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. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Time to do my FT

    Azpi or Alonso?

    Which one is more nailed?

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Azpi has been more nailed so far I guess. But Alonso more exciting pick.

    2. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Azpi definitely more nailed.

    3. Silent Hunter
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Azpi

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

      Az

  2. Kay317
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Got a bit of a benching headache this week... Play 3
    A) Shaw
    B) Cancelo
    C) Reguilon
    D) Dallas
    E) Rudiger
    Currently on A,D,E
    Any advice appreciated

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

      CDE

    2. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      D and E for sure

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      CDE

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers all

  3. fantasywizard
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Hi guys!
    Would you bench boost this team this GW?

    Martinez, Forster
    Dias, Alonso, Ayling, Digne, Reguilon
    Bruno, Gundogan, Raphinha, Lingard, Son
    Kane, Bamford, Watkins

    Got 0 FT, 6.1M itb and WC next GW.
    Should I do a -4 for a 1 week punt? Which one?

    Thanks!

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      BB and gtg

    2. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Probably as good of a BB as you will get at this point, so go for it.

  4. FPL Alaska
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play one:

    A) Lingard
    B) Bale (also have Kane and Son and both are starting)

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A
      Bale won't play

    3. Silent Hunter
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

  5. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Do you guys think Villa keep a clean sheet?

  6. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I'm afraid that Gundo, Cancelo and Dias will be benched by Pep.
    Anyone bench Gundo or Dias this gw?

    1. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I could definitely see Gundo getting benched. Dias will probably play. Who knows with Cancelo.

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      play gundo, just have your bench sorted

  7. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Martinez
    Cancelo, Azpi, Digne
    Bruno, Son, Gundo, Raphinha
    Kane, Bamford, Antonio

    Johnstone | Lingard, Stones, Dallas

    Is this starting 11 and bench okay?

  8. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bench one of:
    A) Cancelo
    B) Stones
    C) Strujic
    D) Regulion

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B

  9. Garth Marenghi
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who would you rather play this week?

    A) Jota away to Arsenal
    B) Lingard away to Wolves

    1. HD7
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Lingard

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

      B

  10. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I bought Bale for -4 in the BGW like many others... do I give him a chance vs Newcastle or sell to Mount/Son for free?

    Any Spurs fans or people with more information If Bale should start?

    1. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bale > Son

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I guess you dont want to risk with Chelsea rotation before CL?
        Is Son good to start, any updates?

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Just sell him. Not starting this week and then an ongoing expensive rotation risk who will never play 90 mins

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Is it clear that he wont start?
        If Son is back training and ready to play, then Im doing the reverse transfer and learn a lesson

        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah seems pretty clear. Bale to Son after Son's price drop tonight.

    3. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      If no other big fires to deal with, I'd just do the safe move bale to son

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Nope, I was thinking if Bale and Lingard are good option, maybe I would have done Strujik to Dallas. But If Bale is really uncertain to start, then Son comes back

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

    A) Cancelo > Alonso

    B) Targett > Rudiger

    C) Both (-4)

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

      May be D
      Save FT 🙂

    2. MOZIL
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A, Cancelo will probably be benched

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

      I’m thinking B

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

    Who to bench?

    A) lingard.
    B) Bale

    1. Vamos Los Celeste
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bale

    2. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I am playing Bale and Lingard and benching Watkins. Not sure I am doing the right thing

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

        What the problem with bale?
        Why people saying he might not play?

    3. HD7
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Well it seems people around the forum are sure Bale doesnt play this GW. I dont have any idea or update if it is true

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

        Why they assumed that?

    4. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I am struggling with the same decision. Currently playing Lingard. But I also have Kane and Son.

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

        Me too owning the same players 🙂
        And i’m playing lingard till now 🙂
        Can’t decide

  13. Vamos Los Celeste
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play Neto or risk a Gündogan Cameo?

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

      Neto

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Neto for me too

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah Neto the way to go

  14. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    If you have both,
    Bruno or Kane as C and why?

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

      I”m going bruno
      First of all more rested than kane during international break
      Easy fixture than newcastle away
      And newcastle won’t be that easy team
      Man u i think more attacking than spurs

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Son is back probably, so Harry for me

    3. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I have both going Raphina

  15. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bench one of:
    Lingard
    Bale
    Watkins
    ?

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

      I’m not sure on bale
      But will say watkins

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Watkins but I think he'll come off the bench for Bale anyways

    3. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      watkins

  16. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Would you rather for this week?
    A) Shaw
    B) Cresswell

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

      Shaw for sure

    2. HD7
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Shaw for me but Im a Man Utd fan:)

    3. golden skulltula 69
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

    4. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      To play? Luke

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        To sign

    5. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Thanks all seems unanimous

  17. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Lets discuss it here... do we have actual news about Bale not playing ?

    Any injury?
    Or it is only common sense because he gave an interview before the Internarionals?

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

      I think it’s not more than sense

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Are you keeping?

        I bought him for a hit, only for him to miss the match. If he hauls this GW and we have sold him... shame on us 😀

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

          I’m owning son kane bale
          And most probably will bench him for lingard or might change my mind and play the trio 🙂

          1. HD7
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Im having Stones on the bench, who might play after all. Actually maybe Cancelo needs to be benched. Stones has more goals than him.

            So my transfer could be Strujik to Dallas or to Shaw?

            Who gets your vote?

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

      Hooked before 60 for lack of “intensity,” then dropped in next match (even with Son absent and Lamela banned). Not exactly bullish signs.

  18. fantasywizard
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Do you think Gundogan will start?

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

      50%

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      50/50. But think if he's benched, unlikely he comes on unless injury or they're down and need a goal.

  19. golden skulltula 69
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Hi everyone, my team as it stands:

    Martínez Forster
    Dias Cancelo Cresswell Dallas Veltman
    Fernandes Lingard Raphinha Bale Gundogan
    Kane DCL Bamford
    1FT

    A. Veltman out, Alonso in
    B. Bale out, Son in

    I'll WC next GW.

    Cheers!!

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

      A

      1. golden skulltula 69
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thank you.

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Prefer having Son in but Alonso if the fun one

      1. golden skulltula 69
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        That's the problem..

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Well the only different with my team only Forster and Creswell for my Pope and Targett, so I face the same situation. How about take -4?(but Gundo and Dias will be in bench)

      1. golden skulltula 69
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I don't like the hit because I'll use my WC next GW...

  20. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Sorry should've asked my question above better. Is Shaw the best one week defender pick that's not a Chelsea, Leeds or Villa defender?

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

      For me chelsea defender not only for this week but also for the coming 5 GAme weeks

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Already have a double up and only other option is Alonso who I don't trust as i'm going to BB

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

          Then shaw mate 🙂

          1. Thomas Magnum
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Defs leaning that way, although stressing cause he's about to rise!

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

              3 mins and prices will be changed 🙂

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Reguilon maybe

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Should he start?

        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Can't see why not, he's confirmed to be fit

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

      No. Digne. Vestergaard. Reguilon.

  21. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Gund | Son | Rafa | Bruno | Bale

    Bale >> Mount for FT?

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

      Yes
      If you’re sure like all people here that bale won’t start 🙂

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah that sounds like a good move before the price changes

  22. yanky
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Did Bale + Dunk > Son + Alonso for -4 pt hit (wildcarding in 31)
    BUT....

    Start
    a) Gundo
    b) Dias

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

      B

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B. There’s a fair chance that Gundo doesn’t start

    4. golden skulltula 69
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B

  23. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    What are the chances that Bale hasn’t lost his starting spot? Would feel stupid if I get I’d of him and then he plays against Newcastle and both games in the double

    1. HD7
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I was going to sell but I dont see ant clear signs why he shouldnt start vs Newcastle.
      If he does, he can easily haul.

      And I bought him for a hit last GW, jusr imagine selling him and then if he hauls 😀

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      He's dropped from the team

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

        Fairly clearly this.

      2. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Article or source?

        In the previews they say he starts with Son and Kane

          1. HD7
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Thanks. So nothing concrete about Bale, only intuition

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 12 months ago

              Bale didn't help himself with comments.

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

              Juan Mata says hi.

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

    Alonso (c) over Kane, Son, Raphinha madness??

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Yep, madness.

  25. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Risers: Mahrez (8.2) Mount (7.1) Azpilicueta (5.9) Shaw (5.3)

    Fallers: Aubameyang (11.4) Bale (9.5) Firmino (9.0) Maupay (6.1) Mateta (5.5) Saka (5.2) Pröpper (4.7) Lowe (4.2)

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bale drops twice in two days and no Son fall 😮

    3. yanky
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      wow bale dropped and son didn't!

    4. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Thank you good sir

    5. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      cheers.Bale....Ridiculous.This is crazy.

    6. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly!

    7. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly.

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

      getting busier by the day bud. thank you

    9. KANTEnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Punish those sellers Auba!

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

      I can’t remember a player dropping twice in two days before this season.

  26. FPL Alaska
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Digne
    B) Dallas
    C) Cancelo

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      C

    3. golden skulltula 69
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      C

  27. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Chelsea fans around?

    Who do you think misses WBA having in mind the Champ league game?

    Maybe Mount Rudiger dont start?

    Alonso starts?

  28. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is Rüdiger still nailed with Silva back or rotation risk as well?

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I think Rudi is fairly safe as one of the starting CB even with Silva back

  29. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Shaw or Dallas for this GW?

  30. Balls of Steel
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Any point BB this week? Looks like a few risky starters in Stones, Gundo, Bale..

    Martinez Pope
    Azpil Dallas Rudiger Stones Coufal
    Bruno Son Raph Gundo Bale
    Kane (C) Bam Antonio

    Cheers