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FPL points projections: Salah and De Bruyne lead the way in Double Gameweek 36

Our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points projections for Gameweeks 36-38 are available to read for Premium Members of Fantasy Football Scout.

These have been freshly updated after Friday’s press conferences to take into account any injuries and rotation risks.

With two matches in Gameweek 36 and a rest already out of the way last weekend, it’s little surprise to see Mohamed Salah (£13.3m) topping the list of projected scores for the week.

As for the premium battle elsewhere, it’s Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) – another to have warmed the bench in Gameweek 35 – who leads the way, with the Tottenham Hotspur duo of Son Heung-min (£11.0m) and Harry Kane (£12.4m) further down the list.

Subscribers can see the players heading the points projections tables for both this upcoming Gameweek and the following two in the images below but you can get the full picture by clicking here.

You can even get a breakdown of the points, from attacking returns to clean sheets, by clicking here.

Our Rate My Team tool, meanwhile, can give you an approximation of how many FPL points your own team will score over a series of Gameweeks. We’ve more details on this below.

GAMEWEEK 36: FPL POINTS PROJECTIONS

GAMEWEEKS 36-38: FPL POINTS PROJECTIONS

WHAT IS RATE MY TEAM?

Rate my Team (RMT) is a tool designed to give you an approximation of how many FPL points your team will score over a series of Gameweeks. This takes into account captaincy, vice-captains and automatic substitution points.

WHAT ARE PROJECTIONS?

Projections come in two forms – Season Projections and Six-Gameweek Projections (SGP).

Season projections show algorithm-generated predictions for every FPL player. This includes goals, assists, clean sheets, minutes played, bonus points, yellow cards and, most importantly, FPL points.

SGP shows algorithm-generated predictions for every player’s FPL points in each of the next six Gameweeks, calculating their points per million value over this period. These numbers are the same numbers as the ones used in RMT.

HOW ARE THE VALUES FOR RATE MY TEAM AND PROJECTIONS CALCULATED?

The values are generated by an algorithm that uses both current and historical data. There is also constant human monitoring so that the model can respond quickly to news, injuries or tactical changes that otherwise the algorithm may underestimate.

We do this to generate the best values with as little bias as possible.

HOW DO I LOAD MY TEAM INTO RMT?

To load your team into RMT, you need to type in your FPL ID.

If you can’t find your FPL ID, instructions on how to find it are on the Rate My Team page.

WHAT DO XM AND ADJP MEAN?

Placing the cursor over a player’s predicted FPL points in a Gameweek will show an xM score and an adjP score.

xM stands for expected minutes – It’s the number of minutes the algorithm is predicting a player to have. Note that this isn’t an exact Gameweek specific prediction but rather an average number of minutes. Therefore, while a player might be expected to play 90 minutes, their xM will be lower since there’s a chance they might miss the game or get substituted.

adjP is the expected points – how many points the algorithm predicts a player will score in the week if they were to play 90 minutes.

Both of these values combine to generate a final score.

WHY DOES RMT SAY TO START A PLAYER WITH A LOWER PREDICTED SCORE THAN A SECOND PLAYER?

Usually, this occurs because the algorithm predicts that a player (usually a goalkeeper) will either play the full game or won’t feature at all.

Player A – High adjP, very low xM – Low RMT score

Player B – Medium adjP, very high xM – Medium RMT score

Whilst Player A is unlikely to play, the most common scenarios is that they’ll either be given 90 minutes or none at all. Therefore, RMT thinks it’s worth starting him to make use of the high adjP if he plays, otherwise the safer option of Player B will autosub in.

Therefore it suggests picking Player A over B, despite the former appearing to score lower on RMT. 

WHEN DO UPDATES HAPPEN?

While there’s no fixed update timetable, it is pretty much continuous.

Monday tends to have a big update after the weekend’s events. Thursday and Friday will have updates in the evenings following any news that emerges from pre-match press conferences.

CAN I SEE A FULL LIST FOR ALL PLAYERS IN RMT?

You can find the complete list here. It can also be found by clicking the “Players” option in the sub-menu under “Rate My Team” on the main Premium Members Area menu.

CAN I ORDER BY SCORES FOR ONE GAMEWEEK?

From the list of all players in RMT or projections, just click on the Gameweek header to sort the players by that Gameweek’s predicted score.

HOW DO I CHANGE THE GAMEWEEKS I VIEW RMT OVER?

At the top of the Rate My Team page, whilst you have your team loaded, you can select “First Gameweek” and “Last Gameweek”. By default, the first Gameweek will be the next Gameweek and the last Gameweek will be in six Gameweeks’ time, but these can be manually altered to suit your research.

1,397 Comments Post a Comment
  1. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hey guys, is Robertson expected to be on the bench for 1 game this DGW? Is transferring him out for Cancelo for -4 a good move?

    Cheers

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes. But don't think that makes it worth taking a hit, even for Cancelo

  2. Gazwaz80
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Good morning, would you do Watkins to Jesus for a -4? Cheers….

    1. Aladdin Sané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If No FH then no; if you have a FH then possibly

      1. Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I’m free hitting next week…

  3. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any improvements on this FH team?

    Schmeichal
    TAA - James - Dias - Cancelo
    Salah - Saka - KDB - Maddison - Mount
    Nketiah

    1. Zero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Looks very good imo

  4. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Currently 3kish with a BB and 1FT, don't want to mess up the season! Quick, general questions are:

    A) Son to KDB is too much of a kneejerk, right?
    B) Richarlison - is he being overhyped at the moment? With Everton 2.5xG predicted over the DGW, it's towards the lower end.
    C) Saka a high priority this week or possible to go without?
    D) Coutinho worth keeping this GW? I haven't seen him play recently so unsure whether he has potential over others

    Thank you in advance!

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A - yes too kneejerky
      B - maybe, but also has highest XGI (5th excluding pens) and four games in two weeks
      C - I think he is a good choice this week. Expect goals in both games
      D - potentially lose him if the alternatives are worthile and you have a FH for 37

      1. Zero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thank you very much, it's appreciated 🙂

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          All I'd say is that I am 260k ish so if you're 3k then maybe you know better than me!

          1. Zero
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Haha, thanks for the honesty - and good luck this week!

  5. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    guys

    A. Jesus and Dennis
    or
    B. Richarlison and Watkins

    already have Foden

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    2. Jimbo74
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  6. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A Havertz Robbo
    B Diaz Rudiger
    C Diaz 8.4 Defender

    Cheers

    1. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Wouldn't be confident of 2 starts for Diaz or Robbo. Maybe Havertz, Cancelo?

  7. Aladdin Sané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bottomed.

    A) Richarlison (-4) and bench one of Cout, Kulu or Pukki (which one?)
    B) No hit and play Cout, Kulu and Pukki

    1. JohannaAdams10
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B for me

    2. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  8. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who is the best GK for this DGW in your opinion?

    Excluding Alisson and Ederson, as I prefer other players from their teams.

    1. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Schmeichel

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ramsdale? Could easily get 8-10

    3. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kasper

  9. Marcin the Pole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Robbo -> Cancelo worth a -4?

    Feel exposed with no City defence...

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No

  10. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Expecting spurs to beat Liverpool 3-0 so going to bench Robbo this week

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Love the confidence. COYS

    2. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Fingers crossed!!

  11. Mesh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who's the most nailed Everton defender?
    Or is there anyone better for the double upto 5.1?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Coleman if in budget. I like the left back though for starts too

      1. Mesh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Is the left back nailed now?

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mina worth a punt for aerial threat against Leicester?

  12. DÏLKS
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Fofana
    B) Pukki
    C) Nketiah

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A due to rotation risk

    2. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  13. Kantelele
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Everton fans, should Holgate play regularly?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Whilst Godfrey is out then yes but you would need to monitor that

  14. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which scores more this week only (FH)

    A. Matip and Nket
    B. Gordon and Richarlison

    Bench fodder will be adjusted accordingly

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    2. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  15. Killitzer
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Anyone playing a TC over BB this week? If so who have you got the armband on?

  16. Erange
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    On BB, last decision to make:

    A. B. Johnson —> Tavares
    B. Mount + Johnson —> Dias + Odegaard for -4

  17. Bobadoba
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Transfered Werner out for Jesus last night.

    Beginning to regret this now and think Kane should have gone. I doubt he'll score against Liverpool.

    Any views welcome

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kane scores in the big games.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        And loves a NLD goal too

        1. Bobadoba
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Ok thanks for the reassurance. Tea helps too

  18. FootballDog
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Jesus Captain anyone? Have Salah.....

    1. Bobadoba
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Im considering this also.

      Am chasing big time.

      Will Jesus play both games though?

      1. FootballDog
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Probably not, but I see him getting minutes

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I have.

      Mahrez vc.

      Have Salah, Kane and Saka.

      No Son or KDB tho.

      1. FootballDog
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Nice, good differently

  19. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    100+ point free hit team.

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo Dias TAA Alonso
    Salah Son Diaz Saka
    Jesus Nketiah

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      50 points
      50 points?

  20. Lionac
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Can Mahrez outscore Mount this GW?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

  21. Proietti
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which of the three:

    a) Foden

    b) Jota

    c) Havertz

    (rest of midfield is: Saka, Salah, Mount & Son)

    1. Birdman77
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      You’d think they only get a game each, max 120 mins. Tough but Foden for mine

    2. Proietti
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thanks.

  22. It'd be Rudi not to...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    On a FH:

    Kasper (Steele)
    TAA, Alonso, Cancelo (Tavares, Holgate)
    Salah, KdB, Kulu, Saka (Gordon)
    Jesus, Rich, Nketiah

    Any changes needed here? 0.1 ITB.

  23. Crazy RedDevil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Saka or matip? and Dennis or nketiah?

    1. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Saka, Nketiah

  24. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Coutinho - Saka
    Mateta - Nketiah worth it for a -4? BB this week followed by FH37

    1. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. Birdman77
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yep

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mateta dropped for Zaha.

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Great thank you! i had doubts whether he would start

    4. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yep, Mateta is a risk. PV indicating that we will be changing up the system for the last games, blooding some very good academy players we have (mostly wide players) and playing with the system as well with Gallagher returning. Really only Zaha/our centre backs are nailed I would say.

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thank you wasnt sure how likely mateta was to start.

  25. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Current FH midfield:
    Maddison, Mount, Salah, KDB, Salah

    Baring in mind fixtures, should I change out Maddison or Mount to Son or is this current setup better?

  26. Old Bull
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Looking at the Liverpool rotation threat, is Jota to Son and TAA or Cancelo to Matip for -8 madness?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      First part, no. Second part, yes.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes, dont drop Trent and cancelo

    4. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Banged my head yesterday. Might need to see the quack.

  27. Hairy Potter
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Will we get any more news from what Pep said in the rest of his press conference before the deadline?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No because that was all he said....

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thought there was an embargo on what he told the written press?

  28. Mattdrid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Purely from a most points potential view, does 36 or 37 hold the most opportunity?

    I have a decent team of dgw's (though no city), my logical free hit is next week, but wondering if this week is the penalty kick for points (may next week us just a free kick on the edge of the area as it where...)

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I have had this discussion with myself throughout the week and in the end decided to FH in 38.

      Cant see much upside in 36 and 37, at least thats what I felt while building a FHd raft.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I agree Holmes

    2. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Same situation but I FH this week, as the teams and players involved in DGW 37 are not inspiring me and I don't think there are many obvious choices like this week.

      1. Mattdrid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I'm with you, i just have a decent team for this week, also good for 38, so free hitting this week kind of mean's ignoring next week. I've probably left it too late so might have to just free hit.

        Thanks for the replies

  29. Al Pacho
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Kasper
    TAA cancelo Alonso Matip
    Salah son foden mount
    Nketiah Watkins

    Bench: foster Gordon Dennis Cash (BB)
    G2G?

  30. Erange
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Mount or Coutinho for this week?