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. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    So will mount start?

    1. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Same boat here.
      Considering upgrade to Bruno or downgrade to jwp

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

      I have him also and not sure, has played a lot of mins for England, will tuchel see this as the ideal game to rest him? Or keep momentum going for top 4 and play mount

  2. Better luck next year
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who to start?

    A) Antonio
    B) Bale
    C) Dias

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

      Bale if chasing, Antonio if not

  3. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bale to Bruno for free?

    Wildcarding next week.

    1. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Seems sensible. Son anotjer option

  4. fpork
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bench one:
    Pope
    Dallas, Targett, Reguilón
    Salah, Grealish, Son, Raphinha
    Calvert-Lewin, Bamford, Kane

  5. Better luck next year
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play Mendy, Antonio, Bale and Dunk on BB?

    1. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Only "risk" is Bale

  6. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Can I hear arguments for / against starting Lingard over Gundogan?

    If Gundo doesn’t start it’s unlikely he comes on for a cameo?

    1. Hint
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I'd play Lingard

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

    Martinez
    Dallas Reguilon Alonso
    Bruno Son Mount Lingard Raphinha
    Kane Bamford

    Subs: Watkins Cresswell Dias / Martin

    Correct subs? Wish I'd kept my bench boost!

    1. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Yep i'd play the same

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

    Start two out of these:
    A) gundo
    B) cancelo
    C) b. traore

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B for sure. Flip a coin for the other.

      1. bautasten
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks. Currently on b and c.

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

    Guys what would you with this defence?
    Stones Cancelo Strujik (Dawson, White)

    1) nothing, leave as is
    2) play Dawson for Stones
    3) white-> rudiger for free and play Rudi over Stones

    1. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      3 good long term, but rudi could get rested this week..

  10. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Which one should I do

    A) Bale to Son
    B) Dunk to Che defender
    Or leave it

    1. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      The WC is the factor there.

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

        Should have mentioned I am wildcarding next week

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Son has the highest upside. Could go Alonso if you fancy him

  11. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play Gundo or Watkins?

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Watkins, Gundo probably benched

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I have the same quandary...

      I’ve had Watkins benched all IB, but Gundo’s minutes for Germany plus Champs league has got me worried...

      May bench Gündoğan now

  12. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Havertz or Mount one week punt.

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I'd go Havertz

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        probably sensible thanks

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

    Mendy
    Azpi Rudiger Shaw
    Bruno KDB Son Jota Raphinha
    Kane Bamford

    Forster Ihenacho Stones Phillips

    Thoughts on this WC.

    Antonio over Bamford? KdB is there for two weeks, then moving to Vardy in 32 with 2 transfers.

  14. Big Col
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Best Wolves defender til rest of season?

    A) Coady

    B) Saiss

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Coady safe option, but Saïss has always done well for me when I’ve owned him and is threatening on set pieces so I’d probably go for him

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Coady

  15. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Not really sure what to do with Auba now. He was a desperation punt in BGW when I was short on numbers and there was a limited pool of players to choose from.

    Could just do a reverse transfer back to Salah (not best form/fixture). Or could go funky and punt on Mount or Havertz as rest of my squad is fairly template.

    So basically;

    A) Auba > Salah
    B) Auba > Mount
    C) Auba > Havertz
    D) Keep Auba til after Sheff Utd game

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      It’s so tricky as he has amazing fixtures after this week

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

      Auba to Jota is another option

      Same fixtures as Mo but looking in good form and shooting straight. My experience of him is that when he is shooting on target you pick him and Arsenal isn't the worst of fixtures and it's not as if Liverpool aren't creating chances.

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Gone Auba to Havertz personally. Have WC though and will look at Laca or Saka next week due to fixtures.

  16. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start Cresswell or JLingz?

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Lingard

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I always go for the attacking player, so Lingard for me

  17. Bubbles1985
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    GTG?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Digne(vc) Shaw
    Gundo Bruno Salah Son(c) Soucek
    Antonio Bamford

    Steer Maja Pereira Mitchell

    I have 3.2itb and 1ft.
    Still got WC and TC to play! Thinking I will WC next week so no point rolling a transfer??

    Thoughts please?

    Cheers!

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Gundo to Havertz? or Maja to DCL/Rich

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Maja to DCL was on my hit list. Cheers

  18. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    A) Gundogan > Jota & WC 31
    B) Roll FT to 31 - no WC
    C) Your suggestion

    3.2 ITB

    Martinez
    Dallas | Rudiger | Digne
    Raphinha (C) | Lingard | Bruno | Son
    Watkins | Kane (V) | Bamford

    GK: Pope | Cresswell | Gundogan | Cancelo

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

      bench boost

      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        this week? and do what with the FT?

  19. Viper
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    If you could only start one, which one would it be?

    A. Gundogan

    B. Soucek

    C. Dias

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Dias

  20. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Would you do this if you plan to use WC around Gw35?
    Watkins, Auba, Salah > Bruno, Kane, Lingard (mid up to 8.0) -4

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

      Salah has great fixtures so no

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

      Not sure that's worth a -4. Maybe just to Auba to Lingard this week and make the other transfers later.

      1. Jones Kusi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Or Auba to Bruno?
        I already have Son. Is Kane a must the upcoming gws?

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

          Yeah you pretty much have to get Kane. I like Auba to Bruno yes.

          1. Jones Kusi
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Is it enough to get in Kane for gw32?

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

              Depends how my much you have in the bank.

  21. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is this bench boostable?

    Johnstone - Dias - B. Traore - Dawson

    Would be getting in Rudiger for a hit to go in the XI and bumping Dias out, which i dont mind since he's a long term buy

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Not seeing a great BB there to be honest - but it’s not a great chip anyway, so up to you.
      Not overly keen on Rudiger in for a hit either when u have Dias sat on your bench

  22. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Will Bale start?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Think you should check out QOTSA: Songs for the Deaf. Track 2.

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

        Wtf?

    2. buttsy9
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      My thoughts exactly. Only Jose knows. Could start, could get 30 mins off the bench or could get 0!!! No idea what to do with him.

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I wouldn't start him if I was Jose

  23. HNI
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Which 2 to start from these 4?
    1) Cancelo or Targett
    2) Bale or Gundongen
    Currently on Cancelo + Bale

    1. HNI
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Also have Dias but both cancelo and dias played in all 3 international games. Should i use free transfer for Cancelo to Azpi?

      1. Big Ronnie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I would do it

      2. andres
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Yes

  24. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    One week punt on Alonso before WC? Will most likely go with Azpi on WC.

    Martinez
    Shaw, Reguilon, Dallas
    Son, Bruno, Raph, Lingard
    Kane, Bamford, Watkins

    Pope, Dias, Gundo, Dunk

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

      Yes

    2. HNI
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I would, can advice above mate?

  25. andres
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    What would you do with this uderperforming team?

    Martinez (froster)
    Reguilon Rudriger creswell (dias burn)
    Bale Lingard KdB Raph (odegard)
    Watkins Antonio Kane
    1FT 4.6

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

      Sell bale, rege or creswell?

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

        Why would you sell Rege this week?

    2. HNI
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bale to Bruno. Can advice me above mate?

  26. The Pesci challenge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who to bench, Watkins or lingard?

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

      Watkins

  27. buttsy9
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone sticking with Bale?

    Currently planning on doing Auba > Son but could obviously do Bale > Son or Auba/Bale > Son/Bruno for -4

    Bale could go mad against Newcastle but will Jose bother to use him?

  28. KrisMCFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I removed Raphina and Bamford a few weeks ago now and already have my FT planned this week to bring in a Chelsea Defender.

    Leeds have 3 awful fixture after this GW, but is it worth bringing in Raphina and starting this week for my 5th mid slot for a -4?? Have been unable to decide now for 4 days so any help greatly welcome!

  29. Bubbles1985
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Soucek Lingard and Antonio too much this week?

    Will probably WC next week and dump Antonio to go with Soucek and Lingard...

  30. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Enjoyed the chat tonight guys. Sweet Dreams!