A New Way to Enjoy the EPL: Fantasy Football
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Fantasy sports are taking over the internet. For those who may not know, fantasy sports are a fun game that sports fans often play, whether for fun or for betting purposes, most often both. Naturally, as football is one of the most popular sports in the world today, fantasy football is among the most successful games in the fantasy circuit.
The English Premier League is currently in its ninth week of the 2023/24 season. Already, the fantasy football fans have chosen their teams and are following along, deciding their plays. In this article, we would like to help you get into fantasy football, explain how the Fantasy English Premier League works, and give you some pointers as to where you can start.
Betting on Fantasy Football
First we have to cover the betting aspect of fantasy football. After all, betting is one of the primary reasons that the game exists. Quite a lot of sportsbooks have hopped on the fantasy betting bandwagon. Indeed, fans of the hobby can now engage in fantasy sports betting with crypto, FIAT currency, or even direct bank transfers.
Punters who engage in fantasy football often take the hobby a lot more seriously, and do a lot of research before they draft their teams. But, what about those who just want to have some fun? Where should you start with fantasy football, if you are interested in just passing the time, enjoying your favorite sport with your closest friends.
The Basics of Fantasy Football
Well, the basic premise of the game is that you have to draft your own football team, comprised of the players that are participating in the actual English Premier League (or whatever fantasy league you are participating in). In order to do this, participants in fantasy football follow the clubs, player stats, and more, and hold their own draft before the league begins.
As we are already past week eight in the English Premier League, it might be a little difficult to enter a fantasy league. However, it is not impossible. You see, different fantasy leagues follow different rules. For some, it is impossible to join mid-season. However, some make it simple, and are quite welcoming. Let’s look at the different types of fantasy football, that make it easy or hard to join mid-season.
The Different Types of Fantasy Football
One of the more popular types of fantasy football requires the participants to draft their players before the season starts. They then comprise their 11-man team, and follow along in the EPL, scoring points based on the individual players’ performances. While popular, this type of fantasy football makes it almost impossible for others to join mid-season. After all, the drafts are already done and the players are set.
However, there are other kinds of fantasy football, which make it a bit easier to join mid-way. For example, there is the weekly game. What that means is, that every week, the draft starts anew. Participants get to pick different teams every Sunday, after all of the weekly games have been played. Not only does this make the game more exciting for some, it also allows new players to easily, and fairly, join the league.
For the real hardcore fans and players, there is even a daily draft. We wouldn’t recommend this option for newbies, as it does require quite a bit of dedication to the game. But, if you are a passionate football fan, and you want to experience the game in a new way, it would certainly make it quite a bit more exciting.
What to Pay Attention to When Playing
On the surface, it may seem simple. However, there is quite a bit of strategy and research that goes into playing the fantasy league. Especially, if you are planning to wager on the outcome. Punters need to put a lot of thought in their draft, team management, and even the bets they make. In this section, we are going to discuss all of the things to pay close attention to when playing at a fantasy league.
● The Draft
First thing is first, you have to pay very close attention to the players that you’ve drafted. The points you get in the fantasy league largely depend on the performance of the individual players. For example, if you’ve managed to score Erling Haaland on your team, you might be disappointed at his performance against Arsenal. However, his overall performance more than makes up for it.
● Team Management
Once the draft is done, you still need to manage your team. In essence, you are functioning as a team manager. You have to know which player is best suited for which role. You have to know when a player should be a starter, or when they should sit on the bench, etc. Managing the team is a big part of making sure you will stay ahead.
● When to Bet
Finally, you know your players, and you know how they’ve been performing. Obviously, things change. However, when footballers are on a streak, you are going to want to put your faith in them. If they’ve been underperforming all season, perhaps it is better to give somebody else a shot.
Winning Prizes at Fantasy Football
Indeed, it is possible to win prizes when participating in a fantasy league. The most obvious is a cash prize, that you would win if you are betting on your team. However, a lot of fantasy football groups, both online and offline, organize a sort of lottery. Basically, you win a different prize every week, if your team is the top performer. There might also be a grand prize at the end of the season.
Final Thoughts
Fantasy football can be a great way to enhance your enjoyment of one of the world’s favorite sports. If you are interested in betting on fantasy football, we hope that the pointers we’ve discussed in this article can help you to better understand the game. If you just want to have some fun, fantasy football is certainly a great way to do so.
