UCL Fantasy Matchday 3 Differentials – Best Low-Owned Picks
@Big4FPL’ UCL Fantasy Matchday 3 Differentials – Best Low-Owned Picks could be the key to climbing the overall rankings this week. While most managers focus on the highly owned stars, it’s often the overlooked players who provide the biggest gains.
Whether you’re using free transfers, activating Limitless, or planning an early Wildcard, differentials can make all the difference. I’ve picked two in each position (excluding goalkeepers) who could give your rank a real boost in Matchday 3.
Defenders
Marc Cucurella (€5.5m) – 7% owned
Ajax have started their UCL campaign poorly, and a clash with Chelsea doesn’t look like it’ll get any easier. A Chelsea clean sheet looks very possible, but the main appeal with Cucurella is his attacking potential. He’s capable of chipping in with a goal or assist in a side that spreads attacking returns across the team. At 7% ownership, he’s not ultra-differential, but a haul from him could still provide a major rank boost.
Kieran Trippier (€4.5m) – 1% owned
With Livramento injured, Trippier looks nailed for the right-back spot. Benfica won’t be an easy opponent, but Newcastle have been solid defensively and Trippier always offers assist potential. At just 1% ownership, he’s a great short- and medium-term option for those looking to go against the grain.
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Midfielders
Kevin De Bruyne (€8m) – 6% owned
The Belgian maestro is in brilliant form, and Napoli’s upcoming run of fixtures looks far more appealing after a tricky start. Despite facing tough opposition early on, KDB still managed two assists in his last game. With matches against PSV, Frankfurt, and Qarabag next, there’s huge potential for returns. He could even be a clever Day 1 captain pick if you’re not going with Guirassy, Dumfries, or Hakimi.
Serge Gnabry (€6.5m) – 1% owned
I backed Gnabry last round when he came off the bench for 45 minutes but failed to deliver. Still, I’m sticking with him. Bayern remain one of the best teams in Europe right now, and at just 1% ownership, Gnabry represents massive differential potential heading into another strong fixture.
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Forwards
Rasmus Højlund (€6m) – 3% owned
If someone told me six months ago that I’d be backing Højlund in UCL Fantasy with Kevin De Bruyne supplying him, I’d have laughed – but here we are. The Dane has been in excellent form for both club and country, and against a PSV side that often concedes, he’s got every chance to continue his hot streak.
Victor Osimhen (€7.5m) – 2% owned
It wasn’t long ago that Osimhen was one of the most popular forwards in the game, but his ownership has dropped to just 2%. Galatasaray have an excellent run of three fixtures ahead, starting with a home tie against Bodo/Glimt, who are far from solid defensively. At €7.5m, he’s great value and an ideal pick for anyone considering a Wildcard in Matchday 3.
