Matchday 4 offers several ways to gain ground in UCL Fantasy, from LASK’s attacking prospects to budget defenders with set-piece duties. The five players below have low ownership, but each carries a different mix of upside and risk. Low ownership can make a good return stand out; it can also leave a manager exposed when the reasons for that low selection rate are sound.
Robert Ljubičić (€5.5m) — 0% selected
LASK host a struggling Slovan Bratislava side, and the fixture looks like a reasonable setting for an attacking punt. LASK have already scored three times against both Liverpool and Sporting CP in Europe, evidence that their attack can trouble opponents with greater reputations. That record doesn't guarantee another burst of goals, but it gives Ljubičić a credible route to points.
He scored against Liverpool and arrives in form after recording a goal and an assist in his latest appearance. That combination of European production and recent returns makes him easier to justify than a pick based only on the opponent. The risk is familiar: a promising team fixture doesn't tell you how many chances one player will get. Still, among these options, Ljubičić has one of the clearest cases for an immediate attacking return.
Mauro Júnior (€4.0m) — 0% selected
PSV's Champions League defence has been unreliable, so a clean sheet is difficult to treat as the main reason to buy Mauro Júnior. Their shutout away to Porto offered a positive sign, though one match doesn't settle the question of defensive consistency. Club Brugge visit after PSV's 7-0 win, a striking result that raises interest in the team's attacking potential without resolving the concerns at the other end.
Mauro Júnior's low price gives him room to work as a budget pick, while his recent goal adds an attacking angle. He's also played in central midfield, which matters because that role can bring him closer to chances than a conventional defender. His position and involvement may vary, though, so managers shouldn't assume that every appearance will offer the same attacking opportunity. This is more significant than it looks: his appeal depends on what he does with the ball, not just whether PSV keep a clean sheet.
Jacobo Ramón (€4.0m) — 2% selected
Como arrive at Matchday 4 after dismantling Manchester United and are pursuing a sixth straight win in all competitions. Their recent run makes the team difficult to ignore, but form alone can't promise a clean sheet in the next match. Another shutout would give them three in four matches, a run that would strengthen the case for their defence while still leaving room for the usual match to match uncertainty.
Ramón has scored in Matchday 3 and again in a recent league match, giving him a source of value beyond defensive returns. At €4.0m, that attacking record is useful when defensive choices elsewhere are complicated by modest clean-sheet prospects and rotation concerns. Lens have struggled, which improves the context for a low-cost pick, though it doesn't remove the risk of conceding. And this is the part most people overlook: a budget defender can be valuable even without a shutout if he has a plausible way to contribute in attack.
Mika Godts (€5.9m) — 0% selected
Godts hasn't started a Champions League match this season, making minutes the obvious concern. For fantasy managers, a good recent record only matters if the player gets enough time on the pitch to act on it. Injuries to Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could create an opening, but that possibility isn't the same as a guaranteed start.
The youngster scored against Lyon, then added a goal and an assist in the following league fixture. That's a strong sequence, and it suggests he can turn an opportunity into returns. If Luis Enrique gives him a chance, Godts has the form to extend that run; if his role stays limited, the price becomes harder to defend. A gamble on talent. If you're working in this space, the key question is whether you're buying a player with a real route into the lineup or simply reacting to recent goals.
Maximilian Mittelstädt (€4.5m) — 2% selected
Stuttgart's left-back offers a different profile from the other budget options. He takes penalties and contributes on set pieces, giving him ways to score points even when a clean sheet looks unlikely. Those duties add value because they create potential returns tied to attacking situations, rather than relying entirely on Stuttgart's defence holding firm.
The trip to Galatasaray looks difficult, and Stuttgart may struggle defensively. That makes Mittelstädt a more conditional pick: his attacking responsibilities need to compensate for the danger of conceding. His price keeps him in consideration, but managers should weigh the set-piece role against the quality of the opponent and the possibility that Stuttgart spend much of the match defending.
How to weigh the risks
The strongest choices depend on how much uncertainty a squad can absorb. Ljubičić combines recent form with a promising fixture, while Mauro Júnior and Ramón offer cheaper entries with attacking returns in their recent records. Godts carries the clearest minutes question; Mittelstädt faces a difficult match but has penalties and set pieces as alternative routes to points.
What this means for you is that low ownership shouldn't be the whole case for a pick. It can make a successful choice more distinctive, but the underlying reasons still matter: role, recent involvement, fixture, and the kind of return a player can realistically deliver. For Matchday 4, the more defensible punts are the ones whose attacking routes remain relevant even if their teams don't keep a clean sheet. That said, none of these profiles removes the uncertainty that comes with choosing differentials.