Pro Pundits

The underlying stats forming my ideal Free Hit squad for FPL Blank Gameweek 29

Scoutcast regular Seb Wassell, who finished 389th in the world in 2019/20, is the latest Pro Pundit to run through his dream Free Hit team.


I have used my own team as a template for this mock Free Hit squad, meaning that I have a budget of £105.9m (£102.6m + £3.3m in the bank) to work with, which accounts for the cheaper prices paid for players I already own and would keep for this Free Hit.

However, given the limited fixtures this week and the large funds most of us have available, I do not believe this is going to be unachievable for anyone.

The Squad

Should You Play the Free Hit?

This week’s poll on the Fantasy Football Scout website suggests that the most common maximum number of players managers expect to have available to them in Gameweek 29 without using the Free Hit but after transfers is nine, followed by eight. This poll of course skews towards the type of manager that not only regularly checks external Fantasy Premier League resources but actively engages with them. Therefore, it may be safe to assume the real mode is slightly lower, say six to seven available players.

If you fall below this threshold, the Free Hit looks like a wise move. If you do not, perhaps consider the possibility of saving it for Gameweek 33, when both Man City and Spurs blank, or for an as-yet-unannounced Double Gameweek.

Even if you have resolved to save the Free Hit, however, being aware of the players that those using the chip this week may pick in their ‘ideal team’ can be useful information in guiding your own selection decisions.


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  1. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    That Spurs performance was absolutely criminal, yet its the Zagreb manager who has been sent to jail. No justice in the World.

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Without Son there is only Darkness

    2. King Conte
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Totally agree

    3. SackWenger
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Yep and just like the Manager, Spurs couldn’t get out of jail.

    4. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Spurs didn't impress in the first game imo,so maybe Dinamo isnt that bad

  2. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Cancelo and Son to Auba and Veltman.

    Already have Rudiger, Dias, Dallas and AWB so Cancelo might be overkill and will allow me to structure my squad better

    1. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Good option if you're planning on moving to City double mid
      Not quite sure about all the love for Veltman mind.

      1. Reeker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Have no wildcard. Dunk better but rather have cheaper defender on bench and 3 stronger defenders playing most games if you get me.

        1. Elfozzie 42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Yep gotcha - I guess I just really struggle to get excited about Brighton defence.

  3. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Is Laca likely to play this week then?

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      99.99 percent he starts

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        i would add another 0.009

      2. mr messi
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        So quite likely then

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Nah imo he doesn’t seem that in favour with Arteta. He might start, he might not.

      1. Elfozzie 42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        So there's a 50/50 chance he's 99.99% sure to start?

        1. Del Griffith
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          So he's only half as likely to start as not?

          I'm confused

        2. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          No he’s 50% imo cause Arteta favours Auba over him up front and Auba is the first choice striker at the moment it seems. I think all the Arsenal attackers apart from Odegaard aren’t 100% nailed this week.

  4. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Would love mour to get sacked in the morning

    Get someone in and start building for next season

    1. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      I'd say chances of that are ..... low.

    2. King Conte
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Here’s hoping

    3. jimmyharte
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Spurs fan too. Get him out now.

    4. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      He’s still in with a shot (and arguably a better shot now their out of Europe) at top 4 snd in a final for the league cup. VS Burnley and palace this team was ‘so amazing’. Give him till end of season surely?

  5. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    After brutal injuries I only had 4 (7 for a hit) and hit the free hit. Already regretting it as spurs look awful

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      In playing it, you’re already a minimum of 12 points better off, look at it that way.

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        11 with Bale 🙂

  6. Athletico Underachieving
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Did Bale do anything of note tonight? On FH but tempted to bench him given spurs current plight

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Created a couple of chances

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      on fh just play him imo

      1. Athletico Underachieving
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Yeah I reckon I’m overthinking now

  7. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Kane to ? (-4)

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Anyone, even a non playing

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Maupay

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Vassilev

  8. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Ole sending Zlatan in

  9. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Who scores more pts in the next 5gws between Lingard and Mount?

    1. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Chelsea fixtures look slightly better, but Lingard in crazy good form.

  10. Blue Moon Rising
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    When are you wildcarding?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      GW31 is ideal, massive fixture swings.

      1. Elfozzie 42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        What he said...

  11. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Is Auba even likely to play?

    1. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Could play cause Pepe was so bad today and Saka may not be ready. Both Smith Rowe and Willian could start instead of him though which is the most likely i think

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Yeah, didn’t play against spurs so had his rest

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Personally think he starts from the bench and Mikel puts out the team that won against spurs.

      1. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        This

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        I actually don't think so. He's seen all the Auba backlash after dropping him. And confidence wise, he missed a bunch of chances but was lively. I think he'll most likely start.

    4. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Probably

    5. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Likely of course, there best player

  12. BigKeith
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    If i use my free hit do I lose my 2 ft?
    If so does that mean I use my 2 ft first, then save it I will have that team for gw30 or will it then become part of my free hit if i use it after?

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      you lose the FTs

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      FT back to 1 after FH regardless

  13. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Cancelo/Stones to Dunk
    DCL to Bamford (-4)
    & just keep Son?

    Martinez (3.9)
    Cresswell Dallas Johnson (Cancelo Stones)
    Bale Raphinha Son** (Bruno Gundogan)
    Kane(c) Watkins (DCL)

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Got 1FT 3.5 ITB

    2. mr messi
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Just get Bamford

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Don’t bother removing a City defender then?

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Don't lose Dcl before next week either imo.

  14. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    My double Villa defence not looking too bad now

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Does it come with a triple Spurs attack?

      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Kane (C) and a injured Son 😉

        1. DB_00
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Why on earth would you captain Kane after that?

  15. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Let's hope Mou brings some more important Sonny news in a few mins

  16. EWH2020
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Wow imagine having to use your FH on this pile of crap gameweek

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Could be a goal fest nobody knows. I do know that when I feel good about a week its a let down anyway

      1. Elfozzie 42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Based on how bad the last few 'promising' games have been, it's inevitable this one will end up as some crazy points fest!

  17. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Is Bamford even fit? Would I be better with Antonio?

    1. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      a) Probably but unclear
      b) Yes I think so

  18. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Will el gazhi play v spurs ?

  19. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Rather sell Cancelo or Stones?

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Cancelo . Both rotation risk due to CL now, but selling the expensive one will at least free up some funds for you.

  20. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    has there been a post with cs odds already? thanks

    1. Giles G
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Yes. Basically Brighton, then everyone else

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        i actually fancy newcastle winning that one

  21. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Taking no hits let’s me put out this team for 29. Is this

    A ok to play or
    B take a -4 to get Aubameyang or Bale for Salah

    Martinez
    Coufal Dunk Dallas
    Son* Raphinha Lingard
    Kane Watkins Bamford

    Pope Dias Digne Salah Gundogan

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Think you’re gtg. Is Bamford definitely fit? I may bring him in for DCL but could go for Antonio instead...

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers- don’t know but sounds hopeful and would at least have in place for SHU game before I WC in 31

    2. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Son unlikely to play, so a -4 could effectively be a -2
      I'd go Auba probably

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Wow grealish would be great if fit

    2. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Looking like it's gonna be a Watkins (C) for me this week

  22. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Triple Brighton defence with a side cover bet of a Newcastle goal

  23. Giles G
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Laca or Auba on free hit?

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Both for me i think

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        this

  24. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    No way Kane stays at Spurs for another season. He is too good to be out of Europe

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Could be a few teams out of Europe next season. Just one point off Liverpool with a game in hand.

  25. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Who’s the best Chelsea defensive option? Definitely gotta have one moving forward

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Mendy, Azpi, Rudi, all good.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Azpi probably most nailed after Mendy? I’m happy with Martinez in goal I think

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Rudiger

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Really? Money no issue atm, Azpi hasn’t missed a game while Rudiger has gotten surprise benchings?

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Just the one rest I think - even Mendy missed one

  26. nolard
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    8 playing

    Strujik, Dunk, Coufal
    Raphinia, Saka, Auba, (Son)
    Kane (c), Bamford

    GTG?

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Yep

      No Antonio/ Lingard is the only miss

      1. nolard
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks!

  27. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Spurs a one man team

    When Son doesn't play they are hugely ordinary

    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Same when Kane is out.

    2. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Do you gonna FH mate?

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Going Free Hit big time this weekend

        1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Yeah, after reflecting on it so much time, i think me too. How's your draft look like?

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 10 days ago

            Something along lines of Auba, Bale, Son, Kane (c), treble Fulham def, treble Brighton def, Lingard

            Will have 3 subs lined up for Son, Auba & any other unexpected benchings - Bamford, Antonio, Odegaard or something of that ilk

            Time to roll the dice

            1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 10 days ago

              Really, going for Son? I can’t see him starting but with Jose anything could be .

              Interesting pick is your treble Fulham defense, not fancy Leeds ?

  28. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Dinamo Zagreb manager's pre game team talk from prison "lads, it's Tottenham"

  29. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Own Raphinha Dallas Cresswell and Johnson.

    If bringing in a striker this week for DCL would you rather Antonio or Bam

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Owner of Holding - best to move on to a Brighton defender?

      No FH and seems that Luiz & Gabriel are the starting CB's now.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Yes

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Didn't mean to reply above so I'll reply now and would go with Antonio but not much in it

    3. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Bamford due to SHU in GW30