Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 4 (2025/26)

Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Gameweek 4?

Each week we break down the top captaincy options to help you maximise points and climb your mini-leagues.

For Gameweek 4, we’ve highlighted three standout choices:

1️⃣ Fix’s No.1 predicted captain pick
2️⃣ A safe, high-ownership option (20%+ ownership)
3️⃣ A bold differential captain (under 20% ownership)

These picks cover every type of FPL manager — whether you prefer to play it safe with the crowd or chase early gains with a differential.

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FPL Gameweek 4: The Best Captain Choices

Mohamed Salah (bur) - Highest Projected Point Scorer

Salah may have made a quiet start to the season, but his away form from last year is hard to ignore. No player attempted more shots in the box (119), recorded a higher expected goals (xG) tally (28.14), or was afforded more big chances (46) on the road.

Liverpool as a team were also dominant away from Anfield, scoring 44 goals – the most of any side. They led the league for shots in the box (243), big chances (87), and xG (49.69) in away fixtures.

Their upcoming opponents Burnley have struggled defensively, conceding six goals so far. Only West Ham and Wolves (eight each) have let in more. The Clarets also sit bottom for shots in the box conceded (38) and expected goals conceded (xGC) at 6.61.

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

Erling Haaland (MUN) - Highly Projected Points Alternative

Haaland scored 11 goals in home matches last season with only Wissa and Isak (12 each) more prolific on home turf. The Norwegian international was third for 'big chances' (18) and second for xG (11.52) amongst forwards in home games.

As shown in the Player Heatmaps image below, he averaged 6.8 points per game in home matches last season.

Man. City scored more goals at home (43) than any other side in 2024/25, while only Liverpool (41.49) recorded a higher xG than their 40.92

Their opponents Man. Utd. conceded 26 goals in away games last season (ninth) and only kept five clean sheets. The Red Devils were ranked 12th for xGC (30.27) in home matches.

Our Predicted Points & Stats tool currently projects a score of 6.9 for Haaland.

Jean-Philippe Mateta (SUN) - The Differential

Mateta was Palace's top scorer last season with 14 goals and has the added benefit of spot-kick duties this time around after Eze's departure.

As shown in the below image from our Opta Stats Sandbox, the French international was top amongst Palace players for shots in the box (53), shots on target (33), 'big chances' (27) and xG (15.01) last campaign.

Palace scored 24 goals in home matches last season (14th) but were ranked ninth for xG (34.81).

Their visitors Sunderland have conceded three goals (fifth) and have kept one clean sheet, the Black Cats are ranked second for shots in the box conceded (16) and fifth for xGC (3.22).

Our Predicted Points & Stats tool currently projects a score of 5.0 for Mateta.

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