UCL Fantasy Matchday 1 Differentials – Best Low-Owned Picks
Finding the right differentials can be the key to climbing the ranks in UCL Fantasy. With so many managers focusing on the obvious big names, those under-the-radar picks can make all the difference. In this article, we’ll highlight the UCL Fantasy Matchday 1 Differentials – Best Low-Owned Picks, looking at players who combine strong fixtures, form, and low ownership.
If you’re aiming to get ahead of the template and start Matchday 1 with an edge, these are the options worth considering.
Ivan Perišić – 1% Ownership
PSV have managed back-to-back Eredivisie title wins over the last two season – edging out competitors like Ajax and Feyenoord. Last season was more about goals – having amassed a huge 103 across their campaign – which was an average of three scored per match.
Matchday 1 sees PSV have home advantage against USG who have never featured in the Champions League. With that in mind, we could see a strong opening performance from PSV, led by veteran midfielder Ivan Perišić (€6.5m). The Croatian has managed three assists and a goal in just four Eredivisie fixtures this season, and netted for country in his most recent match.
Chiquinho – 0% Ownership
Matchday 1 is full of tough clashes, which will make it difficult for UCL Fantasy managers to build a nice looking side. Fortunately, there are several teams who have plum home fixtures, and one of them is Olympiakos who face a poor Pafos side. The Greek giants have won both of their first two matches of the new season 2-0 – showing strong early form.
There is a lot of change in the Olympiakos attack, but one player who appears nailed in the frontline is midfielder Chiquinho (€5.5m). The Portuguese maestro bagged three goals during pre-season, and then followed that up in his sides opening league match by producing a goal and an assist. He also takes his sides corners which boosts his chances of picking up a return.
Federico Dimarco – 3% Ownership
Inter were exceptional all of the way up to the Champions League final last season. The Italian side were consistent offensively, but they also kept things tight at the back – racking up a huge seven clean sheets and conceding just one goal in eight matches.
Whilst former manager Inzaghi has departed, the Inter system hasn’t changed. They still play with a back-three under the new coach. One of their two attacking wing-backs is Federico Dimarco (€5.5m). Dimarco impressed during pre-season – scoring and assisting – showing exactly why his former manager shouldn’t have restricted him minutes throughout the season.
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Francisco Trincão – 2% Ownership
There is no escaping the fact that Sporting CP have one of the best fixtures on paper on the opening round. The Portuguese side have won amassed a massive 13 goals in their first four league games, and they take that scoring form into a home clash against Champions League newcomers Kairat.
Sporting have lots of great attackers worth investing in. But, one player who is going under the radar is Francisco Trincão (€6m). The former Wolves midfielder has become vital for Sporting over the years. Nailed in the starting XI, Trincão has managed three goals and one assist in just four league games, so goes into the campaign in great form.
Maghnes Akliouche – 5% Ownership
Monaco impressed the last time they were in the Champions League. The French side didn’t just beat the likes of Aston Villa and Bologna, but they also finished ahead of teams including Manchester City and Juventus in the League Phase.
One of their most exciting prospects last season was midfielder Maghnes Akliouche (€5m). Whilst Monaco have been rotating most of their attackers early on, Akliouche has started all of their matches so far. He has also been extremely effective for them during that time – scoring twice and registering an assist. With Club Brugge in the first round, Akliouche could well continue that early form.
