1. Stack Smart, Not Random

 Winning lineups aren’t random. Stacking players who combine on the pitch can double your fantasy points.

• Example: A wingback sending crosses + a striker finishing them = assist + goal.
   ✅ Hack: Stack an attacking midfielder with the number 9 from a high-attacking team.

2. Evaluate Matchups, Not Just Odds

Bookmakers show favorites, but you need to know how teams will dominate. A team can win 1–0 and still produce no fantasy points.
✅ Hack: Focus on teams with high possession, lots of shots, and attacking play. Check odds for 2.5+ goals — those matches usually explode with fantasy points.

3. Goalkeeper from a Weak Team = Smart Play

Everyone picks keepers from top clubs. But a cheaper keeper facing lots of shots can outscore elite GKs thanks to save points — even if they lose. FanYield rewards clean sheets by 4 fantasy points, so saves can have huge upside.
✅ Hack: Look for goalkeepers with high save potential, not just clean-sheet odds. 

4. Expected Minutes > Hype

 It’s nice to own a star, but if they only play 20 minutes off the bench, they won’t deliver.
 ✅ Hack: Track expected minutes. More time on the pitch = more chances = more points.
Easy math. 

5. Differentials Win Tournaments

Everyone picks the same stars. To jump the leaderboard, you need a bold differential — an “edgy” player with boom potential.
 ✅ Hack: Pick one or two low-owned players who can deliver a surprise. 

6. Penalties & Set Pieces = Hidden Gold

Players who take pens, free kicks, and corners are point machines. These opportunities come regardless of how the game flows.
 ✅ Hack: Always check who’s on set-piece duty.

7. Home Advantage Boosts Performance

Teams often perform better at home — especially underdogs. Don’t ignore the home boost.
 ✅ Hack: Slightly favor players in home fixtures when deciding between two similar options. 

8. Role > Name

It’s not just about who the player is, but how they play.

• A midfielder deployed as a forward? Great pick.
• A striker dropping deep to collect the ball? Less valuable.
   ✅ Hack: Study player roles, not just positions.

9. Injury & Rotation Watch

Don’t burn your lineup on a half-fit player taped up like the Terminator. Rotation risk is real, especially in busy schedules.
 ✅ Hack: Track injury reports and team news right before lock.

10. Don’t Chase Last Week’s Points

That hat-trick hero? Congrats to those who had him — but next week he might face José Mourinho side.
 ✅ Hack: Look forward, not backward. Pick players based on upcoming matchups, not yesterday’s headlines.

Final Thoughts

 FanYield is about skill, not luck. Use these hacks to:

• Build lineups that maximize upside
• Exploit matchups others ignore
• And ultimately, climb the leaderboard to win FanBux and prizes.