Getting into the playoffs is a challenge for Atlanta United but not impossible, and with the return of Lennon as well as Almada, tipster Gilbert believes that they can put up a strong fight in their final push for a playoff spot starting with DC United in his MLS Fantasy gameweek 24 preview.
In this article, we will give you a minimal preview of the best players that will help you get points. Our MLS Fantasy player picks for gameweek 24 are as follows:
Brooks Lennon (ATL)
Lennon is back. He played his first 90 minutes since Gameweek 14 against Columbus, assisting one goal and finishing on eight points in MLS Fantasy. This week he is up against a DC United side who have lost five straight games and conceded six times against Philadelphia last week.
Emanuel Reynoso (MNU)
In his last eight appearances, Reynoso has only scored less than seven points once. During that time, he has scored seven goals and assisted another five.
William Agada (SKC)
Despite only playing above 70+ minutes in four games, Agada has scored five goals and provided one assist. He faces an Earthquakes side that has conceded seven times in their last two away games.
Thiago Almada (ATL)
Another ATL player back, Almada should have no problem carving out DC United this weekend. We know he is full of talent and set-pieces only add to his potential for points. I’m surprised he is only owned by 5% of MLS Fantasy managers.
You can find additional MLS Fantasy resources for the 2022 season here.
Fantasy-favourite Thomas Lehne Olsen is back in the Eliteserien after a short stint in the middle-east and is one of the first names on Jacob Silkstone’s Eliteserien Fantasy TOTW with a fixture against bottom-of-the-table Kristiansund.
Eliteserien Fantasy GW19 Recap
Better late than never… Captain Casper Tengstedt eventually delivered the points for us with a close-range winner in stoppage time as Rosenborg just about saw off a stubborn Aalesund side. With a huge haul from Vetle Winger Dragsnes (who could have had an extra assist if the rules had been interpreted a little more generously) and clean sheets from Magnus Smelhus Sjøeng and Benjamin Tiedemann Hansen, plus the usual imperious performance from Amahl Pellegrino, we could have been on for our best score of the season if we hadn’t got our two Strømsgodset picks wrong. In a 6-0 win over Jerv, our two recommended players scored just three points between them: Lars-Christopher Vilsvik was unflagged, but withdrew from the matchday squad with an injury; Herman Stengel initially registered an assist from a corner, but it was taken off him after a post-game withdrew.
Even after those minor setbacks, our tipsters team registered a total of 78 points, twenty ahead of the overall gameweek average.
Barring any unexpected postponements, DGW20 will be the last big double of the season. Kristiansund, Viking, Tromsø and Strømsgodset all play twice, offering an opportunity to use our last remaining chips. It’s also worth noting that Bodø/Glimt’s Champions League play-off on Wednesday evening went to extra-time and ended in a demoralising defeat against Dinamo Zagreb. Can they bounce back against Jerv on Saturday, and will any of the big names be rested? Luckily, team news will be available (just) before the deadline.
Eliteserien Fantasy GW20 Picks
Goalkeeper
Strømsgodset’s Thomas Myhra (5.1M) ranks third in the league for clean sheets and fifth for total saves, both higher than any other DGW keeper. Away games against Sandefjord and Tromsø might not be the easiest prospect for a side that tends to be significantly stronger at home, but Myhra is still a very solid option for this week.
Defence
Dedicated xG conceded fans will know that Tromsø have ranked as the strongest defence in the league for long periods of the season, although they now sit just behind Molde and Viking. Towering centre-back Christophe Psyche (4.9M), an Eliteserien Fantasy cult hero in previous seasons, looks likely to start both games and possesses significant attacking threat from set pieces.
Having been in out and of the team for the first quarter of the season, Viking’s Viljar Vevatne (4.7M) has now played the full ninety minutes in each of the last seven games. With rotation a concern after a tough European tie, Vevatne looks like one of the most secure picks from the Viking defence, at a favourable price.
With our budget going mainly on midfield and attack, we turn to bargain basement defender Isak Helstad Amundsen (4.4M) again. Helstad Amundsen has established his place as a regular starter for Bodø/Glimt, and they look the most likely of the single gameweek teams to register a clean sheet this week.
Midfield
Although we expect some rotation for Bodø/Glimt this week, there’s no way we can overlook Amahl Pellegrino (12.3M) against the weakest defence in the league. Pellegrino has been on an astonishing run of form lately, with eleven goals and an assist in his last six matches (despite completing ninety minutes in just two of them). Look out for team news, but even if he only has a cameo off the bench against Jerv he’s still capable of doing serious damage. In the expectation that he’s more likely to start, he’s our captain this week.
How many minutes will Zlatko Tripic (9.5M) play? He hasn’t completed more than 45 minutes in any game since GW4, but he’s working his way back to full fitness and is exactly the kind of player we’re willing to punt on for one week only. Among active players, he ranks first in the league for expected goal contributions per 90 minutes.
After being linked with a transfer away from Tromsø earlier in the summer window, August Mikkelsen (7.8M) has emphasised his desire to stay and rediscovered his best form recently, with an attacking return in four of his last five matches. Although he’s currently flagged, local press reports suggest he’ll be ready to start both games of the double. Eric Kitolano is a viable alternative at a slightly more budget-friendly price point.
It’s looking bleaker and bleaker for bottom of the table Kristiansund, but there’s still some hope as long as Bendik Bye (6.7M) keeps scoring. He now has five goals in his last nine games, and a penchant for performing in double gameweeks. He’s the only Kristiansund player to make our selection this week.
League leaders Molde come into this gameweek on a high, as the only Norwegian team to win their midweek European match. A world-class volley from Emil Breivik (5.2M) set them on their way in a 4-0 win against Wolfsberg, and the budget midfielder ranks seventh in the league (ahead of any other Molde player) for expected assists. Opponents Sarpsborg are in freefall, losing seven consecutive games.
Attack
We round off our team with two strikers who haven’t started a single game in Eliteserien this year and have a combined ownership of under 1%. Firstly, Thomas Lehne Olsen (11.0M) returns to Lillestrøm and starts with a mouthwatering home fixture against relegation-threatened Kristiansund. Lehne Olsen racked up 26 goals and three assists last season; he isn’t a guaranteed starter, but reports suggest he’s match-fit and ready to go.
Erling Haaland’s cousin, Jonatan Braut Brunes (8.5M), was the top scorer in the Norwegian first division at the time of his transfer to Strømsgodset. Catching Covid meant his first start for his new club will happen a few weeks later than planned, but he’s now fully fit. With ownership of 0.3%, he could be an incredible differential pick for the double gameweek (but don’t expect him to start both games).
Fantasy Eliteserien Team of the Week Gameweek 20
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After a weekend full of unexpected results that saw all the top four clubs except Bayern Munich lose, we are back with our Bundesliga Fantasy player rankings for matchday 4 with a heavy focus on teams with matches against relegation contenders.
Forwards
Rank
Name
Team
Opponent
Value
Comments
1
Sheraldo Becker
FCU
@S04
9.9M
Most people will go for Siebatcheu considering his reputation as the Swiss league top-scorer but Becker not only has more goal involvements, he also has a higher xG and more key passes per game. While Siebatcheu is more reliant on goals for points, Becker's all-round game and ability to rack up points for passes to shots against the team that has conceded the most shots gives him the edge for me.
2
Sadio Mané
FCB
vs BMG
16.7M
While Borussia might be Bayern's boogie team, it is mainly Hutter who had a knack for beating Bayern and I expect them to dominate this game.
3
Jordan Siebatcheu
FCU
@S04
7.5M
Not far behind Becker and is also a good shout if you want to double up but Union face Bayern right after Schalke, the most contrasting set of fixtures in the space of two matchdays.
4
Michael Gregoritsch
SCF
vs BOC
7.7M
Bochum have already conceded four goals more than the team that has conceded the second-most and it has only been three games. And it might not improve anytime soon with a center-back pairing that makes even Schalke's backline from their last season in the Bundesliga look good.
5
Andrej Kramarić
TSG
vs FCA
13.5M
If you ask anyone which is the most surprising team so far, they would probably say Mainz or Union Berlin. But for me it is Hoffenheim. They put up a strong fight with 10 men against Borussia, sparked a massive comeback from 0-2 down to beat Bochum and end their 11-game winless streak in the Bundesliga then comfortably beat Bayer Leverkusen on MD3.
The main reason for this resurgence is Kramarić who is slowly finding his old form with a goal and two assists. If statistics are anything to go by, Augsburg are his favourite team to play against as he has the most goal involvements against them (4 goals, 8 assists in 12 games) than any other team in the Bundesliga.
6
Timo Werner
RBL
vs WOB
14.1M
Leipzig have come close but are winless so far and will be desperate to get their first win in the next game. Werner is only owned by 5% of managers and could be a great differential in a game that could see high shot volumes and goals against a team that is fourth for shots conceded and almost lost to Schalke if it wasn't for Terrode missing two penalties in a row.
7
Karim Onisiwo
M05
vs B04
9.8M
Talking about surprises, Onisiwo is currently the leading top-scorer in the league with three goals alongside Musiala and Mané. If Leverkusen continue playing like they have so far, I can't see how he doesn't add another goal to his name considering how dominant Mainz are at home.
8
Kingsley Coman
FCB
vs BMG
14.2M
Musiala is still a doubt because of match fitness. So if you don't already have him, it isn't worth risking a spot. Gnabry is the next best pick from Bayern and he isn't predicted to start either but Coman and Sane will likely be subbed early.
9
Marvin Ducksch
SVW
vs SGE
6.3M
He might've blanked in the last two games but it is hard to overlook Werder Bremen considering they have scored at least two goals in each game so far.
10
Patrik Schick
B04
@M05
15.1M
Looked much better and would've scored last week if it wasn't for Azmoun clearing his goal off the line but he is still a hard pass for me.
Midfielders
Rank
Name
Team
Opponent
Value
Comments
1
Vincenzo Grifo
SCF
vs BOC
13.8M
An early fixture against the team that has conceded the most goals (12) including the most goals from set-pieces (4)? This is Grifo territory.
2
Christopher Nkunku
RBL
vs WOB
15.8M
Nkunku is still averaging 14 points a game even though Leipzig haven't won yet. So I am not too worried about him.
3
Joshua Kimmich
FCB
vs BMG
16.2M
Kimmich has a goal, two assists, leads the league in key passes per game with four, has the most points in Bundesliga Fantasy so far (46) and is also averaging 2.3 shots per game. Not bad for a defensive midfielder.
4
Ritsu Doan
SCF
vs BOC
8.4M
50/50 between him and Sallai this week. Doan is the safer pick but Sallai tends to do well against bottom teams.
5
Marco Reus
BVB
@BSC
14.8M
This might be a controversial opinion but I expect Hertha's defence to improve after a certain player who has an error that led to a goal, penalty conceded and red card in just his last two games got suspended. It is worth noting, however, that Reus is a slight doubt for the game and it just so happens to be that Hertha is one of the teams he has the worst record in the Bundesliga against with just a goal and an assist in 10 games against the Berliners since 2014.
6
Daichi Kamada
SGE
@SVW
10.3M
Ironically, while Werder Bremen have scored at least two goals in each of their three games, they have also conceded two goals in every game. Kamada has scored in each of his two games so far (2/3 Frankfurt goals) and seems like the only player capable of scoring at the club right now. So he is their best bet against a Werder Bremen defence that might even be missing Freidl and Weiser this time.
7
Christoph Baumgartner
TSG
vs FCA
11.5M
8
Anton Stach
M05
vs B04
9.5M
Not many managers will take the punt on Mainz beating Leverkusen but I will still keep Stach in my team as a differential.
9
Kevin Stöger
BOC
@SCF
5.7M
Stöger has lost every game so far but is still doing pretty well for himself so far with a goal, assist and an average of 1.7 shots, 3.3 key passes, and 10 points per game. He might be the btech Kimmich but for sub-6M he offers amazing value.
10
Florian Kainz
KOE
@SGE
8.7M
Does not have the worst fixture but the fact that he played 67 minutes in the midweek game and faces Frankfurt less than three days later worries me.
Defenders
Rank
Name
Team
Opponent
Value
Comments
1
Christian Günter
SCF
vs BOC
12.9M
Günter is one of four players that have a double-digit haul in each game so far. The other players being Kimmich, Pavard and surprisingly... Ryerson.
2
Jonas Hector
KOE
vs VFB
9.9M
He has scored of 13 and 9 in his last two games without a return thanks to the amount of duels that he wins. Hector is also well rested for the standalone match against Stuttgart where he got a good chance at a cleansheet.
3
Christopher Trimmel
FCU
@S04
9.1M
The next best thing if Ryerson is benched.
4
Benjamin Pavard
FCB
vs BMG
11.6M
5
Raphael Guerreiro
BVB
@BSC
12.5M
6
David Raum
RBL
vs WOB
12.2M
Wolfsburg couldn't even score against Schalke at home.
7
Angeliño
TSG
vs FCA
12.2M
While he was forgotten by most because he signed for Hoffenheim, he is slowly making noise with 6 and 7 points in the last two games just for bonus.
8
Aarón Martín
M05
vs B04
8.2M
I was surprised to see that he even took a penalty in the last game but I assume he won't be anymore. Despite the miss, he managed to outscore all the Mainz defenders except Hack.
9
Borna Sosa
VFB
@KOE
11.8M
Köln will again be without Uth and their Modeste replacement in this match who they are still searching for. Stuttgart have an outside chance for a cleansheet against an inexperienced attack with an average age of just 23.6 but most importantly, Sosa plays Schalke next week.
10
Paulo Otavio
WOB
@RBL
7.2M
He returned after almost a year but is still as good as he was when he left, with 10 points just for bonus and he finished as the joint highest-scoring defender for MD3 with 15 points. It is worth noting though that it was against Schalke of all teams.
Goalkeepers
Rank
Name
Team
Opponent
Value
Comments
1
Mark Flekken
SCF
vs BOC
10.4M
2
Yann Sommer
BMG
@FCB
9.1M
Sommer against the best team in the league might sound suicidal but he tends to channel his inner Lev Yashin every time he faces Bayern.
3
Alexander Schwolow
S04
vs FCU
6.6M
Yep, I have ranked a player that is more likely to concede over his opponent who is more likely to keep a cleansheet because of the points system. I don't make the rules.
4
Frederik Rønnow
FCU
@S04
6M
5
Manuel Riemann
BOC
@SCF
8.3M
Might be easy to overlook him after the last game but he still saved six shots and is tied for the most shots saved so far (19) with Schwolow.
Value Rankings
Rank
Name
Position
Team
Opponent
Value
Comments
1
Kiliann Sildillia
DEF
SCF
vs BOC
3.6M
Almost as good as Günter and costs 3x less.
2
Niko Gießelmann
DEF
FCU
@S04
7.3M
Might split minutes with Ryerson.
3
Janis Blaswich
GKP
RBL
vs WOB
3.6M
Got a -1 on his debut but Wolfsburg is an easier opponent.
4
Youssoufa Moukoko
FWD
BVB
@BSC
9.1M
Dortmund are 17th out of the 18 Bundesliga teams for accurate crosses so that almost single-handedly puts Modeste out of the equation as it was his bread and butter at Köln.
5
Luca Pellegrini
DEF
SGE
@SGE
8..2M
He is no Kostić but he had 10 points in his debut game without a return, thanks to eight bonus points for shots and duels won.
6
Robert Skov
FWD
TSG
vs FCA
7M
Skov is a reverse OOP player who is listed as a forward but plays as a wing-back. Still, he leads Hoffenheim for shots per game (2.7) and is second for key passes per game (1.7). Augsburg might be missing as many as eight first team players so he is worth a shout as an ultra-differential.
7
Dodi Lukebakio
FWD
BSC
vs BVB
7.5M
8
Kostas Stafylidis
DEF
BOC
@SCF
4.2M
Remember the budget defender who had an assist, three shots and two key passes for 16 points on the first matchday then dipped? He is back from injury this week.
9
Jeremie Frimpong
DEF
B04
@M05
10.8M
Predicted to play on the wings again but if you are still keeping him then you are a lot more optimistic than I am.
10
Mathias Olesen
MID
KOE
vs SGE
1M
The cheapest player expected to start this week.
You can find additional Bundesliga Fantasy resources for the 22/23 season here.
Whether you are deciding to use your wildcard chip or save it for later, it is important that your FPL team has a good mix of must-haves and differential picks for you to consistently gain rank. Tipster Yash shares his insights on a few of them in his players to watch out for in gameweek 4.
As the fantasy season heats up let’s look at a few hot picks that might come good in the coming weeks. There are two strategies that may reap dividends up until the expected wildcard in GW9 which is looking like the ideal time to wildcard in case you haven’t wildcarded yet.
The Template Route (Safety Play)
The Template in FPL this year has been exceptionally strong however, certain players like cheap midfielders (Pedro Neto and Leon Bailey) and Liverpool defenders (Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold) have disappointed owners so far, however, my belief is that they will come good in these next five weeks especially Liverpool as they face Bournemouth at Home in GW4.
5 Players to Improve Your FPL Template Team
Rodrigo Moreno – The breakout player of the first three weeks with four goals and 35 fantasy points, Rodrigo is 1st on the threat and influence indexes and overall 2nd on the ICT index. Leeds also have the best fixtures of any team outside the top five till GW8. This coupled with an increasing price (jumping from £6.0M to £6.4M) and a high EO of 22% makes him the perfect template jump from Neto (that is if you have the cash).
Ivan Perišić – We were all sceptical of the xMins of this highly attacking new signing at Spurs. He is taking corners from both areas of the pitch and his attacking ceiling looks like the highest for a defender. His xMins looking more secure as he is back to full fitness and he will also be a BPS magnet, with Nottingham next at home. This is probably the best time to buy him and Trippier to Perišić looks like a sound move this week if you have £0.4M in the bank to spare.
Ivan Toney – Brentford’s talisman keeps on rolling. He had a goal disallowed in his last game against Fulham and still scored. Toney has looked extremely threatening in the last three weeks and Brentford’s current fixture run makes him a bargain buy with slightly lower EO yet not classifying as a differential. Downgrading an £8M midfielder slot to upgrade your 3rd forward should be the move if you want to bring in Toney.
Pascal Groß – He had a strong end to last season and went under the radar in pre-season with Brighton boss Potter playing him in a more advanced role. Groß started with a bang, bagging a brace away against Manchester United. He looks threatening, racking up good xG numbers. Brighton also look much more attacking and goal-oriented this season. Still cheap at £5.7M and the perfect fodder replacement for Neto/Bailey if you don’t have the funds for Rodrigo.
Kyle Walker – Probably the best starting £5M defender in the game because he is regularly starting for City. He has a low attacking upside but is a relatively safe cleansheet option if you do not want to take a gamble with other teams. Walker looks fairly nailed and probably immune to the Pep Roulette. If you have started the FPL season with Cash from Aston Villa, Cash to Walker seems like a no-brainer at the moment.
Dead End Strategy
This is the upside-giving strategy based on chasing 3-4 differentials with great underlying statistics and filling the rest of the team with core buys. An advantage of this method is that essentially all punts are short-term in nature since in any scenario we are wildcarding in GW9 hence the downside is not that significant.
5 Differential Players to Consider for FPL
Wilfred Zaha – He is decently owned, the talisman for Crystal Palace and also a proven FPL asset with decent fixtures after the Manchester City game. He looks in superb form and is also on penalties. The only worry is that Zaha got a weird price tag of £7M which might prove to be a problem.
Jack Harrison – Rodrigo is all over the headlines but if we delve a bit deeper into the stats, Harrison actually offers better value. He has lower ownership at around 2.5% and is priced at £6M. His position looks nailed and has already produced the highest xA in that Leeds team. If you want to play it differently or do not have the funds to purchase Rodrigo, Harrison is your man.
James Maddison – Maddison just cannot stop scoring, possibly the best £8M mid in the game. We were put off by his early fixtures but he is slowly proving that he is fixture-proof in an attacking Leicester side. His fixtures in the next five do not look good like the best but he has consistently proven us wrong. If you want to play it a bit more spicy choose Maddison.
Allan Saint-Maximin – Saint Maximin showcased a fabulous performance against Premier League champions Manchester City with a hattrick of assists, finishing on 13 points. Newcastle look increasingly settled and have decent upcoming fixtures. A price drop at £6.4M should make him more attractive and at 8.5% ownership, he is a viable route into the highly impressive Newcastle team.
Mathias Jensen – Possibly the “puntiest” (if we can call it that) pick in this entire list. We back Mathias Jensen to continue his fiery form for Brentford. Da Silva and Toney are the more popular picks but Jensen has been quietly moving about his business adapting and almost at times leading the Brentford midlines. At a £5.1M price and 3.1% ownership with Brentford’s juicy upcoming fixtures, Jensen looks like an amazing cheap differential.
You can find Fantasy Premier League (FPL) resources for the 22/23 season here.
Mohamed Salah might’ve not had the best start to the season, but with a fixture against Bournemouth—a team he has scored against in every Premier League match—tipster Paul is backing the Egyptian for a big score in his FPL player rankings for GW4.
Hi everyone, before every gameweek, I will try to share my top five rank for the best FPL assets for each position.
Forwards
Rank
Name
Team
Opponent
Value
Comments
1
Harry Kane
TOT
@NFO
11.4M
Nottingham Forest is first for xGC with 6.3 even though they haven't played against any of the top six teams. Kane seems like he is no.1 in the Spurs attack again and this matchup seems to be made for him, with 49% of chances conceded centrally by Nottingham.
2
Gabriel Jesus
ARS
vs FUL
8.2M
Jesus is superb, feels like he is playing for years for Arsenal. He can consider himself unlucky with only two goals and three assists in three games.
3
Ivan Toney
BRE
vs EVE
7.2M
The main man in Brentford's attack with two goals and two assists, the talisman of the team is also on penalties.
4
Erling Haaland
MCI
vs CRY
11.7M
The main threat from the best team in the league, he could have been higher but his minutes are not secured now that City will have two games per week.
5
Aleksandar Mitrović
FUL
@ARS
6.6M
Mitrović tops the charts after three games for xGI (4.7) and xG (3.76). He seems to be fixture-proof, on penalties and the focal point of every Fulham attack.
Midfielders
Rank
Name
Team
Opponent
Value
Comments
1
Mohamed Salah
LIV
vs BOU
14.5M
Even though he hasn't looked like he is at the same level as last year, the best FPL asset in the last three years is having the best fixture of the year at home, making him the best captain option for this GW.
2
Kevin De Bruyne
MCI
vs CRY
12.2M
KDB is back at his best, he tops the charts for xA by far with 2.47 and has created five big chances (two more than everyone else). He seems to be the most nailed City attacker and even though the fixture against Palace is not an easy one, he should reward his owners in FPL.
3
Gabriel Martinelli
ARS
vs FUL
6.4M
Martinelli is the gift that keeps giving, at only 6.4M, he is one of the most in-form midfielders and has returned in every game so far. His link-up play with Jesus and Zinchenko is really good and he seems on for another good game.
4
Son Heung-min
TOT
@NFO
11.9M
He has looked a bit out of touch so far, but the matchup seems to favor Son and maybe a goal here will bring his mojo back.
5
Wilfried Zaha
CRY
@MCI
7.1M
Zaha is on fire, he has the highest xG (2.73) among midfielders and also xGI (3.6). The matchup might be the worst it can be but I fancy his chances for a return against Kyle Walker.
Defenders
Rank
Name
Team
Opponent
Value
Comments
1
Trent Alexander-Arnold
LIV
vs BOU
7.5M
Liverpool didn’t start the season as everyone expected, with only two points and no cleansheets after three games. Despite all this, TAA still ranks first for xA with 1.12. Bournemouth is the last team in the Premier League for xG with 1.27 and it seems to be the perfect matchup for TAA and Robertson to bag a clean sheet and possibly an attacking return, too.
2
Andrew Robertson
LIV
vs BOU
6.9M
3
Ivan Perišić
TOT
@NFO
5.5M
Perišić showed last game what he is capable of. If he starts he will be a bonus points magnet. His position is very attacking (almost at the level of Kulusevski and Son) and is also on some set pieces. The matchup this GW gives him a decent chance for a cleansheet and attacking returns.
4
Reece James
CHE
vs LEI
6.1M
James has looked a bit off compared to last season. He was also played in a back three by Tuchel and not in his usual spot of RWB but the matchup against Leicester is too good to ignore. Leicester is one of the worst teams for xGC with 1.8 and also Maddison, the most dangerous player on the team, is not at 100% fitness.
5
Joël Veltman
BHA
vs LEE
4.5M
Brighton is one of the most organized teams in the Premier League. They didn’t concede against Newcastle and West Ham, on paper better teams than Leeds, and when that happens Veltman seems to be hooked on bonus points.
Goalkeepers
Rank
Name
Team
Opponent
Value
Comments
1
Robert Sánchez
BHA
vs LEE
4.5M
Sanchez can be on bonus points with or without a clean sheet, but considering the matchup, a clean sheet is not out of the equation.
2
David Raya
BRE
vs EVE
4.5M
Raya is playing against an Everton team without a proper goal scorer and I can see him keeping a clean sheet and adding some saves to that.
3
Dean Henderson
NFO
vs TOT
4.5M
Henderson has the most shots conceded as well as saved, and even though I don’t expect him to keep a clean sheet, he could have some points by saving shots.
4
Alisson Becker
LIV
vs BOU
5.5M
Best odds for a clean sheet in gameweek 4.
5
Nick Pope
NEW
@WOL
5M
You can find Fantasy Premier League (FPL) resources for the 22/23 season here.
With favourable fixtures for almost every big team including Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs, selecting the right captain in FPL is a bit of a dilemma for gameweek 4. But tipster FPLbanovic is here to help, sharing his thoughts on the best captain for the week in this article.
Captaincy is one of the most important decisions an FPL manager can make. It is essential for a green arrow. so, who is the best captain for gameweek 4? In this list we will take a closer look at players that we think are the best captain picks for this gameweek.
Mohamed Salah vs. Bournemouth (H)
Anytime goal-scoring odds this week – 60%.
Expected goals (xG) – 1.20.
Expected assists (xA) – 1.14.
Mo Salah has scored in all six of his league matches against AFC Bournemouth and boasts an impressive record against newly-promoted sides in general with 18 goals against them. With two consecutive losses, conceding seven goals while scoring zero in their last two meetings against Arsenal and Manchester City, Bournemouth comes to the game with poor form and Liverpool’s game will not be any different. Their xGC (away) is 2.76 per match and they will probably concede. The Egyptian king is the safest bet and the standout captain. He also tops the projections for most expected points in FPL this GW.
Gabriel Jesus vs. Fulham (H)
Anytime scoring odds this week – 51.22%.
Expected goals (xG) – 2.06.
Expected assists (xA) – 0.76.
Anyone who watched the game vs Bournemouth knows that It could’ve been much better for Jesus last week. VAR ruled out his goal with an offside of the tightest of margins and he missed a one-on-one attempt against Tavares. So despite returning only four points, he could’ve easily had another double-digit haul to his name.
Fulham have conceded four goals in three matches so far. Their xGC (away) is 2.18/match and with the Gunners’ current form, they will probably concede more than once. Jesus is expected to be a popular captain pick again even amongst the top 10K managers and has massive ownership (82%, which is an FPL record) that makes him a reasonable captain pick.
Harry Kane vs. Nottingham Forest (A)
Any time scoring odds this week – 48.94%.
Expected goals (xG) – 1.62.
Expected assists (xA) – 0.95.
Following his last-gasp equaliser at Chelsea last week, Kane proved to be clinical again after his header helped his team to a 1-0 win vs wolves. Kane now has two goals in three matches and his next opponent is Nottingham Forest, a team that is weak at stopping opponents from creating chances. They have an xGC of 2.45/match and Kane can exploit their weaknesses with his potential to score goals as well as assist.
Erling Halaand vs. Crystal Palace (H)
Any time scoring odds this week – 65.22%.
Expected goals (xG) – 3.37.
Expected assists (xA) – 0.71.
Crystal Palace have failed to keep a single cleansheet so far. They have conceded four goals in three matches and they have an xGC (away) of 2.56. Opponents Man City on the other hand have an xG of 2.44. They are very strong in creating attacks and finishing and will probably win this match with multiple goals. Given how many chances City create and with Halaand obviously as their target man, there is no doubt that he is always a great captain pick. And in a week where most people will captain Salah or Jesus, he could be a decent differential if you entrust him with the captain’s armband.
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