Welcome to our comprehensive analysis of the top picks for Gameweek 13 of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season. Our team of experts has meticulously studied the eye test, statistics, and analysis to bring you the best recommendations for your FPL squad.
Goalkeeper
In goal, we have selected Alphonse Areola from West Ham United. Areola has been in excellent form, making 37 saves since Gameweek 3, which is the second-highest among all goalkeepers. Moreover, West Ham’s upcoming fixture against Burnley presents a great opportunity for a clean sheet. Burnley has struggled offensively this season, with the second-worst expected goals (xG) tally, the second-fewest big chances, and the fewest goals scored.
Defenders
Our defensive picks for Gameweek 13 include two Crystal Palace players, Joachim Andersen and Tyrick Mitchell. Crystal Palace has been one of the strongest defensive teams this season, keeping five clean sheets, the joint-most in the league. Andersen and Mitchell not only offer defensive solidity but also possess attacking threat, with a combined five goal involvements between them. They face a struggling Luton side that has scored just 10 goals, the joint-second lowest in the league, and ranks poorly in non-penalty xG.
Reece James from Chelsea completes our defensive lineup. Despite a tough fixture against Newcastle, James is a valuable pick considering Chelsea’s favorable upcoming run of fixtures. James has been a creative force from the back, with five big chances created, second only to Kieran Trippier among defenders. With limited minutes due to injuries, James has already made a significant impact and could be a key differential for your FPL team.
Midfielders
Leading our midfield picks for Gameweek 13 is none other than Mohamed Salah from Liverpool. Salah has been in scintillating form, with 10 goals, four assists, and a staggering 101 FPL points in just 12 games. He tops the expected goal involvement (xGI) chart among midfielders and ranks second overall, just behind Erling Haaland. Salah’s excellent record against Manchester City, with seven goals and three assists in the last nine games, further enhances his appeal, despite the tough fixture on paper.
Son Heung-Min from Tottenham Hotspur is our next midfield recommendation. Since being deployed as a striker from Gameweek 4, Son has been a consistent goal threat, with nine goal involvements, second only to Salah among midfielders. He faces Aston Villa at home, a team that has struggled defensively away from home. Son will be eager to get back on the scoresheet after consecutive blank gameweeks.
Bukayo Saka from Arsenal is another midfield pick to consider for Gameweek 13. Saka has been a consistent performer, blanking only twice in 11 games and contributing with four goals and six assists. His creativity and attacking threat make him a valuable asset. Additionally, Saka’s opponent, Brentford, has shown vulnerabilities on their left flank, which could provide Saka with opportunities to exploit.
Completing our midfield selection is Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Eze has recently returned from injury and has already made an impact, scoring a goal and providing an assist in his last two games. His impressive average of 3.48 shots per 90 minutes is the highest among all midfielders, surpassing even Salah and Son. Moreover, Crystal Palace’s opponents, Luton Town, have struggled defensively, conceding the most big chances in the league. Eze’s attacking prowess from the right flank could cause further havoc in this matchup.
Forwards
Leading the line for our Gameweek 13 Scout Picks is Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Haaland has silenced his doubters with two outstanding 16-point hauls in the last three gameweeks, including goals against Manchester United and Chelsea. With 13 goals and three assists already this season, Haaland ranks highly in all underlying statistics, such as expected goals, big chances, and shots inside the box. He presents an excellent captaincy option for Gameweek 13.
Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth is our budget forward pick for Gameweek 13. Solanke has been in good form, scoring two goals against Newcastle in the previous gameweek. He now faces Sheffield United, the league’s worst defense, which ranks last in expected goals conceded, big chances conceded, and goals conceded. Solanke’s favorable fixture run until Gameweek 19 makes him an attractive option for FPL managers looking for a budget forward.
The final forward pick in our Scout Selection is Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Watkins recently found the back of the net against Fulham and will be hungry for more goals. He faces a depleted Tottenham Hotspur side, missing several key players due to injury and suspension. Watkins ranks second only to Haaland in non-penalty expected goal involvement among forwards this season, making him a strong choice for Gameweek 13.