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FPL GW26: Algorithm Team Reveal

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Fantasy Football Fix 21 Feb. 2025

FPL Gameweek 26: Best Free Hit Team Revealed

Gameweek 26 of the 2024/25 Fantasy Premier League season is here, and our Algorithm has crunched the numbers for you.

We’ve built the optimal team projected to score the most points this week—essentially a free hit team reveal.

Let’s dive into the picks and see why each player made the cut.


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Kepa Arrizabalaga

  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Cost: £4.6m
  • Fixture: WOL (H)
  • Predicted Points: 4.2

The Spanish shot-stopper has rediscovered his form at Bournemouth, making 65 saves this season and keeping five clean sheets.

Premier League teams ranked by defensive stats

The Cherries boast the best home defensive record in the league, as shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox, conceding just nine goals in 12 games and keeping five clean sheets at the Vitality Stadium.

With Wolves up next, he has a solid chance of adding another to his tally.

Tariq Lamptey

  • Position: Defender
  • Cost: £4.4m
  • Fixture: SOU (A)
  • Predicted Points: 4.2

When fit, Lamptey brings energy and attacking threat to Brighton’s defence.

Despite limited minutes this season, he has still managed two goals and two assists, highlighting his potential going forward. His low price and a favourable fixture against Southampton earn him a spot in this week’s Top 5 Differentials article.

Gabriel Magalhães

  • Position: Defender
  • Cost: £6.3m
  • Fixture: WHU (H)
  • Predicted Points: 4.8

A key figure in Arsenal’s defence, Gabriel has combined solidity at the back with an attacking threat, recording three goals, two assists, and eight clean sheets this season.

Defenders from an FPL team reveal

His aerial ability could be vital against West Ham, making him a strong option at both ends of the pitch. Notably, he features in 100% of our Elite XI: Team Reveal squads—with the managers having a staggering combined 83 top 10k finishes.

William Saliba

  • Position: Defender
  • Cost: £6.2m
  • Fixture: WHU (H)
  • Predicted Points: 4.6

Saliba joins Gabriel in an Arsenal defensive double-up, offering consistency and reliability at the back.

The French international has racked up 93 points from 2,010 minutes—second only to Raya (2,250) for game time among the Gunners. With nine clean sheets and two goals, he provides value at both ends of the pitch.

Premier League teams projected clean sheet probability

According to the Predicted Points & Stats tool, Arsenal have a 50% chance of keeping a clean sheet this gameweek—the highest of any team.

Leandro Trossard

  • Position: Midfielder
  • Cost: £6.9m
  • Fixture: WHU (H)
  • Predicted Points: 5.5

The 29-year-old Belgian international has been a versatile asset for Arsenal this season. Despite not always being a guaranteed starter, Trossard has managed to rack up four goals and six assists. However, with a string of attacking injuries for Arsenal, his place in the starting lineup now looks likely.

The favourable fixture at home to West Ham has earned the midfielder a spot in this week's Top 5 Key Players article.

Mohamed Salah

  • Position: Midfielder
  • Cost: £13.7m
  • Fixture: MCI (A)
  • Predicted Points: 5.8

Salah has been handed the captaincy by the Algorithm, but with a tough away fixture against Man City, alternatives with similar points projections could be worth considering.

FPL ownership of players by the top 1 million managers

According to the Insight Live tool, he is owned by 100% of the top 1 million managers. Meanwhile, the Captain Reveal tool, which provides pre-deadline captaincy projections, predicts that 84.2% of them will give him the armband.

The 31-year-old has been in sensational form, registering 24 goals and 15 assists this season. His 271 points make him the highest-scoring player in FPL. Even against Man City, Salah’s explosive potential remains undeniable. Could this be the week to take a risk and go against the Egyptian King?

Justin Kluivert

  • Position: Midfielder
  • Cost: £6.0m
  • Fixture: WOL (H)
  • Predicted Points: 5.4

Kluivert has been a key player this season, registering 11 goals and five assists.

Bournemouth and Wolves stats for the last 5 game

Over Bournemouth’s last five games, he leads the team in goals (5), assists (5), and attempted assists (10), ranks second for expected goals (2.5), and sits third for shots on target (6), as shown in the Match Centre.

With a home fixture against Wolves, he has a great opportunity to add to his impressive tally.

Cole Palmer

  • Position: Midfielder
  • Cost: £11.2m
  • Fixture: AVL (A)
  • Predicted Points: 5.7

Palmer has been quieter than usual over the last four games, registering just one assist.

However, the 22-year-old has been outstanding this season, scoring 14 goals and providing eight assists. He’ll be looking to get back on track against an Aston Villa side that has managed just two clean sheets in 14 home games.

Bryan Mbeumo

  • Position: Midfielder
  • Cost: £7.9m
  • Fixture: LEI (A)
  • Predicted Points: 5.7

Mbeumo has been a standout performer for Brentford, delivering 14 goals and three assists this season.

His away fixture against Leicester looks promising, as the Foxes have kept the fewest clean sheets in the league (1) and conceded 55 goals—only Southampton (57) have let in more.

FPL team reveal showing midfield

As mentioned earlier, this could be a week to go against Salah for captaincy. Paul Marshman, a six-time top 1k finisher from the Elite XI: Team Reveal, currently has the armband on Mbeumo. But will he hold his nerve or switch to Salah?

Yoane Wissa

  • Position: Forward
  • Cost: £6.3m
  • Fixture: LEI (A)
  • Predicted Points: 5.6

Wissa has been in excellent form for Brentford, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists. The DR Congo international has proven to be a reliable budget forward, and an away fixture against Leicester presents a strong opportunity to add to his tally.

Alexander Isak

  • Position: Forward
  • Cost: £9.5m
  • Fixture: NFO (H)
  • Predicted Points: 5.7

Isak has been in outstanding form for Newcastle, scoring 17 goals and providing five assists this season.

Premier League forwards goals per 90 minutes

His goals-per-90 ratio of 0.81 is the highest in the league, as shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox, highlighting his efficiency in front of goal.

A home fixture against Nottingham Forest offers another chance to add to his tally, though Forest have been solid defensively, keeping a league-high 10 clean sheets.

Conclusion: Balancing Form and Fixtures for Gameweek 26 Success

FPL Gameweek 26 Team Reveal

Here’s the full Fantasy Premier League team in the Future Planner tool, selected using the Fantasy Football Fix algorithm.

This team combines premium assets and value picks across all positions to optimise FPL points. While some choices may seem unconventional, the underlying statistics and projected points indicate this could be a high-scoring lineup for Gameweek 26.


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