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June 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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TAKE A PUNT
My GW1 punt: Madueke.
At just £7.5m, he’s affordable and, as noted above, Chelsea rank 5th for xG. He also has a great safety-net in Pedro Neto, and Chelsea face the 4th-lowest ranked side in the competition (FIFA rankings).
My GW1 punt: Madueke.
At just £7.5m, he’s affordable and, as noted above, Chelsea rank 5th for xG. He also has a great safety-net in Pedro Neto, and Chelsea face the 4th-lowest ranked side in the competition (FIFA rankings).
June 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
TAKE A PUNT
My GW1 punt: Madueke.
At just £7.5m, he’s affordable and, as noted above, Chelsea rank 5th for xG. He also has a great safety-net in Pedro Neto, and Chelsea face the 4th-lowest ranked side in the competition (FIFA rankings).
My GW1 punt: Madueke.
At just £7.5m, he’s affordable and, as noted above, Chelsea rank 5th for xG. He also has a great safety-net in Pedro Neto, and Chelsea face the 4th-lowest ranked side in the competition (FIFA rankings).
DIFFERENTIAL
Expect a strong template early on, so one way to break the mold is by stacking players — especially defenders or attackers — from the same team. In this tournament, we’re allowed four players from the same club, so why not stack four defenders from one solid team.
Expect a strong template early on, so one way to break the mold is by stacking players — especially defenders or attackers — from the same team. In this tournament, we’re allowed four players from the same club, so why not stack four defenders from one solid team.
June 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
DIFFERENTIAL
Expect a strong template early on, so one way to break the mold is by stacking players — especially defenders or attackers — from the same team. In this tournament, we’re allowed four players from the same club, so why not stack four defenders from one solid team.
Expect a strong template early on, so one way to break the mold is by stacking players — especially defenders or attackers — from the same team. In this tournament, we’re allowed four players from the same club, so why not stack four defenders from one solid team.
CAPTAINCY
Not much debate here — Captain Kane.
Bayern’s talisman has 35 league goal involvements (26 goals + 9 assists). They’re up against the lowest-ranked team in the competition (based on FIFA rankings).
Not much debate here — Captain Kane.
Bayern’s talisman has 35 league goal involvements (26 goals + 9 assists). They’re up against the lowest-ranked team in the competition (based on FIFA rankings).
June 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
CAPTAINCY
Not much debate here — Captain Kane.
Bayern’s talisman has 35 league goal involvements (26 goals + 9 assists). They’re up against the lowest-ranked team in the competition (based on FIFA rankings).
Not much debate here — Captain Kane.
Bayern’s talisman has 35 league goal involvements (26 goals + 9 assists). They’re up against the lowest-ranked team in the competition (based on FIFA rankings).
CLEAN SHEET ODDS
Teams with the highest CS%: Bayern (82%), City (71%), Juventus (55%), Flamengo (52%), Real (50%)
Best value teams for CS: Juventus (55%), River Plate (48%), & Botafogo (42%)
Teams with the highest CS%: Bayern (82%), City (71%), Juventus (55%), Flamengo (52%), Real (50%)
Best value teams for CS: Juventus (55%), River Plate (48%), & Botafogo (42%)
June 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
CLEAN SHEET ODDS
Teams with the highest CS%: Bayern (82%), City (71%), Juventus (55%), Flamengo (52%), Real (50%)
Best value teams for CS: Juventus (55%), River Plate (48%), & Botafogo (42%)
Teams with the highest CS%: Bayern (82%), City (71%), Juventus (55%), Flamengo (52%), Real (50%)
Best value teams for CS: Juventus (55%), River Plate (48%), & Botafogo (42%)
EXPECTED GOALS
Teams with the highest xG: Bayern (4.72), City (3.03), Real (2.6), Juventus (2.55), Chelsea (2.37), & Flamengo (2.34)
Best value teams for xG: Chelsea (2.37), & River Plate (1.83)
Teams with the highest xG: Bayern (4.72), City (3.03), Real (2.6), Juventus (2.55), Chelsea (2.37), & Flamengo (2.34)
Best value teams for xG: Chelsea (2.37), & River Plate (1.83)
June 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
EXPECTED GOALS
Teams with the highest xG: Bayern (4.72), City (3.03), Real (2.6), Juventus (2.55), Chelsea (2.37), & Flamengo (2.34)
Best value teams for xG: Chelsea (2.37), & River Plate (1.83)
Teams with the highest xG: Bayern (4.72), City (3.03), Real (2.6), Juventus (2.55), Chelsea (2.37), & Flamengo (2.34)
Best value teams for xG: Chelsea (2.37), & River Plate (1.83)
BOOKIE ODDS
Let’s start by reviewing the fixtures and their associated expected goals (xG) and clean sheet (CS) odds.
Bookie odds table is credited by Tomhandley - via X
Let’s start by reviewing the fixtures and their associated expected goals (xG) and clean sheet (CS) odds.
Bookie odds table is credited by Tomhandley - via X
June 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
BOOKIE ODDS
Let’s start by reviewing the fixtures and their associated expected goals (xG) and clean sheet (CS) odds.
Bookie odds table is credited by Tomhandley - via X
Let’s start by reviewing the fixtures and their associated expected goals (xG) and clean sheet (CS) odds.
Bookie odds table is credited by Tomhandley - via X
GW1 DRAFT
Remember, we get a wildcard every game-week, so this team is built specifically for the first round of fixtures. Keep reading for my player selection rationale.
Remember, we get a wildcard every game-week, so this team is built specifically for the first round of fixtures. Keep reading for my player selection rationale.
June 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
GW1 DRAFT
Remember, we get a wildcard every game-week, so this team is built specifically for the first round of fixtures. Keep reading for my player selection rationale.
Remember, we get a wildcard every game-week, so this team is built specifically for the first round of fixtures. Keep reading for my player selection rationale.
Check out content from experienced players for deeper analysis and strategy + bookie odds
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X (Twitter) @FPL_TomHadley - Useful resources
X (Twitter) @EliteeWagers – YouTube channel & Pod
X (Twitter) @FPLReaction – Pod & Web articles
X (Twitter) @BakchodFpl117 – Useful resources
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June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Check out content from experienced players for deeper analysis and strategy + bookie odds
X (Twitter) @EliteeWagers – YouTube channel & Pod
X (Twitter) @FPLReaction – Pod & Web articles
X (Twitter) @BakchodFpl117 – Useful resources
X (Twitter) @FPL_TomHadley - Useful resources
X (Twitter) @EliteeWagers – YouTube channel & Pod
X (Twitter) @FPLReaction – Pod & Web articles
X (Twitter) @BakchodFpl117 – Useful resources
X (Twitter) @FPL_TomHadley - Useful resources
DEF & GK
CS odds could change over the next week, however at the time of writing, my 3 top teams for value DEF & GK are;
- Flamengo 51% CS odds (4th best)
- Dortmund 47% CS odds (7th best)
- River Plate 46% CS odds (8th best)
There are cheap (<5m) options for these teams
CS odds could change over the next week, however at the time of writing, my 3 top teams for value DEF & GK are;
- Flamengo 51% CS odds (4th best)
- Dortmund 47% CS odds (7th best)
- River Plate 46% CS odds (8th best)
There are cheap (<5m) options for these teams
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
DEF & GK
CS odds could change over the next week, however at the time of writing, my 3 top teams for value DEF & GK are;
- Flamengo 51% CS odds (4th best)
- Dortmund 47% CS odds (7th best)
- River Plate 46% CS odds (8th best)
There are cheap (<5m) options for these teams
CS odds could change over the next week, however at the time of writing, my 3 top teams for value DEF & GK are;
- Flamengo 51% CS odds (4th best)
- Dortmund 47% CS odds (7th best)
- River Plate 46% CS odds (8th best)
There are cheap (<5m) options for these teams
MID
Araujo / 6m / Flamengo / vs Es Tunis / Good SN
Flamengo play the 6th worst team and have the 5th highest xG (GW1). He's a punt, but after a series of good performances, I could see the player breaking out during this tournament. He’s also considerably cheaper than Arrascaeta
Araujo / 6m / Flamengo / vs Es Tunis / Good SN
Flamengo play the 6th worst team and have the 5th highest xG (GW1). He's a punt, but after a series of good performances, I could see the player breaking out during this tournament. He’s also considerably cheaper than Arrascaeta
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
MID
Araujo / 6m / Flamengo / vs Es Tunis / Good SN
Flamengo play the 6th worst team and have the 5th highest xG (GW1). He's a punt, but after a series of good performances, I could see the player breaking out during this tournament. He’s also considerably cheaper than Arrascaeta
Araujo / 6m / Flamengo / vs Es Tunis / Good SN
Flamengo play the 6th worst team and have the 5th highest xG (GW1). He's a punt, but after a series of good performances, I could see the player breaking out during this tournament. He’s also considerably cheaper than Arrascaeta
MID
Ashour / £6.5m / Al Ahly / vs Miami / Decent S.N
Ashour is Al Ahly’s talisman and takes all penalties and courners. He has 20 goal involvments (13G + 7A) this season, & started 23/23 games averaging 87 mins. If you want a 90min talisman, he's your man.
Ashour / £6.5m / Al Ahly / vs Miami / Decent S.N
Ashour is Al Ahly’s talisman and takes all penalties and courners. He has 20 goal involvments (13G + 7A) this season, & started 23/23 games averaging 87 mins. If you want a 90min talisman, he's your man.
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
MID
Ashour / £6.5m / Al Ahly / vs Miami / Decent S.N
Ashour is Al Ahly’s talisman and takes all penalties and courners. He has 20 goal involvments (13G + 7A) this season, & started 23/23 games averaging 87 mins. If you want a 90min talisman, he's your man.
Ashour / £6.5m / Al Ahly / vs Miami / Decent S.N
Ashour is Al Ahly’s talisman and takes all penalties and courners. He has 20 goal involvments (13G + 7A) this season, & started 23/23 games averaging 87 mins. If you want a 90min talisman, he's your man.
MID
Nene / £7m / Salzburg / vs Pachuca / Decent S.N
Nene is Salzburgs designated penalty taker and has 17 goal involvements (13G + 4A) this season. Pachuca are the 7th worst rated team in the tournament. Watch him whip, Watch him Nae Nae!
Nene / £7m / Salzburg / vs Pachuca / Decent S.N
Nene is Salzburgs designated penalty taker and has 17 goal involvements (13G + 4A) this season. Pachuca are the 7th worst rated team in the tournament. Watch him whip, Watch him Nae Nae!
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
MID
Nene / £7m / Salzburg / vs Pachuca / Decent S.N
Nene is Salzburgs designated penalty taker and has 17 goal involvements (13G + 4A) this season. Pachuca are the 7th worst rated team in the tournament. Watch him whip, Watch him Nae Nae!
Nene / £7m / Salzburg / vs Pachuca / Decent S.N
Nene is Salzburgs designated penalty taker and has 17 goal involvements (13G + 4A) this season. Pachuca are the 7th worst rated team in the tournament. Watch him whip, Watch him Nae Nae!
FOR
Igor Jesus / £6.5m / Botafogo / vs Seattle Sounders / Good S.N
Last season: 0.58 np-xGI/90. Botafogo play the 8th-worst ranked team. Two solid S.N. options available who will play CF if he misses out.
Igor Jesus / £6.5m / Botafogo / vs Seattle Sounders / Good S.N
Last season: 0.58 np-xGI/90. Botafogo play the 8th-worst ranked team. Two solid S.N. options available who will play CF if he misses out.
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
FOR
Igor Jesus / £6.5m / Botafogo / vs Seattle Sounders / Good S.N
Last season: 0.58 np-xGI/90. Botafogo play the 8th-worst ranked team. Two solid S.N. options available who will play CF if he misses out.
Igor Jesus / £6.5m / Botafogo / vs Seattle Sounders / Good S.N
Last season: 0.58 np-xGI/90. Botafogo play the 8th-worst ranked team. Two solid S.N. options available who will play CF if he misses out.
FOR
Bencharki / £5m / Al Ahly / vs Inter Miami / Bad S.N
Al Ahly play in the first fixture — we’ll get team sheets so no need to worry about the S.N.
0.72 np-xGI/90 in the Egyptian PL – 3G + 2A in 10 league games (8 starts).
Bencharki / £5m / Al Ahly / vs Inter Miami / Bad S.N
Al Ahly play in the first fixture — we’ll get team sheets so no need to worry about the S.N.
0.72 np-xGI/90 in the Egyptian PL – 3G + 2A in 10 league games (8 starts).
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
FOR
Bencharki / £5m / Al Ahly / vs Inter Miami / Bad S.N
Al Ahly play in the first fixture — we’ll get team sheets so no need to worry about the S.N.
0.72 np-xGI/90 in the Egyptian PL – 3G + 2A in 10 league games (8 starts).
Bencharki / £5m / Al Ahly / vs Inter Miami / Bad S.N
Al Ahly play in the first fixture — we’ll get team sheets so no need to worry about the S.N.
0.72 np-xGI/90 in the Egyptian PL – 3G + 2A in 10 league games (8 starts).
FOR
Driussi / £6.5m / River Plate / vs Urawa Reds / Bad S.N
Potential for pens with Mastantuono rumoured to leave. His stats aren’t amazing, but the fixture and price make him worth considering.
Driussi / £6.5m / River Plate / vs Urawa Reds / Bad S.N
Potential for pens with Mastantuono rumoured to leave. His stats aren’t amazing, but the fixture and price make him worth considering.
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
FOR
Driussi / £6.5m / River Plate / vs Urawa Reds / Bad S.N
Potential for pens with Mastantuono rumoured to leave. His stats aren’t amazing, but the fixture and price make him worth considering.
Driussi / £6.5m / River Plate / vs Urawa Reds / Bad S.N
Potential for pens with Mastantuono rumoured to leave. His stats aren’t amazing, but the fixture and price make him worth considering.
PLAYER / TEAM
I won’t waste your time telling you that Kane or Mbappe are good picks — let’s look at some cheap differentials that can help enable the big dogs
⚠️ Keep in mind that some picks don’t have strong (or any) Safety Nets (S.N) — use your own judgment and risk appetite
I won’t waste your time telling you that Kane or Mbappe are good picks — let’s look at some cheap differentials that can help enable the big dogs
⚠️ Keep in mind that some picks don’t have strong (or any) Safety Nets (S.N) — use your own judgment and risk appetite
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
PLAYER / TEAM
I won’t waste your time telling you that Kane or Mbappe are good picks — let’s look at some cheap differentials that can help enable the big dogs
⚠️ Keep in mind that some picks don’t have strong (or any) Safety Nets (S.N) — use your own judgment and risk appetite
I won’t waste your time telling you that Kane or Mbappe are good picks — let’s look at some cheap differentials that can help enable the big dogs
⚠️ Keep in mind that some picks don’t have strong (or any) Safety Nets (S.N) — use your own judgment and risk appetite
BE DIFFERENTIAL
This short-format game heavily rewards or punishes differential picks. It’s another core strategy in aggressive play—but don’t be different just for the sake of it. Aim for smart, calculated risks.
This short-format game heavily rewards or punishes differential picks. It’s another core strategy in aggressive play—but don’t be different just for the sake of it. Aim for smart, calculated risks.
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
BE DIFFERENTIAL
This short-format game heavily rewards or punishes differential picks. It’s another core strategy in aggressive play—but don’t be different just for the sake of it. Aim for smart, calculated risks.
This short-format game heavily rewards or punishes differential picks. It’s another core strategy in aggressive play—but don’t be different just for the sake of it. Aim for smart, calculated risks.
BE AGGRESSIVE
Most fantasy points are won in the group stage. As the competition progresses, matchups become tighter and less predictable. Players become less differential, making it harder to gain ground. The game can be won/loss in the group stages.
Most fantasy points are won in the group stage. As the competition progresses, matchups become tighter and less predictable. Players become less differential, making it harder to gain ground. The game can be won/loss in the group stages.
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
BE AGGRESSIVE
Most fantasy points are won in the group stage. As the competition progresses, matchups become tighter and less predictable. Players become less differential, making it harder to gain ground. The game can be won/loss in the group stages.
Most fantasy points are won in the group stage. As the competition progresses, matchups become tighter and less predictable. Players become less differential, making it harder to gain ground. The game can be won/loss in the group stages.
BE AGGRESSIVE
Target teams like Auckland City (Rank 32), Al Ain (R31), Ulsan (R30), Wydad (R29), and Urawa Reds (R28).
Make sure to check out the full Fifa rankings.
Target teams like Auckland City (Rank 32), Al Ain (R31), Ulsan (R30), Wydad (R29), and Urawa Reds (R28).
Make sure to check out the full Fifa rankings.
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
BE AGGRESSIVE
Target teams like Auckland City (Rank 32), Al Ain (R31), Ulsan (R30), Wydad (R29), and Urawa Reds (R28).
Make sure to check out the full Fifa rankings.
Target teams like Auckland City (Rank 32), Al Ain (R31), Ulsan (R30), Wydad (R29), and Urawa Reds (R28).
Make sure to check out the full Fifa rankings.
BE AGGRESSIVE
The game mode rewards an aggressive playstyle. With so many free transfers, we should be targeting favourable fixtures every week and locking in the top 2–3 captaincy picks.
The game mode rewards an aggressive playstyle. With so many free transfers, we should be targeting favourable fixtures every week and locking in the top 2–3 captaincy picks.
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
BE AGGRESSIVE
The game mode rewards an aggressive playstyle. With so many free transfers, we should be targeting favourable fixtures every week and locking in the top 2–3 captaincy picks.
The game mode rewards an aggressive playstyle. With so many free transfers, we should be targeting favourable fixtures every week and locking in the top 2–3 captaincy picks.
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June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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IMPORTANT INFO
- Safety Net is enabled
- Tournament runs over 7 Gameweeks
- 11 Free Transfers per Gameweek / 6 Wildcards total
- You can initially own up to 4 players from the same team
- From Gameweek 7 onwards, you can own up to 6 players from the same team
- Safety Net is enabled
- Tournament runs over 7 Gameweeks
- 11 Free Transfers per Gameweek / 6 Wildcards total
- You can initially own up to 4 players from the same team
- From Gameweek 7 onwards, you can own up to 6 players from the same team
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
IMPORTANT INFO
- Safety Net is enabled
- Tournament runs over 7 Gameweeks
- 11 Free Transfers per Gameweek / 6 Wildcards total
- You can initially own up to 4 players from the same team
- From Gameweek 7 onwards, you can own up to 6 players from the same team
- Safety Net is enabled
- Tournament runs over 7 Gameweeks
- 11 Free Transfers per Gameweek / 6 Wildcards total
- You can initially own up to 4 players from the same team
- From Gameweek 7 onwards, you can own up to 6 players from the same team
READ THE RULES
- If you familiarise yourself with the SAFETY NET rule, you’ll undoubtedly get off to a great start
- We get a WILD CARD (unlimited transfers) EVERY WEEK. You only need to consider the immediate fixtures. With this in mind, this thread is primarily focused on GW1
- If you familiarise yourself with the SAFETY NET rule, you’ll undoubtedly get off to a great start
- We get a WILD CARD (unlimited transfers) EVERY WEEK. You only need to consider the immediate fixtures. With this in mind, this thread is primarily focused on GW1
June 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
READ THE RULES
- If you familiarise yourself with the SAFETY NET rule, you’ll undoubtedly get off to a great start
- We get a WILD CARD (unlimited transfers) EVERY WEEK. You only need to consider the immediate fixtures. With this in mind, this thread is primarily focused on GW1
- If you familiarise yourself with the SAFETY NET rule, you’ll undoubtedly get off to a great start
- We get a WILD CARD (unlimited transfers) EVERY WEEK. You only need to consider the immediate fixtures. With this in mind, this thread is primarily focused on GW1