The player pool is tiny now, so lineup clarity matters even more. A single role change can swing captaincy, clean sheet exposure and whether a supposedly safe midfielder is actually worth the slot.
Important: These are still predicted lineups, not confirmed team sheets. Use them to plan, then check the official XIs when they drop before kick-off.
Quick fantasy snapshot from site data
Semi-final names already driving the game
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 99 points, 8 goals, 5 assists
- Harry Kane 88 points, tournament-high 12 goals
- Julián Alvarez 88 points, 9 goals, 4 assists
- Michael Olise 8 assists, Bayern's top creator
- Achraf Hakimi 5 assists and 4 clean sheets from defence
- Gabriel Martinelli 65 points and 6 goals as a lower-owned Arsenal route
PSG vs Bayern München
This looks like the highest-ceiling tie of the round. PSG's front three has speed and one-v-one threat everywhere, while Bayern's predicted shape puts Musiala straight into the central pocket behind Kane.
Predicted XI: PSG
4-3-3- GK Safonov
- DEF Hakimi
- DEF Marquinhos
- DEF Pacho
- DEF Mendes
- MID Ruiz
- MID Zaïre-Emery
- MID Neves
- MID Doué
- FWD Dembélé
- MID Kvaratskhelia
Fantasy read: Hakimi remains the easiest PSG defender to justify because the clean sheet path comes with assist upside. Kvaratskhelia is the headline midfielder on site data, already sitting on 99 points, while João Neves at £6.1m offers a cheaper minutes play if you want to spread budget.
Predicted XI: Bayern München
4-2-3-1- GK Neuer
- DEF Stanišić
- DEF Upamecano
- DEF Tah
- DEF Laimer
- MID Pavlović
- MID Kimmich
- MID Olise
- MID Musiala
- MID Díaz
- FWD Kane
Fantasy read: Kane's 12 goals make him the obvious captaincy candidate, but Olise might be Bayern's cleanest all-round midfield pick, with 73 points and 8 assists. Musiala starting as the central creator is the part of this predicted XI that could really reshape ownership by deadline.
Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal
The second tie looks tighter and more control-heavy. Arsenal's midfield three suggests security and structure, while Atlético's shape still keeps both Griezmann and Alvarez high enough to punish any overcommitment.
Predicted XI: Atlético Madrid
4-4-2- GK Oblak
- DEF Molina
- DEF Le Normand
- DEF Lenglet
- DEF Ruggeri
- MID Simeone
- MID Koke
- MID Cardoso
- MID González
- FWD Griezmann
- FWD Alvarez
Fantasy read: Alvarez carries the stronger scoring profile on site data, with 88 points and 9 goals, but Griezmann's 5 assists keep him relevant if you want a lower-owned forward pivot. This also looks like an XI built to keep the match compact, which helps the case for conservative defensive exposure.
Predicted XI: Arsenal
4-3-3- GK Raya
- DEF White
- DEF Saliba
- DEF Gabriel
- DEF Hincapié
- MID Ødegaard
- MID Zubimendi
- MID Rice
- MID Saka
- FWD Gyökeres
- MID Martinelli
Fantasy read: Saka coming straight into the predicted XI is the big takeaway, even if his total points are still modest because of missed time. Martinelli's 65-point season makes him the more proven output pick in this current dataset, and Rice stays useful as a balanced midfield hold at £7.1m with six clean sheets attached.
Best early lineup takeaways
What stands out right now
- PSG No extra defender, full attacking trident intact
- Bayern Musiala starts behind Kane, boosting both ceilings
- Atlético Griezmann and Alvarez both start, so no split-striker headache
- Arsenal Saka, Gyökeres and Martinelli all make the predicted front line
Final word
If these projections hold, the semi-finals look less about rotation fear and more about deciding where to spend your premium slots. Kane, Kvaratskhelia, Alvarez, Hakimi and the Arsenal attackers all have a viable case, but lineup context matters for every one of them.
Use these predicted XIs to map your first draft now, then tighten the final calls when official team sheets arrive.