right now? Think he is a better long term pick than Benrahma

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I agree

    2. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, he looks good.

  15. Maxi Lopez
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which option is best?

    A) DCL & Tierney
    B) Torres & Digne

    Thanks

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Let you know after tomorrows pressers. How about Jota & Cancelo?

      1. Maxi Lopez
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks! Already have Jota. Cancelo's an option.

    4. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd want DCL, so A I guess

    5. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  16. CheesyZoot
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If Jimi plays I think I’m quite set on this, thoughts?

    Sanchez,
    TAA, Shaw, Semedo
    Torres, Sarr, Jota, Salah
    CR7, Jimi, Antonio

    (4.0, Allan, Livramento, Williams)

    0ITB

    Could always go for just 2 up top, ditch Jimi and upgrade Allan to a Traore etc...

  17. Pep Roulette
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any 5.5 mid apart from Gray for upcoming weeks?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Odegaard
      ESR (when not ill)
      Gallagher (if you leave him in)

    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think Odegaard

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gray looks like the business

  18. PartyTime
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thanks for the BuLi article

  19. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Should i wild card this team got 2 ft

    Sanchez (foster)
    Taa shaw duffy (ayling) (tsimikas)
    Brownhill salah son raphina bruno
    Antonio ings (obafemi)

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No WC needed

      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Son raphina doubts

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Use the 2FTs to fix if it comes down to that.

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bench raphinha, son to whoever depending on funds and ings/obafemi to Ronaldo

      wc saved

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Always tough mentally to make the decision to wild card with 2 FTS.

  20. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What’s the latest on Raphinha - any chance he plays?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t think there’s a definitive answer but I’d say he won’t play.

      1. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Frustrating as can’t transfer him out with the fixtures so will be forced to play Liveramento

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah I have him too but not much point worrying about it. I’ll start him and see what happens.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      There is still a chance. Guess tomorrow it will be decided.

  21. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any chance son n raphina play

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son possibly. Very doubtful on Raphinia

  22. FOO FIGHTER
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Show me a decent defence with...

    Salah, Lukaku and Ronaldo in your team not forgetting you also want Trent lol

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      My defence is they’ll score loads of goals.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        And how much will your back 3 or 4 score?

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Best thing about this year is all the bargains at the back. Especially now going forward.

          1. FOO FIGHTER
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Tells us about the the bargains at the back and how many points they have other than Duffy.

    2. AF90
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Trent, Christensen, Marcal, Veltman ...4-3-3...not amazing but not terrible. I also have Jota & Antonio

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Show your whole team

    3. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dunno if this counts as decent but managed to get one with TAA, White, Coady, Williams and Livramento. With Torres in the midfield and Antonio as the 3rd striker

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah that’s pretty sweet.

      2. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        So Arsenal, Wolves and Norwich defence with TAA picking up the pieces.

        1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Big time. Trent just there to make up the numbers really. Williams the star of the show

    4. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think the best Salah/Lukaku/CR7 would be something like this

      4.5 4.0

      Semedo Tierney Firpo Ayling Livra

      Salah Greenwood Raphinha Traore

      CR7 Lukaku Antonio

      In defence you get 3 wing backs, and 2 attacking full backs. All have good fixtures, so you can rotate them all. Then the 3 premium + a mid price slot (Greenwood and Antonio) to move around for the season.

      It's not worth it at all imo, but yeah

  23. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Why does everyone want Jota all of a sudden? How long is Firminio out for?

    1. AF90
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Next 3 fixtures look really good then will sell

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      At least this game but it’s a hammy and I think the ‘Liverpool echo’ Said the next 2 in the league

      The next 3 are easy and I don’t think he’s risked in them so jota starts all 3 IMO, no brainer on wc for me

    3. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Klopp suggested he wasn't even close

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think we all wanted him from the beginning but I, like most, simply couldn’t resist Tsimikas. Now he’s no longer an option Jota is back in play as the replacement he was always going to be.

    5. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Basically Firmino confirmed out at least this GW, which means Jota starts. His logical competition at that price point all have doubts: Torres (Pep roulette), Greenwood (what impact Ronaldo), Traore (has no attacking return yet).

      Mount may actually be his closest competition this week.

  24. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Wilson out for Ronaldo tonight or take the price drop on the chin and wait for more info..?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for Ole presser

    2. ZTF
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’d probably go for it

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Do it now.

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wait. Doubt he’ll drop.

    5. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wait.

      Mainly because I own Wilson and I don't want him to drop...

    6. Alcapaul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd do it tonight. Almost certain now Ronaldo will start

    7. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He's now at 100.5% to drop. He's only 4% owned so it wouldn't take many sales.

  25. AF90
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Marcal or Coady?

  26. ZTF
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kane to Lukaku (C) with FT?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Horrible predicament.

  27. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    On WC. Is Torres and Jota one gametime headache too many?

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

      Jota starts for next 3.

      Torres is just worth it for when he does play, and that’s looking like it’ll be the vast majority of the time

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Why sure that Jota starts for the next 3?

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If on wild card then just have a playing bench and possibly keep like 0.3 to help if you need to move one on.

    3. Ser Davos
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I like 'em. Seems to be the place to latch on to short term bagonwheels as they mentioned on Blackbox.

      Greenwood the only other option

  28. Ser Davos
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone going Laporte on WC?

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Risky with stones

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      For the 2 mins that Stones looked crocked yesterday it crossed my mind.

    3. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He could be a great pick in that he has goal threat. I can see him popping up with a 15pointer sometime in the not too distant future.

      I think he's equally if not more likely to be benched for Stones though.

      So maybe if you're happy with the likes of Livramento coming in when Laporte doesn't start, go for it.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Good points

        Dias and Livramento

        v

        Laporte and a 4.5 coverer

    4. Ser Davos
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers both

      Historically speaking, Laporte has been far and away ahead of Stones

    5. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nailed and will get a decent amount of points but he is an injury away from the next game. Made of glass.

    6. Thanos
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      On WC, better to get Dias as set and forget option.

  29. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best move for this bunch? 1FT 3.3 ITB

    Sanchez
    TAA • White • Shaw
    Son* • Bruno • Gundo • Benny
    Antonio • Ings • Toney

    Steele / Ayling / Tsimi / Brownhill

    A) Son >> Salah

    B) Ings >> DCL

    C) Ings + Son >> Jota / Mount + Ronaldo

    D) Something else??

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C with Jota

    2. Alcapaul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You have to have Salah i think. Are you completely against wildcarding?

      1. George James
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Could do….

  30. DAZZ
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone punting on Tomiyasu on WC?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would hope no one would do such a thing - does heaven have his work permit yet?

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Does HE EVEN … lol.

      2. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thats the best autocorrect i have ever seen. Just hilarious

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Will he start on Sat as little prep in training, is he also any good? I would hold fire

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nay