Gameweek 29 is shaping up to be a pivotal week — and if you’re looking to gain rank, targeting low-owned assets with strong data and fixtures is often the right move.
Our strategy balances attacking potential with defensive coverage:
⚽ 3 attacking player – midfielders or forwards
🛡️ 2 defensive players – defenders or goalkeepers
This ensures coverage across the pitch while prioritising FPL points, essential for Gameweek success.
The 28-year-old is enjoying a strong resurgence at Leeds after signing last summer. Across 25 appearances, he has scored 10 goals from 12.10 expected goals (xG) and registered 22 ‘big chances’, suggesting he has been unfortunate not to return even more.
He is joint fifth among forwards for goals and sixth for FPL points (106), according to the Opta Stats Sandbox tool.
Leeds’ upcoming run looks favourable: Sunderland (H), Palace (A), Brentford (H). With a kind schedule and consistent underlying numbers, the Leeds frontman looks primed for further returns.
The 24-year-old German heads into Gameweek 29 off the back of a goal against Burnley in Gameweek 28. Across 25 appearances this season, he has registered 7 goals from 9.81 xG and 16 ‘big chances’, suggesting there is room for further conversion upside.
He has also contributed creatively, with 4 FPL assists from 3.94 expected assists (xA) and 7 ‘big chances’ created. That highlights multiple routes to FPL returns — he has accumulated 94 points so far, averaging 3.8 per game, as shown in the Opta Heatmaps tool. That figure ranks third among Brentford players, behind Thiago (5.0) and O. Dango (4.3).
Brentford’s fixture run also stands out: Bournemouth (A), Wolves (H), Leeds (A), Everton (H), Fulham (H). This places them second in the Fixture Planner for attacking fixtures over that period — offering sustained opportunity rather than just a one-week punt.
At just £5.3m, the 26-year-old midfielder offers valuable flexibility in squad structure — potentially freeing up funds elsewhere.
Despite missing matches through injury, he is Bournemouth’s second-highest FPL points scorer, with 102 points from 24 games. His nine attacking returns (five goals, four assists) are joint highest for the club alongside Evanilson (six goals, three assists), and he leads the Cherries for bonus points with 10.
Bournemouth face Brentford (H), Burnley (A) and Man United (H) in the next three Gameweeks. According to the Predicted Points & Stats tool, they are second only to Fulham (5.5) for projected goals over that period, with 5.2. Tavernier looks well placed to be involved, either scoring or assisting.
For managers seeking a mid-priced differential who contributes both goals and assists — and regularly picks up bonus — Tavernier ticks plenty of boxes.
The Danish international missed Gameweek 28 due to a virus, so checking Marco Silva’s press conference before transferring him in is advisable. However, assuming he’s available, he stands out strongly in the short term.
Fulham top the Fixture Analyser for the next three: West Ham (H), Forest (A), Burnley (H). According to the Predicted Points & Stats tool, they rank top for projected clean sheets over that period.
Across 26 matches, Andersen has accumulated 93 FPL points. His defensive contributions (DEFCON) is elite — 265 (fourth among defenders), alongside 325 BPS, underline consistent bonus potential when Fulham keep teams quiet.
If you’re searching for value, the 26-year-old Dutch defender could be the answer at just £4.3m.
Leeds’ upcoming fixtures — Sunderland (H) and Palace (A) — offer encouragement. While the Whites have not been the most reliable defensively this season, Sunderland have managed just six goals over the last six Gameweeks (the fourth-lowest total), while Palace have scored seven (the sixth-lowest), as shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox. That provides hope Leeds can add to their four clean sheets so far.
Struijk has accumulated 230 DEFCON this season — the highest among Leeds defenders — and averages 9.2 per game, just shy of the 10 required for two additional FPL points. He also boasts the highest baseline BPS among Leeds defenders (11.28), underlining his multiple routes to FPL returns.
All five picks — Calvert-Lewin, Schade, Tavernier, Andersen and Struijk — are under 10% owned and all play in Blank Gameweek 31, making them both short-term differentials and medium-term holds.
Calvert-Lewin combines penalties, goal threat and a favourable Leeds run. Schade offers explosive potential within Brentford’s strong fixture swing. Tavernier delivers budget flexibility alongside bonus and creative upside. Andersen stands out for clean sheet probability over the next three, while Struijk provides value with strong DEFCON and baseline BPS numbers.
If you’re looking to close gaps in mini-leagues or accelerate rank gains, selectively backing well-supported differentials like these can make the difference. Gameweek 29 may be a week where bold moves are rewarded.
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