Winning an A-League fantasy competition is not an easy challenge. Unlike many European leagues where certain teams always dominate, the A-League’s salary cap means on their day pretty much any team can beat any other. However, with cars and other prizes on offer, if you are a football fan then there’s no excuse not to attempt the free fantasy comps.
Here are five tips to winning (and with the disclaimer that I am yet to win one of the bigger prizes):
1. Know the A-League Watch it, read about it, check out fan websites and attend matches. There’s no substitute for knowing the league and its players, who is in form and who isn’t, which ground is the toughest for away teams and which players have poor disciplinary records.
The official A-League squad and injury list released usually each Thursday is essential reading, although it is not always gospel as some coaches seem to have an annoying habit of changing players at the last minute.
2. Check the form guide Betting websites release the odds prior to every game so keep a close eye on these when making your selections. As in any betting, don’t let your head rule your heart (tempting though as it is) as it can prove costly, especially if your team is going through a losing streak. Of course, you will have given up and tipped against them when they finally achieve their breakthrough win.
Consider also statistics such as whether certain teams have a poor record at a certain ground. Teams such as Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix have had strong home records in the past, and with their strong fan base Western Sydney Wanderers are quickly establishing their own home fortress.
Here are five tips to winning (and with the disclaimer that I am yet to win one of the bigger prizes):
1. Know the A-League Watch it, read about it, check out fan websites and attend matches. There’s no substitute for knowing the league and its players, who is in form and who isn’t, which ground is the toughest for away teams and which players have poor disciplinary records.
The official A-League squad and injury list released usually each Thursday is essential reading, although it is not always gospel as some coaches seem to have an annoying habit of changing players at the last minute.
2. Check the form guide Betting websites release the odds prior to every game so keep a close eye on these when making your selections. As in any betting, don’t let your head rule your heart (tempting though as it is) as it can prove costly, especially if your team is going through a losing streak. Of course, you will have given up and tipped against them when they finally achieve their breakthrough win.
Consider also statistics such as whether certain teams have a poor record at a certain ground. Teams such as Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix have had strong home records in the past, and with their strong fan base Western Sydney Wanderers are quickly establishing their own home fortress.