The Scout identifies players to consider investing in and others to avoid, based on the upcoming six Gameweeks.
The Scout employs the Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR) to pinpoint the clubs with the most favorable and challenging schedules for the next six Gameweeks in Fantasy Premier League.
Top Clubs with Favorable Fixtures
Chelsea
Chelsea’s main players are poised to excel in Fantasy under the guidance of their new head coach, Liam Rosenior. The Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR) suggest four out of their next six matches are rated as relatively easy, scoring only a two.
These four matches occur during Gameweeks 24-27, including three home games against West Ham United, Leeds United, and Burnley, alongside a game against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Fantasy managers are hopeful for Cole Palmer (£10.4m) to reclaim his status as a key premium player after facing challenges under Enzo Maresca. Depending on Rosenior’s strategies, Enzo Fernandez (£6.4m) might shine if he plays in an advanced tactical role with Palmer.
Chelsea’s Upcoming Matches
| GW | Opponent | FDR* |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Brentford (H) | 3 |
| 23 | Crystal Palace (A) | 3 |
| 24 | West Ham (H) | 2 |
| 25 | Wolves (A) | 2 |
| 26 | Leeds (H) | 2 |
| 27 | Burnley (H) | 2 |
*1=easiest fixture, 5=hardest fixture
Leeds, West Ham, and Crystal Palace Considerations
Leeds’ Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.0m) and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen (£7.7m) have two favorable matches in the next four Gameweeks, scoring a two in the FDR.
Calvert-Lewin has netted eight goals and provided one assist during the last nine Gameweeks, with his upcoming matches at home against Fulham and Nottingham Forest.
Bowen will face Sunderland at home in Gameweek 23 and Burnley away in Gameweek 25. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace boasts a solid mid-term schedule with only one top nine opponent in the next six fixtures, averaging a FDR of 2.7.
Clubs with Challenging Fixtures
Manchester United
Manchester United faces a tough set of upcoming matches, averaging an FDR of 3.5 over the next four Gameweeks. The first two matches significantly contribute to this average, with contests against Manchester City and Arsenal.
Managers should consider delaying investments in players like Bruno Fernandes (£9.1m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£8.1m) until Gameweek 24, as Fernandes’s duties on penalties may help mitigate fixture difficulties.
Liverpool and Brentford’s Dilemmas
Popular forwards like Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike (£8.9m) and Brentford’s Igor Thiago (£7.1m) are entering challenging periods that might limit their scoring potential. Following Liverpool’s encounter with Burnley, Ekitike faces matches against Bournemouth and Sunderland, along with tough home games against Newcastle and Manchester City.
Clubs with Challenging Fixtures Summary
| Club | Matches Scoring 4 in FDR (Next Four GWs) | FDR Average | Matches Scoring 4 in FDR (Next Six GWs) | FDR Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 2 | 3.5 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Liverpool | 2 | 3.3 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Nottingham Forest | 1 | 3.3 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Wolves | 1 | 3.3 | 1 | 3.2 |
| Brentford | 1 | 3.0 | 2 | 3.2 |
*Data may vary based on fixture updates.
