Sorare Football Picks for GW96 Jul 31 - Aug 4: Ligue 2 BKT
Ibrahima Baldé
Ibrahima Baldé is the best captain choice because he pairs strong recent scoring form (0.80 goals per match) with solid minutes (82) and the best team form index among the forwards, and his Sorare Edge projection of 79.1 reflects that balance while he is a locked-in starter in the Starting XI. Keito Nakamura is the closest rival on raw scoring rate at 1.00 goals per match and similar minutes, but Reims’ weaker team form (60.00) and a slightly lower projection (76.7) blunt his upside compared with Baldé. Mamadou Camara is also in the conversation thanks to heavy minutes and steady availability, yet Montpellier’s lower form (53.33) and a smaller projection gap (77.8) leave him just behind. Nehemiah Fernandez-Veliz posts the highest projection overall (82.4) but as a defender with only 0.20 goals per match his ceiling is driven more by clean sheets than attacking returns, and Lucas Stassin’s ever-present minutes and assist rate help his floor but his 0.20 goals per match and ASSE’s poor form (33.33) keep him out of the top spot.
🅒 Captain targets

Baldé's finishing form is the clearest edge; he has averaged 0.80 goals per match across his last five outings while logging about 82 minutes per game as a STARTER in the Starting XI. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 11 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so starting him at home against Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC makes sense for managers chasing upside. With a Sorare Edge projection of 79.1 points and a team form index of 73.33, the model offers medium confidence in a strong ceiling, while the secure minutes supply a reasonable floor if chances dry up.
Nakamura's finishing form is the headline: he has averaged 1.00 goals per match across his last five outings, which makes him a compelling Starting XI option for Stade de Reims at Clermont Foot 63. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks while logging 80 minutes per match, so his baseline is unusually reliable for a forward and gives him the volume to convert chances. Add a 0.20 assists per match clip and a 76.7 Sorare Edge projection with medium model confidence, and you get a player with clear upside and a higher ceiling than many alternatives, though some variance is still possible if his finishing cools off.

Montpellier has handed Camara heavy minutes and he has responded, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks producing 0.60 goals per match while he averages 83 minutes per outing, so his floor is meaningful and his ceiling includes multi-goal upside. In the Starting XI and with fifteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks, he also contributes 0.20 assists per match and arrives at this home clash with Dijon FCO in steady form. The Sorare Edge pegs him at 77.8 points with medium model confidence, making him a high-upside start who offers reliable minutes and a solid probability of attacking returns, though some volatility remains.
What stands out is his creative output and security of minutes, Stassin has been in the Starting XI and is averaging 90 minutes per game while producing 0.60 assists per match over his last 5. He brings availability too, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he also chips in 0.20 goals per match in that five-game sample, which gives him a respectable floor as a reliable source of chances. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 77.3 points with medium model confidence, so expect steady fantasy production driven by assists and full matches, with a ceiling that rises when he adds the occasional goal at Sochaux.

Fernandez-Veliz is about as reliable as you can ask for from a fantasy defender right now, logging 90 minutes per game as a Starter and turning in five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, which gives him a safe floor for the trip to US Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale (away). He also offers upside, scoring at a 0.20 rate over his last five matches, and the Sorare Edge projection pegs him at 82.4 points with medium model confidence, so there is meaningful ceiling from both defensive returns and the occasional goal. He has 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so while there has been some rotation over the longer term, recent usage suggests he is firmly in the Starting XI mix and worth starting in most formats.
🧤 Goalkeepers
Reliability is the headline here. As a locked starter in the Starting XI, Braat logs 90 minutes per game and has 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is unusually safe for goalkeeper pools. Rodez's team form index of 73.33 enhances his clean-sheet upside against Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC, and the Sorare Edge projection of 77.6 pts points to a meaningful ceiling in this spot. Model confidence is MEDIUM, so expect some variance, but his steady minutes and team form leave him as an appealing, lower-risk start.

Availability is the headline with Escales; he locks into the Starting XI, averages 90 minutes per game, and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor for fantasy points is unusually dependable. Going to Pau FC away, and with Annecy carrying a solid team form index of 66.67, he has genuine clean sheet upside while also posting a steady baseline of save chances. Sorare Edge pegs him at 77.3 points and the model confidence is medium, which points to a meaningful ceiling if the defense holds but still frames him as a safe, predictable starter rather than a boom-only play.
Gaëtan Poussin is as dependable as they come for Red Star, a locked-in starter in the Starting XI playing 90 minutes per game and with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That ironman availability, paired with a Sorare Edge projection of 77.2 points, gives him a strong fantasy floor and real upside if he accumulates saves or grabs a clean sheet against FC Nantes. Model confidence sits at medium, so treat him as a steady starting option more likely to deliver reliable minutes and projection than boom-or-bust fireworks.
Availability is the headline with Ngapandouetnbu; he is the Starting XI goalkeeper and plays 90 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a high floor for fantasy lineups. Montpellier welcome Dijon and the club's team form index of 53.33 plus a Sorare Edge projection of 76.1 points point to real clean-sheet upside and a solid ceiling for a roster spot. Model confidence is MEDIUM, so expect steady baseline value from his minutes while accepting some variance on whether the ceiling is reached.

Ortolá's appeal is reliability. He is firmly in the Starting XI and plays the full 90 minutes, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives fantasy managers a very steady floor. The Sorare Edge projection of 74.9 points with medium confidence, coupled with a team form index of 6.67, points to a respectable ceiling for the FC Metz away match if Guingamp can keep the game compact. Start him for dependable minutes and clean-sheet upside rather than volatile upside from big save hauls.
🛡️ Defenders

Fernandez-Veliz is about as reliable as you can ask for from a fantasy defender right now, logging 90 minutes per game as a Starter and turning in five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, which gives him a safe floor for the trip to US Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale (away). He also offers upside, scoring at a 0.20 rate over his last five matches, and the Sorare Edge projection pegs him at 82.4 points with medium model confidence, so there is meaningful ceiling from both defensive returns and the occasional goal. He has 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so while there has been some rotation over the longer term, recent usage suggests he is firmly in the Starting XI mix and worth starting in most formats.
Availability is the headline with Loris Mouyokolo. He is a fixture in Grenoble's Starting XI and plays the full match regularly, averaging 90 minutes per game, and he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a dependable floor for managers who value minutes and clean-sheet potential. There is upside too; he has averaged 0.20 assists per match over the last five and the Sorare Edge projection of 80.7 with medium model confidence points to a respectable ceiling against US du Littoral de Dunkerque, so treat him as a low-variance starter with a real chance of an attacking bonus.
Reliability is his strongest trait; he is a STARTER in Metz's Starting XI and logs 90 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That steady presence creates a dependable floor for clean-sheet and appearance points at home versus Guingamp, while the Sorare Edge projection sits at 80.4 points, suggesting a meaningful upside as well. Model confidence is medium, so there is some variance, but his guaranteed minutes make Miguel a sensible, lower-risk defensive start.
Ndenbe's clearest selling point is his stability in the Starting XI, logging an average of 87 minutes per game and offering a reliable floor for fantasy managers who prize secure defensive minutes. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15, and the Sorare Edge projection of 80.3 points suggests a meaningful ceiling for this away date at US Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale. With model confidence at medium and a team form index of 53.33, treat him as a steady, minutes-driven starter with a reasonable shot at clean-sheet returns rather than a high-variance upside play.

If you want reliability, Magnin is the ticket: he has been a fixture in the Starting XI, logging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He also brings a tangible attacking edge for a defender, averaging 0.20 goals per match in the last five, so there is upside from set pieces and late-box runs. The model pegs him at 79.1 Sorare Edge points with a team form index of 73.33 and medium confidence, which makes him a safe-floor starter at home against Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC while still offering a reasonable ceiling.
🎯 Midfielders
Gauthier Hein profiles as a high-upside attacking starter for Metz, listed in the Starting XI and averaging 90 minutes per game while producing 0.40 goals and 0.40 assists per match across his last five. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 82.1 points with medium confidence, which supports his ceiling as a goal- and assist-creator. That said, he has 0 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 0 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is capped by reintegration risk and you should confirm he’s truly starting before committing. If he does take the field against Guingamp at home, his minutes and recent attacking output make him a worthwhile option with more upside than typical midfielders.
What jumps off the sheet is his reliability: Corboz has been in the Starting XI for five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, logging about 88 minutes per match, which gives him a high floor thanks to steady playing time. He brings genuine upside too, chipping in 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over the last 5 and carrying an 80.2-point Sorare Edge projection that lines up with a team form index of 53.33, so there is a clear probability he will be involved in Grenoble's attacking moments. Traveling to US du Littoral de Dunkerque is a tough assignment, but with medium model confidence he profiles as a dependable starter whose ceiling is a goal or an assist while the heavy minutes preserve a safe baseline.
Pierret's biggest asset is his availability, logging 90 minutes per game and listed as a STARTER for the trip to FC Nantes, which gives him a reliably high floor. He has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 assists per match over the last five shows he can manufacture attacking returns often enough to matter. A Sorare Edge projection of 79.1 points with medium model confidence suggests a solid ceiling for rosterers who want steady minutes and a decent probability of a creative contribution.

Durability is his calling card; Kashi averages 90 minutes per game, is a STARTER in the Starting XI and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives a dependable floor for fantasy rosters. He also brings a finishing touch, registering 0.20 goals per match in the last 5, and with FC Annecy sitting on a team form index of 66.67 plus a Sorare Edge projection of 79.1 points, his ceiling looks attractive. With model confidence at MEDIUM, expect steady baseline returns away at Pau FC while leaving some room for variance.

Bokangu's most compelling trait right now is attacking consistency; he's a Starter who has averaged 0.40 goals per match over the last five games while logging about 77 minutes per appearance. That reliability shows up in five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and nine appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he makes a solid case for your Starting XI against US Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale, and the Sorare Edge projection of 77.7 points with medium confidence highlights genuine upside. Expect a respectable ceiling thanks to his scoring rate and steady minutes, though the medium model confidence and intermittent rotation over the longer stretch cap the floor, so slot him in when you want goal upside more than a guaranteed low-variance point haul.
⚡ Forwards
The most compelling thing about Diaby right now is his availability and heavy minutes. He is a regular in Grenoble's Starting XI, averaging 88 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a dependable floor for lineups. He is chipping in on the scoresheet at a 0.20 goals per match rate over the last five and Sorare Edge pegs him at 80.0 points with medium model confidence, so expect a solid ceiling on any given day against Dunkerque away while accepting a modest degree of variance.

Baldé's finishing form is the clearest edge; he has averaged 0.80 goals per match across his last five outings while logging about 82 minutes per game as a STARTER in the Starting XI. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 11 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so starting him at home against Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC makes sense for managers chasing upside. With a Sorare Edge projection of 79.1 points and a team form index of 73.33, the model offers medium confidence in a strong ceiling, while the secure minutes supply a reasonable floor if chances dry up.

Montpellier has handed Camara heavy minutes and he has responded, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks producing 0.60 goals per match while he averages 83 minutes per outing, so his floor is meaningful and his ceiling includes multi-goal upside. In the Starting XI and with fifteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks, he also contributes 0.20 assists per match and arrives at this home clash with Dijon FCO in steady form. The Sorare Edge pegs him at 77.8 points with medium model confidence, making him a high-upside start who offers reliable minutes and a solid probability of attacking returns, though some volatility remains.

Durability is his calling card: five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and as a regular in the Starting XI he averages 83 minutes per match, which provides a dependable fantasy floor. He has produced steady attacking output recently, recording 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over his last five, and he brings a meaningful ceiling to this FC Nantes away matchup given a Sorare Edge projection of 77.6 points with medium model confidence. If Nantes succeed in shutting down chances his upside will be limited, but his consistent minutes make him a sensible start for managers chasing steady production.
What stands out is his creative output and security of minutes, Stassin has been in the Starting XI and is averaging 90 minutes per game while producing 0.60 assists per match over his last 5. He brings availability too, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he also chips in 0.20 goals per match in that five-game sample, which gives him a respectable floor as a reliable source of chances. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 77.3 points with medium model confidence, so expect steady fantasy production driven by assists and full matches, with a ceiling that rises when he adds the occasional goal at Sochaux.
⚠️ 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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