How to invest in Crystal Palace for double Gameweek 20

We take a look at how to invest in Crystal Palace for double Gameweek 20. Looking at form and minutes to determine who could be the best picks whilst utilising the Fantasy Football Scout members area to help us.

Double game weeks can be the most exciting period of the season for many fantasy managers. They can help gain rank or an edge over mini league opposition if we pick the right players so looking at how to invest in Crystal Palace for double Gameweek 20 could be key.

Who do Crystal Palace face?

Crystal Palace face Chelsea and Manchester United in their double Gameweek 20.

The Crystal Palace defence

This season Crystal Palace rank around mid-table for most of the key defensive stats. In addition, most recently, their defensive stats have not dramatically changed. Overall their defence appears very average, which is a concern going into matches against the level of opponent they have.

The options

There is no standout defensive option at first glance. Some could consider goalkeeper Vicente Guaita (£4.5m). However, if looking for the defender with the most attacking threat, edging the rest is Joachim Anderson (£4.5m).

Joachim Anderson ranks first for expected goal involvement (1.41) this season ahead of his teammates. In fact, the second highest Crystal Palace defender is Tyrick Mitchell (0.75), quite a distance behind his teammate.

The Crystal Palace attack

This season so far, Crystal Palace rank in the bottom worst teams for goals scored, attempts on goal, big chances total and shots on target. In addition, in the last six matches they rank the second worst for shots on target and the fourth worst for big chances created.

The above could mean there is risk in investing in the Crystal Palace attack.

The options

For those still looking to invest in the Crystal Palace attack, there are several options. Penalty taker and midfielder Wilfried Zaha (£7.3m) ranks top for expected goal involvement (6.89) and non penalty expected goal involvement (5.31) this season compared to the other Crystal Palace attackers.

In second place for non penalty expected goal involvement is Ebercehi Eze (£5.6m). The midfielder has managed three goals and three assists this season so could offer a cheaper way into the Crystal Palace attack.

Conclusion

The stats are underwhelming for Crystal Palace both offensively and defensively. However it is a double Gameweek and many managers within the community will want to invest regardless. The standout options in defence appear to be Vicente Guaita and Joachim Anderson.

The standout option in attack is Wilfried Zaha but many could also back Eberechi Eze.