Sorare Football Picks for GW97 Aug 4-7: Liga Pro

Posse is red hot right now, averaging 1.20 goals and 0.40 assists over the last five matches while logging about 83 minutes per game as a regular in Macará's Starting XI, and he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He gets a juicy home date with Guayaquil City at Estadio Bellavista, and that matters because City have been hittable this season, conceding 23 goals (1.10 per game), so Posse's recent volume of shots and the team form behind him point to genuine multiple-goal upside. Treat him as a high-ceiling starter with a safe floor of heavy minutes; Sorare Edge pegs him at 83.0 with medium confidence, so there is a clear probability he outperforms a low-risk forward option, but expect variance game to game rather than a lock for explosive points.

If you need a creator on a sticky slate, pick Mauro Díaz. He leads Universidad Católica in assists and chance creation, ranking top for big chances created and with six assists this season, which matches the eye test that he is the club's primary playmaker. He is a regular in the Starting XI and has been available week to week, so his floor is solid thanks to heavy minutes (85 per game in your data) and steady involvement over the last five and 15 game weeks. Técnico Universitario have been vulnerable at the back this campaign, conceding around a goal a game, which raises Díaz's ceiling for assists and secondary chances at home; treat him as a high-floor, medium-ceiling bet whose upside comes when Católica turn possession into clear chances. Projection note: your Sorare Edge number (83.5) and the model confidence marked medium fit that profile, so expect steady baseline production with occasional spike games rather than boom-or-bust outputs.

If you want goals from the middle, Ayunta is the call: he has averaged 0.80 goals per match across his last five outings, including a multi-goal game in that stretch, and FBref logs show him playing the full 90 regularly while finishing chances. He is a Starter who averages about 89 minutes per appearance, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is unusually high for a player with his scoring form, and Sorare Edge projects an 80.0 point ceiling with model confidence listed as MEDIUM. The fixture is away at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado against LDU Quito on August 3, 2026, and LDU concede only about 0.77 goals per match this season, which makes this a tougher venue to run up the score, but Ayunta’s consistent minutes and hot finishing make him a strong starting option with a clear chance of paying off.

Griffa is trending the right way for starters after opening the scoring in Leones del Norte's 1-0 win over Universidad Católica, a reminder he can supply game-deciding moments from central midfield. He is a dependable presence for coach TBA, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and plenty of minutes under his belt (1,238 across 17 matches on FBref), so he offers a high floor at home. Barcelona SC have conceded 17 in 22 and sit midtable, which gives Griffa a genuine ceiling for another attacking return, and the Sorare Edge projection (82.3, model confidence medium) agrees he is worth starting if you need steady minutes plus upside.

Manta have been porous this season, conceding roughly 1.24 goals per game, so an away date at Estadio Jocay presents a clear scoring opportunity for a forward who gets regular minutes. Carrillo has been one of Mushuc Runa's primary finishers this campaign, registering about 0.49 expected goals per 90 and five goals according to season metrics, and he benefits from service from chance-creators Renato Ibarra and Kevin Velasco. You have him listed as a STARTER, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and the projection here gives him a high ceiling in this matchup (Sorare Edge 79.3, model confidence medium). Treat him as a priority starter for goal-heavy formats, while remembering his floor is tied to Mushuc Runa's overall consistency.

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.

Nazareno's biggest asset for fantasy is availability and volume; five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fourteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks, with a steady 90 minutes per game, make him a reliably owned starter who delivers a high floor. Leones del Norte defend better at home than most of the league, conceding roughly 1.0 goals per game overall and about 0.7 at home, so Nazareno benefits from reasonable clean-sheet upside when Barcelona SC visit. He has racked up consistent save volume and two clean sheets so far this season, which supports the Sorare Edge projection of 81.0 points, though the model flags only medium confidence. Expect a safe baseline with upside if Leones holds shape. Barcelona carry forward weapons such as Darío Benedetto who can force high-danger shots, so Nazareno's ceiling is matchup-dependent; start him for a dependable floor and the chance at a tidy score, while recognizing there's a clear probability that Barcelona's finishing could limit upside.

If you want a safe floor from Macará's goalkeeping spot, Rodrigo Rodríguez is the clearest play this week: he owns four clean sheets and an 85 percent save rate this season, so the odds tilt toward another shutout against a Guayaquil City side that struggles to score on the road. He is the team's undisputed starter, so expect him to play the full match. Five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. Meaning his baseline is a locked-in fantasy floor rather than a matchup lottery. Sorare Edge pegs him at 77.2 points with model confidence medium, which matches the profile here: a high-probability clean-sheet candidate with upside coming from a stingy Macará defense and his above-average shot-stopping, but not a huge ceiling unless he piles up saves or faces a penalty.

If you want minutes and a steady fantasy floor, David Cabezas is about as reliable as Libertad's keeper spot gets, he is the club's confirmed starter who sees 90 every game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He also brings tangible upside from stops rather than cleans, with ESPN crediting him with 66 saves and three clean sheets this season, and a 2026 Ecuador cap that hints at a higher ceiling when the shots come. This fixture against Universidad Católica is a mixed bag for fantasy upside; Católica concede only about 0.9 goals per match and boast a strong clean-sheet rate, so Cabezas' ceiling is more likely to come from accumulated saves than a shutout, while the Sorare Edge projection of 77.0 (model confidence medium) suggests a solid probability he returns useful points.

Formento's biggest edge this week is availability and volume. He looks nailed to the Starting XI and has averaged 90 minutes per outing, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you get a very steady floor from guaranteed minutes. His underlying form supports some upside too; he has posted a roughly 75 percent save rate and a couple of clean sheets this season, and he meets a Manta side that has struggled to score (about 0.36 goals per game), which makes a shutout a realistic ceiling-play scenario. Treat the Sorare Edge projection of 76.9 points with medium confidence as confirmation that this is a safe start rather than a high-variance gamble, especially away at Estadio Jocay.

If you want a dependable defensive floor this round, Cangá is the kind of centre back who delivers it. He has been a regular starter for Universidad Católica, logging starts and contributing a goal this season while playing almost the full match window. He plugs into a backline that concedes under one goal per game, which boosts his clean-sheet ceiling, and he faces a Técnico Universitario side that sits low in the table and has been letting in around a goal a match, so the matchup leans in his favor. The Sorare Edge projection (82.6) and medium model confidence match what you’d expect from a 90-minute, 1.90 m centre back who wins aerials and pops up on set pieces, meaning his floor is a full 90 and a strong clean-sheet chance while his ceiling is a clean sheet plus the occasional goal or bonus; treat him as a safe starter rather than a high-variance flyer.

The most decisive thing about Jhon Chancellor is his ironman reliability, he averages 90 minutes per game and is a locked starter in Universidad Católica's Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He also brings set piece value and steady returns, with 2 goals and 2 assists this season plus eight clean sheets, which matters at home against Técnico Universitario, a side that has been middling defensively and concedes roughly a goal a match. Sorare Edge pegs him at 82.5 points with medium model confidence, so treat him as a high-floor fantasy option who should deliver steady minutes and occasional bonus returns, while recognizing his ceiling is tied mainly to aerial set pieces rather than explosive attacking upside.

Rodrigo Morínigo and Club Atlético Libertad host CD Universidad Católica del Ecuador next, and the home fixture adds a modest edge. His side has been tight at the back lately, lifting the clean-sheet upside that drives defensive scoring. Minutes outlook: listed as starter, full-90 minutes reliability, started each of his last five. Our model projects 77.8 points.

Castillo's biggest fantasy selling point is availability and volume, he is a nailed starter for Delfín and has been playing the full 90 each match, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives a reliable floor you can depend on in the Starting XI. He also knows this opponent well, having time in LDU Quito's youth setup according to his Transfermarkt profile, which can help him read their wide play. From a matchup angle he offers a modest ceiling because Delfín have been defensively compact this season, conceding roughly 0.9 goals per game and collecting several clean sheets, while LDU average under one goal per match, so Castillo brings a realistic clean-sheet floor and some upside if Delfín keep the game tight; the Sorare Edge projection sits at 77.1 with medium confidence, so treat him as a safe defensive start rather than a high-ceiling differential.

Enzo Rubio is a fixture in Delfín's Starting XI, a regular starter who brings dependable minutes with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He offers a clear defensive floor, conceding just 0.72 per 90 and helping produce five clean sheets in 13 league matches this season, which matters against an LDU Quito side that posts about a 37 percent clean-sheet rate and with this tie set for Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado. Sorare Edge pegs him at 76.9 points with medium model confidence, so view Rubio as a high-floor play on minutes and clean-sheet probability; his ceiling is limited by Delfín's modest 40.00 team form index and the difficulty of an away trip, which makes him a safer start for managers who value steady defensive returns over breakout attacking upside.

If you need a creator on a sticky slate, pick Mauro Díaz. He leads Universidad Católica in assists and chance creation, ranking top for big chances created and with six assists this season, which matches the eye test that he is the club's primary playmaker. He is a regular in the Starting XI and has been available week to week, so his floor is solid thanks to heavy minutes (85 per game in your data) and steady involvement over the last five and 15 game weeks. Técnico Universitario have been vulnerable at the back this campaign, conceding around a goal a game, which raises Díaz's ceiling for assists and secondary chances at home; treat him as a high-floor, medium-ceiling bet whose upside comes when Católica turn possession into clear chances. Projection note: your Sorare Edge number (83.5) and the model confidence marked medium fit that profile, so expect steady baseline production with occasional spike games rather than boom-or-bust outputs.

Griffa is trending the right way for starters after opening the scoring in Leones del Norte's 1-0 win over Universidad Católica, a reminder he can supply game-deciding moments from central midfield. He is a dependable presence for coach TBA, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and plenty of minutes under his belt (1,238 across 17 matches on FBref), so he offers a high floor at home. Barcelona SC have conceded 17 in 22 and sit midtable, which gives Griffa a genuine ceiling for another attacking return, and the Sorare Edge projection (82.3, model confidence medium) agrees he is worth starting if you need steady minutes plus upside.

If you want goals from the middle, Ayunta is the call: he has averaged 0.80 goals per match across his last five outings, including a multi-goal game in that stretch, and FBref logs show him playing the full 90 regularly while finishing chances. He is a Starter who averages about 89 minutes per appearance, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is unusually high for a player with his scoring form, and Sorare Edge projects an 80.0 point ceiling with model confidence listed as MEDIUM. The fixture is away at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado against LDU Quito on August 3, 2026, and LDU concede only about 0.77 goals per match this season, which makes this a tougher venue to run up the score, but Ayunta’s consistent minutes and hot finishing make him a strong starting option with a clear chance of paying off.

Alonso is worth starting mostly because he plays big minutes and gets into scoring positions regularly: he is a fixture in the Starting XI, averaging about 78 minutes and already has four goals and two assists this season while creating 21 chances, which gives a steady floor and a clear ceiling for attacking returns. That recent production lines up with form too. He has been scoring at roughly a 0.40 goals per match clip over the last five, and he draws a favorable opponent in Técnico Universitario, who have been vulnerable defensively and concede around one goal per game in recent league play. If you need a clean, minutes-backed midfield starter rather than a lottery play, Alonso fits that profile; he benefits from chances supplied by Mauro Díaz and the club attack, and Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.8 points with medium confidence, so expect a reliable floor with a decent probability of a multi-category fantasy day rather than an all-or-nothing explosive outing.

What stands out is Miranda's reliability in Macará's engine room; he is a confirmed starter who has played five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his heavy minutes make him a safe floor because he lives in the Starting XI. On form he offers clear upside as a chance creator, with the supplied last-five numbers showing 0.60 assists per match and 0.20 goals per match, and he often feeds the team’s top finishers like Franco Posse, who leads Macará’s scoring this season, which matters because Macará host Guayaquil City at Estadio Bellavista where the visitors have been vulnerable, conceding roughly 1.1 goals per game. Sorare Edge pegs him at 79.0 with medium model confidence, so treat him as a dependable starting midfielder with a modest floor and a realistic ceiling if he keeps creating for Posse and Macará’s hot form continues.

Posse is red hot right now, averaging 1.20 goals and 0.40 assists over the last five matches while logging about 83 minutes per game as a regular in Macará's Starting XI, and he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He gets a juicy home date with Guayaquil City at Estadio Bellavista, and that matters because City have been hittable this season, conceding 23 goals (1.10 per game), so Posse's recent volume of shots and the team form behind him point to genuine multiple-goal upside. Treat him as a high-ceiling starter with a safe floor of heavy minutes; Sorare Edge pegs him at 83.0 with medium confidence, so there is a clear probability he outperforms a low-risk forward option, but expect variance game to game rather than a lock for explosive points.

He is a bona fide fixture in the Starting XI right now, listed as a STARTER and averaging 89 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is tied to regular full-match exposure. Londoño has already chipped in with two goals and two assists this season and shows encouraging underlying numbers, roughly 0.32 non-penalty xG per 90 in some metrics, which gives him a genuine scoring ceiling against a Técnico Universitario side that has been porous this year, conceding about 24 goals in 21 matches. Sorare’s 82.8 projection and medium confidence fit that profile; treat him as a high-floor home start who carries upside if Católica can open the game early.

What sells Anangonó is the minutes. He is listed as a STARTER and averaging 90 minutes, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives a solid floor for fantasy lineups. He is the focal point up front, with four goals this league campaign and steady shot volume. 44 attempts with 13 on target. So his ceiling comes from converting that activity, and the fixture is at Estadio Olímpico de Ibarra where he tends to play his full role. Barcelona SC have been fairly compact, conceding 14 goals in 20 league matches, so upside is somewhat capped, but The Sorare Edge still projects roughly 84 points with model confidence flagged as medium, making him a worthwhile start if you prize dependable minutes plus shot volume.

Manta have been porous this season, conceding roughly 1.24 goals per game, so an away date at Estadio Jocay presents a clear scoring opportunity for a forward who gets regular minutes. Carrillo has been one of Mushuc Runa's primary finishers this campaign, registering about 0.49 expected goals per 90 and five goals according to season metrics, and he benefits from service from chance-creators Renato Ibarra and Kevin Velasco. You have him listed as a STARTER, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and the projection here gives him a high ceiling in this matchup (Sorare Edge 79.3, model confidence medium). Treat him as a priority starter for goal-heavy formats, while remembering his floor is tied to Mushuc Runa's overall consistency.

What makes Elvis Patta interesting this week is his reliability in the Starting XI and the minutes that bring a high floor, he has been a regular starter this season and averages about 86 to 87 minutes per appearance which means he finishes matches and is on the pitch when chances materialize. He has three assists and a strong marks-for-creation on underlying numbers, with expected assists and chances-created metrics well above league average, so his ceiling is tied to chance creation rather than pure finishing. The matchup is mixed because Universidad Católica have been one of the tighter defenses in the league, conceding roughly 19 goals this season, so goals will be harder to come by, but Libertad are at home and Sorare Edge projects a 77.0 with medium confidence. Patta is a safe floor play thanks to locked minutes and a reasonable upside if Libertad can break Católica down.