Sorare Football Picks for GW96 Jul 31 - Aug 4: Premier League
Christos Tzolis
Christos Tzolis is the best captain choice because he pairs the top Sorare Edge projection (83.0) with clear attacking involvement (0.60 goals and 1.20 assists per match) and near-perfect Starting XI security, 15 appearances in 15 and 88 minutes per game, plus Arsenal's strong team form (86.67) and a home fixture versus Coventry. Cody Gakpo is the main threat on raw scoring rate at 1.00 goals per match and heavier minutes, but Liverpool's low team form (33.33) and the tougher trip to Newcastle trim his upside and leave him slightly behind in the projection. Pedro Porro is surprisingly close on projection and is ultra-reliable minutewise, yet his attacking numbers (0.40 goals per match) and defender role limit the ceiling compared with a forward who is creating as much as Tzolis, and Tottenham's form (66.67) still trails Arsenal. Daniel Imray and Dominik Szoboszlai simply offer lower projections and team form buffers, so while they are viable differential options, they do not match Tzolis's blend of minutes, involvement and favorable matchup.
🅒 Captain targets

Tzolis has been a creative engine for Arsenal lately, averaging 1.20 assists per match over the last five while logging 88 minutes per game as a starter in Arsenal's Starting XI, which makes him an appealing home pick against Coventry City FC. He has also contributed 0.60 goals per match in that stretch, and the availability picture is pristine with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is elevated by heavy minutes. With Arsenal's team form index at 86.67 and a Sorare Edge projection of 83.0 pts, model confidence MEDIUM, he offers a strong probability of returns and upside tied to continued involvement in the final third.

Cody Gakpo is red-hot right now, averaging 1.00 goals per match across his last five and showing ironclad availability with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he is logging 92 minutes per game as a STARTER, so his ceiling stays very attractive even away at Newcastle United FC. He also chips in 0.20 assists per match over that stretch and carries a 79.8-point Sorare Edge projection, making him a high-upside fantasy option whose steady minutes give a respectable floor despite some game-to-game volatility.

Porro's most compelling trait right now is his scoring form, he has averaged 0.40 goals per match and made five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, turning Tottenham's right flank into a reliable source of attacking returns. He is a STARTER and a regular in the Starting XI, averaging 95 minutes per game and totaling 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a high floor through secure minutes. An 82.9-point Sorare Edge projection and a team form index of 66.67 suggest a strong ceiling for the match at Brentford FC, although the model's MEDIUM confidence means his upside comes with some variance.

If you want minutes and reliability Imray is a clear play; he's been a fixture in the Starting XI, averaging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He also carries attacking upside for a defender, posting 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over his last 5, so the ceiling includes bonus returns. Away to Everton FC he offers a high floor and a respectable ceiling, and an 81.9 Sorare Edge projection with medium model confidence points to a solid probability of fantasy production even if Palace's 33.33 team form could limit peak outcomes.

If you want elite chance creation, Szoboszlai is your guy: he is a STARTER in Liverpool's Starting XI and has averaged 0.80 assists per match in the last five while logging 90 minutes a game. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a reliable floor, and his 0.20 goals per match in that span shows he can finish chances as well. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 78.6 points with medium model confidence, so treat him as a high-floor, high-ceiling fantasy option who should be started unless you are banking on an outlier.
🧤 Goalkeepers

You can bank on Martínez for a steady baseline this week, he is a confirmed starter in Aston Villa's Starting XI and averaging 108 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. Villa's team form index sits at 86.67, which supports a meaningful clean-sheet ceiling and the Sorare Edge projection backs that up at 80.2 points, with model confidence at medium. His profile is high floor thanks to locked-in minutes and defensive form, while the upside comes from a likely shutout or two on a good day.

Leno's biggest asset is absolute availability; he is the Fulham Starting XI goalkeeper, logging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That dependability underpins a strong upside at home against Chelsea, reflected in a 78.9-point Sorare Edge projection, since a full match guarantees save opportunities and the shot-stopper ceiling if he piles up stops and a clean sheet. Model confidence is medium, so his floor is the secure minutes and steady counting stats while the ceiling comes from a high-save outing and a home clean sheet, making him an attractive start for managers who prize reliability plus upside.

Kinský is essentially a minutes machine for Spurs, logging 90 minutes per appearance and with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and eight appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is anchored by a steady starting role. Tottenham's form index at 66.67 and a Sorare Edge projection of 78.7 pts, with model confidence MEDIUM, give him a strong ceiling if he piles up saves and helps deliver a shutout against Brentford FC away. Expect reliable fantasy production from a low-variance keeper rather than a boom-or-bust gamble.

What matters most here is reliability. Jaouen is a nailed-in starter, playing 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which locks him into Newcastle's Starting XI and gives managers a steady floor. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 77.1 points, so there is real upside if Newcastle can limit chances, but Liverpool at home makes a clean sheet less likely, and medium model confidence means you should expect some variance rather than a sure thing.

Availability is the biggest selling point; Pope is locked into Newcastle's Starting XI and plays 90 minutes, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, so his floor is reliable for counting saves and baseline points. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 77.1 pts with medium model confidence, implying a solid ceiling if he racks up stops while hosting Liverpool. Treat him as a steadier, projection-backed start rather than a boom-or-bust upside play.
🛡️ Defenders

Porro's most compelling trait right now is his scoring form, he has averaged 0.40 goals per match and made five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, turning Tottenham's right flank into a reliable source of attacking returns. He is a STARTER and a regular in the Starting XI, averaging 95 minutes per game and totaling 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a high floor through secure minutes. An 82.9-point Sorare Edge projection and a team form index of 66.67 suggest a strong ceiling for the match at Brentford FC, although the model's MEDIUM confidence means his upside comes with some variance.

If you want minutes and reliability Imray is a clear play; he's been a fixture in the Starting XI, averaging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He also carries attacking upside for a defender, posting 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over his last 5, so the ceiling includes bonus returns. Away to Everton FC he offers a high floor and a respectable ceiling, and an 81.9 Sorare Edge projection with medium model confidence points to a solid probability of fantasy production even if Palace's 33.33 team form could limit peak outcomes.

Romero's biggest asset is his reliability in the Starting XI and elite minutes; he's a STARTER averaging 95 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, which buys a high floor for clean-sheet and bonus-point production. He also offers genuine scoring upside for a center back, posting 0.20 goals per match in the last 5 and backed by Tottenham's team form index of 66.67, while his Sorare Edge projection of 80.8 points with medium confidence points to a strong ceiling against Brentford. There is some rotation risk to respect since he has nine appearances in the last 15 game weeks, but overall he profiles as a high-floor fantasy starter with upside this week.

What makes Van Hecke fantasy-friendly right now is availability and dependable minutes; he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, averaging 96 minutes per match, so when he is in the Starting XI you get a high floor. He also offers attacking upside for a defender, scoring at a 0.20 goals-per-match clip over his last five, and he is set to start for Tottenham away at Brentford FC, which preserves a tangible ceiling on set-piece chances. Sorare pegs him at 80.0 points and the club form index is 66.67, so treat him as a reliable start with upside, while medium model confidence suggests some variance rather than a lock.

If you need a defender you can pencil in, Bassey fits the bill; he averages 90 minutes, is in the Starting XI and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15. That minute-security raises his fantasy floor, and with a Sorare Edge projection of 79.5 points he carries a clear upside if Fulham can keep things tight or he piles up defensive actions. Model confidence is medium, so treat him as a steady baseline option for the home date with Chelsea FC rather than a contrarian source of massive variance.
🎯 Midfielders

What makes Gallagher an easy plug-and-play this week is his near-automatic role in the 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 fantasy floor. He has delivered 0.20 goals per match across the last five and, backed by Tottenham's 66.67 team form index and a Sorare Edge projection of 79.9 points, carries a meaningful ceiling against Brentford away. Model confidence is medium, so treat him as a steady minutes play with upside for a decisive attacking contribution rather than a boom-or-bust swing.

Mateus Fernandes offers one of the clearest floors on the roster because he is a fixture in the Starting XI, averaging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fourteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks. His upside comes from a tangible playmaking hook at 0.20 assists per match, so while he is unlikely to be a weekly match-winner, he carries a realistic chance for a decisive pass against Brentford. Backing him is reasonable given Tottenham's 66.67 team form index and an 79.8 Sorare Edge projection with medium confidence, which frames him as a dependable starter with occasional assist upside rather than a pure boom-or-bust option.

Bruno's recent creative burst is the clearest reason to start him, averaging 0.80 assists per match over the last 5 while still logging 84 minutes a night, which raises his ceiling for a big fantasy score against Liverpool at home. He is a STARTER and usually in Newcastle's Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his minutes floor is reliable. Sorare Edge projects 79.5 pts and model confidence is MEDIUM, so treat him as a high-upside midfield option with a solid baseline but some variance depending on how the match unfolds.

Bentancur should be a fixture in Tottenham's Starting XI, and his biggest selling point is the minutes; he is listed as a Starter and averages 88 minutes per game, which gives him a high floor for fantasy managers. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and nine appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and Tottenham's 66.67 form index supports the idea that he is consistently involved heading into an away date with Brentford. The Sorare Edge projection of 78.7 points combined with medium model confidence points to a solid ceiling if he keeps that workload, though there is some variance that makes him more of a steady starter than a pure boom-or-bust option.

If you want elite chance creation, Szoboszlai is your guy: he is a STARTER in Liverpool's Starting XI and has averaged 0.80 assists per match in the last five while logging 90 minutes a game. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a reliable floor, and his 0.20 goals per match in that span shows he can finish chances as well. The Sorare Edge projection sits at 78.6 points with medium model confidence, so treat him as a high-floor, high-ceiling fantasy option who should be started unless you are banking on an outlier.
⚡ Forwards

Tzolis has been a creative engine for Arsenal lately, averaging 1.20 assists per match over the last five while logging 88 minutes per game as a starter in Arsenal's Starting XI, which makes him an appealing home pick against Coventry City FC. He has also contributed 0.60 goals per match in that stretch, and the availability picture is pristine with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is elevated by heavy minutes. With Arsenal's team form index at 86.67 and a Sorare Edge projection of 83.0 pts, model confidence MEDIUM, he offers a strong probability of returns and upside tied to continued involvement in the final third.

Cody Gakpo is red-hot right now, averaging 1.00 goals per match across his last five and showing ironclad availability with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he is logging 92 minutes per game as a STARTER, so his ceiling stays very attractive even away at Newcastle United FC. He also chips in 0.20 assists per match over that stretch and carries a 79.8-point Sorare Edge projection, making him a high-upside fantasy option whose steady minutes give a respectable floor despite some game-to-game volatility.

Calvert-Lewin arrives with form and minutes on his side, averaging 86 minutes per game and scoring 0.60 goals per match across his last five. He is listed as a STARTER and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is boosted by near-constant starts and heavy minutes. Facing Nottingham Forest FC (away) he carries a real ceiling thanks to that scoring run, and a Sorare Edge projection of 78.4 points with medium confidence suggests a live upside, while Leeds' 53.33 team form tempers the gamble into a smart, not reckless, start.

Sarr's recent scoring run is the headline, averaging 0.80 goals per match over the last five and logging 79 minutes per game, which makes him a clear attacking focal point. He is a STARTER with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 assists per match in that same five-game slice shows he can contribute chances as well as finishes, so expect him to be involved when Crystal Palace travel to Everton. The Sorare Edge projection of 78.1 pts and medium model confidence imply a strong ceiling if his finishing keeps up, while the floor is more modest if chances dry up, making him a viable start for managers chasing upside.
The biggest reason to start Samuel Szmodics is security of minutes. He is a STARTER in the Starting XI for Ipswich and is averaging 90 minutes per match, which provides a dependable floor and a legitimate chance to convert chances at home versus Sunderland. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and across his last five matches he has averaged 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match, so the ceiling is a goal or assist in any given outing because he is regularly on the pitch. With a team form index of 60.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 77.6 with medium confidence this is a solid midrange starting option for managers who value consistent minutes and steady attacking involvement.
⚠️ Avoid / watch list
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