Scout Picks

Gameweek 30 Scout Picks built on Leeds triple-up

Leeds United are the key team for our Gameweek 30 Scout Picks.

Their home match against Sheffield United warrants a triple-up while two Spurs players have made the cut for a trip to Newcastle.

After assessing the Scout Squad submissions by David, Neale, Tom and Andy, we have settled on our best XI players for Gameweek 30.

Lining up in 4-3-3 formation, our latest selection comes in at £80.2m, £2.8m inside our budget of £83.0m.

Goalkeeper

Gameweek 28 Scout Picks built on Spurs, Everton and Villa assets 1

Emiliano Martínez (£5.4m) is our goalkeeper for Gameweek 30 largely on account of a favourable fixture for Aston Villa. Over the last six matches, Fulham have scored three goals, only West Bromwich Albion (two) and Sheffield United (one) finding the net less often during that time.

Defenders

Returning Digne can help Everton's attacking assets return to form in Gameweek 20

There is potential for Lucas Digne (£6.2m) to get returns at either end of the pitch in Gameweek 30. The left-back is second-best among all defenders for crosses over the last six matches while no side has conceded more headed goal attempts than Crystal Palace over the same period. Meanwhile, the Eagles have failed to find the net in four of their last even away matches.

There was plenty of demand for Chelsea defence in this week’s Scout Squad article, which led to us choosing Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.8m) for the Scout Picks. The club captain is the most reliable starter in defence as the only one to play every minute of Thomas Tuchel’s tenure at Stamford Bridge. West Bromwich Albion have scored in just two of their last seven in the league while Chelsea have the best figure for expected goals conceded (xGC) over the last six matches.

Luke Shaw (£5.2m) has rapidly become an important FPL defender to own this season. Manchester United have kept clean sheets in each of their last four matches while Shaw tops the league for chances created among defenders over their last six matches.

In Gameweek 30, Stuart Dallas (£5.1m) faces one of the most favourable match-ups on offer in the Premier League right now. Sheffield United have scored just six goals in 14 away matches this season (0.4 per game) and are comfortably the worst in the division for xGC over the last six matches. Dallas is likely to hold down a midfield role again on Saturday too.

Midfielders

Spared any involvement in Portugal’s final game of the international break because of suspensionBruno Fernandes (£11.5m) makes the cut for our Gameweek 30 Scout Picks. The Manchester United midfielder has five goals and three assists over the last eight matches, a spell that includes three double-digit hauls.

Son Heung-min (£9.4m) is ready to return to action as Spurs host Newcastle in Gameweek 30. Over his last six matches, the South Korean international is top among Spurs assets for key passes and big chances. He also ranks best in the Premier League for the latter over the same period.

Raphinha (£5.7m) could enjoy a big haul against Sheffield United, especially considering the aforementioned statistic about their xGC over the last six matches. During that period, Raphinha is top of the Premier League for key passes while only two midfielders have bested him for shots in the box.

Forwards

Gameweek 28 Scout Picks built on Spurs, Everton and Villa assets

Harry Kane (£11.6m) has six attacking returns in his last five Premier League appearance and, in Gameweek 30, faces a Newcastle side that has conceded two goals or more in five of their last eight.

As already mentioned, Crystal Palace are the joint-worst in the league for headed attempts on goal conceded over the last six matches. Enter aerial specialist Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m).

Patrick Bamford (£6.7m) also looks set to benefit from Sheffield United’s obliging defence in Gameweek 30. Not only are they bottom of the league for xGC over the last six, but no team has also given up more chances through the middle of the pitch than the Blades over the same period.

SUBSTITUTES

  • Edouard Mendy (£5.2m)
  • Antonio Rüdiger (£4.7m)
  • Jesse Lingard (£6.2m)
  • Leandro Trossard (£5.8m)

THE CAPTAIN

Who are the best captain options for FPL Gameweek 36+?

We choose the Scout Picks captain using a four-way vote between our Scout Squad pundits.

Because we use Fantasy Football Scout data so heavily in this process, the skipper we choose each Gameweek is known only to those with a valid Fantasy Football Scout subscription and revealed to the public only when the deadline has passed.

Here’s how we voted for Gameweek 30:

2,484 Comments Post a Comment
  1. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start Antonio over Gundo? G2G?

    Martinez
    Azpi Regulion Dallas
    Salah Son Bruno Raphinha
    Bamford Kane Antonio

    Pope Gundo Stones Coufal

    1. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah, I am. Think Gundo is at serious risk of a cameo appearance.

  2. Brimble82
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I’m about to go into a GW with three benches City assets! Is this insane?

    Bench:
    Forster - Gundo/Cancelo/Stones.

    Have Rudiger & Bale in my XI - so may yet see some autosub action.
    But a BB would be too risky right?

    Starting XI:
    Martinez
    Rudiger-Dallas-Targett
    Son-Bale-Raphinha-Bruno
    Kane-DCL-Bamford

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I think a lot of us are benching city assets this week!

      I’d probably start Gundogan over Bale since you have Son and Kane.

  3. davies
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Cancelo > Alonso (-4)

    Yes or no?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Not for a hit

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      chilwell not a worry?

    3. OleBall
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      No

    4. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Absolutely not.

  4. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Planning to use BB this week, any of these worth a hit to bring in for Bale?

    A. Mahrez
    B. Havertz
    C. Mount
    D. Ziyech
    E. James Rodriguez

    Cheers

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Havertz

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Mount

  5. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is 0 ManCity players actually a good idea now?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I’m planning on going with Dias and 1 mid from next week on WC

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Planning on just going with 1 after I WC next week.

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Think 1 is great, but feel like you could still score decent points without any City assets from here on out.

    4. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Im going with 0 from GW 31 WC

  6. Redranger
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is Azpi worth the 1m price increase over Rudiger?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      More nailed imo but not sure it’s worth the 1m

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      was just looking at same. this for safety i'll go azpi

      1. Redranger
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Think both are good choices, I’ve got a ton of money ITB so I’ll go with safety. Watch Rudiger score a brace next game

    3. OleBall
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      If transferring in this gw yes. Rudiger likely to be rotated imo

    4. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Brink in Rudiger and have a decent sub, and you're good.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        good idea

    5. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      yeah, I reckon he's worth it.

  7. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Would you

    A) be happy with Cresswell coming off the bench if neither Bale and Gundo play?

    B) Swap Bale to KDB and play KDB

    1. Pandastar5
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      cresswell against wolves is solid imo

      1. Quan MisTaka
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks. Im tempted to start him over Bale and Gundo so i can avoid 20 min cameos. But think if im keeping Bale he needs to start...

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      a

      1. Quan MisTaka
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        What would your bench order be

        1) Gundo
        2) Cresswell
        3) Dias

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          some bench!

          im starting 1 & 2... between them for 1st

          1. Quan MisTaka
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Cheers for the advice. Close to putting Cresswell first. Really dont think Gundo will start with Dortmund midweek.

          2. Tinfoil Deathstar
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Interesting. Also have all three but looking at starting 2) and 3). You not worried about a 20 min cameo from Gundo given his minutes over IB and the upcoming CL tie?

            1. kennethrhcp
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 12 months ago

              i am now 🙂

  8. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bottomed sorry

    Guys no bb, planning to wc next week.

    Martinez
    Cancelo digne dallas
    Bruno raph lingard bale
    Kane bam dcl

    Areola gundo dias dunk

    1ft

    A) Bale to son for free
    B) cancelo to azpi for free

    1. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Son for me

  9. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Thoughts on bench order? Thinking Gundo is a big risk of a 20 min cameo given the minutes he played in IB and the upcoming Dortmund tie.

    Martinez
    Cresswell - Reguillon - Alonso - Dias
    Son - Salah - Bruno - Raph (c)
    Kane (vc) - Antonio

    Bench: Fabri; Gundo, Maja, Burn

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Good as it is.

      1. Tinfoil Deathstar
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers!

  10. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Best (c) to make up ground?

    A- Son
    B- Bamford
    C- Digne
    D- Alonso
    E- Martinez
    F - KDB

    Have Bruno, Kane, Jota.

    1. Totti
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A or B

      1. KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thank you

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I would go with Bruno, or if you want to live a little, Bamford.

      1. KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Really hoping for one of those weeks where a differential scores a hat trick whiles the others blank. I think I will go Bamford

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      D

  11. Totti
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A) bale
    B) lingard

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Why no love for bale?

        1. Philosopher's Stones
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Apparently Jose wants Bale to track back so he can secure him a CS point for his FPL team

  12. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bale worth keeping for 32?

    1. seanie3
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Is he worth keeping at all? I have him but looking to move him on this week

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        with 32 so close im half set on keeping... but like you said; is he worth keeping

        could sell this week & look at dif 3rd spurs for 32

    2. OleBall
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I swapped him for Sonny

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        cheers for reply

        have son & kane already with him

  13. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I'm(C) Bruno over Kane but idk if it's because I want to do so or because I want to go against the Twitter crowd

    1. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I like it

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I'm currently Raphinha (c) and having the same mixed feelings. I'm pretty sure most my ML rivals will cap Kane too, which worries me further.

  14. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Planning to WC in GW31. Which move looks best?

    A - Bale > Son
    B - Coufal > Azpi

    Martinez
    Dallas - Konsa - Coufal
    Bruno - Gundo - Lingard - Raph
    Bamford - DCL - Kane

    Pope - Bale - Stones - Dunk

    1. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B looks good for this week. Who would Son come on for?

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I'd bench Gundo as he is expected to be rested after playing a lot during the IB

    2. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      For a one week punt just get in Alonso for Coufal. I'm doing it and I have no WC. A lot more upside than Azpi (unless you are worried about him going up in price)

  15. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start Lingard or Gundogan?

    1. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Lingard

    2. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Seems unlikely that Gundo will play seeing as they have Dortmund next week and he played every minute of Germanys 3 games. Pep has probably made the decision for you

      1. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers 🙂

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Lingard

  16. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Martinez
    Konsa Dallas Cancelo
    Son Bale Raphina Lingz Raphina
    Bamford Kane Antonio

    Steele Aubameyang Stones Dunk

    1)Aubameyang to Bruno and bench Antonio

    2) -4 Bruno and DCL for Aubameyang and Antonio? And bench Lingard

    3) -8 as above and a Chelsea defender in for Cancelo

    Cheers

  17. Tree House
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start one please:

    A) Gundog (lei)
    B) Bale (new)
    C) Targett (FUL)

    Thanks!

    1. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Im starting Bale. As much hope of him starting as Gundo and if he play at all theres a good chance he will get something

  18. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is Reguilon fit??

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Proper fit

    2. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Apparently so

    3. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bit short for my tastes

  19. Hig1990
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start Tierney or Dias?

    1. OleBall
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Dias

    2. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Tierney for me

  20. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who to start please?

    A....cancelo
    B....dias

    And

    X.....lingard at wolves
    Y....mount v wba (surely risk of cameo sub appearance)

    Thanks

  21. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Pick a transfer please:

    A) Pope - - - Mendy
    B) Cresswell - - - Azpi
    C) Bale - - - Mount

  22. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Sell 1 for Raphinha

    1. Lookman

    2. WardProwse

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Lookman

    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      2

  23. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who would you bench from this lot this week?

    Martinez
    Regullion Digne Dallas Dias
    Son Bruno Lindgard Raph KDB
    Kane
    Watkins Dunk Maja

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Play Watkins over Dias imo

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        fancy Lei to score?

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Yes

          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            And Grealish back improves Watkins

    2. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Dias, Maja, Dunk..in that order.

  24. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Gtg??

    Martinez
    Digne Dallas Alonso
    Bruno(vc) Raphinha(c) KDB Gundogan
    Kane DCL Watkins

    Areola Soucek Tosin Veltman

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Certainly well set, I'm tempted to bring in Alonso myself.

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Just did it for Cancelo
        I know he’ll get rotated, but this is supposed to be fun isn’t it?

  25. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Dias worth taking a -4 out for Shaw, Azpi or Digne for the next two GWs?

    Leicester and Leeds good opponents and they've struggled to keep CSs recently.

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Not for a -4

  26. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play Stones or Dias?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Dias for security

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Dias

  27. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play one?????

    A. Dias
    B. Shaw
    C. Rudiger
    D. Coady

  28. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is Gundogan to either Lingard or Raphinha worth a hit this week? If so, which one would you prefer?

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      getting rid of Gundog is hard
      Raphina

      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        the hit thing though
        who is first up on your bench?

        1. The Mighty Hippo
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Struijk, however I've also got Mount who may well be rested this week and then I'm getting a bit deep into my bench.

  29. GE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    WC next GW, what to do this GW? 🙂

    1) Auba -> Son
    2) Auba -> Havertz/Mount
    3) Cancelo -> Alonso/Azpi/Rudiger
    4) Other suggestions?

    (1FT, 0.1 itb)

    Martinez
    Dias/Digne/Dallas
    Auba/Bruno/Bale/Gundo
    Kane/Bamford/Watkins

    Bench: Messlier, Cancelo, B.Traore, Dunne

  30. Shaw must go on
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    would you BB with Forster,Laca,Struijk,veltman?
    am i going mad?