Sorare Football Picks for GW95 Jul 28-31: Scottish Premiership
Joseph Hugill
Joseph Hugill is the best captain choice because he pairs the hottest scoring form on the shortlist, an elite goals per match rate over the last five, and rock-solid minutes and Starting XI security across the season, which produces the highest Sorare Edge projection at 82.5. Youssef Chermiti is the closest rival thanks to full 90 minutes and a tidy scoring and assisting line that keeps his projection near Hugill, but Rangers' very low team form at 20 severely limits his upside and makes his floor shakier. Arne Engels also chases Hugill with Celtic's perfect team form and a strong projection, yet his modest goal and assist rates and far fewer appearances in the last 15 game weeks mean his ceiling is lower for captain duties. The two defenders, Robbie Deas and Alistair Johnston, offer steady minutes and clean sheet hope, but their offensive ceilings are inherently capped compared with Hugill, so they fall short for captaincy this slate.
🅒 Captain targets

Hugill's form is the headline; he is averaging 1.00 goals per match over his last five and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he's not just hot, he's reliably available. A regular in the Starting XI, listed as a STARTER and logging 88 minutes per game, he offers a strong floor from heavy minutes and steady involvement. Saint Johnstone away looks like a favorable spot to back him, Kilmarnock's 80.00 team form and an 82.5-point Sorare Edge projection with medium confidence point to a high ceiling while keeping downside modest.

Youssef Chermiti is riding real momentum up front, averaging 0.80 goals and 0.40 assists per match across his last five while logging 90 minutes per game as a Starting XI regular. His availability is rock-solid with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a dependable floor and makes him a strong upside play away to Dundee United FC. The Sorare Edge projection of 79.6 points and a model confidence of medium underline a clear scoring ceiling, though some variance is possible, so start him for goal upside and consistent minutes rather than as a guarantee.

Engaged for the full 90 minutes as a confirmed starter, Engels' five appearances in the last 5 game weeks give him a strong floor for a home date with Dundee. He has shown a reliable attacking edge lately, averaging 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over those outings, so he brings both finishing and chance-creation potential into advanced areas. Celtic's form index sits at 100.00 and the Sorare Edge projection pegs him at 80.9 points, so the ceiling is real, though model confidence is medium and his six appearances in the last 15 game weeks remind you there was earlier rotation risk before this run.

If you need a dependable defensive starter, Deas is about as close as it gets; he is a confirmed STARTER in Kilmarnock's Starting XI, has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and averages 90 minutes per game. His floor is boosted by that availability and Kilmarnock's strong team form index of 80.00, and his ceiling is real too because he has averaged 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match across his last five outings, so he brings both clean-sheet upside and occasional attacking returns. Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.7 points with medium model confidence, making him a sensible start away to Saint Johnstone FC who offers a steady baseline and the probability of bonus offensive contribution.

Johnston is about as safe as Celtic defenders get against Dundee at home, logging 90 minutes per game and listed as a STARTER. He has appearances in the last 5 game weeks: 5 and appearances in the last 15 game weeks: 11, which keeps him locked into the Starting XI and gives a high floor from full-match minutes and clean-sheet potential. With Celtic's team form index at 100.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 80.5 pts with model confidence MEDIUM, his ceiling comes from a likely shutout and steady defensive points rather than flashy offensive upside.
🧤 Goalkeepers

What makes Stryjek easy to start is his availability and locked-in minutes. He has been in Kilmarnock's Starting XI for five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and five appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he plays 90 minutes per game. With the club sitting on a team form index of 80.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 77.5 points for the trip to Saint Johnstone, he carries a solid clean-sheet ceiling and dependable floor for goalkeeper scoring. Model confidence is MEDIUM, so expect steady production most weeks but leave a little roster flexibility for sudden variance.

The selling point with Hogarth is certainty of action, he is Falkirk's starter and plays 90 minutes per game so you get full-match exposure every time. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and six appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which suggests he has been firmly in the Starting XI recently. The Sorare Edge projection of 75.8 points with medium confidence implies real upside in shot-stopping and save volume against Saint Mirren FC at home, though a team form index of 20.00 keeps his floor modest and makes clean sheets less likely.

Named as the STARTER for Dundee United against Rangers at home, Amissah's biggest asset for fantasy is simply the minutes; a full match against a high-quality attack usually translates to plenty of save opportunities and a clear path to points. The Sorare Edge projection is 75.5 points with model confidence rated medium, which implies a decent upside if he plays the full 90 and racks up stops and a possible tidy result. That said, he has 0 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 0 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so the lack of recent match action caps his floor and makes him a medium-risk, medium-reward start rather than a slam-dunk.

Schwolow's clearest selling point is availability and stability: he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, logging 90 minutes per match and standing as a Starter with a 90% chance to start against SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz at home. That iron-clad role in Hearts' Starting XI delivers a dependable floor for fantasy lineups, while Sorare Edge hands him a healthy upside with a 75.4 point projection. Model confidence is medium, so treat him as a safe, high-upside goalkeeper rather than a no-risk play.

Sinclair's biggest selling point is availability; he's the nailed Starting XI goalkeeper who averages 90 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and five appearances in the last 15 game weeks. At home to Kilmarnock he delivers a dependable floor thanks to those guaranteed minutes and carries real upside for a clean sheet, and a Sorare Edge projection of 70.8 points with medium confidence frames him as a sensible start with some variance rather than a boom-or-bust gamble.
🛡️ Defenders

Johnston is about as safe as Celtic defenders get against Dundee at home, logging 90 minutes per game and listed as a STARTER. He has appearances in the last 5 game weeks: 5 and appearances in the last 15 game weeks: 11, which keeps him locked into the Starting XI and gives a high floor from full-match minutes and clean-sheet potential. With Celtic's team form index at 100.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 80.5 pts with model confidence MEDIUM, his ceiling comes from a likely shutout and steady defensive points rather than flashy offensive upside.

If you need a dependable defensive starter, Deas is about as close as it gets; he is a confirmed STARTER in Kilmarnock's Starting XI, has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and averages 90 minutes per game. His floor is boosted by that availability and Kilmarnock's strong team form index of 80.00, and his ceiling is real too because he has averaged 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match across his last five outings, so he brings both clean-sheet upside and occasional attacking returns. Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.7 points with medium model confidence, making him a sensible start away to Saint Johnstone FC who offers a steady baseline and the probability of bonus offensive contribution.

Graham's biggest asset this week is his availability and reliability; he is a STARTER who plays the full 90 minutes on a regular basis, making him a rare defensive floor you can bank on. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and the Sorare Edge projection places him at 78.9 points with MEDIUM confidence, signaling an unusually high ceiling for a defender if things break his way. Expect steady baseline production and a decent chance at bonus or punchy returns, but treat the upside as probabilistic rather than guaranteed.

If you want minutes, Briedl is about as safe as they come: he averages 90 minutes per game and is a regular in Aberdeen's Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. His Sorare Edge projection sits at 77.2 pts, which translates into real ceiling for defensive points at home to Heart of Midlothian. The dependable minutes give him a reliable floor, while the model's medium confidence suggests upside is likely but not ironclad.

What sells Gavin Molloy is availability and minutes. He is a confirmed STARTER averaging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, which gives him a steady, high floor at home against Heart of Midlothian. Twelve appearances in the last 15 game weeks reinforce that he is firmly in Aberdeen's Starting XI, and a Sorare Edge projection of 76.7 points signals a respectable ceiling for a defender who will see full matches. Model confidence is medium, so lean on him for dependable minutes rather than a wildly explosive upside.
🎯 Midfielders

Engaged for the full 90 minutes as a confirmed starter, Engels' five appearances in the last 5 game weeks give him a strong floor for a home date with Dundee. He has shown a reliable attacking edge lately, averaging 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over those outings, so he brings both finishing and chance-creation potential into advanced areas. Celtic's form index sits at 100.00 and the Sorare Edge projection pegs him at 80.9 points, so the ceiling is real, though model confidence is medium and his six appearances in the last 15 game weeks remind you there was earlier rotation risk before this run.

What grabs you first about Thomas Lowery is his reliability in the Starting XI and his heavy minutes, he is averaging 89 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, which gives him a sturdy fantasy floor. He also brings attacking value, contributing 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over his last five, so the upside is real when he gets into the final third. Kilmarnock sit on a team form index of 80.00 and Sorare Edge projects him at 79.1 points with medium confidence, which makes him a sensible, low-variance start away to Saint Johnstone while keeping in mind he recorded eight appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his ceiling is reliable rather than spectacular.

A hefty Sorare Edge projection of 78.8 points and a 90-minute per game profile when he plays give Keir Gilligan genuine upside for the home date with Rangers FC, he can produce big fantasy days if he gets extended minutes. That upside is offset by status as a SUPER_SUBSTITUTE and just one appearance in the last 5 game weeks and one appearance in the last 15 game weeks, and the model flags LOW confidence, so selection noise is the main risk. Treat him as a high-upside bench stash who can pay off if thrust into the Starting XI, but expect volatility rather than a steady floor.

If you want steady fantasy minutes from Celtic this week, Callum McGregor is about as locked-in as they come, a regular in the Starting XI who averages 88 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. Celtic's team form index sits at 100.00 and they host Dundee, which enhances his chance-creation; he has supplied 0.20 assists per match over the last five, a sign of a dependable assist floor. Sorare Edge projects 78.7 points with medium confidence, so treat him as a high-floor start with a realistic ceiling rather than a contrarian upside play.

Olusanya is about as close to a nailed-on option as Aberdeen have in midfield, averaging 86 minutes while logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is high thanks to a secure place in the Starting XI. He also offers real attacking upside, producing 0.40 goals per match and 0.20 assists per match over his last five, which makes him an appealing start at home against Heart of Midlothian. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 77.2 points with medium model confidence, so expect steady baseline production and a solid ceiling, even if some variance is possible.
⚡ Forwards

Hugill's form is the headline; he is averaging 1.00 goals per match over his last five and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he's not just hot, he's reliably available. A regular in the Starting XI, listed as a STARTER and logging 88 minutes per game, he offers a strong floor from heavy minutes and steady involvement. Saint Johnstone away looks like a favorable spot to back him, Kilmarnock's 80.00 team form and an 82.5-point Sorare Edge projection with medium confidence point to a high ceiling while keeping downside modest.

Youssef Chermiti is riding real momentum up front, averaging 0.80 goals and 0.40 assists per match across his last five while logging 90 minutes per game as a Starting XI regular. His availability is rock-solid with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a dependable floor and makes him a strong upside play away to Dundee United FC. The Sorare Edge projection of 79.6 points and a model confidence of medium underline a clear scoring ceiling, though some variance is possible, so start him for goal upside and consistent minutes rather than as a guarantee.

Durán's hot streak makes the call easy: he has averaged 0.80 goals per match over the last five and is in the Starting XI, logging about 77 minutes per game, so you get finishing form plus dependable minutes. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and ten appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and with Celtic's team form index at 100.00 a home match against Dundee FC is a favorable setup for more attacking returns. Sorare Edge projects 77.1 pts with medium model confidence, which implies a high floor from consistent minutes and a strong recent scoring rate, while the ceiling stays attractive if this run continues.

Nisbet's biggest asset is role security; he is a STARTER in Aberdeen's Starting XI, averaging 86 minutes per game and logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fifteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his fantasy floor is predictably high. He goes into a home clash with Heart of Midlothian with a steady platform to turn those minutes into attacking returns, and the Sorare Edge projection of 74.5 points highlights a strong ceiling. Model confidence is MEDIUM, which means he is a reliable start with upside rather than a no-risk play, and you should expect some week-to-week variance.

What sells Taylor Steven is reliability; he is a confirmed Starter averaging 90 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is driven by steady, full-match involvement. Sorare Edge pegs him at 70.9 points for this slate, signaling a strong ceiling if he finds space against Kilmarnock at home, which makes him an attractive high-upside option for your Starting XI. Model confidence is medium, so expect consistent minutes and a dependable baseline, while accepting some variance in finishing that separates a good floor from a breakout ceiling.
⚠️ Avoid / watch list
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