Indian Super League (ISL) teams face a packed schedule with fixtures coming thick and fast, and ISL Fantasy managers are in the same boat. With Kerala Blasters FC to miss out on action in Matchweek 16, managers need to plan ahead and strategize carefully.

With 10 Matchweeks remaining, the competition is heating up, making it crucial to outsmart your rivals and climb up your mini-leagues. Identifying low-owned, explosive players could help you achieve that.

As Matchweek 16 approaches, consider these differential picks to help you rise through the ranks.

Brison Fernandes - 4.7 CR (4% ownership)

Fernandes is one of the in-form players in the ISL at the moment, displaying maturity beyond his years and proving to be a match-winner for FC Goa in the last two games. With four goals in his previous two outings, the midfielder has amassed an impressive 25 points, becoming the first Indian player to score back-to-back braces. Given his current form and price range, he is a must-have, and he'll be eager to add to his goal-scoring tally against a Hyderabad FC side with the weakest defense in the league.

Hrithik Tiwari - 4.1 CR (5% ownership)

Another FC Goa player to feature in our list is goalkeeper Tiwari, who has emerged as a budget-friendly gem in ISL Fantasy. Following an injury to Laxmikant Kattimani, Tiwari has delivered strong performances between the posts. He's one of the few starting goalkeepers around the 4.0 CR category and faces a struggling Hyderabad FC side that has managed only three goals in their last nine games. With Hyderabad FC failing to score in their last three away matches, Tiwari has a good chance of securing a clean sheet this week.

Irfan Yadwad - 5.3 CR (8% ownership)

The forward has scored two goals in his last three games, including finding the net in his last two home matches for Chennaiyin FC. Coming at an affordable price range, he has earned the trust of head coach Owen Coyle and has proven to be a dependable player at both ends of the pitch.

Facing a wounded Odisha FC side that conceded four goals in their last outing vs FC Goa, Chennaiyin FC will be eager to complete the double. If Yadwad can capitalise on his chances, expect him to continue his goalscoring form at home.

Chinglensana Singh - 4.7 CR (3% ownership)

Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza has opted for an all-Indian backline in the last two matches, with Singh featuring prominently at the heart of the defense. While Sana has been substituted by fellow center-back Alexandre Jovanovic in both games, he has remained a threat from set-pieces.

In the previous Matchweek, Singh accumulated 10 points, including points for a clean sheet, as he was substituted before Bengaluru FC conceded a late goal against Jamshedpur FC. His strong defensive, attacking, and passing attributes make him a top differential pick against a Mohammedan Sporting Club side that has been struggling to score in recent games.

Tom Aldred - 5.3 CR (9% ownership)

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defender Aldred may be less popular in ISL Fantasy compared to his highly owned teammates Subhasish Bose and Alberto Rodriguez. However, Aldred has proven to be more than just a solid defender, demonstrating a knack for scoring goals, as seen in his performance against Hyderabad FC in the previous Matchweek. With a goal and a clean sheet, he finished as the joint-highest scorer in Matchweek 15, accumulating 13 points. If you're considering doubling or even tripling up on the Mohun Bagan SG defense, Aldred is a solid choice.

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