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The FPL Manual shares insights on the best Euro 2024 fantasy tips, top captaincy picks, and recommended players ahead of Matchday 5.
A spectacular performance from Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa showcased his shot-stopping ability, shutting out Slovenia from Euro 2024. Spanish forward Nico Williams' elite performance led the Spaniards to a 4-1 victory against Georgia. Additionally, a resilient performance from Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo helped the Dutch side secure a 3-0 victory against Romania, advancing them to the final eight teams set for the quarter-finals.
RotoBaller remains your favorite outlet for the best fantasy news worldwide and continues to dive into UEFA Euro 2024. In this article, we will look at the top fantasy tips to consider and provide insights using statistics and metrics on what to expect ahead of the upcoming fixtures for Matchday 5.
Join me, the FPL Manual, as we analyze the top captaincy picks, best tips for your fantasy team, and recommended players to keep an eye out for in the next round.
Quarter-finalists confirmed ✅
🤔 Who are you backing to go all the way?#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/SHwKaqpd01
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 2, 2024
UEFA Euro 2024 - Round of 16 Recap
Switzerland defeated defending champion Italy 2-0, knocking the Azzurri out of the competition. Other highlights included host Germany defeating Denmark 2-0, Belgium losing 1-0 to France, England's labored 2-1 win over Slovakia, and Türkiye's 2-1 victory over Group D winner Austria.
🇹🇷 Türkiye are through to their first major tournament quarter-final in 16 years! #EURO2024 | #AUTTUR pic.twitter.com/hWcgL4mog5
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 2, 2024
In terms of individual performance, Jamal Musiala of Germany took his goal tally to three and remain top for points in Euro Fantasy. Spain's midfield general, Fabian Ruiz, earned 10 points after scoring his second of the tournament.
England's Jude Bellingham's late overhead kick equalizer against Slovakia earned him nine points. After contributing a goal and an assist against Romania, Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands finished with 12 points and is now among the top goal-scorers for Euro 2024.
The leaderboard after the round of 16 ⚽@AlipayPlus | #EUROTopScorer pic.twitter.com/JqMb3GVfUU
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 3, 2024
Matchday 5 Euro Fantasy Tips
Target Netherlands and Spain's Attack, Invest in England's Defense
Approaching the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals, Euro fantasy managers should focus on attacking assets from either the Netherlands or Spain. Matchday 5 projections have the Netherlands scoring 1.95 expected goals (xG), with Spain and Germany close behind at 1.33 xG. Spain has scored nine goals in the contest, trailing only host Germany by one.
In terms of expected clean sheets for Matchday 5, England and the Netherlands each have a 38% likelihood of keeping a clean sheet in the quarter-finals, making their defensive assets worth considering as well.
#euro2024: teams sorted by highest projected goals and best clean sheet odds for the QF stage pic.twitter.com/a7AcYX3jVI
— Rob T (@robtFPL) July 3, 2024
This week's recommended targets include Netherlands' Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons, Spain's Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal, and any of England's Kyle Walker or Jordan Pickford from the Three Lions backline.
It is vital to know that during the quarter-finals, managers have just three free transfers to bring in new recruits to their teams; therefore, prepare your selections wisely.
Matchday 5 Top Captain Picks
The fifth gameweek of Euro 2024 offers a plethora of mouthwatering captain picks to choose from. Players like Portugal veteran Cristiano Ronaldo against France and England captain Harry Kane taking on Switzerland all make a strong case for the armband. However, my top-2 picks are:
Cody Gakpo (€7.5m) - Netherlands
Stepping up to lead the Netherlands to the next round, it is only natural that the Dutch top goal-scorer, Cody Gakpo, ascends to the top of the captaincy list for Matchday 5.
In the last six meetings between the Netherlands and Türkiye, the Dutch side has won three, including a 6-1 victory in their most recent matchup. Amassing an expected goal involvement of 1.24 xGI in Matchday 4, the in-form forward Gakpo will be ready to get on the scoresheet against the Crescent-Stars.
1+1 - At 25 years 56 days old, Cody Gakpo is the youngest @OnsOranje player to score and assist in a knockout match in a major tournament since Marco van Basten in the final of EURO 1988 (23 years, 238 days). Heroic. pic.twitter.com/UccKDV2eCX
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) July 2, 2024
Jamal Musiala (€8.5m) - Germany
The 21-year-old German attacker has been sensational for DFB Eleven and is the leading scorer in UEFA Euro 2024. Although, based on head-to-head statistics, Germany has secured more draws than wins against Spain. The host nation will rely on home advantage to gain the cutting edge against the fellow contenders.
Jamal Musiala will look to score his fourth Euro 2024 goal against Spain next, making him a good captaincy pick for the quarter-finals.
Jamal Musiala's game by numbers vs. Denmark:
45 touches
21 passes completed
7 dribbles
6 duels won
2 shots
1 goalPlayer of the tournament so far... 🏆🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/ax9TpZ0ZmN
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) June 29, 2024
It's worth noting that Euro Fantasy managers can change captains daily during each gameweek, giving managers a more diverse set of possibilities on any given day. Feel free to select any other top captain option not mentioned above.
Differential Captain Pick (<10% ownership)
Arda Güler (€5.9m) - Türkiye
The 19-year-old Real Madrid youngster has been instrumental for the Crescent-Stars. Arda Güler, who has only been benched once in his last four Euro appearances for Türkiye, boasts impressive stats, amassing 2.5 shots per 90 minutes and creating two big chances for his nation in Euro 2024.
Assuming he starts for the Crescent-Stars this weekend, Güler is projected to significantly contribute to his nation’s attacking threat against the Netherlands.
3 - Arda Güler is the third teenager to both score and assist in the same edition of the UEFA European Championship after Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, who both did so at EURO 2004. Prodigy. #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/NGPi8aavUy
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 2, 2024
Owned by only 7% of managers, Güler is an intriguing differential captain option for Matchday 5. If you are looking to gain an edge in your mini-league, considering Güler could provide the unique advantage you need.
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