What is a predicted lineup?

A predicted lineup is the starting XI a club is expected to name before a match is played. For GW1 we show two: a projection built from each player's expected minutes, and the community's own predicted XIs, posted and voted on by members.

How is the community consensus worked out?

Members post a predicted XI for a club and upvote the ones they agree with. The top 5 by net votes are aggregated into a start share for every player, which converts into expected minutes on the same scale the model uses.

How many lineups does a club need before the consensus counts?

A club needs 2 predicted lineups with real support before the community's version replaces the model's. Below that the model's own numbers stand, so a single lineup cannot move anyone's expected points.

When are official Premier League lineups announced?

Confirmed XIs are published about an hour before kick-off. Predicted lineups are what you have to work with before that, which is exactly when Fantasy deadlines fall.

Predicted lineups

Post your predicted XI for GW1, upvote the ones you agree with, and the consensus feeds straight into expected minutes and expected points.

Our minutes model learns from what has already happened, so it is always a step behind a manager's actual plans. A club needs 2 predicted lineups with real support before the community's version takes over from the model — until then the model's own numbers stand.

Predicted lineups FAQ

What is a predicted lineup?: A predicted lineup is the starting XI a club is expected to name before a match is played. For GW1 we show two: a projection built from each player's expected minutes, and the community's own predicted XIs, posted and voted on by members.
How is the community consensus worked out?: Members post a predicted XI for a club and upvote the ones they agree with. The top 5 by net votes are aggregated into a start share for every player, which converts into expected minutes on the same scale the model uses.
How many lineups does a club need before the consensus counts?: A club needs 2 predicted lineups with real support before the community's version replaces the model's. Below that the model's own numbers stand, so a single lineup cannot move anyone's expected points.
When are official Premier League lineups announced?: Confirmed XIs are published about an hour before kick-off. Predicted lineups are what you have to work with before that, which is exactly when Fantasy deadlines fall.

Predicted lineups

Post your predicted XI for GW1, upvote the ones you agree with, and the consensus feeds straight into expected minutes and expected points.

Predicted lineups FAQ

What is a predicted lineup?: A predicted lineup is the starting XI a club is expected to name before a match is played. For GW1 we show two: a projection built from each player's expected minutes, and the community's own predicted XIs, posted and voted on by members.
How is the community consensus worked out?: Members post a predicted XI for a club and upvote the ones they agree with. The top 5 by net votes are aggregated into a start share for every player, which converts into expected minutes on the same scale the model uses.
How many lineups does a club need before the consensus counts?: A club needs 2 predicted lineups with real support before the community's version replaces the model's. Below that the model's own numbers stand, so a single lineup cannot move anyone's expected points.
When are official Premier League lineups announced?: Confirmed XIs are published about an hour before kick-off. Predicted lineups are what you have to work with before that, which is exactly when Fantasy deadlines fall.