Bundesliga Fantasy Manager Scout: Picks and tips for Matchday 19
Not too sure what to do next with your Fantasy team? bundesliga.com is here with some top tips for the coming weekend...
Pick your Matchday 19 Fantasy squad here!
The second half of the Bundesliga campaign is well under way and you know what that means: even more intense competition and plenty of opportunities to catapult your Fantasy team to the top of the standings. So, whether you're backing the favourites to shine, or hoping to unearth a few bargains, we've put together some top tips ahead of Matchday 19...
Favourites at a glance
This weekend sees Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach installed as heavy favourites for their matches, representing potential opportunities for big points. That isn't to say, of course, that diamonds can't be found elsewhere on Matchday 19. But first, let's dive into those "safer" bets...
The Wolves play host to promoted Kiel on Matchday 19, making them odds-on to seal three points. Players such as Jonas Wind (11M) and Mohamed Amoura (10M) could be wise moves. With seven goals already this campaign, Wind is one of his side's likeliest sources of goals, and is also on penalty duty. Amoura, with one more strike than Wind this season, has been in dazzling form himself. Midfield points could arrive courtesy of Maximilian Arnold (11M), who has four assists this term and usually finds himself on set-piece duty. This trio could be a must for managers looking for big Wolfbsurg scorers.
Bayern's entire squad is always worth consideration, but two players stand out. Michael Olise (16M) boasts the best current form of their players, while Jamal Musiala (20M) has the highest average-points tally so far this season. Though be warned: Bayern do have a habit of rotating their key stars in the second half of each campaign - and they played in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
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Dortmund should show a reaction after swapping their coach earlier this week. Serhou Guirassy (19M) would represent a good choice in your attack, given his tally of seven strikes this term and his prowess from the penalty spot. Jamie Gittens (10M) has recently emerged as one of the most in-form players in Fantasy, while defender Nico Schlotterbeck (14M) has posted reliable points averages since the season's start. Bremen should be a tough opponent, but Dortmund's individual quality should shine through in the end.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Bochum
A home clash against basement club Bochum make Gladbach a tantalising prospect for Fantasy managers. Tim Kleindienst (12M) has 10 goals and four asissts this term and should be highly sought-after. Nico Elvedi (10M) is a strong defensive pick and scores highly for his duel-winning ability. Kevin Stöger could also be a solid midfield pick, if he plays against his former club.
A mouth-watering prospect for Bundesliga fans also represents a tight call for Fantasy bosses. Both belong to Germany's elite and both will be desperate to get something from this showdown. This makes selecting players from either side a big risk, and it could be wise to look elsewhere on Matchday 19.
Best budget-buys this matchday
So often it's the lesser-priced options that make the biggest difference on a Fantasy Matchday. Here are some interesting options:
- Nathaniel Brown (5M) – The Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder has consisently bagged points, yet costs very little
- Alexis Claude-Maurice (6M) – With six goals and one assist so far this season, the Augsburg man could be a smart choice against Heidenheim
- Angelo Stiller (11M) – A solid point-scorer in Stuttgart's midfield
- Phil Harres (3M) – The Kiel man could be a solid bench option
- Tom Bischof (5M) – A cheap midfielder who has racked up points consistently for Hoffenheim
Who should be your star players to earn 1.5x points?
Choosing the right star player can make a huge difference on any given matchday. Bayern stars make the most sense, but you won't be alone should go with them. If you're looking for bigger differentials, you could be better off looking elsewhere.
Our advice for Matchday 19
Go big on Bayern, Wolfsburg, Dortmund and Gladbach players – these seem best-placed to bank big points. But be flexible as there are some excellent budgets picks available across the Bundesliga. Also, be sure to keep an eye on the latest news so that you can react to any potential injuries or omissions in good time. Plan your transfers strategically with the upcoming matchday in mind.
But most importanly: Have fun and may the best manager win!
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