Sorare Football Picks for GW97 Aug 4-7: Russian Premier League

Sobolev is hot and in form, averaging 1.00 goals per match across his last five and firing a two-goal brace in Zenit s 5-0 win over Akron on July 25, 2026, which underlines a clear finishing streak. He is a regular in the Starting XI and logging roughly 80 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is solid; he also finished the previous campaign with strong underlying numbers and xG that back up his scoring output. The matchup further leans toward upside. Zenit travel to Orenburg on August 2, 2026, a fixture where Orenburg have been liable at the back recently and Zenit dominate the head to head. So Sorare Edge s 80.8 projection (model confidence medium) makes him an appealing start for managers chasing goals, while owners should accept some variance because hot streaks can cool.

Tyukavin is hot and available, averaging 0.60 goals per match over his last five and bringing nine goals and four assists for the season, so he arrives with the kind of scoring form that justifies a spot in your Starting XI. Dynamo's official match coverage shows him on the scoresheet in a recent trip to Baltika, and match-day lineups regularly list him as a starter, supporting the user-provided status of STARTER and his five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. With an average of about 80 minutes per appearance and a Sorare Edge projection of 83.1 (model confidence medium), his floor is a full-game forward who will earn chances from the wide forwards and midfield runners around him, while his ceiling is the multi-shot, multi-involvement outing that turns into a match-winning score.

If you want a dependable baseline from Krasnodar's left side, Olaza is about as reliable as they come in the Starting XI and has been completing full matches, which gives him a safe floor for clean-sheet points at home against Fakel. He finished last season with a noticeable attacking edge for a fullback, registering four assists while contributing to a double-digit clean-sheet total, so there is real upside for bonus and attacking returns when Krasnodar controls the game. Fakel have posted worrying numbers in the early fixtures, especially on chance creation and xG allowed, which raises Olaza's ceiling for both defensive points and involvement in build-up, though the projection comes with medium model confidence so treat him as a high-floor starter with a moderate upside rather than a guaranteed explosive play.

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The most decisive thing about Zobnin right now is his availability and role. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, is listed as a Starter and has been playing heavy minutes (about 88 per appearance), so he offers a very safe floor for managers taking him to Akhmat-Arena on Aug 2. There is upside too. He has been chipping in offensively at a useful clip over short samples (0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match in the last five), his season numbers show tangible goal involvement, and a Sorare Edge projection of 79.6 with medium confidence underlines that this is a high-probability starter rather than a desperation punt. Akhmat can be compact at home, which will cap his ceiling in a single game, so treat Zobnin as a high-floor, medium-ceiling option who is worth starting for dependable minutes and the occasional attacking reward.

Availability and clean sheets are Agkatsev's calling cards right now: he is the club's starter and a near-certainty for the Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he has racked up 11 clean sheets this season, which creates a strong fantasy floor. Krasnodar host Fakel Voronezh on August 2, 2026, and that matchup slightly tilts toward Agkatsev because Fakel looked blunt in their opener; his 0.63 goals conceded per 90 and roughly 72 percent save rate suggest a real probability of both a tidy clean sheet and useful save counts. Sorare Edge projects 80.9 points with medium confidence, so treat him as a safe minutes play with a dependable floor from starts and clean-sheet potential, while the ceiling depends on Krasnodar controlling chance volume and turning his saves into extra fantasy upside.

Torop's recent save profile and shutout history make him a predictable fantasy floor this week, his shot-stopping showing a roughly 76 percent save rate and multiple clean sheets that matter at home against a Krylya Sovetov side that has been middling offensively, averaging under two goals per game. He is the Starting XI goalkeeper for CSKA, he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and eight appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and club records like a 656-minute run without conceding in the Russian Cup underscore that a clean sheet is a realistic ceiling at the VEB Arena on August 1, 2026. Sorare Edge pegs him at 74.5 points with medium confidence, so treat Torop as a high-floor start who carries a decent chance of a clean sheet but only a moderate probability of producing the kind of high-variance bonus points you get from penalty saves or a flurry of reflex stops.

If you want a goalkeeper who buys you a reliable minutes floor, Evgeni Staver is the play: he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fifteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he has been the consistent 90‑minute starter for Rubin. That steadiness matters this weekend at Kazan against FK Orenburg, a side that conceded around 1.47 goals per match last season, so Rubin should generate enough shots and chances for Staver to rack up saves and give himself a realistic clean sheet ceiling. He recorded multiple saves and two clean sheets across a recent five‑match run, and with Sorare Edge projecting 73.5 points at medium confidence and Rubin’s team form index at 33.33, you get a high floor from locked minutes and a moderate probability of a ceiling performance if the defense clicks.

Pesjakov is a high-ceiling shot-stopper this season, sitting around a 68 percent save rate with just over 100 saves and six clean sheets, so he produces fantasy upside even when Krylya are under pressure. He is the club's starter with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his steady 87 minutes per game makes him a safe minutes play as Krylya travel to CSKA on August 1, 2026. Sorare Edge pegs him at 72.8 with medium confidence, which fits the profile: a reliable floor from consistent starts plus a strong ceiling when shot volume stays high, though the probability of a clean sheet against CSKA is tempered, so treat him as a starter for ceiling rather than a lock for tidy returns.

Yatimov's clearest asset is availability and a locked-in role, he is Rostov's Starting XI goalkeeper and has logged five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives you a dependable floor because he almost always plays the full 90. That steadiness comes with real shot-stopping upside this season, he has eight clean sheets and roughly a 67 percent save rate, so positive fantasy returns are a realistic ceiling when Rostov limit chances. The matchup at PFC CSKA is tougher but not prohibitive. CSKA have conceded around one goal per game recently. So with a Sorare Edge projection of 72.2 and model confidence at medium, Yatimov is a sensible start for managers who prioritize guaranteed minutes and clean-sheet upside while accepting some variance in big-score potential.

If you want a dependable baseline from Krasnodar's left side, Olaza is about as reliable as they come in the Starting XI and has been completing full matches, which gives him a safe floor for clean-sheet points at home against Fakel. He finished last season with a noticeable attacking edge for a fullback, registering four assists while contributing to a double-digit clean-sheet total, so there is real upside for bonus and attacking returns when Krasnodar controls the game. Fakel have posted worrying numbers in the early fixtures, especially on chance creation and xG allowed, which raises Olaza's ceiling for both defensive points and involvement in build-up, though the projection comes with medium model confidence so treat him as a high-floor starter with a moderate upside rather than a guaranteed explosive play.

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What makes Nino fantasy-friendly is his floor: he is a locked-in starter who has played through the recent run and is averaging 90 minutes, which means reliable minutes and steady clean-sheet opportunity. Zenit sit at the top of the table and have conceded just 19 goals in 30 league matches, while Orenburg give up about 1.47 goals per game at home, so Nino carries clear upside for a shutout on paper and fits a conservative lineup tag; your Sorare Edge projection of 78.9 with medium confidence maps neatly onto that security. There is a ceiling caveat, because Orenburg can still threaten and have pulled results against Zenit this season, so treat Nino as a high-floor, moderate-ceiling play rather than a boom-or-bust punt. Good for starting if you need stability and minutes, less exciting if you need attacking counting stats.

If you want a dependable defensive floor for this fixture, Skopintsev is the guy: he is a regular in the Starting XI for Dynamo and plays heavy minutes (about 76 per match), which makes him a reliable source of clean-sheet points rather than a boom-or-bust attacking option. The matchup helps his case, he heads to Rostec Arena to face Baltika, a side that has been blunt in attack this season and conceded just 21 goals (0.70 per game), so his probability of a shutout is materially higher than versus a top scoring opponent. With five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, plus a Sorare Edge projection of 78.2 and medium model confidence, treat him as a low-variance start with a solid floor and a ceiling tied to Dynamo keeping the clean sheet and the occasional assist or bonus from minutes.

If you need a defender with a high floor and genuine ceiling from set pieces, Vítor Tormena is the clearest option for Krasnodar this week, he has contributed a goal this season and wins a large share of aerial duels while compiling big clearance and defensive-volume numbers. He is listed as a STARTER and has four appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, averaging 72 minutes per game, so his baseline points are dependable and the Sorare Edge projection (77.5 with medium confidence) reflects that steady floor. Krasnodar host Fakel on August 2, and with Fakel vulnerable in recent league action, Tormena's clean-sheet probability and set-piece upside make him an appealing start, though standard risks like a yellow card or occasional tactical rest cap the absolute ceiling.

Batxi is a dependable minutes-eater who delivers a safe floor and steady chance-creation upside; he averaged roughly 77 minutes per appearance last season, started regularly for Krasnodar and finished the league campaign with six assists in about 2,072 minutes, so you can expect him to be on the pitch and involved. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which lowers his rotation risk ahead of the home meeting with Fakel on August 2, 2026, and that opponent has shown susceptibility at the back this term, so Batxi carries reasonable assist upside in this spot. Treat him as a reliable starter with a medium-confidence ceiling: Sorare Edge projects 80.4 points and the model flags medium confidence, so he is a sensible pick for steady returns rather than a boom-or-bust punt.

The most decisive thing about Zobnin right now is his availability and role. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, is listed as a Starter and has been playing heavy minutes (about 88 per appearance), so he offers a very safe floor for managers taking him to Akhmat-Arena on Aug 2. There is upside too. He has been chipping in offensively at a useful clip over short samples (0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match in the last five), his season numbers show tangible goal involvement, and a Sorare Edge projection of 79.6 with medium confidence underlines that this is a high-probability starter rather than a desperation punt. Akhmat can be compact at home, which will cap his ceiling in a single game, so treat Zobnin as a high-floor, medium-ceiling option who is worth starting for dependable minutes and the occasional attacking reward.

The safe, decisive angle on Kevin Pina is availability and minutes. He is listed in Krasnodar's expected Starting XI and has been an every-game presence recently, with five appearances in the last five game weeks and about 72 minutes per match, which gives a reliable defensive floor plus a small scoring upside (0.20 goals per match over that stretch). The fixture helps his case. Krasnodar host Fakel at Ozon Arena and Fakel have looked brittle early on, conceding multiple goals and carrying a worrying xG against, so Pina should see more defensive actions and occasional chances to influence transition play when creators such as Eduard Spertsyan are on the ball. Combine that with a Sorare Edge projection of 78.6 and medium model confidence and you get a high-floor starter who can pop for a useful ceiling on set pieces or a late shot, but treat any attacking return as lower-probability upside rather than a sure thing.

The biggest thing here is that Krasnodar just signed Ozdoev and he arrives with real attacking provenance, having produced seven goals and three assists last season while firing 32 shots and generating roughly 2.96 expected goals, so he offers genuine late‑arriving scoring threat from midfield. He is listed in the Starting XI for the home meeting with Fakel on August 2, and with a 73‑minute average and five appearances in the last five game weeks he brings a reliable floor as Krasnodar looks to control the game. Fakel conceded two in their opener and register worrying early xG numbers, which boosts Ozdoev's ceiling because of his late runs and set‑piece utility; the Sorare Edge peg of 77.9 with medium confidence makes him a sensible start with upside rather than a punt.

Glushkov's clearest asset is availability. He is a STARTER who averages 90 per game and has been ever-present recently, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fifteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his fantasy floor comes from dependable, full-match minutes in the Starting XI. That reliability matters at home against Lokomotiv at Anzhi Arena, but Lokomotiv have been hard to break down early in the season, which caps Glushkov's upside unless he sparks a chance-creating sequence or gets on set-piece duty; treat him as a steady score with limited boom potential given Makhachkala's overall form. Sorare Edge projects 76.4 points with medium confidence, which fits a high-floor, medium-ceiling profile. Start him if you want reliability and minutes, but temper expectations for a high-variance haul.

Tyukavin is hot and available, averaging 0.60 goals per match over his last five and bringing nine goals and four assists for the season, so he arrives with the kind of scoring form that justifies a spot in your Starting XI. Dynamo's official match coverage shows him on the scoresheet in a recent trip to Baltika, and match-day lineups regularly list him as a starter, supporting the user-provided status of STARTER and his five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. With an average of about 80 minutes per appearance and a Sorare Edge projection of 83.1 (model confidence medium), his floor is a full-game forward who will earn chances from the wide forwards and midfield runners around him, while his ceiling is the multi-shot, multi-involvement outing that turns into a match-winning score.

Vorobyov's headline here is simple and useful: he returns to Krasnodar after a 10‑goal 2025‑26 league campaign, and that scoring pedigree matters because Krasnodar host Fakel at the Ozon Arena against a defence that looked vulnerable in the opening round. He is listed as a STARTER and is getting heavy minutes, averaging about 81 per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is a steady run of playing time and regular shots, while the ceiling is a multi-goal day

Sobolev is hot and in form, averaging 1.00 goals per match across his last five and firing a two-goal brace in Zenit s 5-0 win over Akron on July 25, 2026, which underlines a clear finishing streak. He is a regular in the Starting XI and logging roughly 80 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is solid; he also finished the previous campaign with strong underlying numbers and xG that back up his scoring output. The matchup further leans toward upside. Zenit travel to Orenburg on August 2, 2026, a fixture where Orenburg have been liable at the back recently and Zenit dominate the head to head. So Sorare Edge s 80.8 projection (model confidence medium) makes him an appealing start for managers chasing goals, while owners should accept some variance because hot streaks can cool.

What sells Ugalde here is the shot quality he's been getting rather than raw volume: he sits on about 7.45 expected goals this season with five goals and three assists, which says the chances are there for a forward to pop on a given day. He comes into this one in the Starting XI, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and your data shows him averaging roughly 81 minutes so his floor is comfortably starter-grade rather than a bench lottery. Akhmat have been vulnerable to conceding and the H2H/season trends point to open games, so Ugalde offers a strong ceiling for an away match; Sorare Edge puts him at 77.2 points with model confidence Medium, meaning he is a high-upside start you take because of opportunity more than sheer volume.

What stands out with Arthur Gomes is the work behind his returns: he has three league goals and a non-penalty xG around 2.82 while averaging nearly 1.9 shots per 90, which shows he gets into the kinds of positions that produce upside. He is listed as a STARTER and has been trusted in the Starting XI recently, appearances in the last 5 game weeks: 5 and appearances in the last 15 game weeks: 13, while averaging about 68 minutes, so his floor is higher than a pure flier. The trip is away to FK Baltika Kaliningrad on August 1, 2026. Gomes benefits from service from Dynamo creators such as Bitello and Ezequiel Barco, so the ceiling here is a genuine goals-or-assist outing rather than empty minutes; Sorare Edge even projects 77.2 points with medium confidence, making him a sensible high-upside starter whose scoring ceiling can outweigh a modest floor risk.