Sorare Football Picks for GW96 Jul 31 - Aug 4: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A
Kevin Viveros
Kevin Viveros is the best captain choice because he pairs the highest scoring rate among these names with near-full minutes and a locked spot in the Starting XI, and Paranaense's team form is the strongest on paper, reflected in the top Sorare Edge projection of 80.9 with medium confidence. Pedro is the closest rival given his useful goal and assist mix and a nearly identical projection, but his lower minutes per game (76) and weaker team form blunt his upside compared with Viveros. Murilo Cerqueira and David Duarte offer appeal through minutes and some attacking returns for defenders, yet both carry lower model confidence and either a capped scoring ceiling or uneven team form, which makes them riskier captain picks. Viveros gives the cleanest blend of ceiling and baseline reliability for captaincy in this slate.
🅒 Captain targets

Viveros is riding an obvious scoring streak, averaging 0.80 goals per match over the last five while logging 89 minutes per game as a Starter, so he offers a high ceiling even on the road at SC Corinthians Paulista. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 assists per match provide a secondary avenue to fantasy points; Paranaense's team form index sits at 86.67 and the Sorare Edge projection is 80.9 with medium model confidence, all of which supports rostering him. The floor is attractive thanks to steady minutes and a nailed-on Starting XI role, while the probability of a multi-point return is elevated given his recent scoring rate, though medium confidence means you should weigh a bit of matchup variance.

Duarte's most compelling trait is his scoring from the back, delivering 0.40 goals per match across the last five and adding 0.20 assists per match, and he backs that up with heavy usage, averaging 89 minutes a game. He is REGULAR in the Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is bolstered by dependable minutes. The Sorare Edge projection of 79.2 points signals real upside, but model confidence is LOW and an away date at Fluminense can temper the floor, making him a medium-floor, high-ceiling fantasy option.

Pedro's biggest edge is reliability; he is a confirmed starter in Flamengo's Starting XI, averaging 76 minutes and logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That consistency has translated into real attacking output, with 0.60 goals per match and 0.40 assists per match across his last five, making him a strong upside play against SC Internacional away. Sorare Edge pegs him at 80.5 points with medium confidence, so expect a sturdy floor thanks to minutes and a 66.67 team form index, plus a clear ceiling if he keeps producing chances and finishes.
What sells Murilo Cerqueira is availability and minutes, he is a regular who averages 90 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he supplies a dependable fantasy floor. He also offers an attacking edge for a defender, producing 0.20 assists per match over his last five, and Palmeiras' 80.00 team form together with a 79.2 Sorare Edge projection point to a healthy ceiling. Expect him in the Starting XI away at EC Vitória, but note the model confidence is low, so treat the upside as likely but not ironclad and budget for some volatility.

Availability is Marcelinho's biggest asset; he averages 90 minutes per game and is a regular in the Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He even brings a touch of attacking value for a defender, posting 0.20 goals per match in his last five and carrying a Sorare Edge projection of 77.6 points while Clube do Remo heads to Mirassol Futebol Clube, backed by a team form index of 60.00. The projection comes with model confidence LOW, so expect a reliable floor thanks to locked-in minutes and a genuine ceiling if that goal threat and form continue.
🧤 Goalkeepers
Rafael's clearest fantasy strength is reliability: he is the STARTER who plays 90 minutes per match and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he delivers a secure floor in the Starting XI. A Sorare Edge projection of 78.7 points suggests meaningful upside, driven by those locked-in minutes and the likelihood of accumulating saves, but São Paulo's team form index of 33.33 tempers clean-sheet probability against Grêmio away. Model confidence is medium, which leaves him as a sensible start for managers who prize a dependable baseline with a reasonable chance of a big score rather than a pure boom-or-bust gamble.
Everson is about as safe as goalkeepers get for Atlético Mineiro right now, logging 90 minutes per game and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a steady floor for fantasy lineups. With the team riding an 83.33 form index and Sorare Edge projecting 76.4 points, he brings genuine clean-sheet upside for the trip to Clube do Remo away. Five appearances in the last 5 game weeks underline his reliability, so slot him into your Starting XI if you value locked minutes and team form, while remembering model confidence is medium so expect some variance around that ceiling.

Otávio is as reliable as they come for Cruzeiro, logging 90 minutes per game and cementing a spot in the Starting XI with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 11 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That steady usage pairs with a team form index of 66.67 and a Sorare Edge projection of 76.3 points, which points to a comfortable ceiling for clean-sheet and appearance-based returns. Model confidence sits at medium, so his floor is attractive because of the locked-in minutes, while the upside depends on Cruzeiro keeping Coritiba FBC quiet away; he profiles as a dependable starter with moderate upside.

What makes Santos appealing is his ironclad availability and locked-in role, he has made five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks while averaging 90 minutes per match as Club Athletico Paranaense's starter. Backed by an 86.67 team form index, he brings genuine clean-sheet upside against SC Corinthians Paulista and the Sorare Edge projection of 75.7 points points to a strong ceiling. Model confidence is MEDIUM, so treat him as a high-floor Starting XI option with some variance rather than a boom-or-bust gamble.

Fábio is as dependable as any keeper you can start, locked into Fluminense's Starting XI with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, playing 90 minutes each match. That ironman reliability gives him a high fantasy floor, and the Sorare Edge projection of 73.5 points indicates a solid ceiling for this home clash with EC Bahia. Model confidence is medium, so expect steady save volume and realistic clean-sheet upside rather than a boom-or-bust performance.
🛡️ Defenders

Duarte's most compelling trait is his scoring from the back, delivering 0.40 goals per match across the last five and adding 0.20 assists per match, and he backs that up with heavy usage, averaging 89 minutes a game. He is REGULAR in the Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is bolstered by dependable minutes. The Sorare Edge projection of 79.2 points signals real upside, but model confidence is LOW and an away date at Fluminense can temper the floor, making him a medium-floor, high-ceiling fantasy option.
What sells Murilo Cerqueira is availability and minutes, he is a regular who averages 90 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he supplies a dependable fantasy floor. He also offers an attacking edge for a defender, producing 0.20 assists per match over his last five, and Palmeiras' 80.00 team form together with a 79.2 Sorare Edge projection point to a healthy ceiling. Expect him in the Starting XI away at EC Vitória, but note the model confidence is low, so treat the upside as likely but not ironclad and budget for some volatility.
Gustavo Gómez's most compelling asset right now is his iron-man reliability, logging 96 minutes per game and showing up in five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. With Palmeiras riding an 80.00 team form index and a Sorare Edge projection of 78.5 points, he offers a high ceiling for clean-sheet points and steady bonus potential while firmly occupying a spot in the Starting XI. Model confidence is low, so expect some volatility, but the probability favors a solid defensive floor driven by minutes and team form.
The most decisive asset Lucas Ramon brings is availability; he is a regular in São Paulo's Starting XI and is averaging 87 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks. That steady workload plus 11 appearances in the last 15 game weeks gives him a reliable floor, and a Sorare Edge projection of 78.1 points with medium model confidence points to real upside for a defender in the Grêmio away fixture.

Availability is Marcelinho's biggest asset; he averages 90 minutes per game and is a regular in the Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He even brings a touch of attacking value for a defender, posting 0.20 goals per match in his last five and carrying a Sorare Edge projection of 77.6 points while Clube do Remo heads to Mirassol Futebol Clube, backed by a team form index of 60.00. The projection comes with model confidence LOW, so expect a reliable floor thanks to locked-in minutes and a genuine ceiling if that goal threat and form continue.
🎯 Midfielders

Dependability is Jádson's headline here; he is a regular logging 88 minutes per game and has made five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, so he is very likely to be in the Starting XI for the trip to SC Corinthians Paulista. He chips in offensively too, posting 0.20 assists per match over the last five, and with Club Athletico Paranaense sitting on an 86.67 team form index that gives him a steady floor and some genuine upside for a creative return. The Sorare Edge projection of 76.9 points points to a solid ceiling, but model confidence is low, so treat him as a reliable minutes play rather than an all-or-nothing swing.
Samuel Lino is riding a clear run of attacking form, averaging 0.40 goals and 0.40 assists per match over his last five outings and entering the trip to SC Internacional as a confirmed starter in Flamengo's Starting XI. He has averaged 69 minutes per game and logged 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a reliable floor thanks to steady minutes while leaving upside if he finishes more of his chances. With Flamengo sitting on a team form index of 66.67 and a Sorare Edge projection of 76.9 points at medium confidence, he profiles as a midrange fantasy pick whose ceiling hinges on continued goal involvement and whose floor is modestly limited by not always playing the full 90.

Marlon Freitas is hard to bench when you need reliability; he averages 86 minutes per game, is a STARTER and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he is a near-lock for the Starting XI and provides a strong floor. Facing EC Vitória (away), his team form index of 80.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 76.8 pts with medium model confidence suggest legitimate upside, since those steady minutes increase his chance for the shots and assists that reward midfielders. Treat him as a dependable base for your midfield rather than a boom-or-bust gamble; the ceiling will depend on Palmeiras generating attacking chances, but his role and projection make him a sensible start.

What makes Pablo Maia fantasy-friendly is his ironclad role and heavy minutes, he is a regular in São Paulo's Starting XI averaging 83 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and five appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That kind of availability builds a reliable floor, and the Sorare Edge projection of 75.8 points suggests a meaningful ceiling, with model confidence at medium backing a reasonable probability he pays off versus Grêmio away. Expect steady contributions and steady opportunity to pick up a goal or assist rather than boom-or-bust upside, so he is a sensible start when you want minutes and stability.
José Welison's biggest asset right now is reliability, logging 86 minutes per game and making five appearances in the last 5 game weeks for Clube do Remo. He has 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which makes him a regular in the Starting XI and gives him a steady fantasy floor against Mirassol Futebol Clube away. The Sorare Edge projection of 75.5 and a team form index of 60.00 suggest real upside if the match opens up, though model confidence is low so treat him as a safe minutes play with a modestly variable ceiling rather than a boom-or-bust flyer.
⚡ Forwards

Viveros is riding an obvious scoring streak, averaging 0.80 goals per match over the last five while logging 89 minutes per game as a Starter, so he offers a high ceiling even on the road at SC Corinthians Paulista. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 assists per match provide a secondary avenue to fantasy points; Paranaense's team form index sits at 86.67 and the Sorare Edge projection is 80.9 with medium model confidence, all of which supports rostering him. The floor is attractive thanks to steady minutes and a nailed-on Starting XI role, while the probability of a multi-point return is elevated given his recent scoring rate, though medium confidence means you should weigh a bit of matchup variance.

Pedro's biggest edge is reliability; he is a confirmed starter in Flamengo's Starting XI, averaging 76 minutes and logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That consistency has translated into real attacking output, with 0.60 goals per match and 0.40 assists per match across his last five, making him a strong upside play against SC Internacional away. Sorare Edge pegs him at 80.5 points with medium confidence, so expect a sturdy floor thanks to minutes and a 66.67 team form index, plus a clear ceiling if he keeps producing chances and finishes.

What sells Bruno Henrique is reliability: he is a regular in Flamengo's Starting XI with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he averages 74 minutes per match, so his floor is bolstered by steady minutes. He has been productive lately, posting 0.40 goals and 0.20 assists per match over the last five, which gives him real upside to deliver attacking returns against SC Internacional away. Flamengo's team form index of 66.67 and a Sorare Edge projection of 77.5 points back him as a high-ceiling option, but model confidence is low, so treat him as a minutes-driven starter with a strong ceiling and a reasonably safe floor rather than an ironclad lock.

You can trust Calleri for minutes. He is listed as a STARTER and has averaged 82 minutes per game while logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 11 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a steady floor for fantasy lineups. His scoring rate of 0.20 goals per match across the last five shows he still chips in offensively, and the Sorare Edge projection of 77.5 with medium confidence suggests a real ceiling if São Paulo finds chances; expect him to lead the attack in the Starting XI against Grêmio and deliver minutes-first value with upside for a goal or two.

Artur's biggest asset is availability and heavy minutes. He is a STARTER averaging 80 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you can pencil him into São Paulo's Starting XI against Grêmio FB Porto Alegrense (away) with confidence in his floor. His scoring form backs that up, with 0.40 goals per match in the last 5 and a Sorare Edge projection of 77.3 points at medium model confidence, which gives him a real ceiling on a good night. Team form sits at 33.33, so expect some variance; he is a dependable minutes-based start with a medium-probability payoff rather than a boom-or-bust flyer.
⚠️ 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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