Sorare Football Picks for GW95 Jul 28-31: Russian Premier League
Kevin Pina
Kevin Pina is the clearest captain choice because he combines near-90 minute security in Krasnodar's Starting XI with genuine attacking output, a strong team form index of 80.00 and the top Sorare Edge projection at 87.5 with medium confidence, giving him the best mix of floor and upside. Lucas Olaza is the closest challenger thanks to rock-solid 90 minutes and the same favorable fixture, but as a defender his attacking upside is inherently limited and his projection (85.5) still sits below Pina's. Konstantin Tyukavin threatens the highest finishing rate (0.60 goals per match) and brings forward scoring upside, yet he logs fewer minutes (80), plays for a Dynamo side with weaker form (73.33) and has a notably lower projection (82.6), which cuts into his floor. Other options like Christian and Juan Cáceres have specific strengths, but Christian's lower minutes (77) and split attacking returns and Cáceres' lower model confidence keep them behind Pina for captaincy.
🅒 Captain targets

Pina's most compelling trait is his finishing touch, producing 0.40 goals per match over the last five while logging 88 minutes per game as a STARTER. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his role is secure and offers a reliable floor at home against FK Fakel Voronezh, and Krasnodar's team form index of 80.00 boosts his upside. The Sorare Edge projection of 87.5 points with medium model confidence points to a strong ceiling for fantasy managers willing to accept some variance, making him a start with upside rather than a no-risk play.
Cáceres is basically a full-match commodity for FC Dynamo Moscow, averaging 88 minutes and carrying a REGULAR tag that gives him a dependable floor for defensive fantasy returns. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which underlines his place in the Starting XI ahead of an away date with FK Baltika Kaliningrad. The Sorare Edge projection of 84.6 and a team form index of 73.33 point to a meaningful ceiling if Dynamo's defense holds, though model confidence is low so expect more variance than the raw numbers suggest.
Availability is his clearest fantasy asset. He is a STARTER in Krasnodar's Starting XI and averages 90 minutes, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you are buying secure minutes rather than matchup lottery. With a team form index of 80.00 and a home date with FK Fakel Voronezh, he offers strong clean-sheet floor and steady defensive scoring upside. Sorare Edge projects 85.5 points with medium model confidence, so his ceiling is attractive for a defender who never leaves the pitch, but treat that upside as likely rather than certain.
Tyukavin's combination of consistent minutes and a scoring touch is the clearest reason to start him, he is in the Starting XI and averages 80 minutes while producing 0.60 goals per match in the last 5. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so durability is reliable and Dynamo's 73.33 team form index supports continued service and chances against FK Baltika Kaliningrad away. An 82.6-point Sorare Edge projection with model confidence at medium paints him as a high-floor starter with a real ceiling if he keeps getting on goal.

Christian is most dangerous as a creator right now, averaging 0.40 assists and 0.20 goals per match over the last five while logging 77 minutes a game, and he is a regular in Krasnodar's Starting XI. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and with a team form index of 80.00 for a home date with FK Fakel Voronezh his floor is reliable for appearance and assist potential. Sorare Edge projects 82.3 points with model confidence medium, so expect a solid ceiling in formats that reward steady minutes and chance creation, with a modest scoring upside rather than a boom-or-bust ceiling.
🧤 Goalkeepers
Availability is the clearest edge here: five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he is the confirmed starter for FK Krasnodar against FK Fakel Voronezh at home. Averaging 81 minutes per game, Agkatsev offers steady, near-full-time minutes and benefits from Krasnodar's strong team form index of 80.00, which raises his upside for a clean sheet. The Sorare Edge projection pegs him at 80.9 points with medium model confidence, so put him in your Starting XI for a dependable floor and a reasonable ceiling if Krasnodar controls the match.

Staver's biggest asset is rock-solid availability: he's the undisputed starter in the Starting XI and plays 90 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That reliability, plus a Sorare Edge projection of 77.8 pts, gives him tidy clean-sheet upside at FK Akron Togliatti and a higher ceiling than most backup options. Model confidence is MEDIUM, so treat him as a steady, minutes-driven floor with decent upside rather than a boom-or-bust gamble.
Availability is Torop's calling card: a declared starter for PFC CSKA who logs the full 90 and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks in CSKA's Starting XI, which gives him a reliable fantasy floor. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 74.5 points and a team form index of 66.67 supports tangible upside for clean-sheet and save returns at home against PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara, with the model carrying medium confidence. He is best viewed as a steady, low-variance option rather than a high-upside flyer.
Dependability is the biggest selling point here; Pesjakov is an automatic Starter in the Starting XI, logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks while averaging 87 minutes per game. A Sorare Edge projection of 72.4 points and a team form index of 66.67 back up a solid clean-sheet floor, with upside if he has to turn in a busy, high-save outing at PFC CSKA away. Model confidence is MEDIUM, so treat him as a safe minutes play with a realistic ceiling rather than a boom-or-bust gamble.

Rustam Yatimov is Rostov's clear number one and brings a reliable fantasy floor after averaging 72 minutes per game and logging 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He has made four appearances in the last 5 game weeks, so he arrives versus Rodina Moskva away in solid recent rhythm and is the likely pick for the Starting XI. Sorare Edge pegs him at 72.0 points with medium model confidence, which points to a tangible ceiling from saves and clean-sheet upside while still keeping expectations appropriately cautious.
🛡️ Defenders
Availability is his clearest fantasy asset. He is a STARTER in Krasnodar's Starting XI and averages 90 minutes, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you are buying secure minutes rather than matchup lottery. With a team form index of 80.00 and a home date with FK Fakel Voronezh, he offers strong clean-sheet floor and steady defensive scoring upside. Sorare Edge projects 85.5 points with medium model confidence, so his ceiling is attractive for a defender who never leaves the pitch, but treat that upside as likely rather than certain.
Cáceres is basically a full-match commodity for FC Dynamo Moscow, averaging 88 minutes and carrying a REGULAR tag that gives him a dependable floor for defensive fantasy returns. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which underlines his place in the Starting XI ahead of an away date with FK Baltika Kaliningrad. The Sorare Edge projection of 84.6 and a team form index of 73.33 point to a meaningful ceiling if Dynamo's defense holds, though model confidence is low so expect more variance than the raw numbers suggest.
Oumar Sako's clearest asset is that he is a near-automatic member of Rostov's Starting XI, logging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That availability creates a dependable floor for formats that reward steady minutes and clean sheets, and his Sorare Edge projection of 81.0 points with medium model confidence points to a meaningful ceiling for the FK Rodina Moskva away fixture. Use him as a reliable defensive start whose upside is tied to a shutout and defensive bonus rather than attacking production.
Zenit's backline mainstay is as reliable as they come, logging 90 minutes per game and holding a Starting XI spot with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. Facing FK Orenburg away, Zenit's perfect 100.00 team form makes a shutout likelier and raises Diveev's baseline fantasy value. He also brings attacking upside, averaging 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match in his last five, and Sorare Edge pegs him at 80.6 points with medium confidence, so expect a steady floor with the chance for extra returns.
Skopintsev's clearest selling point is his availability and role in the Starting XI; he averages 79 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, which gives him a steady floor for defensive returns. Dynamo's form index sits at 73.33 and he has 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so the club's momentum bolsters his clean-sheet upside as they travel to FK Baltika Kaliningrad. Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.4 points with model confidence MEDIUM, meaning he profiles as a reliable starter with a respectable ceiling rather than a boom-or-bust option.
🎯 Midfielders

Pina's most compelling trait is his finishing touch, producing 0.40 goals per match over the last five while logging 88 minutes per game as a STARTER. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his role is secure and offers a reliable floor at home against FK Fakel Voronezh, and Krasnodar's team form index of 80.00 boosts his upside. The Sorare Edge projection of 87.5 points with medium model confidence points to a strong ceiling for fantasy managers willing to accept some variance, making him a start with upside rather than a no-risk play.
What jumps off the sheet is his reliability. A guaranteed member of Krasnodar's Starting XI who averages 85 minutes per game, Ozdoev has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is driven by steady involvement rather than volatility. That usage underpins an appealing ceiling too, reflected in an 83.0 Sorare Edge projection and an 80.00 team form index, meaning he is a sensible start at home to Fakel when you prize minutes and steady attacking participation. Model confidence is medium, so treat him as a high-floor midfielder with a reasonable shot at a strong score rather than a gambler for explosive upside.

Christian is most dangerous as a creator right now, averaging 0.40 assists and 0.20 goals per match over the last five while logging 77 minutes a game, and he is a regular in Krasnodar's Starting XI. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and with a team form index of 80.00 for a home date with FK Fakel Voronezh his floor is reliable for appearance and assist potential. Sorare Edge projects 82.3 points with model confidence medium, so expect a solid ceiling in formats that reward steady minutes and chance creation, with a modest scoring upside rather than a boom-or-bust ceiling.

Aleksey Mironov's biggest selling point is his floor, not flash; he is a STARTER in Rostov's Starting XI and averages 85 minutes per game, so managers buying minutes should feel comfortable. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which keeps his rotation risk low and makes him a reliable baseline play. Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.1 points with medium model confidence, indicating a solid ceiling for those chasing steady midfield production against FK Rodina Moskva away, while the probability of a quiet outing is lower than for most rotational options.

Availability is Batxi's biggest asset. He's a STARTER who has recorded five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks while averaging 74 minutes per match, so his floor is anchored by steady minutes in the Starting XI. An assist rate of 0.20 across his last five matches and Krasnodar's team form index of 80.00 point to real short-term upside against Fakel Voronezh at home, and a Sorare Edge projection of 78.9 with medium confidence frames him as a reliable midrange starter with a decent chance of delivering a straight assist.
⚡ Forwards
Tyukavin's combination of consistent minutes and a scoring touch is the clearest reason to start him, he is in the Starting XI and averages 80 minutes while producing 0.60 goals per match in the last 5. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so durability is reliable and Dynamo's 73.33 team form index supports continued service and chances against FK Baltika Kaliningrad away. An 82.6-point Sorare Edge projection with model confidence at medium paints him as a high-floor starter with a real ceiling if he keeps getting on goal.
Vorobjev is as close to a lock as you can get up front, averaging 79 minutes per game and named in the Starting XI at home against FK Fakel Voronezh. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, a run that gives him a sturdy floor and a real ceiling given Krasnodar's 80.00 team form and an 80.1-point Sorare Edge projection. Model confidence is medium, so expect steady minutes and frequent involvement but some variance in returns, making him a strong start for managers who prize reliable playing time and upside in attack.
Ugalde's biggest fantasy selling point is his minutes and reliability; he is a regular in Spartak's Starting XI and averages 84 minutes per game, which builds a solid floor for attacking returns. He offers real playmaking upside with 0.40 assists per match in the last 5 and a useful finishing touch at 0.20 goals per match, so when Spartak create chances he is often in the mix. With five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, a Sorare Edge projection of 78.5 and medium model confidence, he carries a tempting ceiling away at FK Akhmat Grozny while also delivering a dependable baseline.
What sells Suleymanov is reliability. He is a STARTER in Rostov's Starting XI, averaging 84 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so your floor is driven by steady, high-volume minutes. The Sorare Edge projection backs real upside at FK Rodina Moskva with a 78.0 point forecast. Team form index of 40.00 and medium model confidence temper the ceiling a bit, but for lineups that prize dependable forward minutes and scoring opportunity, he profiles as a strong start.
Sobolev is Zenit's go to forward for the trip to FK Orenburg, averaging 0.60 goals per match over his last five outings while playing 77 minutes per game, numbers that give him a dependable scoring floor. He is in the Starting XI and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so minutes are secure and opportunity is baked in. With Zenit's team form index at 100.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 76.2 points with medium confidence, his ceiling on any given day is high, though temper expectations a bit because the model's certainty is only moderate.
⚠️ Avoid / watch list
- Kassoum Ouattara is newly flagged with Knee Injury.
- Nicolò Cambiaghi is newly flagged with Groin Injury.
- Jayden Addai is newly flagged with Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Cyril Ngonge is newly flagged with Knee Injury.
- Hamed Traorè is newly flagged with Groin Injury.
- David Neres is newly flagged with Ankle Injury.
- Nicolò Zaniolo is newly flagged with Back Injury.
- Edoardo Motta is newly flagged with Hamstring.
- Sebastian Walukiewicz is newly flagged with Leg Injury.
- Marash Kumbulla is newly flagged with Groin Injury.
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