Three strategies to compete in the festive and January period on FootballPX: target heavy fixture leagues, get ahead of AFCON movers, and stay sharp for January transfers.
3 Strategies to Compete During the Festive + January Period
The festive schedule creates short bursts of opportunity: more matches, more points, and faster price movement. Here are three simple angles to focus on over the next few weeks.
1) Games, Games, Games ⚽️
The festive period brings a packed schedule for some leagues and lighter action for others:
- England: Average team plays 5 matches between Boxing Day (Dec 26) and the week ending Jan 12.
- Italy: 4 matches
- Spain: 1–2 matches
- Germany & France: 1 match
Whether you're targeting quick price growth or Player of the Week payouts, England and Italy offer the best opportunities over the next few weeks.
2) African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 🌍🏆
Running Sunday 21st December – 18th January, AFCON presents a major international cup opportunity.
- Early identification of players in teams likely to progress can yield significant returns.
- The AFCON final carries a 3.0 weighting, meaning points scored in the final deliver triple the impact of a normal league game.
- As the tournament advances, fixture importance increases — so do opportunities for rapid price growth.
Current bookies' favourites:
- Morocco: 5/2
- Senegal: 13/2
- Algeria: 7/1
- Egypt: 7/1
- Nigeria: 10/1
3) January Transfer Window 🔁
The market reopens January 1st, presenting key FPX trading opportunities.
a) Players moving to bigger clubs
Improved team quality and stronger competitions can boost performance scores. Current rumours:
| Player | Move |
|---|---|
| A. Semenyo | Bournemouth → Liverpool |
| K. Mainoo | Man Utd → Napoli |
| D. Dalot | Man Utd → Real Madrid |
| A. Pinamonti | Sassuolo → Lazio |
| F. De Jong | Barcelona → Man City |
b) Players leaving first-team inactivity
Moving from limited game time to regular play can significantly impact price growth if performance is strong. Current rumours:
| Player | Move |
|---|---|
| J. Zirkzee | Man Utd → Roma |
| N. Fullkrug | West Ham → AC Milan |
| B. Johnson | Spurs → Crystal Palace |
| R. Sterling | Chelsea → Leeds |
| A. Disasi | Chelsea → Roma |
Key Takeaway ✅
Focus on leagues with heavy fixtures, capitalise on AFCON early movers, and monitor transfer window activity to spot undervalued players. Quick identification and action can drive significant returns in FPX.