Fantasy Premier League: Which Teams Have the Best Upcoming Fixtures?

With cup matches settled, the fixture schedule is now much clearer. This blog analyses the fixtures from Gameweeks 25 to 32 using the Fixture Difficulty Ratings tool to identify the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) picks for the weeks ahead.

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Best FPL Fixtures: Teams to load up on

As the below image from our Fixture Difficulty Ratings shows, Bournemouth are top for 'Attack Difficulty' over the next eight Gameweeks.

The Cherries play Southampton and Wolves over the next two Gameweeks and also have an excellent fixture in Blank Gameweek 29 against Brentford at the Vitality Stadium.

As the below image from our Transfer Analytics feature shows, Kluivert has been brought in by over 400,000 FPL managers at the time of writing, with many favouring him over Double Gameweek assets such as Rogers.

Nearly 70,000 FPL managers have sold Cole Palmer this week, but that may be a hasty decision. Chelsea face two promoted sides, Southampton and Leicester, in Gameweeks 27 and 28, making Palmer a strong captaincy option.

The Blues rank second on the fixture ticker, with their Blank Gameweek 29 match against Arsenal now confirmed. Beyond that, they face Spurs, Brentford, and Ipswich.

Despite their Blank in Gameweek 29, Liverpool sit third on the fixture ticker. Their Double Gameweek 25 and a favourable Gameweek 28 fixture against Southampton make their assets worth holding. Managers considering selling should note that Liverpool face Everton and West Ham at home after the blank.

Arsenal’s Gameweek 29 fixture has also been confirmed following their Carabao Cup exit. With injuries in attack, Havertz is likely to see more secure minutes.

As the above image from our Player Points Projections for the next eight Gameweeks shows, Salah (67.6) is significantly ahead of the competition despite the blank, while Palmer (56.1), Havertz (42.2) and Kluivert (40.6) also feature prominently.

Worst FPL Fixtures: Which Players to Sell?

As the below image from our Fixture Difficulty Ratings shows, Newcastle are bottom for 'Attack Difficulty' for the next eight Gameweeks. Which is a worrying sign for Isak and Gordon owners. The Magpies play Man. City, Forest and Liverpool over the next three Gameweeks and blank in Gameweek 29.

However, it is worth noting that they play Brentford and Leicester right after they blank, so it is highly likely that Isak will merit inclusion in FPL squads after his blank. FPL managers who are looking to Free Hit in Blank Gameweek 29 should probably consider holding on to the Swedish international.

Spurs' exit in the Carabao Cup means their fixture against Fulham in Blank Gameweek 29 is now confirmed. The Cottagers run prior to the blank is not as menacing on paper, but after the blank they play Arsenal, Liverpool and Bournemouth which is daunting. Robinson owners should be looking to get rid soon.

Palace are 18th for 'Attack Difficulty', primarily due to their Blank in Gameweek 29 but for FPL managers using the Free Hit, Palace are a great hold with Ipswich and Southampton either side of the blank. As the below image from our Opta Stats Sandbox feature shows, only Gvardiol (nine) has registered more 'big chances' than Muñoz (eight) amongst defenders this season.

Owners of Wood have a dilemma on their hands, three of their next opponents are ranked in the top five for 'Expected Goals Conceded' (xGC) as the below image from our Stats Sandbox feature shows.

However, Wood is still projected to be the fifth-highest scoring FPL asset (42.4) over the next eight Gameweeks with their fixture run improving from Gameweek 29 on. Despite the difficult Fixture run, he is probably worth holding.

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