Sorare Football Picks for GW96 Jul 31 - Aug 4: 2. Bundesliga
Phil Harres
Phil Harres is the clear captain choice because he pairs a real finishing edge 0.80 goals per match over the last five with the top Sorare Edge projection 86.2, and he shows strong Starting XI security logging 89 minutes and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which boosts both his ceiling and his baseline. Henri Koudossou and Felix Klaus are the closest alternatives since they play the full 90 and have mid-80s projections, but both are midfielders with only 0.20 goals per match recently so they lack Harres' outright scoring upside and sit on lower team form indices. Jan Schöppner and Barış Atik have merits too. Schöppner offers a better recent goal rate for a midfielder and Atik is durable as a forward. But Schöppner still trails in total goal involvement and projection while Atik has not matched Harres' finishing rate. All projections carry medium model confidence, yet Harres' mix of production, minutes and the highest projection gives him the best risk-reward profile against these rivals.
🅒 Captain targets
Hot streak alert: Harres is averaging 0.80 goals per match over his last five while logging 89 minutes per game in the Starting XI, a blend that boosts both his ceiling and a reliable fantasy floor. He chips in 0.20 assists per match, his Sorare Edge projection sits at 86.2 points, and a team form index of 60.00 supports the idea that chances will keep coming at SV Darmstadt 1898 away. Model confidence is medium, so treat him as a high-upside weekly starter who also offers dependable minutes, backed by five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks.
The clearest edge with Henri Koudossou is his reliability; listed as a STARTER and averaging 90 minutes per game, he has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 10 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives you a trustworthy floor. He also offers upside with 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over his last five, and an 81.3 point Sorare Edge projection suggests a meaningful ceiling for the trip to Karlsruher SC away. With team form around 53.33 and model confidence at medium, Koudossou is a solid Starting XI option if you value secure minutes and a realistic chance of attacking returns, though expect some variance rather than a guaranteed haul.
Klaus is a dependable engine for Greuther Fürth, nailed into the Starting XI and averaging a full 90 minutes per game, which gives him a reliable fantasy floor this week. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 10 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 goals per match over the last five shows he can pop up with the occasional attacking return away at FC St. Pauli. The Sorare Edge projection of 82.6 points with medium confidence points to a strong ceiling if he keeps his minutes, but expect some game-to-game volatility rather than week-to-week certainty.
Schöppner's biggest asset is availability and minutes: he's in the Starting XI, averaging 90 minutes with 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is unusually high for a midfielder. He also brings measurable attacking value, scoring at 0.40 goals per match and chipping in 0.20 assists per match over his last five, which makes him a sensible start at home versus VfL Osnabrück if you need steady offensive production. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 78.7 points with medium confidence, indicating a solid ceiling based on minutes and recent output, though there is some variance to consider when sizing his role in lineup construction.
Availability is Atik's biggest asset. He is locked into the Starting XI and averages 89 minutes per game, so at home against Braunschweiger TSV Eintracht 1895 you can count on steady involvement and a reliable floor for shots and service. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over the last five show consistent, tangible returns rather than one-off fireworks. Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.4 points with medium model confidence and a 60.00 team form index, so treat him as a dependable starter with a reasonable ceiling rather than a high-variance boom pick.
🧤 Goalkeepers
What sells Timon Weiner is reliability: he plays the full 90 every match, is listed as STARTER and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks plus 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is anchored by minutes and a secure Starting XI role. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 81.5 points and Kiel's team form index of 60.00 point toward a respectable ceiling for fantasy, especially if the defence holds up on the trip to SV Darmstadt 1898, though model confidence is medium so that upside comes with some variance. Treat him as a safe, startable option for steady lineups where guaranteed minutes matter, while recognizing the biggest gains will depend on match-level defensive returns.

Availability is the headline: he averages 90 minutes per game and is locked into the Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That steadiness gives Silas Prüfrock a reliable floor for managers taking him to FC St. Pauli away, and the Sorare Edge projection of 80.3 points suggests meaningful upside from saves and a realistic chance at clean-sheet bonus. Model confidence is medium, so treat him as a dependable starter whose ceiling is attractive but not guaranteed.
If you want matchup-proof minutes at goalkeeper, Timo Horn fits the bill. He is locked into the VfL Bochum 1848 Starting XI, logging 90 minutes per game and recording five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. A home date with Hertha Berlin hands him legitimate clean-sheet upside given Bochum's steadier-than-it-looks form index of 53.33, and the Sorare Edge projection of 78.8 points suggests a worthwhile ceiling for fantasy lineups. Model confidence is medium, so expect a high floor from secure minutes with some variance in upside depending on how busy he is between the posts.
Kersken's clearest selling point is reliability: five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, he plays 90 minutes every match and is listed as a STARTER in Arminia's Starting XI. That dependable workload gives him a strong fantasy floor and a realistic upside this weekend at Karlsruher SC, reflected in a Sorare Edge projection of 77.6 pts and a team form index of 53.33, with model confidence medium. If you want a steady goalkeeper whose value comes from consistent minutes, saves and clean-sheet chance rather than boom-or-bust variance, Kersken is a sensible start, though the medium confidence rating suggests tempering expectations.
Reimann is about as close to nailed-on as you get between the posts, logging 90 minutes per game as the club's Starter, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. The fixture at home against Braunschweiger TSV Eintracht 1895 and Magdeburg's 60.00 team form index give him a respectable clean-sheet probability, a case reinforced by a 77.2-point Sorare Edge projection, with model confidence at medium. He offers a high floor thanks to guaranteed minutes in the Starting XI, and while his ceiling is tied to how well the defense performs, he profiles as a reliable fantasy option this week with upside if the back line holds.
🛡️ Defenders
Availability is the clearest asset here. He is a Starter who averages 87 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you get a dependable baseline of minutes and presence in the Starting XI. That stability plus a Sorare Edge projection of 81.1 points and a team form index of 60.00 points to a healthy ceiling for clean-sheet and bonus returns, while the model’s medium confidence reminds you there is some variance to expect.
Rosenboom is about as dependable as defenders get right now, averaging 87 minutes and locked into the Starting XI, which alone boosts his floor for appearance and clean-sheet points. He has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and Sorare Edge pegs him at 80.9 points with model confidence medium, so there is a reasonable chance for an above-average return at SV Darmstadt 1898. Kiel's team form index of 60.00 paints them as solid rather than spectacular, meaning Rosenboom is a sensible start for managers who prefer steady, reliable production over boom-or-bust flyers.

Olsen is as reliable as they come on the backline, logging 90 minutes per game and firmly in the Starting XI with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a high floor for defensive points. He gets Hertha Berlin at home, a matchup that preserves clean-sheet upside, and the Sorare Edge projection of 79.9 points underlines a tempting ceiling for startable defenders. Team form sits at 53.33 and model confidence is medium, so expect steady production with some variance rather than a boom-or-bust payday.
Steinwender's biggest asset is reliability; he's a steady member of Bochum's Starting XI and averages 84 minutes per game, which gives him a solid floor for the home date with Hertha Berlin. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so rotation looks unlikely and the minutes are dependable. There's upside too, with 0.20 assists per match over his last five and a Sorare Edge projection of 78.3 points with medium model confidence, meaning he offers a respectable ceiling if Bochum can keep a clean sheet or he helps out with an attacking return.
What makes Elvedi rosterable is his ironclad availability: he is a STARTER in the Starting XI, averaging 90 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you buy near-automatic minutes. That continuity gives him a sturdy floor this week against VfL Wolfsburg (away), and the Sorare Edge projection of 76.8 points with model confidence medium signals a real ceiling if Kaiserslautern’s backline holds firm. Treat him as a dependable minutes play with upside rather than a high-variance flier.
🎯 Midfielders
Klaus is a dependable engine for Greuther Fürth, nailed into the Starting XI and averaging a full 90 minutes per game, which gives him a reliable fantasy floor this week. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 10 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 goals per match over the last five shows he can pop up with the occasional attacking return away at FC St. Pauli. The Sorare Edge projection of 82.6 points with medium confidence points to a strong ceiling if he keeps his minutes, but expect some game-to-game volatility rather than week-to-week certainty.
The clearest edge with Henri Koudossou is his reliability; listed as a STARTER and averaging 90 minutes per game, he has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 10 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives you a trustworthy floor. He also offers upside with 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over his last five, and an 81.3 point Sorare Edge projection suggests a meaningful ceiling for the trip to Karlsruher SC away. With team form around 53.33 and model confidence at medium, Koudossou is a solid Starting XI option if you value secure minutes and a realistic chance of attacking returns, though expect some variance rather than a guaranteed haul.
What makes Jonas Meffert an easy fantasy plug this week is his ironclad role in Kiel's Starting XI; he is listed as a STARTER, has 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, and averages 86 minutes per game, so his floor is unusually high. His Sorare Edge projection sits at 80.0 points with model confidence at MEDIUM and Kiel's team form index of 60 suggests steady team performance, so there is real upside if the match flow favors him. The away date at SV Darmstadt 1898 trims some ceiling risk, but for managers who prize reliable minutes and a probability-weighted return, Meffert is a sound start.
Schöppner's biggest asset is availability and minutes: he's in the Starting XI, averaging 90 minutes with 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is unusually high for a midfielder. He also brings measurable attacking value, scoring at 0.40 goals per match and chipping in 0.20 assists per match over his last five, which makes him a sensible start at home versus VfL Osnabrück if you need steady offensive production. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 78.7 points with medium confidence, indicating a solid ceiling based on minutes and recent output, though there is some variance to consider when sizing his role in lineup construction.
Russo's clearest selling point is availability and volume; he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks while averaging 87 minutes per match, so he should hold a heavy role in the Starting XI. He also carries genuine attacking upside, posting 0.20 goals per match over the last five, which gives him a meaningful ceiling on a trip to Karlsruher SC. The Sorare Edge projection of 78.0 points and a team form index of 53.33 back a steady floor, but model confidence is MEDIUM, so expect reliability with some week-to-week variance rather than a guaranteed explosion.
⚡ Forwards
Hot streak alert: Harres is averaging 0.80 goals per match over his last five while logging 89 minutes per game in the Starting XI, a blend that boosts both his ceiling and a reliable fantasy floor. He chips in 0.20 assists per match, his Sorare Edge projection sits at 86.2 points, and a team form index of 60.00 supports the idea that chances will keep coming at SV Darmstadt 1898 away. Model confidence is medium, so treat him as a high-upside weekly starter who also offers dependable minutes, backed by five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks.
Availability is Atik's biggest asset. He is locked into the Starting XI and averages 89 minutes per game, so at home against Braunschweiger TSV Eintracht 1895 you can count on steady involvement and a reliable floor for shots and service. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over the last five show consistent, tangible returns rather than one-off fireworks. Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.4 points with medium model confidence and a 60.00 team form index, so treat him as a dependable starter with a reasonable ceiling rather than a high-variance boom pick.
Pejčinović is playing like Wolfsburg's go-to forward, logging 91 minutes per game and headed into the match at home against 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the Starting XI. He has real finishing form to back that workload, scoring 0.40 goals per match across the last five while compiling five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is solid and the ceiling includes regular returns. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 78.1 points and model confidence is medium, which reads as a strong probability of steady production with enough upside to merit a start rather than a speculative punt.
Iyoha's biggest asset is availability and workload; he's averaging 87 minutes per game and is in the Starting XI for a home date with Braunschweiger TSV Eintracht 1895, which gives managers a steady floor. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and nine appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and a 0.20 goals per match mark in the recent sample, which combined with a Sorare Edge projection of 77.0 points points to a credible ceiling as a goal threat. Team form sits at 60.00 and model confidence is MEDIUM, so expect reliable minutes but some variance in returns, with upside tempered by the medium confidence and intermittent usage across the broader 15-week window.
What makes Ben Bobzien a reliably interesting start is his chance-creation and durability, he is averaging 0.60 assists per match over the last 5 and plays 89 minutes per game, giving him a strong baseline for fantasy production. Locked into the Starting XI with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, he heads to 1. FC Nürnberg backed by a Sorare Edge projection of 76.9 points and a team form index of 60.00, which supports meaningful upside. Model confidence is medium, so expect steady minutes and assist upside as the floor, with a reasonable chance of a bigger return rather than a certainty.
⚠️ Avoid / watch list
- Jonah Kusi-Asare is newly flagged with Knee Injury.
- Roméo Lavia is newly flagged with Knock.
- Jack Grealish is newly flagged with Foot Injury.
- Xavi Simons is newly flagged with ACL Knee Injury.
- Anton Stach is newly flagged with Ankle Injury.
- Ola Aina is newly flagged with Knock.
- Mykhailo Mudryk is newly suspended (suspension).
- Boubacar Kamara is newly flagged with PCL Knee Injury.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi is newly flagged with Thigh Injury.
- Jarrad Branthwaite is newly flagged with Hamstring.
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