Sorare Football Picks for GW97 Aug 4-7

You have him heating up as a supplier. 0.80 assists per match across the last five and a clear set-piece role make Higashi the player most likely to deliver steady attacking returns for Sanfrecce. He leads the creative numbers for the club this season with seven assists and elite expected-assist figures, and the J.League records show he also racks up corners and free kicks, so the chances he sees in the box are real. JEF United enter this one leaking goals, which boosts Higashi's ceiling at home, and Sorare Edge backs the upside with a 90.3 projection and medium confidence, so start him in your Starting XI if you need reliable assists and a high ceiling; the floor is limited only if Sanfrecce's momentum stalls.

Xadas is hot and indispensable for Tianjin, turning up in the Starting XI every week and logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fifteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks; FBref’s match logs show he collected two goals and two assists across those five games, and FootyStats backs that up with strong per-90 attacking numbers and an 89. 90 minute average. He also leads the team for chance creation, topping assists and key passes for Tianjin while feeding the club

Quagliata is riding a hot run and you can feel the minutes under him, averaging 0.60 goals and 0.60 assists per match over his last five while logging about 86 minutes a game as a regular in Melgar's Starting XI, which gives him a high floor for fantasy lineups. The matchup helps his ceiling: UCV Moquegua have been leaky this season, conceding roughly 1.4 goals per match and showing especially poor away form, so Quagliata's chance volume and creative returns are more probable than not. Across the campaign he already shows the profile of a creator-finisher with two goals and five assists in nine appearances and healthy underlying numbers, so treat him as a high-floor starter with frequent assist upside and a realistic path to a multi-goal or multi-assist haul; the Sorare Edge projection sits at 87.9 with medium confidence. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so rostering him is more about capturing a steady points base than gambling on a surprise. Start him if you need reliable minutes and attacking returns.

If you need a high-floor midfield starter at home, Márquez is the play: he has been playing the full 90 for Cruz Azul and has already delivered two goals and an assist early in the Apertura, so his minutes and scoring form give him a real ceiling against an Atlante back line that has looked brittle in the opening fixtures. He is listed in Cruz Azul's Starting XI and benefits from teammates like Carlos Rodríguez who are doing the creative heavy lifting, which helps explain why he shows up in the box; combine that with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and you get a dependable minutes floor while your model pegs him at 89.6 with medium confidence.

Hot form is the hook here: Mbappé has averaged 1.20 goals and 0.40 assists per match over the last five and is listed as a STARTER, so he should again be the focal point of Real Madrid's Starting XI at Espanyol, the season opener on August 22, 2026. That recent burst builds on a monster 2025/26 campaign. 25 LaLiga goals and roughly 27 expected goals while averaging mid‑80s minutes per appearance. Which gives him an enormous ceiling against an Espanyol side that conceded 55 league goals last season and looks exploitable in transition. With appearances in the last 5 game weeks: 5 and appearances in the last 15 game weeks: 13, plus a team form index of 80 and a Sorare Edge projection of 84.5 with medium confidence, he is a high‑upside start with a reasonably strong floor; just keep an eye on late fitness checks after his recent ankle scare and on Real Madrid’s confirmed Starting XI before lock.

Kojima is the clear Starting XI goalkeeper for Kashiwa and you get stability here: five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, playing a full 90 minutes per match which gives him a high floor for points at home against Mito Hollyhock. His underlying numbers back that reliability, with five clean sheets in 17 league appearances and roughly a 66 percent save rate this season, and Kashiwa already beat Mito 3-0 when they met in March, so the matchup tilts toward another low-risk outing. Sorare projects an 84.3 score with medium confidence and Kashiwa’s team form index sits at 80.00, so treat Kojima as a safe start with a capped ceiling that rises if the Reysol control chances and limit Mito’s set-piece threats.

Quintana has slid straight into the Starting XI since arriving in March 2026, logging 1,620 minutes across 18 starts and giving you a very secure minutes floor while Independiente sit top of the table, so his ceiling on clean sheets is real and Sorare Edge pegs him at 84.2 projection. He hosts Deportivo Cuenca on August 2, 2026, and Cuenca score only 0.90 per game while conceding 1.24, which tilts the game toward Independiente creating the bulk of chances and gives Quintana a reasonable probability of a shutout. Five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks underline that he is a nailed starter, so treat him as a high-floor start for minutes and clean-sheet upside with medium model confidence.

Kevin Mier is functionally nailed in for this one, logging 90 minutes per game and five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, so his minutes and spot in the Starting XI look secure against Atlante. He brings real upside too, posting roughly a 68 percent save rate and seven clean sheets across the season, numbers that translate to a higher ceiling than most split starters and make him a dependable floor in formats that reward saves and shutouts. The matchup helps; Atlante conceded two goals in their opener and sit with an xG against of about 1.29, so Mier should see enough shots to rack saves while still carrying realistic clean-sheet chances at home. Treat him as a strong start with medium model confidence rather than an automatic captain.

Celta's goalkeeper spot is firmly his to lose, and that reliability is the clearest reason to start him: he is the STARTER, averaging 90 minutes and registering five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks after arriving in Vigo in 2025. That steady workload has produced real fantasy upside. He has racked up 111 saves and nine clean sheets this LaLiga season. So against Osasuna, whose main threat Ante Budimir has 17 goals, Radu offers a ceiling from volume saves and a reasonable clean-sheet floor at home; Sorare Edge gives him an 83.0 projection with medium confidence, which makes him startable in most formats where you need a dependable minutes-locked keeper.

If you want a clean-sheet angle, this is the match to buy into: Sparta were brutally leaky in 2025. 26, shipping 62 goals overall and averaging roughly 1.8 conceded per game, so a confident new No. 1 has real upside when Feyenoord travel to Het Kasteel. Ernst arrives with the form and profile to earn that chance, coming off a 2025. 26 campaign in Berlin that included 33 league appearances, 11 clean sheets and a 69.0 save percentage, and Feyenoord formally announced his signing and him wearing the number 1 shirt in pre season. All of which points toward a quick path into the Starting XI. You already have him flagged as a starter playing 90 minutes with 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and an Sorare Edge projection of 82.6 at medium confidence, so treat Ernst as a low-volatility starter with a solid floor from minutes and a legitimate ceiling from a clean sheet plus save points; the biggest risk is Sparta turning this into a high-shot

Nakano's edge is reliability plus attacking output from the back: he has played five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, averaging roughly 90 minutes and producing three goals and an assist while firing 19 shots (six on target) this season, so he isn't just a minutes filler. Facing JEF United Ichihara Chiba at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima is favorable. JEF have been leaky (about 35 goals conceded and only two clean sheets in 20 matches). And with creators like Shunki Higashi consistently feeding chances, Nakano offers a high floor as a Starting XI defender with a realistic ceiling for a goal or bonus; Sorare Edge tags him 89.3 with model confidence MEDIUM and team form index 100.00.

Sasaki is a locked-in piece of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his minutes floor is as secure as it gets heading into a home clash at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. Sanfrecce have conceded only 22 goals this season and picked up multiple clean sheets, which boosts his baseline for fantasy points when the team keeps it tight. He also brings upside in defensive counting stats: he has contributed to four clean sheets in league play and ranks highly for aerials, interceptions and clearances, so matches against a blunt JEF United Ichihara Chiba attack that has managed just 21 goals while conceding 35 this campaign are a matchup to trust. Pair that with the Sorare Edge projection of 87.8 and medium model confidence and you get a warm-start candidate who offers a high floor and a reasonable ceiling if Sanfrecce control the game.

What makes Yamasaki useful this week is availability and role clarity: he is a STARTER who is playing 90 minutes and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he provides a steady clean sheet floor for Sanfrecce at home against JEF United (the match is scheduled for August 8, 2026 at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima). There is real upside to consider too, because his underlying defending looks strong. He concedes about 0.88 per 90 and has three clean sheets in 13 appearances, with high duel and interception rates that boost his ceiling in formats that reward defensive actions. JEF have not been prolific up front this season, their leading scorer has five goals, which shifts the probability toward a Sanfrecce shutout at home; the Sorare Edge projection of 87.1 with medium confidence reflects that profile, so treat Yamasaki as a reliable floor pick who can deliver bonus upside rather than a high-variance gamebreaker.

Murilo is about as dependable as Palmeiras defenders come, logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and averaging near-full matches, so expect him to anchor the Starting XI at Allianz Parque against Internacional where Palmeiras’ home defence has been stingy. He wins aerials and piles up clearances at a high level while also chipping in the odd goal from set plays, which creates a real fantasy ceiling through clean-sheet points plus occasional attacking returns. Sorare Edge’s 86.2 projection and medium model confidence line up with the matchup logic, although Internacional still generate chances themselves and concede about 1.26 goals per match, so Murilo’s floor is his secure 90-minute floor and clean-sheet upside at home, while his true ceiling depends on Palmeiras keeping the back tight.

Koga's biggest asset this week is his availability and minute security; he has played 90 minutes regularly and is a regular starter with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor as a clean-sheet/defensive scorer is solid. That durability matters against Mito Hollyhock at home, where Reysol should create pressure and Mito have been leaky defensively, surrendering roughly 1.9 goals per game this season, so Koga carries a reasonable ceiling for shutout points and bonus in that matchup at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium. He even chips in occasionally at the other end, which helps upside. He has found the net this season. And with an 86.0 Sorare Edge projection and a team form index of 80.00 (model confidence medium) Koga is an attractive, low-risk defender to start if you prize steady minutes and a matchup that leans toward clean-sheet probability.

You have him heating up as a supplier. 0.80 assists per match across the last five and a clear set-piece role make Higashi the player most likely to deliver steady attacking returns for Sanfrecce. He leads the creative numbers for the club this season with seven assists and elite expected-assist figures, and the J.League records show he also racks up corners and free kicks, so the chances he sees in the box are real. JEF United enter this one leaking goals, which boosts Higashi's ceiling at home, and Sorare Edge backs the upside with a 90.3 projection and medium confidence, so start him in your Starting XI if you need reliable assists and a high ceiling; the floor is limited only if Sanfrecce's momentum stalls.

If you need a high-floor midfield starter at home, Márquez is the play: he has been playing the full 90 for Cruz Azul and has already delivered two goals and an assist early in the Apertura, so his minutes and scoring form give him a real ceiling against an Atlante back line that has looked brittle in the opening fixtures. He is listed in Cruz Azul's Starting XI and benefits from teammates like Carlos Rodríguez who are doing the creative heavy lifting, which helps explain why he shows up in the box; combine that with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and you get a dependable minutes floor while your model pegs him at 89.6 with medium confidence.

Xadas is hot and indispensable for Tianjin, turning up in the Starting XI every week and logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fifteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks; FBref’s match logs show he collected two goals and two assists across those five games, and FootyStats backs that up with strong per-90 attacking numbers and an 89. 90 minute average. He also leads the team for chance creation, topping assists and key passes for Tianjin while feeding the club

If you want a midfield piece with high assist upside, Zechiël is the guy to target: per the figures you gave he delivered three assists across his last five matches (assists per match 0.60) and he is a near‑automatic in Feyenoord's Starting XI, averaging 96 minutes and with appearances in the last 5 game weeks: 5 and appearances in the last 15 game weeks: 15. He finished 2025/26 as a real offensive engine for a central midfielder, posting eight goals, seven assists and about 5.8 expected goals while firing roughly 62 shots, so away at Sparta. A side that conceded 62 goals last season. His late runs and shot volume make for a high ceiling. The Sorare Edge projection (88.2) agrees there is strong upside, but model confidence is medium, so treat him as a high-floor starter who still carries variance and upside rather than a slam‑dunk captain.

Kawabe is a dependable minutes-eater and creative hub for Sanfrecce, listed as a STARTER and logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and your data shows him at roughly 87 minutes per match which gives him a high floor. He is the team’s chance-creator, posting about 1.9 key passes per 90 and an xA around 0.23 per 90 while chipping in one goal and two assists this season, so his ceiling comes from volume rather than explosive finishing. This matchup is appealing, Sanfrecce host JEF United on August 8 and JEF have conceded 35 goals (about 1.75 per game) so Kawabe’s chance-creation should matter, and Sorare Edge’s 88.2 projection with medium confidence suggests solid upside but not ironclad reliability.

Quagliata is riding a hot run and you can feel the minutes under him, averaging 0.60 goals and 0.60 assists per match over his last five while logging about 86 minutes a game as a regular in Melgar's Starting XI, which gives him a high floor for fantasy lineups. The matchup helps his ceiling: UCV Moquegua have been leaky this season, conceding roughly 1.4 goals per match and showing especially poor away form, so Quagliata's chance volume and creative returns are more probable than not. Across the campaign he already shows the profile of a creator-finisher with two goals and five assists in nine appearances and healthy underlying numbers, so treat him as a high-floor starter with frequent assist upside and a realistic path to a multi-goal or multi-assist haul; the Sorare Edge projection sits at 87.9 with medium confidence. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so rostering him is more about capturing a steady points base than gambling on a surprise. Start him if you need reliable minutes and attacking returns.

He is hot and heavily involved; Cuesta has averaged 0.80 goals and 0.60 assists per match over his last five outings and has emerged as Melgar's primary finisher this season with eight goals and four assists, so he carries clear upside against a meek defense. (FotMob). As a regular in Melgar's Starting XI. With five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He offers a high floor through steady minutes, while Deportivo Moquegua's leaky back line (about 1.4 goals conceded per match) hands him a realistic ceiling because he fires roughly 3.3 shots per 90 with 1.1 on target. (Sofascore, FotMob). Treat him as a high-upside starter rather than a locked-in scorer; the Sorare Edge projection of 87.6 with medium model confidence suggests a strong probability of return, but his ceiling is where you should expect the big reward.

Quiles is riding real finishing form and an unusually high shot volume for Tianjin, which makes him a high-upside start against a Shandong defense that has been prone to conceding. He has three goals and about 2.81 expected goals in six appearances this campaign, showing 0.47 xG per 90 and work that translates into real chances inside the box. Shandong concede roughly 1.8 goals per match and their matchups with Tianjin have a strong tendency toward both teams scoring, so Quiles' floor is a single attacking return and his ceiling is multiple-goal upside if Tianjin can sustain pressure. He is a trusted starter for Tianjin and plays big minutes, he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which helps his baseline fantasy floor, and the Sorare Edge projection of 87.0 with medium confidence matches that upside.

Hot streak alert. Castillo has delivered back-to-back braces in July and is arriving at Matute with serious momentum, which pushes his ceiling sky-high for a home date with Alianza Atlético Sullana. He is effectively nailed into the Starting XI, with 17 starts and roughly 1,395 minutes this season while chipping in 11 goals and 5 assists, and he gets consistent service from Jairo Vélez, the club's primary chance creator. Sullana have been brittle defensively, conceding 22 in 18 matches, and the fixture at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva sets up a high-upside play; Sorare Edge pegs him at 86.

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.