Pras Maps Out Essential FPL Strategies for 2024/25

Understanding the Impact of Gameweeks on FPL Strategy

Pro Pundit Pras, renowned in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) community, is back with his invaluable insights for the 2024/25 season. As someone who has consistently secured top-40k finishes, Pras has quickly become a beacon for many FPL enthusiasts navigating the unpredictable nature of the game. Currently sitting at an impressive 13k ranking, he offers a detailed plan rooted in the understanding of upcoming Blank and Double Gameweeks.

First up is the Blank Gameweek 29 (BGW29). Here, Liverpool and Newcastle United face disruptions to their schedule because of their upcoming EFL Cup Final. Additionally, the Crystal Palace match against Newcastle is yet to be confirmed, leaving open the possibility of an additional Double Gameweek. This could be crucial in planning player selections.

Looking further ahead at Double Gameweek 33 (DGW33), teams like Manchester City, Manchester United, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa may have their games postponed due to FA Cup semi-final possibilities. This overlap could lead to a packed Double Gameweek, offering a chance to accumulate extra points with the right strategy.

Chip Strategies and Player Picks

With these schedule intricacies, Pras shares his thoughts on optimizing chip usage. He suggests utilizing the Wildcard in Gameweek 30. This can offer flexibility to set up a team primed for DGW33 or 36. Selecting players with kinder post-rearrangement schedules will be key.

Pras champions the use of the Free Hit chip during BGW34, as many teams might see their fixtures vanish due to FA Cup participations. It's a good move to help stave off potential point losses during this tricky gameweek.

When it comes to Bench Boost, Pras recommends saving it for what could be the most significant Double Gameweek, probably GW36. With numerous teams playing twice, this could maximize bench potential.

His player recommendations? Pras emphasizes targeting Man City, Man United, and Newcastle's premium midfielders and forwards for their Double Gameweek potential. For those needing budget defenses, Everton and Nottingham Forest offer some rotational pairings worth considering.

Finally, Pras urges caution in overloading on certain players. Specifically, players from Liverpool and Aston Villa might seem tempting for DGW25 but could result in empty slots for BGW29. He also advises monitoring Nottingham Forest's standing in the FA Cup, as their elimination could simplify BGW planning.

With Pras's roadmap at your disposal, the path through the rest of the FPL season might just get a little clearer. It’s all about balance, foresight, and utilizing those chips wisely!

7 Comments

Markos Charatzas
February 15, 2025 AT 04:02

Pras is just repeating what everyone already knows. Blank GW29? Big deal. Everyone’s talking about it. You think you’re special for pointing out Liverpool and Newcastle are affected? Newsflash: their fixtures are public. Stop acting like you cracked the code.
Lena Michaels
February 16, 2025 AT 22:28

Honestly i think pras is onto something but like... why are we all pretending this isn’t just a numbers game with extra drama? i mean sure dgw33 looks juicy but what if man city gets knocked out of the fa cup? then all that planning goes poof. also free hit on bgw34? genius. or just lazy? you decide.
Lea Ranum
February 18, 2025 AT 08:26

I’m so tired of people acting like they’re geniuses because they know when a team has a double gameweek. It’s not rocket science. I’ve been doing this since 2017 and i’ve seen the same patterns repeat. And yet here we are again. Someone’s gonna get wrecked by overloading on Man Utd and then get stuck with a blank. I told my friend not to do it. He didn’t listen. Now he’s in 80k. Typical.
Linda Lewis
February 19, 2025 AT 20:54

Save bench boost for gw36. That’s the move.
Jason Frizzell
February 21, 2025 AT 10:38

i think pras is right about the wildcard in gw30 but i kinda wonder if we should be looking at everton more closely. they’ve been decent lately and if nottingham gets knocked out of the cup then their defense might be more available. also i think the free hit on bgw34 is solid but what if you’re already in the top 10k? maybe you don’t wanna risk it. just a thought.
Ethan Steinberg
February 23, 2025 AT 01:22

Man City and Man Utd are the only teams worth betting on. Anyone else is just wasting time. This ain’t a hobby for the weak. If you’re not targeting the top 4 clubs for DGWs, you’re already behind. And yeah, I said it. The FA Cup doesn’t matter if you’re not playing for real. This is FPL, not a fan club.
Steve Williams
February 23, 2025 AT 19:32

pras is smart. but you dont need all this. just pick players who play twice. avoid teams with blank. keep cash. thats it. no need for fancy words. simple works.