Sorare Football Picks for GW97 Aug 4-7: 2. Bundesliga

Hot scorer and regular starter. Five appearances in the last 5 game weeks have produced a 0.80 goals-per-match clip, and with 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks he’s earned a place in Holstein’s Starting XI and is getting consistent run. The underlying numbers back the hot streak: seven goals this season, an 8.17 expected-goals total and 2.73 shots per 90, so Harres offers a genuine ceiling when he’s getting service and shooting this much. Away to SV Darmstadt 1898 he’s a high-upside start for managers who need goals; Sorare Edge projects 86.2 points with medium confidence, which fits a forward whose ceiling is above average while his floor is capped if chances dry up.

Koudossou has become the most interesting offensive outlet on Arminia's right flank, combining near-90-minute reliability with real goal threat. He scored twice in 10 appearances last season and averages about 0.22 goals per 90, so his 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over the last five give him genuine upside for returns from deep. He completed a move to Bielefeld this summer and is being signed as a right back who gets forward, which makes him a strong bet to see heavy minutes and to pick up chances against a Karlsruher backline that conceded 64 goals in 34 league matches last season and has been vulnerable away. Expect a high floor from steady minutes in the Starting XI and a medium probability of bonus reward via a goal or assist; think of him as a minutes-first play with intermittent attacking payoff rather than a pure fantasy midfielder star.

Klaus is basically a fixture in Fürth's Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and ten appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he’s been trusted for heavy minutes this season (FBref shows 1,774 minutes logged). He brings real end product: FBref lists seven goals and six assists in league play, and FootyStats’ numbers show a high non-penalty xG total (about 10.97) that underlines his chance volume, which matters because St. Pauli have been vulnerable centrally and conceded roughly 1.72 goals per match. Sorare Edge pegs him at 82.6 pts with model confidence MEDIUM, and with Fürth’s team form index at 46.67 he profiles as a high-floor starter thanks to minutes and role, while his ceiling depends on exploiting St. Pauli’s defensive leaks rather than luck.

What sells Schöppner this week is the minutes certainty, he is a STARTER who has averaged 90 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is high just from being locked into the Starting XI. He has shown end product recently, posting 0.40 goals and 0.20 assists per match across his last five, and he closed the 2025/26 campaign with three goals and three assists while being a regular chance creator for Heidenheim alongside Arijon Ibrahimovic, so the ceiling exists if Heidenheim get him on the ball in the right areas. VfL Osnabrück arrive off a promotion-winning season with tidy defensive numbers, which mutes the upside a touch, so treat Schöppner as a steady starter with upside in attack; Sorare Edge pegs him at 78.7 points with medium model confidence, making him a trustworthy pick for stable returns rather than a high-variance gamble.

Atik is as much a creator as he is a finisher, which makes him a different kind of forward option; he ranked at the top of the 2. Bundesliga for chances created and led the league in expected assists with about 9.9 xA, so he regularly gets looks and sets teammates up. That activity translates to real attacking upside: he finished the season with six league goals, 56 shots and roughly 7.8 xG, and he is a heavy-minute starter. The underlying numbers back up the 89 minutes-per-game profile you provided, and he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He draws a friendly assignment at the Avnet Arena against Eintracht Braunschweig, a team that conceded 54 goals in 34 matches last season, which inflates his ceiling; with a Sorare Edge projection of 79.4 and medium model confidence he is a strong upside start who also carries a reasonable floor because he

Weiner's biggest edge is reliability: he is Holstein's starting goalkeeper and a minutes lock, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he has been playing the full 90 each time which makes him a safe baseline play in any format. He is also a high-volume shot-stopper, credited with 86 saves this season on ESPN, which explains the Sorare Edge projection of 81.5 and the model's medium confidence; that save volume gives him upside in games that force a busy keeper. He travels to SV Darmstadt 1898 on August 8, 2026, a single-match spot where his floor is minutes-plus-saves while the clean-sheet ceiling will depend on the opponent's form, so treat him as a strong minutes/floor play with a probability of upside rather than a lock for shutout points.

What makes Prüfrock worth rostering is the minutes: he has been trusted to start and finish Fürth matches down the stretch, including the May 17 and May 26 lineups, and the five appearances in the last five game weeks plus 13 in the last 15 give him a solid floor for Sorare lineups. The trip to Millerntor on Aug 9, 2026 sets up well for volume rather than a shutout only outcome. St. Pauli conceded roughly 50 goals last season, which should mean save opportunities, and Prüfrock posted 43 saves in the 2025/26 campaign, so his ceiling comes from shot-stopping in a busy match. The model pegs him at an 80.3 Sorare Edge with medium confidence, so treat him as a starter with dependable minutes and a worthwhile upside if Fürth keeps him in the Starting XI and the game turns into a high-shot affair.

Horn is Bochum's unquestioned Starting XI keeper, logging 90 minutes a game and featuring in five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is strong simply because he plays every match. That availability has translated into tangible returns this season: he posted eight clean sheets and a roughly 70% save rate, numbers that give him a dependable floor and a clear upside when his defense clicks. Hertha conceded about 44 goals in 2025/26, which makes this home meeting a realistic chance for another shutout or a high-save outing, and the fixture is scheduled for August 7, 2026. The projection puts him in starter territory with medium model confidence, so treat Horn as a safe roster plug who rarely busts; his ceiling is tied to Bochum keeping Hertha quiet, and his floor is cushioned by minutes and steady shot-stopping.

Kersken's biggest asset for fantasy is availability. He is the club's unquestioned starter and has logged 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, essentially playing the full 90 each time and slotting into Arminia's Starting XI every match. That reliability gives you a high floor against Karlsruher, who conceded 64 goals last season and rank near the top of the league for xG conceded at about 61.8, so there should be plenty of shots for Kersken to earn save points; he has produced roughly 80 to 90 saves and picked up multiple clean sheets this campaign, so the upside is real. Sorare Edge prices him around 77.6 with medium model confidence, which feels about right. Start him if you prize secure minutes plus a ceiling driven by saves, but accept that Arminia's middling defense keeps his clean-sheet probability and ceiling from being elite.

Reimann is a locked-in minute eater for Magdeburg's Starting XI, and that reliability is the biggest reason to back him: he logged 3,060 minutes across the 2025/26 campaign and posted roughly a 65% save rate with seven clean sheets, so his floor is high for fantasy lineups. Magdeburg host Eintracht Braunschweig at the Avnet Arena on August 8, 2026, a matchup that nudges Reimann's ceiling upward because Braunschweig allowed 43 goals in 2025/26, making a clean sheet and a healthy save total a realistic outcome. He has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and Sorare Edge projects 77.2 points, so he is a strong high-floor start; treat any clean sheet as probable rather than guaranteed given Magdeburg's overall form and the model's medium confidence.

What makes Marko Ivezić useful in fantasy this week is his availability. He is locked into Kiel's Starting XI and averaging 87 minutes per match, which creates a reliable floor for defensive points. That floor matters because Darmstadt were prone to conceding last season, shipping 45 goals across 34 league games, so Kiel have a clear path to a clean sheet and a calmer defensive outing that raises Ivezić's upside; he also recorded eight shutouts in the campaign, showing he can turn minutes into real defensive returns. He profiles as a true ball-winner, finishing near the top among Kiel defenders for interceptions and clearances, and The Sorare Edge projection of 81.1 points with medium model confidence makes him a sensible start when you want minute security and steady defensive scoring rather than a boom-or-bust attacking pick. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which further lowers the likelihood of rotation and preserves that dependable baseline.

Availability is the headline for Rosenboom: five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he is a regular starter for Holstein Kiel headed to SV Darmstadt 1898 away, so you can count on a solid minutes floor. He brings upside on set pieces thanks to his 1.90 m frame and he has contributed a goal and an assist this season, so his ceiling comes from aerial bonus points and the occasional attacking return. Combine that role stability with Sorare Edge's 80.9 projection and medium confidence and you get a defender to target when you want dependable starts and set-piece upside, rather than a guaranteed clean sheet.

Olsen's clearest asset is his availability and role in Bochum's Starting XI, he is a regular right back who is being picked to play the full match and offers a reliable baseline given five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He also brings a tangible defensive ceiling: his numbers sit in the upper percentiles for tackles and interceptions and he has been part of a side that has kept multiple clean sheets, so his floor is stronger than a turnover-prone backup when you need steady points from defensive actions. With Bochum hosting Hertha, who conceded roughly 1.47 goals per game this season, Olsen's chance at a positive defensive outcome rises, and the Sorare Edge projection of 79.9 points (model confidence medium) frames him as a dependable start with modest upside if Bochum can shut the opponent down.

Steinwender's most important trait for fantasy is availability and steady minutes: he is a STARTER with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he has logged about 1,959 minutes this season while chipping in two assists and 0.54 expected assists, so you can expect a reliable floor from consistent Starting XI minutes. That floor matters at home against Hertha, who conceded 44 goals (1.29 per game) last season, so Bochum have a decent clean-sheet angle and Steinwender carries upside from occasional forward forays. He has 10 shots and about 0.73 xG on the year, plus useful chance creation.

If you want a dependable floor, Jan Elvedi is about as plugged in as they come; he has 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and averages full 90-minute games for Kaiserslautern, which makes him a near-certain pick for the Starting XI. Kaiserslautern travel to VfL Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen Arena on August 8, 2026, and Wolfsburg were one of the more porous defenses last season, leading the league in expected goals allowed, so clean-sheet upside is capped but Elvedi should see a heavy volume of clearances and aerial duels. He also offers set-piece value, having chipped in three goals during his time with Kaiserslautern, and Sorare Edge pegs him at 76.8 points with medium confidence, so treat him as a high-floor Starting XI option with a reasonable ceiling from dead-ball situations rather than a boom-or-bust fantasy punt.

Klaus is basically a fixture in Fürth's Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and ten appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he’s been trusted for heavy minutes this season (FBref shows 1,774 minutes logged). He brings real end product: FBref lists seven goals and six assists in league play, and FootyStats’ numbers show a high non-penalty xG total (about 10.97) that underlines his chance volume, which matters because St. Pauli have been vulnerable centrally and conceded roughly 1.72 goals per match. Sorare Edge pegs him at 82.6 pts with model confidence MEDIUM, and with Fürth’s team form index at 46.67 he profiles as a high-floor starter thanks to minutes and role, while his ceiling depends on exploiting St. Pauli’s defensive leaks rather than luck.

Koudossou has become the most interesting offensive outlet on Arminia's right flank, combining near-90-minute reliability with real goal threat. He scored twice in 10 appearances last season and averages about 0.22 goals per 90, so his 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over the last five give him genuine upside for returns from deep. He completed a move to Bielefeld this summer and is being signed as a right back who gets forward, which makes him a strong bet to see heavy minutes and to pick up chances against a Karlsruher backline that conceded 64 goals in 34 league matches last season and has been vulnerable away. Expect a high floor from steady minutes in the Starting XI and a medium probability of bonus reward via a goal or assist; think of him as a minutes-first play with intermittent attacking payoff rather than a pure fantasy midfielder star.

If you want a safe midfield anchor, Meffert is the profile to target: he is a confirmed starter with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he averages roughly 86 minutes when in the Starting XI, which gives him a steady floor for passes and defensive counting stats. He’s chipped in offensively too, recording a goal and an assist this season while producing nine shot-creating actions and an eye-catching pass completion rate north of 90 percent, so there is some upside when Kiel pushes through midfield. The trip to Darmstadt is a tough opening test. The Lilien are strong at home and concede about 1.7 goals per game. But Meffert’s heavy minutes and a Sorare Edge projection of 80.0 points with medium confidence make him a reasonable start: expect reliable baseline production and only a moderate ceiling unless Kiel can control the game.

What sells Schöppner this week is the minutes certainty, he is a STARTER who has averaged 90 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is high just from being locked into the Starting XI. He has shown end product recently, posting 0.40 goals and 0.20 assists per match across his last five, and he closed the 2025/26 campaign with three goals and three assists while being a regular chance creator for Heidenheim alongside Arijon Ibrahimovic, so the ceiling exists if Heidenheim get him on the ball in the right areas. VfL Osnabrück arrive off a promotion-winning season with tidy defensive numbers, which mutes the upside a touch, so treat Schöppner as a steady starter with upside in attack; Sorare Edge pegs him at 78.7 points with medium model confidence, making him a trustworthy pick for stable returns rather than a high-variance gamble.

Russo is essentially a minutes machine for Arminia, averaging about 87 minutes a game and starting regularly, and he arrives to this Karlsruher SC match after five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is driven by dependable playing time rather than rotation risk. He also brings a playable attacking fringe, with two goals and an assist this season, 32 shots and a non-penalty xG around 3.5 that puts him above average for chance volume, which matters because Karlsruher have been leaky at the back (64 goals conceded, 1.88 per match), so there is genuine upside for shots and goal involvement. Sorare Edge pegs him at 78.0 points with model confidence marked MEDIUM, so treat Russo as a high-floor starter who offers a mid-to-high ceiling when Bielefeld can push into the final third, but plan for variance because his attacking output is useful yet modest.

Hot scorer and regular starter. Five appearances in the last 5 game weeks have produced a 0.80 goals-per-match clip, and with 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks he’s earned a place in Holstein’s Starting XI and is getting consistent run. The underlying numbers back the hot streak: seven goals this season, an 8.17 expected-goals total and 2.73 shots per 90, so Harres offers a genuine ceiling when he’s getting service and shooting this much. Away to SV Darmstadt 1898 he’s a high-upside start for managers who need goals; Sorare Edge projects 86.2 points with medium confidence, which fits a forward whose ceiling is above average while his floor is capped if chances dry up.

Atik is as much a creator as he is a finisher, which makes him a different kind of forward option; he ranked at the top of the 2. Bundesliga for chances created and led the league in expected assists with about 9.9 xA, so he regularly gets looks and sets teammates up. That activity translates to real attacking upside: he finished the season with six league goals, 56 shots and roughly 7.8 xG, and he is a heavy-minute starter. The underlying numbers back up the 89 minutes-per-game profile you provided, and he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He draws a friendly assignment at the Avnet Arena against Eintracht Braunschweig, a team that conceded 54 goals in 34 matches last season, which inflates his ceiling; with a Sorare Edge projection of 79.4 and medium model confidence he is a strong upside start who also carries a reasonable floor because he

Pejčinović is a genuine volume threat because he is a regular in the Starting XI and averaging about 91 minutes a game, so his floor is driven by consistent playing time and shot volume rather than one-off flashes. He has eight Bundesliga goals this season and an impressive 0.55 expected goals per 90, which underlines that the chances he’s getting are high quality rather than lucky. He’s made five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so the short-term form and minutes are real; drawing 1. FC Kaiserslautern at home should boost his ceiling given Kaiserslautern’s susceptibility this past year, while your Sorare Edge projection of 78.1 (model confidence medium) fits a profile of a high-upside starter with a respectable floor.

Iyoha arrives at Magdeburg as a straight-ahead upgrade in experience and physical presence, a summer signing who arrives with more than 200 2. Bundesliga appearances and a résumé that includes 20 goals and 15 assists, so he is being brought in to be a real attacking option. He is listed as a STARTER and is an every-match type in your data set, averaging 87 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and nine appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a high floor for lineups and a ceiling tied to how often Magdeburg gets him on the end of crosses and set plays. Braunschweig were leaky last season, conceding roughly 1.59 goals per match, so this home fixture boosts Iyoha’s shot and chance-creation upside; Sorare Edge has him at 77.0 with medium confidence, making him a sensible starter for managers who value secure minutes and a realistic chance of returns rather than boom-or-bust upside.

Bobzien looms as a true minutes play for Dresden, a regular in the Starting XI who is averaging about 89 minutes per appearance and has been ever-present lately, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That consistent platform is paying off on the scoresheet. He has four goals and two assists this season and even finished the last trip to Max-Morlock with a goal in a 2-0 win on April 11, 2026, so he brings both recent returns and a proven nose for this particular opponent. Nürnberg concede roughly 1.32 goals per game, so with Bobzien creating at a 0.60 assists-per-match clip across his last five and a Sorare Edge projection of 76.9 (model confidence medium), he profiles as a high-floor starter thanks to locked minutes and a tactical role that gets him chances, with upside tied to finishing on the night.