Recommended defenders for Matchday 11 of the 2025-26 Sports Predictions Fantasy League
Matchday 11 of Serie A kicks off on Friday, November 7, at 8:45 p.m. with the early match between Pisa and Cremonese and wraps up on Sunday evening with the late game between Inter and Lazio. In between, there are matches that promise to be exciting, such as Bologna vs. Napoli and the Turin derby. After analyzing goalkeepers, midfielders, and forwards, here are the three defenders to field in this 11th round of fantasy soccer.
One of the Milan players who is benefiting most from Massimiliano Allegri’s management is undoubtedly Strahinja Pavlovic. After an inconsistent season last year, the Serbian has so far earned a positive rating in every match this season, never falling below a passing grade. In addition to his defensive solidity, the No. 31 is also contributing to the team’s build-up play and counterattacks. Always ready to support the team’s play, Pavlovic has shown he’s not afraid to venture into the opponent’s half, as evidenced by the two goals and one assist he’s recorded over 10 matchdays. He was the one who decided the last match against Roma when, after an impressive coast-to-coast run, he tapped in the perfect assist from Leao. In the next round, Milan will face Parma, a team coming off a difficult stretch and currently boasting the league’s worst offense with just 5 goals scored. All the conditions are in place, therefore, for another strong performance by the Serbian in terms of bonus points. And there could even be another bonus. Our advice is to field him in the Fantasy League: his price is 35 credits.
the sure thing— Back from injury, Amir Rrahmani reclaimed his spot at the heart of Napoli’s defense in the match against Como. The Kosovar put in a solid performance, earning a 6.5 rating and reaffirming his status as one of the team’s most reliable players. His return is certainly a breath of fresh air for Antonio Conte, whose team has suffered several injuries across all positions early in the season. The upcoming match against Bologna won’t be easy for the Italian champions, coming off a scoreless draw against Como. With just a one-point lead over their pursuers, the league leaders will have to try to win at the Dall’Ara. One of the toughest tasks will be containing the Rossoblù’s attack, which is why Conte will almost certainly field the reliable Rrahmani. Given his relatively low cost—19 credits—the recommendation is to field him in the next round.
The Bet— Having already delivered some strong performances—most notably against Cagliari on Matchday 8—Rafil Belghali was one of the best players on the field in the match against Inter, which his Verona side lost in stoppage time due to an own goal by Frese. Very active on the right wing, the Algerian caused problems for top-tier defenders like Carlos Augusto and Bastoni, even nearly setting up Orban, who hit the post after a sure shot on a low cross from Belghali himself. Zanetti’s team, still searching for its first league win, will face Lecce in the next round in what promises to be a particularly tricky match for the Gialloblù. Belghali will likely start, buoyed by his excellent performance against Chivu’s team. Will he manage to earn his first bonus of the season right at the Via del Mare? For those looking to bet on him, his odds are set at 15 credits.
