Rayo 🆚 Mallorca
⭐️ Key Players to Watch
- Isi Palazón (90%) – Creative engine in midfield; expected to be heavily involved in attacking plays.
- Álvaro García (70%) – Still a reliable winger despite a slightly lower chance to start. His speed and direct style can be game-changing.
- De Frutos (80%) – Strong attacking presence; looks likely to start up front.
- Lejeune (90%) – The cornerstone of Rayo’s defense, a solid pick for clean sheets and aerial threats on set pieces.
✅ Recommended Picks
- Ratiu (90%) – Strong probability to start and push up the right wing; a budget-friendly differential.
- A. Batalla (90%) – The first-choice keeper. High save potential and clean sheet upside against a weakened Mallorca side.
- Unai López (70%) – Offers stability in midfield with decent passing metrics.
- Leo Román (from Mallorca) – Could see action if rotated in; monitor his confirmation close to the deadline.
❌ Avoid These Players (Mallorca)
- Several less regular starters are expected to feature for Mallorca, hinting at possible rotations or resting key players. This weakens their fantasy appeal overall. Be cautious selecting Mallorca players unless lineups confirm otherwise.
⚠️ Risky Picks
- Chavarría, Balliu, Aridane (50%) – All flagged with only a 50% chance of starting. Consider alternatives unless confirmed.
- Álvaro García (70%) – While he’s a star, be aware of the slight rotation risk this week.
📌 Verdict:
Rayo Vallecano shows stronger fantasy potential with a solid core expected to start. Focus on players like Isi, De Frutos, Lejeune, and Batalla. Mallorca’s expected rotation reduces their fantasy value significantly for this matchup.
⚽ Getafe 🆚 Celta de Vigo 🔵⚪
📍 Fantasy Analysis – A key matchday to gain an edge in your leagues.
🌟 Key Players (⭐):
- Borja Iglesias (70%) – Celta’s offensive reference, expected to be involved in scoring chances.
- Alfon González (60%) – An interesting differential pick; can add creativity if he starts.
- Mingueza (70%) – Versatile defender, reliable pick with solid minutes.
- Marcos Alonso (90%) – Defensive leader, good for clean sheets and build-up play.
✅ Recommended Picks (solid fantasy projection):
- Iago Aspas (50%) – Low starting probability but always dangerous if he plays.
- Yoel Lago (80%) – Promising defender, good stats and potential to shine.
- Ilaix Moriba (50%) – Risky pick but has physical presence and can contribute in midfield.
❌ Avoid (less frequent starters in Getafe):
- Coba, Uche, Bertug Yildirim, Peter, Letacek… – Mostly backup players with limited game time.
- Getafe’s lineup is filled with uncertainty and many non-regulars, making them risky fantasy choices.
- Only Juan Berrocal (80%) and Alderete (60%) seem to have some consistency.
📊 Summary:
Celta de Vigo is the more appealing fantasy team due to a stable lineup and key players with high usage. Getafe, on the other hand, presents a risky fantasy outlook with many bench players in the probable XI — good for taking a gamble if you’re chasing, but dangerous if you’re trying to play it safe.
Alavés 🆚 Osasuna
🌟 Key Players (⭐):
Ante Budimir (90%) – Osasuna’s main striker, consistently delivers goals and solid fantasy returns.
Bryan Zaragoza (80%) – Strong attacking option with high probability of starting and contributing.
Aimar Oroz (90%) – Creative engine in midfield, key for assists and buildup play.
Catena & Boyomo (90%) – Core defensive duo with high reliability for minutes and clean sheet potential.
✅ Recommended Picks (solid fantasy projection):
Torró (90%) – Midfield anchor, contributes with ball recoveries and stability.
Tenaglia (50%) – Slight risk but could be a useful patch if confirmed in starting XI.
Abel Bretones, Moncayola – Good backup options from Osasuna’s bench with potential upside.
❌ Avoid (less frequent starters in Alavés):
Owono, Pica, Sedlar, Conechny, Pau Cabanas… – All at 50%, mostly backups or youth players.
Carlos Martín, Toni Moya, Benavidez – Lack consistency and regular minutes, making them risky.
Alavés’ lineup is filled with uncertain starters, many of whom rarely feature prominently – high risk for fantasy managers.
📊 Summary:
Osasuna clearly presents the better fantasy value here – a mostly full-strength squad with reliable starters across all lines.
Alavés, on the other hand, seems to be rotating or testing backups, which makes their players difficult to trust for fantasy. Unless you’re in a desperate spot and chasing points with differentials, Osasuna should be your go-to team for this fixture.
Leganés 🆚 Valladolid
📍 Fantasy Analysis – A key match for those looking to secure safe points or chase differentials
🌟 Key Players (Leganés)
✅ Dani Raba (90%) – In-form and consistent. A key creative spark in Leganés’ attack with goal and assist potential.
✅ Jorge Sáenz (90%) – Rock-solid defender, reliable for clean sheet points and aerial duels.
✅ Dmitrovic (90%) – First-choice goalkeeper with a high probability of a clean sheet.
✅ Seydou Cissé & Renato Tapia (90%) – Midfield engines. Both provide defensive solidity and bonus point potential.
✅ Juan Cruz (80%) – Offensive full-back with overlapping threat and strong crossing ability.
✅ Recommended Picks (Valladolid)
🟢 Raúl Moro (70%) – The most exciting option from Valladolid. Pacey winger who can create chances and rack up dribbles.
🟡 Karl Hein (50%) – Risky pick in goal, but could be worth a gamble if you’re looking for a differential with potential save points.
❌ Avoid – Risky/Low-Impact Picks (Valladolid)
- Munir, Juanmi Latasa, Nikitscher, Iván Sánchez, E. Cömert, Iago Parente – All with 50% or less chance of starting and lacking consistent fantasy output. These are depth players or rotation risks and shouldn’t be trusted for this matchday.
📊 Summary:
Leganés lines up with a full-strength XI, making them one of the safest teams to invest in for fantasy this round. They offer stability, defensive strength, and reliable contributors in attack. Valladolid, in contrast, features a heavily rotated and uncertain lineup — ideal for those taking risks, but dangerous for managers aiming to protect their lead.
💡 Strategy Tip: Stick with Leganés if you want safety. If you’re chasing points, Raúl Moro is your best Valladolid option.
Real Madrid 🆚 Real Sociedad
📍 Fantasy Analysis – Final matchday with big rotations and youth showcases.
🌟 Key Players (⭐)
- Kylian Mbappé (90%) – A must-have if starting, top-tier goal threat.
- Luka Modric (80%) – Likely playing his farewell match at the Bernabéu; expect set-pieces and full effort.
- Arda Güler (80%) – In great form and likely to contribute again.
- Zubimendi (50%) – Anchor of the midfield, even with low probability, he remains Real Sociedad’s engine.
✅ Recommended Picks (High potential)
- Lucas Vázquez (80%) – Could also be saying goodbye, motivated to leave a mark.
- Jacobo (70%) – Solid academy pick, could shine in this opportunity.
- Real Sociedad Canteranos (Aramburu, Marrero, etc.) – Interesting budget-friendly picks with potential minutes.
❌ Avoid (Low usage/rotation risk)
- Take Kubo (Bench) – Not expected to start, rotation likely.
- Brais Méndez (Bench) – Out of the probable XI, risky fantasy choice.
- Luka Sucic (Bench) – Low ownership and minutes projection.
📊 Summary
Real Madrid blends stars with youth, offering strong upside (Mbappé, Güler, Modric) and sentimental plays like Vázquez. Real Sociedad, meanwhile, presents a heavily rotated squad with many youth players. There’s upside for differential picks, but caution is needed with usual starters like Kubo and Brais out of the XI.