Welcome back to FUTcast!
We are officially deep into March, and EA is dropping content relentlessly. The market is shifting, the power curve is moving, and there are some massive drops hitting Ultimate Team this week. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of SBCs, Evos, and grinds, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered.
Today, we have a lot to unpack. We’re looking at the leaked TOTW 26 predictions, a massive FUT Birthday objective grind that promises insane rewards for the NMS grinders, and a mountain of SBCs to review. From Showdown cards to a brand-new paid Evolution, we’re breaking down what’s worth your fodder and what’s a hard pass.
Let's navigate this chaos together and get your club in shape for the week ahead!
Promo & Event Updates
TOTW 26 Leaks & Predictions
Here are the headliners to look out for on Wednesday:
Lucy Bronze (88 RB): Involved in both England goals with a goal and an assist. She played a key role in picking up three points and stands out as a top-tier defensive option this week.
David Soria (87 GK): Phenomenal between the sticks for Getafe, making several key saves to keep his clean sheet during their 2-0 win over Real Betis. He earned a massive 9.7 Sofascore rating.
Pervis Estupiñán (86 LB): Scored the only goal of the game in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Inter. Claimed MOTM from Gazzetta for doing so.
Ismaïla Sarr (86 CAM): Palace scored three times in the space of nine minutes to beat Tottenham 3-1, and Sarr scored two of those goals.
Nico Gonzalez (86 RM): Came off the bench early in the second half and was ultimately the difference between the two sides, scoring twice in Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win over Real Sociedad.
Omar Marmoush (86 ST): The Egyptian is clinical in front of goal, scoring twice to secure Man City’s progression with a 3-1 win over Newcastle in the FA Cup.
Vedat Muriqi (86 ST): Added another two goals to his tally this weekend in Osasuna's 2-2 draw with Mallorca, taking his seasonal total to eighteen.
Joao Pedro (84 ST): It’s extremely rare that we see Sky award a perfect 10, but that was exactly the case for Pedro this week after the Brazilian scored three times during an impressive 4-1 away win over Aston Villa.
Objectives Grind: FUT Birthday
We don’t have a new objective today; however, the FUT Birthday Fiesta is live. For No Money Spent (NMS) players, this is exactly where you need to be spending your time on the pitch this week.
The Tasks: You need to play matches, score goals, and win rounds (Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Final) across the FUT Birthday Fiesta I and Fiesta II tournaments.
The Packs: Throughout the grind, you'll earn tons of untradeable packs, including 81+ Rare Gold Players, 82+, 83+, and 84+ Rare Gold Player Packs.
Group Rewards: Completing the individual groups gets you a 1 of 3 Max 88 (or 89) FUT Birthday Team 1 Player Pick and a Cosmetic Evolution.
The Bonus: If you complete both the Fiesta I and II Bonus Objectives, you get a massive 1 of 4 88+ FUT Birthday Team 1 Player Pick.
Verdict: Must-do. It requires playing and winning tournament matches, but the sheer volume of fodder and the guaranteed player picks make it a rewarding grind.
SBC Spotlight
We have a massive drop of SBCs to look at today. Here’s the rundown on who to complete and who to ignore:
Fabián Ruiz (89 CM, ~121k) — Do it. He has great stats for this price range, might be the meta, and is a must-do.
Peter Crouch (89 ST, ~119k) — Do it. Also a really good SBC with good stats and playstyles. Not that expensive either.
Ronald Araújo (87 CB, ~111k) — Do it. A very good SBC that will probably get the upgrade. Good stats and playstyles.
Marquinhos (90 CB, ~231k) — Maybe. Good SBC, but a little expensive than the others. Defending stats and playstyles are good, so it can be done if he fits your team.
Malo Gusto (89 RB, ~122k) — Skip. An okay SBC, but not that great. It can be passed as there are better options available.
Anthony Elanga (87 RW, ~110k) — Skip. Probably won't be getting the upgrade against Barca. The card is just okay and not that special; you are better off doing Araújo.
Zé Roberto (91 LM, ~777k) — Skip. Too expensive. The card is decent, however, not worth the price.
1 of 4 88+ Encore Icon Player Pick (~323k) — Gamble. If you have the fodder to burn, fire away. Otherwise, save your coins for the guaranteed meta SBCs above.
Cheapest Solution For Fabián Ruiz
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1: PSG | PSG players: Minimum one TOTW players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 85 | Fabian: 85 Foord: 85 Girelli: 85 Granit Xhaka: 85 Giugliano: 85 Svenja Huth: 85 Vivianne Miedema: 85 Kim Little: 85 Caroline Weir: 85 Locatelli: 84 Jesus Rodriguez (TOTW): 84 |
Task 2: Ligue 1 | Ligue 1 players: Minimum one TOTW players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 85 | Fabian: 85 Foord: 85 Girelli: 85 Granit Xhaka: 85 Giugliano: 85 Svenja Huth: 85 Vivianne Miedema: 85 Kim Little: 85 Caroline Weir: 85 Locatelli: 84 Jesus Rodriguez (TOTW): 84 |
Task 3+4: 86-rated squad | Team overall rating: Minimum 86 | Marie Katoto: 88 Irene Paredes: 88 Ada Hegerberg: 87 Millie Bright: 87 Ruben Neves: 84 Maanum: 84 Isco: 84 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Manuel Locatelli: 84 Pedro Goncalves: 83 Gimenez: 83 |
Task 5: 87-rated squad | Team overall rating: Minimum 87 | Endler: 88 Irene Paredes: 88 Robert Lewandowski: 88 Marie Katoto: 88 Gabriel: 88 Ella Toone: 85 Giugliano: 85 Girelli: 85 Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Maanum: 84 Ruben Neves: 84 |
Market Watch
Current Status: The market is chillin with Market Momentum sitting at 48.82%.
Buying/Selling: We are seeing a massive dip in the prices of low-to-mid tier gold fodder. Index 81 is down 9.04%, Index 83 is down 5.32%, and Index 84 has plummeted 23.14%. Meanwhile, high-rated fodder is climbing, with Index 85 up 16.75% and Index 86 up 6.99%.
Actionable Insight: The demand for high-rated SBCs is driving 85s and 86s up. Liquidate any tradeable high-rated fodder you have sitting around right now. Hold off on selling 83s and 84s until the market corrects.
Evolutions
Today, we have a new paid Evo on the block:
The Party is Inside (90,000 Coins / 600 FC Points)
Requirements: Max 88 Overall, Max 91 Pace, and an RM or RW position.
Upgrades: Gives a massive +30 Overall (Max 90), +30 Agility, +25 Acceleration, and +15 Shooting. It also grants Finesse Shot, Tiki Taka, and Trickster PlayStyles, along with Technical and Incisive Pass PlayStyle+.
Verdict: Skip. It is an expensive evo. The upgrades are decent, however, spending 90k on an evo is not worth it. Save your coins for the SBCs instead.
Quick Hits
TOTW 26: A strong lineup incoming, headlined by Lucy Bronze, David Soria, and a perfect-10 performance from Joao Pedro.
Objectives: The FUT Birthday Fiesta I & II is a phenomenal grind giving out 88+ Player Picks for simply playing and winning tournament matches.
SBCs: Put your fodder into Araújo, Fabián Ruiz, and Peter Crouch. Stay away from the overpriced Zé Roberto and the underwhelming Elanga.
Market: Mid-tier fodder is dropping heavily, while 85s and 86s are spiking. Sell the high-rated cards into the hype.
Evos: The Party is Inside offers huge boosts but at 90k, it's just not worth the coin sink.
That does it for today's breakdown.
Keep grinding those objectives, spend your fodder wisely, and I'll catch you back here on Wednesday for the next market shift and content drop,
Shahmeer