Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona)
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As we approach the final week of the group stage, seize the opportunity to exploit weaker opponents. Teams like St. Polten, Rosengard, and Slavia Prague won’t progress, making it your final chance to position yourself favorably against them.
Fortunately, for the knockout stage reset, you’ll receive 5 free transfers. This allows you to make short-term investments in players you don’t plan to keep long-term, providing flexibility for the next week. Here are some differential picks I’m considering in light of this opportunity.
Value Differentials
Verena Hanshaw (Austria)
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Frankfurt may be out, but they have a matchup against Rosengard where they are favored by over 1.5 goals. With this in mind, I am targeting DF Verena Hanshaw (£450k), a defender who has 11 attack points so far and a 45% chance of returning a clean sheet (Bovada). She leads Frankfurt in overall points as well.
SK Brann also has a favorable matchup against St. Polten. MF Justine Kielland (£200k) leads her team in attack points with 19, and DF Marit Bratberg Lund (£350k) has 16 with a 44% chance to score through a clean sheet (Bovada).
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Selma Bacha (Lyon)
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Finally, your top teams (Lyon and Barca) are expected to dominate again. Bovada sets both of them at a 98% chance to win, and in a blowout, you can expect your stars to rake in some points. I would use this opportunity to set yourself up with a premium striker for the long haul, such as Caroline Graham Hansen (£1m), Selma Bacha (£900k), or Mariona Caldentey £(800k).