Why Trying to Predict FPL Is a Waste of Time (and What to Do Instead)

Stop Trying to Predict the Future

You spent two hours debating whether to start João Pedro or Mateta.
You checked the predicted lineups.
You filtered stats by last 4 GWs.
You asked AI what it thinks.
Then Tarkowski scores a brace, your bench outscores your XI, and your mate who hasn’t logged in since GW3 is suddenly 2nd.

Sound familiar?

FPL Is a Game of Skill. And Chaos. Mostly Chaos.

Yes, stats matter. Yes, watching games helps.
But let’s face it — narratives and nonsense rule the day.

Your defenders are one VAR check away from losing clean sheets.
Your captain blanks in a double gameweek.
And that random guy in your league? He wins Manager of the Week by accident.

Trying to “solve” FPL is like trying to solve the lottery.

So What Should You Do Instead?

Stop treating FPL like a job. Treat it like what it is: a game.

Here’s a better way to play:

• 🎯 Collect stupid awards (Cucumber of the Week, Anyone?)
• 🧠 Share conspiracy theories about who really controls bonus points
• 🎬 Meme your league mates relentlessly
• 🔮 Sometimes pick players you like watching
• 🏆 Enjoy the process

FPL gets better when you stop playing to win the world and start playing to win the WhatsApp group.

And If You Want to Go Even Further…

We built FPL.fun for this exact vibe.

It’s not about overthinking transfers — it’s about:

• Live standings (cue the mid-match panic)
• Bonus point alerts (pure drama)
• Custom awards (for chaos and bragging rights)
• Season history (to forever remember that Tarkowski TC moment)

So stop doomscrolling stats. Embrace the weirdness.
FPL is a circus — and your mini-league is the main stage.

🎪 Make it fun. From GW1 to 38.