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. GREEN JUMPERS
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Shaw or Tierney for the next 4 or 5 weeks at least?

    1. FPL ElasticO
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Tierney though Ars have not kept CS in last 7 matches.... attacking potential is lot higher...

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Defo Shaw

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

    chasing 1st place by 40+ points. Leader hasn't got bruno. Who would you captain?
    A. Bruno
    B. Kane
    C. Raphinha
    D. Bamford

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

      Depends on your chips available

  3. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who to transfer in for 1 week punt?

    A. Alonso
    B. Azpi

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

      a

  4. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who would you start?

    A. Gundo
    B. Stones
    C. Cresswell

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

      just barely c over a

  5. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Are we likely to get any more information on whether Havertz / Bale / Alonso will play before the deadline? I'm likely to be busy later so might just go ahead and do my transfers now rather than risk missing the deadline later.

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I can see Havertz not starting. Giroud might be preferred. Havertz for UCL

  6. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I'm 20 points ahead in my ML?
    How is this team looking for this GW?
    Is the bench order ok?

    Martinez
    Rudiger / Shaw / Dallas
    Gundo / Son / Bale / Bruno / Raphinha
    Kane (c) / Antonio

    Bench:: Forster / Cancelo / Watkins / Targett

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

      20 points is a small lead, forget it in terms of protecting it.

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        That is why I'm looking to extend that lead,,,,,
        G2g this team?

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

          Yea gtg

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

    What to do with Bale? WC 31 and I already own Son

    A) Keep and start
    B) Keep and bench, start Ayling instead
    C) Sell for Havertz as a one week punt

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

      if it's a free transfer sell.

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

      Haha this is my EXACT dilemma. My gut was to sell for havertz but I’m getting spooked by the predicted lineups. Not sure what to think...

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B

  8. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    My keeper and defence play against Sheff Utd, New, Ful, Palace & WBA

    My mids play against Bri, New & Sheff Utd

    My attack plays against New, Ful & Wolves

    Generally when my team is lined up against weaker teams I am full of hope, but ultimately everyone blanks and I get 35 points ... I am worried, very worried 🙂

    Sheff Utd,
    New, Ful, Palace & WBA
    Bri, New & Sheff Utd
    New, Ful & Wolves

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      so what’s everyone else’s opposition lineup looking like ?

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Keeper & Defence play against: Ful, Lei, Bri, SHU

        Mids: SHU, Bri, New, Lei, Wol

        Forwards: Wol, New

        Equally worried 🙂

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          No idea who to bench though below! Eeek!

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Ederson on my bench, Konsa starting with Gundo second on my bench & Struijk ahead of him as my first sub 🙁

            My FPL world has gone mad 🙂

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 12 months ago

              Haha! World has gone tipsy Turvy ha!

              I really don’t wanna bench Dallas Eurghh!
              What ya reckon below? Just leave him benched or bench Gundo?

              1. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 12 months ago

                I would start Dallas over Gundo because I don’t think Gundo will start with Dortmund a few days later midweek, and the only reason I am benching Struijk is because I am starting Meslier.

                1. Salah’s Sonnet
                  • 12 Years
                  2 years, 12 months ago

                  Only just seen this man, yep makes sense on your team, and as we know I’m benching Gundogan for Dallas now, all good, may the GW be kind.

  9. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Playing BB. Who would you replace from the following? Have 1 FT

    Cancelo
    Toby
    Mount

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

      cancelo

  10. emyoueffsee
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Martinez
    Dallas Diaz Digne
    Bruno Raphinha Gundogan Aubameyang
    Bamford Watkind Kane.

    Forster Trossard Lowton Kilman.

    Playing Wildcard gw31. 3.6M Itb and 1 ft. What to do here?

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

      maybe lowton to alonso, bench gundo

  11. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start Antonio or Watkins.

    Struggling with this one..

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

      Watkins

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

      Can you bench any mids so you can start both? If not, start Antonio.

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

        I have Bruno, KDB, Gundo, Salah and Rapinha.

        Will be doing Salah to Sonny I think tonight. Yes I still have Salah

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Antonio

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

    Who to start?
    A) Gundo away to Leicester
    B) Konsa home to Fulham

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

      Start Gundo and have Konsa first sub

  13. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Got some great feedback yesterday but I’m still a tad unsure if my bench is correct here:

    Martinez
    Dias - Shaw - Cresswell
    Raphinha - Bruno (v) - Son - Gundogan - Lingard
    Kane (c) - Antonio
    _________________________________________
    Fabri: Dallas: Stones: Davis

    1FT, 8.9 ITB

    Makes sense to roll the free, but would really like to get Dallas in that main 11, who would you drop?

    Cheers Gents.

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

      Gundo if had to

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah he seems to be the standout I guess. Or would you be happy even just keeping Dallas benched?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Dallas over Gundo or Dias imho

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Cheers bud! Yep just benched Gundo for him, pleased with how it looks now anyways, locked and loaded, staying that way 🙂

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 12 months ago

              don’t blame me when it goes tits up 😉

              GL

              1. Salah’s Sonnet
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 12 months ago

                Haha no way, final decisions are always my own hehe 🙂

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

          i think basically the scenario comes down to a dallas cleansheet 6 points versus gundo potential (which is lessened by the fact that he might not even play, and if he does, it could be for limited minutes), I'll take the more guaranteed 6. [Famous last words.]

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Haha cheers GM! Makes total sense to me, playing so many mins and Dortmund soon after, I do think now that Gundo will be benched so all good, Dallas is ahead of him 😉

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Dias to Azpil 🙂

      Martinez
      Azpil - Shaw - Cresswell - Dallas
      Raphinha - Bruno (v) - Son - Lingard
      Kane (c) - Antonio
      _________________________
      Fabri: Gundo: Stones: Davis

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Nice! Just realised we have exactly the same team before you did the Dias move, every player the same haha!
        Azpi a nice addition, GL man!

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          not my team, just how I would set up yours 😉

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Ahhhhh! My stupid, time for bed haha!
            Azpi is a very nice shout here though for sure. Thanks buddy!

  14. Going Home
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC set up please?

    Forster
    Dallas Shaw Rudiger
    Lingard Son KDB Raphina Bruno
    DCL (K)ane

    Leno Coady Phillips Iheanacho

    £2.3itb

    Questions I’m weighing up:
    1. Mount or Lingard
    2. Shaw or Tierney (and Mendy in goal)

    I’ll be glad when the deadline passes...

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

      mendy over leno anyway.
      lingard over mount barely, and can do the other next week for Raphina. Or transfer out kdb next week who might be a rotation risk, you'll have to keep tabs.
      Shaw over tierney mainly because he's played a lot over international break, arteta probably plays him again versus liverpool..him and shaw are both injury prone players, but ogs I think is being more careful with shaw.
      rudiger might be a rotation risk? Would prefer azpi if budget allows
      iheanacho still a good pick even with maddison back I think.

      1. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks fella, this is really helpful. Particularly the reasoning for shaw and Iheanacho.

        I’ll revisit Mendy. I’d gone Leno as Forster covers his poorer games well but maybe the upside of Mendy covers that.

        Can’t really afford to upgrade Rudiger to Azpi. The rotation risk is why I’ve gone for a full playing 15, rather than a nice 3.8 filler. Hopefully Rudiger gets enough games to justify

        Good luck for the rest of the season

  15. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bamford captain...anyone else?

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

      vice

  16. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start one

    A. Lookman (avl)
    B. Konsa (FUL)
    C. Dias (lei)

  17. Khalico
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    GTG?
    Mendy
    Shaw, Cresswell, Dallas
    Raphinha (C), Son, KDB, Bruno
    DCL, Kane, Bamford
    Subs: Jota, Tierney, Targett

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

    G2G? Any changes to starters/bench needed?

    Martinez
    Azpi - Digne - Dallas
    Bruno (V) - Raphinha - Son - Lingard
    Kane (C) - Bamford- DCL

    (Areola; Cancelo, Bale, Coufal) 0 FT, 2.4 ITB

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bale could either start or not come on at all? so better start him ahead of Lingard perhaps?

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

        I have been going back and forth on that for sure. Worried he wojld.come.on for a cameo, but you could definitely be right there. Thanks.

      2. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Bale could also get a 15 minute cameo

  19. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Should I keep Stones or Dias? Starting to feel having 2 City assets is too many. Esp when City and Spurs have BGW33 and I have a total of 4 players from these teams!

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

      I think it's a good time to ditch the Man City defensive double

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks dude. Yes I think so, and seeing lesser teams with double city defence here too..

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Keep Dias if you're getting rid of a City def. Think Pep will rely on Dias more regularly and rotate Stones / Laporte

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks dude! Will probably do that. Stones to Coady sensible move?

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

      Losing all City next week as can't afford them. This bench boost is proving expensive.

  20. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Looking OK? Save FT this week?

    Martinez

    Maguire, Rudiger, Dallas, Cancelo

    Bruno, Raphinha, Gundogan

    Kane, DCL, Watkins

    Subs: Pope, Stones, Odegaard, Soucek

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Looks good but I read that Gundogan likely won't start as he played a lot during the IB. Be prepared for Saka/Soucek coming off your bench.

    2. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Odegaard/Soucek*

  21. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is this bench and the order correct?

    G2g?

    Martinez
    Alonso Digne Dallas Dias
    Rafinha Grealish Son Bale
    Kane (c) DCL
    - Cresswell Watkins Gundagon

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

      Looks good

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I cannot decide for the life of me wether to bench Gundo Or Cresswell for Dallas, and interestingly you’ve benched both hehe

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Team does look good though

      2. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Gundo unlikely to start imo

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah fair point, played every minute over IB didn’t he. Hmmm, I guess it’s him then to be benched, cheers bud

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

      Good team mate. All the best

  22. LABILLETHEGOAT
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    who would you guys play?
    A. Stones
    B. Gundogan
    C. Bale

  23. S3
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bench one

    A. Gundo
    B. Watkins

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

      Probably A due to possibility of cameo

  24. citizenkane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Would you BB this lot? Still have WC available.

    Martinez
    Alonso Shaw Dallas
    Lingard Raphinha Salah Son
    DCL Bamford Kane

    Pope Dias Cresswell Gundo

  25. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who to drop to bench this week

    A. Antonio (wol)
    B. Bale (new)
    C. Gundo (lei)
    D. Watkins (ful)

    Please give a short explanation too if possible

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Drop the one you think would score the least

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

        Mate, you’re a genius. I wished I had an IQ of 180 like you.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B or C coin flip due to minutes

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

        Thanks buddy

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Gundo, played lots in IB, plays Dortmund midweek .... probably rested with a 10 min cameo

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

        Thanks

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

    Start one:

    A) Vestergaard (BUR)
    B) Ward-Prowse (BUR)
    C) Gundogan (lei)

    Currently starting B as worried of a cameo from Gundog

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B looks alright

  27. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Captain Alonso over Kane?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      No unless you’re ranked 1 million

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        cheers mate

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

      It can work but you know the risk

  28. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Here we go, so hard to decide the starters - any advice ?

    Meslier
    Konsa, Azpil, Digne, Reguilon
    Son, Raphina, Bruno
    Kane c, Antonio, Watkins
    Ederson, Struijk, Gundo, Smith- Rowe

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

      As you have posted

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        thanks

  29. S3
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    How will you arrange on bench

    A. Gundo
    B. Vestergaard
    C. Stones

    Currently have as A,B ,C

  30. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Can anyone guess which two games of this GW could see most no. of goals according to the bookies?

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

      I guess Leeds and Spurs game

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I thought so too

        Chelsea game closely followed by ARS-LIV

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Pool and Leeds

    3. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Any guesses for the least soring game?

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Utd vs Brighton

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Eve Cry

          1. Bushwhacker
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Everton aren’t that bad at home surely?? Roy can park a mean bus mind.