Fantasy Premier League managers across Nigeria and beyond are maintaining their tactical emphasis on targeting Leicester City fixtures as the 2024/25 season enters its critical final phase.
The strategy, dubbed “Operation Target Leicester” by the FPL community, has emerged as a dominant approach among successful managers, with data showing players facing the Midlands club consistently returning higher points hauls than their season averages.
“Leicester’s defensive vulnerabilities have created a goldmine for FPL managers this season,” explained veteran FPL analyst Chioma Okonkwo during a virtual session with subscribers yesterday. “Their xGA (expected goals against) statistics rank among the worst in the league, making them the prime target for captaincy choices and attacking transfers.”
The most recent gameweek delivered further evidence supporting this approach, with several players facing Leicester earning spots in the official Team of the Week. Notable performers included a midfielder who recorded a double-digit haul with a goal and two assists against the struggling side.
FPL expert and popular Nigerian content creator Emeka Nwanze said in an interview: “The data has been consistent all season. When selecting captains or making transfer decisions, fixture difficulty remains paramount – and Leicester fixtures continue to represent the most appealing option for points potential.”
Transfer market trends indicate a significant influx of managers acquiring attacking assets scheduled to face Leicester in upcoming gameweeks. Price prediction models suggest these players will experience substantial value increases as more managers implement the strategy.
Meanwhile, the official FPL Team of the Week featured several differential picks with ownership below 10%, offering alternative options for managers looking to climb their mini-leagues in the season’s final stretch.
With blank and double gameweeks on the horizon, FPL strategists are advising managers to balance their Leicester targeting with careful planning around these schedule anomalies, particularly for those still holding valuable chips such as the Free Hit or Bench Boost.
As the season approaches its conclusion, Nigerian FPL communities are reporting record participation levels, with local leagues becoming increasingly competitive as managers utilize advanced statistics and tactical approaches to gain advantages over their rivals.
