Sorare Football Picks for GW96 Jul 31 - Aug 4: Scottish Premiership
Joseph Hugill
Joseph Hugill is the best captain choice because he pairs the highest scoring form among these options, 1.00 goals per match over the last five, with near-full minutes and perfect Starting XI availability across the last 15 GWs, and he also carries the top Sorare Edge projection at 82.5. Youssef Chermiti is the closest rival thanks to steady 90-minute outings and a useful 0.80 goals plus 0.40 assists per match, but Rangers sit on a very low team form index of 20.00 which trims his ceiling and makes Hugill the safer high-upside pick. Arne Engels also threatens because Celtic’s team form is 100.00 and he logs 90 minutes, yet his scoring involvement (0.20/0.20) and limited recent appearances (6 of the last 15) make his floor and minutes less reliable than Hugill’s. Robbie Deas and Toyosi Olusanya simply offer lower scoring upside by role, so while Deas shares Kilmarnock’s strong form and Olusanya is steady, neither matches Hugill’s combination of minutes security, current finishing form, and projection.
🅒 Captain targets

Hugill arrives hot, scoring at a one-goal-per-game clip over his last five matches while averaging about 88 minutes when he starts. He is a fixture in the Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is solid and you can bank on minutes against Saint Johnstone. Kilmarnock's team form index of 80.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 82.5 points back up his upside, though model confidence is medium, so view him as a high-ceiling starter rather than an ironclad lock.

Chermiti's most compelling trait right now is his finishing form, delivering 0.80 goals and 0.40 assists per match across his last five games while playing the full 90 as a STARTER. Listed in the Starting XI consistently, he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which creates a reliable floor for managers heading to Dundee United away. Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.6 points with medium model confidence, so the ceiling is attractive given the scoring streak, but expect some volatility and weigh that medium confidence when rostering him.

Locked into Aberdeen's Starting XI and averaging 86 minutes per match, Toyosi Olusanya is as safe a minutes play as you will find in midfield. He has produced 0.40 goals and 0.20 assists per match over the last five, and five appearances in the last 5 game weeks plus 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks point to a steady floor and real scoring upside against Heart of Midlothian FC at home. The Sorare Edge projection of 80.2 points with model confidence MEDIUM backs a strong ceiling, so treat him as a dependable starter with a legitimate chance to deliver fantasy value rather than a boom or bust option.

Availability is the headline: he is a STARTER in Celtic FC's Starting XI and has averaged 90 minutes per game, backed up by five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, which gives him a reliable floor. Engels has chipped in 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match across his last five outings, and with Celtic at a 100.00 team form index and a home date with Dundee, the ceiling for attacking returns this week looks real. Sorare Edge projects 80.9 points with model confidence MEDIUM, and while six appearances in the last 15 game weeks hints at some earlier rotation, his current run of starts makes him an appealing start in most formats.

Robbie Deas is about as dependable as it gets for a defensive pick, a Starter who averages 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he should be locked into the Starting XI. He brings added attacking value too, registering 0.20 goals per match and 0.20 assists per match over the last five, which raises his ceiling beyond pure clean-sheet plays. With Kilmarnock sitting on a team form index of 80 and a Sorare Edge projection of 79.7 points at medium confidence, expect a high floor against Saint Johnstone and a solid chance for bonus returns rather than a boom or bust option.
🧤 Goalkeepers

If you want a dependable baseline from the net, Maksymilian Stryjek is exactly that; he is Kilmarnock's STARTER, averages 90 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and five appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he is firmly in the Starting XI. On the trip away to Saint Johnstone FC his upside is appealing because Kilmarnock's team form index sits at 80.00 and the Sorare Edge projection is 77.5 points. Model confidence is MEDIUM, which points to a solid floor thanks to guaranteed minutes and a reasonable probability of a clean sheet or a big-save night, while acknowledging some variance in the final outcome.

Availability is the calling card here. Hogarth is a deployed starter for Falkirk with a 90% chance to start, he logs 90 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, so his floor is bolstered by dependable minutes in the Starting XI. Sorare Edge pegs his upside at 76.0 pts versus Sorare's 47.0 pts, making him an appealing ceiling play if he racks up saves and a clean sheet or two. Model confidence is medium, so count on a steady baseline from starts while treating the higher projection as a probable rather than guaranteed outcome.

The decisive detail is that Jordan Amissah is in Dundee United FC's Starting XI for a home date with Rangers FC and carries a robust Sorare Edge projection of 75.5 points. He has 0 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 0 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so while the model's medium confidence underlines genuine upside, his floor is limited by rust and rotation risk. Treat him as a high-upside differential who can accumulate save points and the occasional clean sheet if he sees 90 minutes, but expect volatility and only deploy him if you can stomach the gamble.

Availability is the headline here: five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he logs 90 minutes per game as Heart of Midlothian's regular in the Starting XI. That ironman status supplies a reliable fantasy floor against Aberdeen away, while Sorare Edge's 72.3 points projection suggests a respectable ceiling, though model confidence is low so treat the upside as likely but not certain.

Ross Sinclair brings a dependable floor because he is Saint Johnstone's confirmed starter, logging 90 minutes per game and posting five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and five appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you can count on him in the Starting XI. Sorare Edge projects 70.8 points with medium model confidence, which frames him as a solid fantasy play for the home date with Kilmarnock where his upside will come from a clean sheet and a healthy save total. He does not offer the explosive ceiling of elite shot-stoppers, but the secure minutes and recent run make him a sensible start for managers who prize probability and steady returns.
🛡️ Defenders

What makes Alistair Johnston an easy call is floor over flash; he is locked into the Starting XI, averaging 90 minutes per game, so you are buying dependable defensive minutes against Dundee at Celtic Park. Celtic's form index sits at 100.00 and the Sorare Edge projection is 80.5 points with medium model confidence, which together point to a reasonable probability of a clean-sheet flavored outing and steady fantasy production. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 11 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so durability and role security tilt his ceiling upward compared with more rotation-prone defenders.

As a defender who simply never comes off the field, Briedl's most compelling asset is his ironclad role 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. That kind of reliability creates a strong floor for fantasy lineups, and the Sorare Edge projection of 80.2 points with medium confidence suggests a solid ceiling if Aberdeen can keep Heart of Midlothian quiet at home. Team form sits at 46.67, so there is some team-level variability, but his guaranteed minutes make him a sensible start rather than a speculative flyer.

Robbie Deas is about as dependable as it gets for a defensive pick, a Starter who averages 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he should be locked into the Starting XI. He brings added attacking value too, registering 0.20 goals per match and 0.20 assists per match over the last five, which raises his ceiling beyond pure clean-sheet plays. With Kilmarnock sitting on a team form index of 80 and a Sorare Edge projection of 79.7 points at medium confidence, expect a high floor against Saint Johnstone and a solid chance for bonus returns rather than a boom or bust option.

Molloy is about as close to a minutes lock as you can find, averaging 90 minutes and listed as a STARTER, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks. That dependability and a home date with Heart of Midlothian feed into a Sorare Edge projection of 79.7 points, giving him a strong floor for appearance and clean-sheet returns while leaving room for upside if Aberdeen tighten up. He has 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and looks locked into Aberdeen's Starting XI, though a team form index of 46.67 and medium model confidence mean you should view him as a steady defensive base rather than a high-variance flyer.

What jumps out is his reliability: he is a STARTER in Dundee United's Starting XI and averages 90 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That kind of secure playing time creates a steady fantasy floor, and his Sorare Edge projection of 78.9 points suggests a meaningful ceiling if he collects defensive returns and bonus. Model confidence is medium, so expect some week-to-week variance, but he is a sensible defensive start when you prize guaranteed minutes and upside.
🎯 Midfielders

Availability is the headline: he is a STARTER in Celtic FC's Starting XI and has averaged 90 minutes per game, backed up by five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, which gives him a reliable floor. Engels has chipped in 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match across his last five outings, and with Celtic at a 100.00 team form index and a home date with Dundee, the ceiling for attacking returns this week looks real. Sorare Edge projects 80.9 points with model confidence MEDIUM, and while six appearances in the last 15 game weeks hints at some earlier rotation, his current run of starts makes him an appealing start in most formats.

Locked into Aberdeen's Starting XI and averaging 86 minutes per match, Toyosi Olusanya is as safe a minutes play as you will find in midfield. He has produced 0.40 goals and 0.20 assists per match over the last five, and five appearances in the last 5 game weeks plus 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks point to a steady floor and real scoring upside against Heart of Midlothian FC at home. The Sorare Edge projection of 80.2 points with model confidence MEDIUM backs a strong ceiling, so treat him as a dependable starter with a legitimate chance to deliver fantasy value rather than a boom or bust option.

A regular fixture in Kilmarnock's Starting XI, Lowery averages 89 minutes per game and provides a high floor for fantasy lineups against Saint Johnstone. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and eight appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his last-five output of 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match shows he can chip in offensively when trusted with minutes. Kilmarnock's team form index of 80.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 79.1 pts, with model confidence MEDIUM, make him an attractive, dependable starter whose ceiling is meaningful but not wildly explosive.

Keir Gilligan offers a tantalizing ceiling this week, carrying a Sorare Edge projection of 78.8 points that implies significant upside if he features heavily. That projection comes with LOW model confidence, so treat the number as speculative rather than a sure thing. When deployed he averages 90 minutes per game, so he can deliver full-match production rather than just a late spark, even though he is currently listed as a SUPER_SUBSTITUTE. Concrete caution is still warranted: he has one appearance in the last 5 game weeks and one appearance in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is capped and he is a boom-or-bust option against Rangers FC at home; only consider him in deeper formats or if pregame reports confirm a spot in the Starting XI.

Callum McGregor logs 88 minutes per game and is a regular in the Starting XI, which gives him a very high floor at home against Dundee while Celtic's team form index sits at 100.00. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his recent creative output shows up as 0.20 assists per match over the last five, so you can bank on steady chance involvement. The Sorare Edge projection of 78.7 points with medium confidence suggests a meaningful ceiling for managers who prize reliable minutes and creativity, though the medium confidence leaves some room for variance in spike performances.
⚡ Forwards

Hugill arrives hot, scoring at a one-goal-per-game clip over his last five matches while averaging about 88 minutes when he starts. He is a fixture in the Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is solid and you can bank on minutes against Saint Johnstone. Kilmarnock's team form index of 80.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 82.5 points back up his upside, though model confidence is medium, so view him as a high-ceiling starter rather than an ironclad lock.

Chermiti's most compelling trait right now is his finishing form, delivering 0.80 goals and 0.40 assists per match across his last five games while playing the full 90 as a STARTER. Listed in the Starting XI consistently, he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which creates a reliable floor for managers heading to Dundee United away. Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.6 points with medium model confidence, so the ceiling is attractive given the scoring streak, but expect some volatility and weigh that medium confidence when rostering him.

Availability is Nisbet's strongest asset; he has 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, and he is a steady presence in the Starting XI who averages 86 minutes per match, which gives you a very reliable fantasy floor. Playing at home against Heart of Midlothian, those heavy minutes and his central role translate into a legitimate chance for goal contributions, and a Sorare Edge projection of 77.5 points points to above-average upside. Model confidence is medium, so treat him as a dependable starter with upside rather than an ironclad lock for a huge haul.

If you want upside, Camilo Durán is the man to consider: he has averaged 0.80 goals per match over his last five and he is a STARTER in Celtic's Starting XI for a home date with Dundee, with Celtic's team form index at a perfect 100.00. He is playing heavy minutes, about 77 per game, and the Sorare Edge projection sits at 77.1 points with medium model confidence, which points to a high ceiling for goals and fantasy output while leaving some variance. With five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 10 appearances in the last 15 game weeks his floor is respectable, making him a strong start if you accept the modest uncertainty.

What makes Taylor Steven rosterable is his ironclad availability and minutes; he averages 90 per game and is locked into Saint Johnstone's Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That steady platform gives him a genuine ceiling, reflected by a 70.9-point Sorare Edge projection, though the model's medium confidence suggests some matchup variance and upside volatility. He faces Kilmarnock at home, so his floor is attractive for managers who prioritize guaranteed minutes, while the ceiling will depend on him actually finishing chances on the day.
⚠️ Avoid / watch list
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