31 Dec, 2024

Triple Captain Chip Guide

How can I maximize points with Triple Captain chip?

The Triple Captain chip is arguably the most important chip in FPL. It permits you to receive 3 times your chosen captain’s points total for the solitary Gameweek it is active, whereas your chosen captain usually receives 2 times his total points. Utilising your Triple Captain chip correctly is a key decision in any FPL season and must be given the requisite thought and planning. Get your decision correct, and you can shoot up the rankings and league tables. Use the chip hastily, get the decision wrong, and that can put you at a major deficit and tank the outcome of your season.

Target double-double-game

Double Game weeks are weeks when certain or occasionally all teams have two matches in the singular Gameweek. This is an ideal and popular time to activate your Triple Captain chip as you get to triple up on the points scored by your Captain over 2 games rather than 1 (as long as they play in both).

Choose a reliably high scoring player

Choosing a dependable and high scoring player as your triple Captain is a non-negotiable. Ideal candidates are premium players like Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak and the likes, who are known for their high-scoring potential. Avoid players who are not guaranteed starters and who are more inconsistent with their returns.

Analyse fixtures

Look to target Gameweeks or Double Gameweeks where your captain of choice has favourable fixtures that provide the platform for a high-ceiling outcome. If you are selecting a Midfielder or Forward, you are looking to target poor defensive teams that concede high quality chances and a lot of goals. If you are selecting a Defender, you are looking to target fixtures against teams with poor attacking numbers and a low number of goals scored, who might also have poor defences – allowing for potential attacking returns for your Defender.

 Monitor player fitness and rotation risk

Before activating your Triple Captain chip, check that the player you are selecting is fit and is a locked in starter. Watch out for injury news and manager interviews. Likewise be wary of rotation, and target players that play a majority of their teams games when fit.

Follow the data

Statistics can assist with recognizing the best players to target. Investigate key measurements like expected goals (xG), exepcted assists (xA), and minutes played. Looking at opponents statistics like the teams xG and xG conceded could be helpful. Also looking at your Triple Captain’s form and performance home vs away as well as his opponents form and performance home vs away.

Stay flexible

While planning is essential, be aware of injuries, suspensions and changes to the schedule.

Conclusion

The Triple Captain chip can make a huge difference to your FPL season. By focusing on double game weeks, picking the best premium players, breaking down fixtures and a team’s form, you can maximise the impact it can have.

To understand the Wildcard chip, how and when to use it along with further strategy discussion, check out our Wildcard Chip Guide

To understand the Free Hit chip, how and when to use it along with further strategy discussion, check out our Free Hit Guide

Our Transfer Wizard is a great tool to help you view the best Triple Captain options in a given Gameweek.

Last updated 30/12/24

Last updated: 30/12/24