In this episode, Pras and Jonny discuss wildcard timing and chip strategy, examining when and why to use your first wildcard of the season. They explore the key factors that should influence your decision and how to assess whether wildcarding is the right move for your team.Jonny walks through his wildcard plans for Gameweek 4, explaining his player selections and the reasoning behind his draft. Meanwhile, Pras outlines his transfer strategy for GW4, showing how to navigate the gameweek without using the chip.The duo also review several free hit draft options for GW4, analysing different approaches and player combinations. They conclude by examining the market odds for the upcoming fixtures to identify potential opportunities and risks.For managers considering their chip strategy or planning their GW4 approach, this episode provides practical insights into wildcard timing and team construction.Our FPL tool is live and free for August and September. Access it at solioanalytics.com📱 Stay updatedTwitter: https://x.com/solioanalyticsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/solioanalytics.bsky.socialWebsite: https://solioanalytics.com#fpl #fantasypremierleague #fplcommunity #premierleague #fantasyfootball
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Analytics in FPL
In this episode, Pras and Jonny are joined by Sertalp, co-founder of Solio Analytics, for an in-depth discussion about the analytical foundations behind successful Fantasy Premier League strategy.Sertalp shares his background in optimisation, explaining how these principles can be applied to Fantasy Football. The conversation explores the four levels of analytics - descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive - and demonstrates how each level can enhance your FPL decision-making process.This episode provides insight into the technical expertise that powers modern FPL tools like Solio, and offers a framework for thinking more systematically about your Fantasy strategy, regardless of your mathematical background.Whether you're interested in the science behind FPL optimisation or looking to elevate your analytical approach to the game, this episode offers valuable perspectives on data-driven Fantasy management.Our FPL tool is live and free for August and September. Access it at solioanalytics.com📖 ReferencesElevenify | Does your model account for XYZ? | https://www.elevenify.com/p/does-your-model-account-for-xyzfplreview | How FPL models perform relative to a "perfect" model | https://docs.fplreview.com/articles/ultimate-truth/Research Paper | Developing a Forecast-Based Optimization Model for Fantasy Premier League | https://ntnuopen.ntnu.no/ntnu-xmlui/handle/11250/2577003📱 Stay updatedTwitter: https://x.com/solioanalyticsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/solioanalytics.bsky.socialWebsite: https://solioanalytics.com#fpl #fantasypremierleague #fplcommunity #premierleague #fantasyfootball
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GW3: Chaos is a ladder
In this episode, Pras tackles one of the biggest early-season dilemmas: what to do with Cole Palmer, and explores potential replacement options. He breaks down the decision-making process and weighs up the key factors FPL managers should consider.Pras also analyses the most edited players within the Solio tool, using this crowd wisdom data to identify emerging trends and popular transfer targets. He walks through a couple of wildcard drafts and a free hit from Solio, explaining the strategy and logic behind each approach.The episode concludes with Pras outlining his own team plans and transfer considerations for the coming gameweeks.For managers wrestling with Palmer decisions or considering more significant team changes, this episode provides data-backed insights to inform your strategy.Our FPL tool is live and free for August and September. Access it at solioanalytics.com📱 Stay updatedTwitter: https://x.com/solioanalyticsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/solioanalytics.bsky.socialWebsite: https://solioanalytics.com#fpl #fantasypremierleague #fplcommunity #premierleague #fantasyfootball
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GW2: What did we learn
Jonny is joined by Baker from @AboveAverageFPL to review Gameweek 1 and discuss preparations for GW2. With Pras away, Baker provides his perspective on the opening weekend's results and what they mean for FPL managers.They cover their GW1 team selections and performances, examine the key lessons from the first round of fixtures, and discuss early insights into players and teams. They also analyse the market odds for Gameweek 2 matches, and their respective transfer plans and strategies.For managers looking to refine their approach after the opening gameweek, this episode offers practical insights and data-driven analysis for the weeks ahead.Our FPL tool is now live and free for August and September. Access it at solioanalytics.com
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GW1: Drafts and Projections
Pras and Jonny discuss their Gameweek 1 preparations ahead of the 2025/26 FPL season kicking off this Friday! Using Solio's newly launched FPL tool, they analyse the latest model projections and market data to identify the best picks for the opening gameweek.They share their current drafts, break down player projection data across all positions for the opening gameweeks, and discuss key strategies for getting your season off to a flying start.Our FPL tool is now live and completely free throughout August. Get your competitive advantage at solioanalytics.com
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