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Fantasy QJ League: AI Picks Optimal Squad for Matchweek 20

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The League's official fantasy competition offers attractive prizes for the best managers of the season. But there is also a valuable reward for the winner of each individual matchweek.

Managers who assemble the highest-scoring squad in Fantasy QJ League each matchweek receive a KZT 20,000 gift certificate from COPA.KZ. This means that even those who have not participated before can join right now and compete for the prize every week.

For those struggling to make their selections, we suggest taking a look at the squad picked by AI for the upcoming Matchweek 20. The system made its choices based on the fixture schedule, players' statistical performances in previous rounds, and a budget of 100 Freedom-Coins.

Formation: 5-3-2.

Goalkeeper: Daniil Nurzhanov (Tobyl, 5.0).

Defenders: Alikhan Abdi (vice-captain, Kairat, 7.0), Marlen Amrenov (Kairat, 7.0), Ruslan Dzhetenov (Tobyl, 5.5), Daniyar Kasi (KFF Academy, 5.5), Abylai Zhubanov (Kaisar, 5.0).

Midfielders: Sultanali Umirtai (Kaisar, 6.0), Alikhan Zhumabek (Kairat, 7.5), Rasul Akimov (Shakhter, 10.0).

Forwards: Adilbek Turdakh (captain, Ordabasy, 9.0), Madi Zhenisuly (Kaisar, 5.5).

Substitutes: Aldiyar Smagulov (DEF, Irtysh, 5.0), Nazar Zakharchenko (DEF, Tobyl, 6.0), Dilshod Nazimbekov (FWD, Ordabasy, 7.5), Emirkhan Kurbanov (GK, Ordabasy, 5.5).

AI's reasoning: "The squad is built around fixtures in which strong teams face the most vulnerable opponents of the matchweek. Kairat face Zhas Kyran in an Almaty derby, with no travel required. The league leaders have conceded just six goals in 19 matches and kept 13 clean sheets. That is why defenders Alikhan Abdi and Marlen Amrenov, along with midfielder Alikhan Zhumabek, have been selected.

Kaisar host Irtysh, who concede an average of 4.2 goals per away game – the worst record in the league. This explains the selection of defender Abylai Zhubanov, midfielder Sultanali Umirtai, and forward Madi Zhenisuly. Ordabasy host Taraz, who concede 2.3 goals per away game on average. Tobyl, meanwhile, welcome Aktobe. The Kostanay side concede exactly one goal per home game on average. Goalkeeper Daniil Nurzhanov leads the league in saves (88), while defender Ruslan Dzhetenov has played every minute of the season.

Adilbek Turdakh (Ordabasy) has been named captain. He has scored 13 goals this season and registered a goal or an assist in each of his last four appearances. Alikhan Abdi (Kairat) has been selected as vice-captain. The defender has scored four goals, while his team rarely concedes."

Remember: AI can make mistakes, and any match can produce an upset. We therefore recommend doing your own analysis and making adjustments if necessary to gain an edge in the race for prizes.

IMPORTANT: Don't forget to save your squad after selecting your players! Transfers are unlimited, so you can freely make changes between matchweeks.

The overall season winner will receive an iPhone 17, while the second- and third-place finishers will take home a PlayStation 5 and an Apple Watch, respectively.

The fantasy competition also has its own Telegram chat, bringing together hundreds of participants who are ready to help newcomers.

Fantasy QJ League: Make sure you pick your squad in time!