Top 3 Captaincy Picks for Fantasy Premier League 2024/25 Gameweek 16

Welcome to our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) guide for Gameweek 16! Each gameweek, we'll highlight the top captaincy picks for your FPL team.

In this blog, the three best Captaincy options for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 16 are discussed. Picks are in the below format:

1. No.1 predicted by Fix. 
2. Alternative high-ownership option. Over 20%.
3. Differential option. Under 20%.

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FPL Gameweek 16: The Best Captain Choices

Mohamed Salah (FUL) - Highest Projected Point Scorer

With 13 goals this season, Salah is tied for top spot in the Golden Boot race alongside Haaland, no midfielder has landed more shots on target (28) or registered a higher 'Expected Goals' (xG) (11.02) this season.

His creative numbers are excellent as well, only Saka (11) has notched more FPL assists than his eight. While he trails only Son (nine), Palmer (10) and Saka (19) for 'big chances' created (eight).

Liverpool have scored 23 goals this season (fourth) and have created more 'big chances' (58) than any other side.

Their visitors Fulham have conceded 20 goals (seventh) and have kept just two clean sheets. The Cottagers are ranked eighth for shots conceded (178) and fourth for 'Expected Goals Conceded' (xGC) (18.21).

Our Predicted Points & Stats tool currently projects a score of 8.0 for Salah.

Cole Palmer (BRE) - Highly Projected Points Alternative

Palmer's total of 11 goals is only bettered by Salah (13) amongst midfielders, the England international is second only to Semenyo (59) for shots (53). While only Salah (20) has been afforded more 'big chances' than his 12.

Six of Palmer's eight goals have come at Stamford Bridge, with only Mbeumo (eight) more prolific in home matches. He is also third for FPL points on home turf (65) with only Salah (66) and Mbeumo (75) ahead of him.

As the below image from our Opta Player Heatmaps feature shows, he has averaged 9.3 FPL points per game in home matches this season.

Chelsea are the league's top scorers this season with 35 goals, the Blues are also top for shots on target (92) and xG (33.90).

Their opponents Brentford have conceded 28 goals (17th) and have kept just one clean sheet. The Bees are ranked 19th for shots conceded (273) and 16th for xGC (27.27).

Our Predicted Points & Stats tool currently projects a score of 7.5 for Palmer.

Antony Gordon (LEI) - The Differential

With just three goals and two assists, Gordon is yet to hit the heights of last season but has shown glimpses of a return to form. He is joint-top for xG (5.42) amongst Newcastle players alongside Isak, while only the Swedish international has taken more shots in the box (28) than his 18.

As the below image from our Opta Stats Sandbox feature shows, he has been Newcastle's most creative player with 29 attempted assists, four 'big chances' created and 2.66 'Expected Assists' (xA).

Newcastle have scored 19 goals this season (14th) and are also ranked 14th for xG (22.33).

Their visitors Leicester have conceded 30 goals (18th) and have kept just one clean sheet. The Foxes could be without three of their first choice midfield personnel with Soumare suspended, Ndidi injured and Winks a doubt. No team have allowed opponents more shots in the box this season than the Foxes (270).

Our Predicted Points & Stats tool currently projects a score of 4.5 for Gordon.

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