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MATCHES (EST)
- 3:00 pm: Borussia Dortmund vs. Sevilla
- 3:00 pm: Juventus vs. FC Porto
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FORWARDS
Cristiano Ronaldo, JUV v. POR ($11,300): Ronaldo is the most expensive player on the slate, but he's also likely to be very popular again because Juventus are the biggest favorite with the highest implied goal total and Ronaldo has the highest anytime goal scorer odds. He was a huge disappointment in the first leg, finishing with only one shot and two chances created, but he followed that up with four goals on 25 shots (nine on target) in his next three Serie A starts, so we know the upside is there. For those who want to focus more on floor, Federico Chiesa ($9,200) or Federico Bernardeschi ($7,600) could be popular in cash games because they are the most likely set-piece takers, depending on who starts, while Alvaro Morata ($8,300) could be a little overlooked despite having the third-highest anytime goal scorer odds on the slate after scoring three goals on four shots in the past two games (one start).
Thorgan Hazard, BVB v. SFC ($8,500): I can't say I feel great about Hazard, but with a possible role on set pieces because of the injury absence to Jadon Sancho ($9,600), there could be fantasy players paying up for him. His floor is fully dependent on those set pieces, which brings plenty of hesitation that Dortmund will win enough
MATCHES (EST)
- 3:00 pm: Borussia Dortmund vs. Sevilla
- 3:00 pm: Juventus vs. FC Porto
For detailed stats and odds, check out the
FORWARDS
Cristiano Ronaldo, JUV v. POR ($11,300): Ronaldo is the most expensive player on the slate, but he's also likely to be very popular again because Juventus are the biggest favorite with the highest implied goal total and Ronaldo has the highest anytime goal scorer odds. He was a huge disappointment in the first leg, finishing with only one shot and two chances created, but he followed that up with four goals on 25 shots (nine on target) in his next three Serie A starts, so we know the upside is there. For those who want to focus more on floor, Federico Chiesa ($9,200) or Federico Bernardeschi ($7,600) could be popular in cash games because they are the most likely set-piece takers, depending on who starts, while Alvaro Morata ($8,300) could be a little overlooked despite having the third-highest anytime goal scorer odds on the slate after scoring three goals on four shots in the past two games (one start).
Thorgan Hazard, BVB v. SFC ($8,500): I can't say I feel great about Hazard, but with a possible role on set pieces because of the injury absence to Jadon Sancho ($9,600), there could be fantasy players paying up for him. His floor is fully dependent on those set pieces, which brings plenty of hesitation that Dortmund will win enough to justify the high price. Teammate Erling Haaland ($10,900) will surely be a consideration for some after he scored twice against Bayern Munich this past weekend, and he comes in with the second-highest anytime goal scorer odds. Cheaper access to the Dortmund attack could come through Marco Reus ($7,300), but we're just not getting a safe floor at all, not to mention almost a guarantee that he'll play fewer than 90 minutes.
MIDFIELDERS
Jude Bellingham, BVB v. SFC ($5,100): There are no midfielders on the slate worth prioritizing, and it seems like a good spot to save salary for the expensive forwards. Bellingham is a defensive midfielder on a team trying to protect an aggregate lead, so while he has a good floor from those opportunities, his upside is probably a bit limited. The Sevilla midfield could offer a few somewhat interesting options, with Joan Jordan ($5,400) likely to take set pieces, though Alejandro Gomez ($6,000) could also get some opportunities there. Sevilla have to win in order to advance, so we at least know they should be pushing throughout the 90 minutes.
Sergio Oliveira, POR at JUV ($6,100): Oliveira is likely to take set pieces for Porto, though you have to really question how many opportunities he'll get in an away game against a Juventus side that have to win to advance. He is classically one of those guys who always seems to get there, though on this slate it seems unnecessary to spend this much for him. That certainly applies if Dejan Kulusevski ($5,500) starts for Juventus, as he'll be a cheap attacking player for the biggest favorite. He previously took some set pieces, though those seems long gone, but his price is more than low enough to justify inclusion in cash games and GPPs.
DEFENDERS
Juan Cuadrado, JUV v. POR ($6,900): Cuadrado is the most expensive defender on the slate, but he could be a viable piece in cash-game lineups because of his small potential on set pieces. The high price could turn some off, but he's probably safer than any midfielder on the slate, and his ability to move forward when Juventus are attacking shouldn't be overlooked. Alex Sandro ($6,200) is less expensive, but it's imperative to make sure who else is starting because he's been playing as a center-back recently, a position that would make his salary all but impossible to justify.
Marcos Acuna, SFC at BVB ($4,900): Acuna and Jesus Navas ($5,100) have to be in consideration on a slate where Sevilla need to win and score multiple goals, and their lower prices from the Juventus fullbacks could surely be enticing for those who want to spend as much as possible at the forward spots.
Nico Schulz, BVB v. SFC ($2,700): Schulz started as a left wing-back this past weekend against Bayern Munich, and he could get another call there due to some injuries to Dortmund's other defenders. His floor is pretty limited because he's not really much of an attacker, but any wing-back priced in his range will surely be popular for those needing the salary.
GOALKEEPER
Agustin Marchesin, POR at JUV ($3,800): Marchesin is the cheapest goalkeeper on the slate, but he could be a popular one because of the number of save opportunities he'll likely get. With Juventus coming in having to score, Machesin's save floor seems fairly safe, and even if he doesn't get a win or clean sheet, enough Ronaldo shots on goal should make him very viable.
