Sorare Football Picks for GW97 Aug 4-7: SuperSport HNL

If you want a striker with form and a soft matchup, Puljić is the obvious play: he finished the 2025/26 campaign among the Prva HNL’s top scorers with 16 goals and a robust non‑penalty xG profile, and Rijeka’s head to head history against NK Rudeš heavily favours the hosts. He is a regular who has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, averaging 90 minutes per game, so his floor is anchored by heavy minutes and set continuity in the Starting XI. Sorare Edge puts him at 82.6 points but model confidence is low, which fits the read here: high ceiling because he gets shots and penalty responsibility, reasonable probability of returns at home, but some variance means you should expect the occasional quiet outing rather than a lock for an explosive haul.

What makes Gojak interesting this week is his recent involvement and heavy minutes; he is a confirmed Starter who has pushed through five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a high minutes floor and a real chance to produce against newly promoted NK Rudeš at Stadion HNK Rijeka on August 2, 2026. He comes off a productive short run, averaging 0.40 goals and 0.40 assists across the last five game weeks while logging roughly 85 minutes per match, and he finished the 2025/26 campaign with two goals and two assists, numbers that back a useful ceiling for goal contributions from midfield. Treat him as a medium-confidence starter with upside; the Sorare Edge projection at 82.4 points and Rijeka’s strong team form point to a meaningful probability of returns, but his value is driven more by steady starts and minutes than boom-or-bust finishing, so he is best slotted where you need a reliable minutes anchor with a realistic chance of a goal or assist.

Rijeka's left back has become a real attacking safety net, with five assists this season and a 0.60 assists-per-match clip over the last five, so he brings a dependable assist ceiling from deep and a sensible floor for lineups. He is a confirmed Starter for Rijeka and averages heavy minutes (about 88 per game in the provided data), and Rijeka host newly promoted NK Rudeš on 01.08.2026. A matchup that should let Devetak get forward against a side still finding its feet. If you need a defender with clear probability of a returns via crosses and chance creation, he fits that role; Sorare Edge projects 82.5 points with model confidence medium, which matches the idea that his ceiling comes from assists while his floor is steady minutes and defensive reliability.

Beljo is a pure finisher and that matters more than anything for this tie; after returning to Dinamo he ripped off a 31-goal league season, so you are rostering a forward who knows how to convert chances. He has been a virtual ever present, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he comes into the Champions League qualifier as a confirmed starter at Stadion Maksimir where he will receive service from the likes of Mislav Oršić and Gabriel Vidović. Kauno Žalgiris have shown vulnerabilities in qualifying, conceding roughly 0.75 goals per match at this stage, which stacks probability on Beljo cashing in and explains why Sorare Edge pegs him at 81.6 points with medium confidence; this is a high-ceiling start who still carries a modest rotation and matchup risk typical of early European rounds.

Maglica's real appeal is his assist output from right back; he has six assists this season while averaging full 90-minute games, which makes him a dependable presence in Varaždin's Starting XI and a steady fantasy floor. That attacking ceiling matters here: he pops up in the final third (about 0.3 assists per 90) and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks with an assists-per-match of 0.20 over those five, so you should be rostering him for assist upside more than for shutout points. The match is at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec against Hajduk Split, who scored 61 and conceded 36 across 36 matches this season, so clean sheets are far from guaranteed; with a Sorare Edge projection of 77.8 but low model confidence, treat Maglica as a high-floor starter whose ceiling comes from crosses and chance creation rather than big defensive returns.

The cleanest angle on Matijaš is availability and role certainty: he is Gorica's locked-in starter, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you can expect a full 90 and a spot in the Starting XI. He comes with real underlying form to back that up, posting about a 68 percent save rate and eight clean sheets across 35 matches last season, numbers that give him a steady fantasy floor and a clear ceiling if Gorica keep Osijek’s blunt attack quiet. Osijek scored just 27 goals in 2025-26. Sorare Edge pegs him at 78.3 points with medium confidence, which matches the matchup logic: start him as a safe, high-floor option at home, with upside if the defence holds.

If you want save upside more than clean-sheet comfort, Kolić is the play here because Lokomotiva have been prone to open games and concede roughly 1.44 goals per match this season, which produces lots of shots to stop. He is Istra's regular number one and has eaten heavy minutes this term, with FotMob logging around 2,790 minutes and a roughly 70.5 percent save rate in 2025/26, so his floor is steadier than a pure backup and his ceiling rises with shot volume. Four appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks point to low short-term rotation, and Sorare Edge's 70.7 projection (model confidence low) lines up with a high-variance start: expect steady fantasy points from saves but don’t bank on a clean sheet.

The decisive fact is availability and trust: Silić is the first-choice keeper for Hajduk and has been used regularly this run, which is why you should note four appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks when weighing his floor. Hajduk list him in their first-team squad and his consistent starts point to a safe minutes floor for managers picking a goalkeeper. This match at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec against NK Varaždin is winnable from a clean-sheet perspective because Varaždin are conceding roughly 1.3 to 1.4 goals per game, so Silić carries a reasonable upside if Hajduk control the game; the Sorare Edge projection of 64.4 points and the model's medium confidence reflect that mix of a steady floor and a modest ceiling. Bottom line: start him when you need a dependable minutes play and a realistic clean-sheet shot, but remember the ceiling depends on Hajduk’s team form and how they handle Varaždin’s home game plan.

This is one of the safer keeper starts on paper because Dinamo host Kauno Žalgiris, a side that has conceded only about 0.8 goals per match and kept nine clean sheets domestically this season, so the clean-sheet probability for the home goalkeeper is attractive. Filipović is penciled into the Starting XI for the match at Stadion Maksimir and is listed as Dinamo’s goalkeeper for the tie, but his minutes and usage have been irregular lately, appearances in the last 5 game weeks: 3, appearances in the last 15 game weeks: 5, Minutes per game: 60, Playing status: STARTER. Treat him as a medium-confidence play: the Sorare Edge projection of 63.5 pts (model confidence: MEDIUM) points to a solid ceiling if Dinamo control the game and lock a clean sheet, while his recent rotation history caps the floor and leaves some downside risk.

If you need saves rather than a clean sheet, Silić is the bet: he has saved about 71 percent of shots faced in his limited top‑flight minutes, and he is listed to start for NK Varaždin at home against HNK Hajduk Split on Aug 2, 2026. That upside comes with caveats. He averages 54 minutes per game, has three appearances in the last 5 game weeks and four appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so sample size caps his ceiling and his floor is tied to how long he stays in the Starting XI. The Sorare Edge projection (58.6) and the model's medium confidence make him a reasonable differential when you want save volume, but treat clean sheets as bonus rather than the base case.

Rijeka's left back has become a real attacking safety net, with five assists this season and a 0.60 assists-per-match clip over the last five, so he brings a dependable assist ceiling from deep and a sensible floor for lineups. He is a confirmed Starter for Rijeka and averages heavy minutes (about 88 per game in the provided data), and Rijeka host newly promoted NK Rudeš on 01.08.2026. A matchup that should let Devetak get forward against a side still finding its feet. If you need a defender with clear probability of a returns via crosses and chance creation, he fits that role; Sorare Edge projects 82.5 points with model confidence medium, which matches the idea that his ceiling comes from assists while his floor is steady minutes and defensive reliability.

Oreč's biggest asset for fantasy is reliability, not flash: he's a confirmed Starter for Rijeka who rarely comes off, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 11 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he logs heavy minutes that give you a safe floor in minutes-based formats. The matchup helps too, since Rijeka host NK Rudeš at Rujevica on August 2, 2026, and Rudeš arrive from the second tier with only modest attacking output last season (roughly 1.44 goals per match), which boosts Oreč's clean-sheet ceiling when paired with Rijeka's strong form; Sorare Edge projects 81.2 points with model confidence marked medium, so treat him as a low-risk start whose upside comes from a shutout and steady minutes.

Rijeka's back line will almost certainly start him and he plays the full 90 on a predictable basis, which makes Ante a safe floor for clean-sheet formats; he is a confirmed Starter in Rijeka's setup and has been ever-present lately, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. Those minutes translate into real defensive production this season. He helped Rijeka to double-digit clean sheets and is conceding under one goal per 90 while ranking highly for aerial wins and clearances, so his ceiling is driven by shutout points plus routine defensive actions. Rijeka arrive in form and should control this home fixture, while Rudeš arrive as a weaker defensive side, so the probability favors Majstorović delivering a steady score rather than a boom-or-bust surprise; treat him as a high-floor start with medium upside for bonus defensive points.

Kumar is essentially a minutes bet you can trust, locked into the Starting XI and averaging full matches, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That kind of reliability skews his fantasy floor upward. He racks up defensive work: about 6.3 clearances per 90 and a strong aerial win rate while completing roughly 86 percent of his passes, traits that convert into steady points from clearances and blocked shots rather than attacking upside. Hosting Lokomotiva at Stadion Aldo Drosina on Aug 1, 2026, gives him a matchup where defensive actions should come in plenty. Lokomotiva conceded 52 goals in 2025/26. And the Sorare Edge projection of 79.5 with medium model confidence lines him up as a sensible starter with a clear floor and a reasonable ceiling on set-piece and defensive scoring.

Maglica's real appeal is his assist output from right back; he has six assists this season while averaging full 90-minute games, which makes him a dependable presence in Varaždin's Starting XI and a steady fantasy floor. That attacking ceiling matters here: he pops up in the final third (about 0.3 assists per 90) and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks with an assists-per-match of 0.20 over those five, so you should be rostering him for assist upside more than for shutout points. The match is at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec against Hajduk Split, who scored 61 and conceded 36 across 36 matches this season, so clean sheets are far from guaranteed; with a Sorare Edge projection of 77.8 but low model confidence, treat Maglica as a high-floor starter whose ceiling comes from crosses and chance creation rather than big defensive returns.

What makes Gojak interesting this week is his recent involvement and heavy minutes; he is a confirmed Starter who has pushed through five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a high minutes floor and a real chance to produce against newly promoted NK Rudeš at Stadion HNK Rijeka on August 2, 2026. He comes off a productive short run, averaging 0.40 goals and 0.40 assists across the last five game weeks while logging roughly 85 minutes per match, and he finished the 2025/26 campaign with two goals and two assists, numbers that back a useful ceiling for goal contributions from midfield. Treat him as a medium-confidence starter with upside; the Sorare Edge projection at 82.4 points and Rijeka’s strong team form point to a meaningful probability of returns, but his value is driven more by steady starts and minutes than boom-or-bust finishing, so he is best slotted where you need a reliable minutes anchor with a realistic chance of a goal or assist.

Pavić's biggest selling point is availability and trust from the coach, he is a STARTER who averages 89 minutes per game which gives him a very high floor for fantasy points through guaranteed minutes and game exposure. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and nine appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you can expect those minutes to continue, and that consistency matters because Rijeka host NK Rudeš at Stadion HNK Rijeka Dean Šćulac where Rijeka have been heavy favorites and dominant in recent head to head meetings, a matchup that raises the probability of clean-control bonus and occasional chance creation. Your Sorare Edge projection of 81.7 with model confidence MEDIUM fits this profile: high floor from near-everpresent minutes and a decent ceiling if he picks up a secondary assist or bonus, but remember his upside is somewhat capped if he remains a deeper midfielder rather than the primary creator.

An ironman in Gorica's Starting XI, Kavelj brings a remarkably safe floor. Five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, averaging essentially full matches and totaling just over 3,100 minutes while chipping in three goals and two assists this season. He also offers real attacking upside for a defensive midfielder, with 24 shots and 16 chances created, and this fixture at Gradski stadion Velika Gorica against an Osijek side that conceded 49 league goals last season makes a late-run or assist a plausible ceiling. With a Sorare Edge projection of 79.8 points and medium model confidence, treat him as a high-floor starter who has a meaningful chance to exceed that floor if Gorica presses early.

What makes Ivan Ćubelić rosterable is his availability and minutes profile; he has been a Starting XI mainstay with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, logging roughly 1,303 minutes and chipping in a goal across the campaign, so his floor is real simply because he plays. He also draws a favorable assignment to open the season at home against NK Rudeš Zagreb, who return to the top flight and have shown defensive vulnerability in recent preparations, while Rijeka possess high-volume creators in Tiago Dantas and Toni Fruk that supply the midfield with chances, giving Ćubelić a tangible ceiling via involvement and occasional shots. Sorare Edge backs him with a 78.1 projection but flags low model confidence, which is exactly how you should treat him in fantasy: a dependable minutes play with a modest ceiling and upside in this specific matchup, not a boom-or-bust one-off.

What makes Vito Čaić playable this week is availability and volume, not splashy box scores; he is a STARTER who averages 86 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so you buy a high floor and consistent minutes rather than boom-or-bust moments, and the Sorare Edge projection of 72.5 (model confidence medium) reflects that minutes-backed profile. He operates as a defensive midfielder for Osijek and logged heavy minutes last season. 1,811 minutes with a goal and an assist. Which underlines that he is a regular cog in the Starting XI rather than a rotation flier. Osijek travel to HNK Gorica on August 1, 2026, and Gorica concede about 1.33 goals per game, a rate that should produce at least some midfield involvement for Čaić; expect steady points from playing time and occasional upside from secondary assists or defensive returns, but treat any attacking ceiling as modest.

If you want a striker with form and a soft matchup, Puljić is the obvious play: he finished the 2025/26 campaign among the Prva HNL’s top scorers with 16 goals and a robust non‑penalty xG profile, and Rijeka’s head to head history against NK Rudeš heavily favours the hosts. He is a regular who has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, averaging 90 minutes per game, so his floor is anchored by heavy minutes and set continuity in the Starting XI. Sorare Edge puts him at 82.6 points but model confidence is low, which fits the read here: high ceiling because he gets shots and penalty responsibility, reasonable probability of returns at home, but some variance means you should expect the occasional quiet outing rather than a lock for an explosive haul.

Beljo is a pure finisher and that matters more than anything for this tie; after returning to Dinamo he ripped off a 31-goal league season, so you are rostering a forward who knows how to convert chances. He has been a virtual ever present, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he comes into the Champions League qualifier as a confirmed starter at Stadion Maksimir where he will receive service from the likes of Mislav Oršić and Gabriel Vidović. Kauno Žalgiris have shown vulnerabilities in qualifying, conceding roughly 0.75 goals per match at this stage, which stacks probability on Beljo cashing in and explains why Sorare Edge pegs him at 81.6 points with medium confidence; this is a high-ceiling start who still carries a modest rotation and matchup risk typical of early European rounds.

Erceg's clearest edge is matchup and role, he scored in Gorica's 2-0 win over Osijek in May and is listed in Gorica's Starting XI for the upcoming home game, so you can expect him to be on the field from the first whistle. He brings real finishing upside this season, with six goals and about 0.56 expected goals per 90, and he is getting heavy minutes (around 84 per game), so his floor as a minutes-dependent starter is respectable while the ceiling comes from the quality of chances he gets; the Sorare Edge projection of 76.8 with medium confidence fits that profile.

If you want upside in a single match, Adu-Adjei is riding the moment; he buried the decisive goal that sent Rijeka through in Conference League qualifying, and his finishing has looked sharp in recent minutes. He arrived from Bournemouth with a clear role and the numbers back it up, having scored six times for Rijeka last season and logged regular minutes for the First team, so he should keep a place in the Starting XI and offers a higher ceiling than most squad forwards when he plays 70 plus minutes. Rijeka host Rudeš and come into the fixture in strong form, which boosts his probability of chances at home, though the projection here comes with low model confidence and a Sorare Edge of 75.7, so treat him as a dependable minutes-floor start with genuine multi-goal upside rather than a certainty.

Oršić's biggest edge is context, not form: he just re-signed with Dinamo and is being used in the Starting XI for the Champions League qualifier at Stadion Maksimir, which turns a home fixture against Kauno Žalgiris into a clear attacking opportunity and raises his ceiling. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks while averaging about 78 minutes per game, so his floor is attractive for tournaments that prize steady minutes, and his last-five output of 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match shows a bit of recent goal involvement to lean on. Kauno Žalgiris are underdogs in the tie and have been tested in qualifying, which makes Oršić a reasonable start if you need a reliable minutes floor with upside; the Sorare Edge projection at 73.9 with medium model confidence matches that risk/reward profile.