Question 1

Is Exequiel Palacios a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

There is no ambiguity in the data. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 5 of 8 appearances this season, with a 63% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus. That defensive workload sits in the top tier for midfielders across the league and points to a repeatable +2pt DEFCON floor when the 12-action threshold is cleared. Managers with a DEFCON-focused blueprint should have this player near the top of the shortlist.

Question 2

How does Palacios rank among Fantasy Premier League midfielders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

Palacios is the number 2 ranked FPL midfielder for DEFCON per 90 across the 71 players who have played enough minutes to qualify. That is inside the top three at this position - as strong an endorsement as the data can offer on defensive contributions alone.

Question 3

What do Palacios's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Palacios has racked up 41 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 572 minutes. That works out to 6.5 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 5 of 8 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 572 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Exequiel Palacios for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

On DEFCON grounds the case is strong. Exequiel Palacios is one of the most reliable midfielders in the league at 15.73 defensive contribution actions per 90 and has a 63% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus, and the Gameweek 10 fixture is at home to Bournemouth, an FDR 3 matchup. That combination points to a strong Gameweek 10 floor before any attacking output is factored in.

Exequiel Palacios DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Exequiel Palacios

Palacios's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

Exequiel Palacios is one of the strongest DEFCON profiles in the league - does he fit your specific squad?