How Does Fantasy Soccer Work?
Fantasy soccer is quite simple and not unlike other fantasy sports. You start by choosing a sportsbook that offers fantasy football and begin the game by picking a team. You need to pick 11 players from three different teams in one league. Naturally, you also have to choose a league as well. You can do that by analyzing each of the most popular ones. At the moment, the most popular leagues are:
- English Premier League (Fantasy EPL betting is one of the most popular forms of fantasy football gambling)
- UEFA Champions League (the biggest multinational European soccer league that features some of the best soccer teams out there)
- Major League Soccer (the biggest US and Canada soccer league)
As for the team you need to assemble, you need to choose two goalkeepers, five defenders, five midfielders, and three forwards. Also, while forming a team, bear in mind that you have a specific salary cap, so you can’t simply choose only the best players in the world.
When each match day begins, you can choose a specific formation for your team, one you believe will win you the most points. You’ll gain points based on what your players do in real-life matches. Besides goals, the scoring system also covers assists, on and off-target shots, crosses, passes, tackles won, and more. However, bear in mind that you also lose points on missed penalties, goals conceded by goalkeepers, yellow and red cards, and more.
As soon as a player of yours does something that warrants a point or more, your team’s score is immediately updated.
If you don’t pick a good team, there’s no reason to worry too much. At the end of each game week, you can make transfers, as long as they fit within your budget.
