NaturalFootballFan returns with more daily fantasy football tips for tonight's Euro 2016 tournaments on Mondogoal.
Welcome back to the hub of fantasy football tips, tonight concludes the qualifying fixtures which means the last chance for you to bag some cash prizes on Mondogoal, before domestic action returns at the weekend. Tonight there are just the 7:45 pm kick-offs, so make sure you put full concentration into this extra tinkering time, check the confirmed line-ups an hour before kick-off on the @Mondogoal twitter page and then plan your squads efficiently. Here are fixtures and our recommendations, enjoy.Fixtures
Latvia vs. Kazakhstan Netherlands vs. Czech Republic Turkey vs. Iceland Belgium vs. Israel Cyprus vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Wales vs. Andorra Bulgaria vs. Azerbaijan Italy vs. Norway Malta vs. CroatiaCleansheet Potential / Top 5
- Wales
- Croatia
- Belgium
- Turkey
- Netherlands
Goalkeeper/Defence Stacks
Throughout the Euro tournaments, which Mondogoal provide, a trend has appeared in the squad selection of successful teams and that is stacking the correct defence. Therefore, we will provide tips on which countries to stack and which personnel you should select. Tonight we recommend Wales and Croatia as both countries still have something to play for; the former vie for top spot in Group B, while the latter fight for 2nd place and automatic progression to the knockout rounds.Wales Stack
Despite conceding twice vs. Bosnia on Saturday Wales have shipped just 4 goals in qualifying and welcoming Andorra, who have scored just 4 goals in 9 matches, Welsh blocks will be popular on Mondogoal. With 6 cleansheets in his last 8 fixtures so far in qualifying, Wayne Hennessey (8.2m) will start between the sticks. In defence Ashley Williams (7.6m) offers an attractive option due to his susceptibility to pick up passing points and when pitched against Andorra, who managed just 29% possession at home to Wales, it is not out of the question that Williams completes 100 passes. This would be 5 points in itself and is almost unheard of from a defender, however, the skipper is definitely capable of achieving this feat. Our second pick in the Welsh backline is Tottenham Hotspurs Ben Davies (7.3m). The left back will provide a healthier attacking outlet, especially when deployed in a back 5, and has already assisted for club and country this season. We have purposely favoured Davies over Neil Taylor, as the latter consistently commits fouls (11 in qualifying) and this often leads to a yellow card and with it (-2) points on Mondogoal.Croatia Stack
Croatia's nickname ‘The Blazers' sounds like something an American Soccer team would be addressed by, however, they defend much more stubbornly than any MLS defence we've had the pleasure of watching this season! Croatia have conceded 5 times in qualifying; less than anyone in group H and are huge favourites vs. minnows Malta, who in comparison have found the net on just 3 occasions. Taking this into account Monaco's Danijel Subasic (7.9m) is a superb keeper choice, who is no stranger to securing a cleansheet. First up in defence is the skipper Darijo Srna (9.2m). The experienced fullback leads by example while also leading the Croatian backline for average points per game (8.4) on Mondogoal, during qualifying. Srna is a very reliable option who has assisted 3 times in 7 appearances, as well as making 12 interceptions and winning 19 fouls over this period. Another suitable option is Domagoj Vida (6.5m). The 26-year-old is a little lighter on the bank than Srna, nevertheless he also scores consistently on Mondogoal with an average of 7.55 points in his last 3 appearances. The big centre-back has scored 20 goals and assisted 14 domestically since 2011, so that's another string to add to his bow and maybe your Mondogoal side.Scoring Potential / Top 5
- Wales
- Croatia
- Belgium
- Turkey
- Netherlands
Midfielder Tips
The visitors have conceded 34 goals in their last 9 competitive fixtures and if any player is going to heap on Andorra's misery then it is Gareth Bale (11.2m). The Welshman has notched 6 goals in qualifying and has scored all of his countries last 4. Bale really is the heart and soul of this Welsh squad and with Chris Coleman putting rest to any resting concerns saying “There's been no demand from Real Madrid on if he starts and how long he will play” we are backing Bale to score big. Coleman prefers to utilise the powerful midfielder in a free role behind Robson-Kanu, who we will mention later, and in this system, his performance appears to flourish- unlike his new barnet! Non-Bale Mondogoal sides will come at a premium; you would have to be very brave to fade him out. Again Wales dominate this slate for attacking potential, which leads us onto our next pick, Aaron Ramsey (10.4m). Arsenal's all-action man is yet to match his goal-scoring prowess of 2014 in which everything he touched seem to turn to goals, finishing the season with 16 goals. Nevertheless, this Andorra encounter could be the perfect stage to rediscover this form and get his name on the scoresheet. Ramsey pulls the strings in centre midfield and will see a lot of the ball; attempting more passes than anyone in the Welsh squad over his past 4 appearances. If you intend on tripling up on the Wales midfield then look no further than Hal Robson-Kanu (4.2m). The 26-year-old currently fills the number 9 role, just ahead of Bale, so at this price and classified as a ‘midfielder' on Mondogoal, he might prove an essential asset. Feeding of Bales scraps and a handful aerially, we are backing Robson-Kanu to deliver. Be aware that he commits a large amount of fouls (21), without winning many himself (5). To round off our midfield tips, we advise selecting an Ivan from Croatia… it's your choice which one. Despite Luka Modric's untimely injury, Ivan Rakitic (9.4m) will continue in the number 10 role, with Bedelj replacing Modric in holding midfield. Rakitic picks up an average of 8.73 points on Mondogoal per game and has more assists (4) than any other midfielder in this slate. The second Ivan is Hamburg's Ivan Perisic (8m). This is great value for Croatia's top goal-scorer (5) in qualifying, which means he has found the net twice as many times as any of his teammates. Perisic is one of those players who will shoot on sight; the only downside is that he will have a high ownership in tonight's Mondogoal contests.Forward Tips
With tonight's cleansheet potential, as well as fantastic midfield options we advise going with a 3-5-2. However, if you are feeling bold a 4-5-1 has also proved successful for Mondogoal EURO tournaments in the past. Our first forward recommendation is the big Belgian Romelu Lukaku (9.8m). The Everton striker was an unused substitute in Belgium's trip to Andorra; consequently he is expected to start from the off vs. Israel. Don't get us wrong Israel are no walkovers, losing out to a single goal in the reverse fixture, but without the pressure of Christian Benteke looming over him, we predict Lukaku to perform. The 22-year-old has scored 7 goals in 10 matches for his club this season and when he features for Belgium he is usually in the thick of the action. This match could again be decided by a single goal and with the likes of Hazard, De Bruyne and Mertens providing, then we would have our money on Lukaku to notch it. Bosnia-Herzegovina are unable to secure automatic progression, but they still need to better Israel's result to make it into the 3rd place playoffs, so they will only be content with the 3 points. Vedad Ibisevic (4.1m) is our Mondogoal differential; the player who could either leave you in others wake or lift you to the glorious pinnacle! Ok maybe that's a bit dramatic, but Mondogoal contests are a tense affair, that can often leave you sweating. Ibisevic has been in great form, as of late, with 5 goals in his last 4 competitive appearances for club and country. He has displaced Edin Dzeko and will continue to lead the line tonight. In qualifying Bosnia have conceded 10 goals, while their opposition Cyprus have conceded 14, therefore a goal fest looks on the cards… let's just hope Ibisevic gets in on the act.A special mention to @JonnyChapman1 and David @bullets_dodging for providing Mondogoal's very own ‘Sweat Show'. If you are interested in experiencing live updates, match reports and general fantasy football chat give them a follow and join fellow DFF players in watching tonight's European contests. Good Luck from the Fplbet team.
