Best FPL GW17 Upside Picks from Teams Outside the ‘Top 7’

With the β€œBig Six:Β  + Newcastle having favorable fixtures, many FPL teams will have similar players. In this FPL GW17 Upside picks blog, @FPLPAZ highlights FIVE players outside those 7 teams who offer great upside to help you climb the ranks in the second half of the season. Let’s get into it!

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Best Upside FPL Picks from FPL GW17

Aleksandar Mitrovic FUL Β£6.8

Best Upside FPL Picks from FPL GW17 ~ Mitrovic

One of the best players so far, Mitrovic has offered managers great value with 9 goals in the first half of the season. Mitrovic still remains one of the picks with the most upside outside the top 7 given his amazing schedule and great form. Mitrovic has the 4th easiest schedule for attackers, which includes a decent DGW 19, in which he will be one of the best captain options. Mitrovic also showed great form before the World Cup break, ranking 5th amongst forwards in xGI. Mitrovic will not be as highly owned, given he is on 4 yellow cards (1 away from a 1 game suspension) and the other good forward options, so this is a good risk to take with a massive upside.

Mitrovic stats amongst forwards from FPL GW1-16
Mitrovic has the second-highest xG/90 amongst forwards, he’s also accumulated 40% of Fulham’s total xG having played only 12 games, and missing 3 fixtures!

Fulham fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

Fulham fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

Further Read: Best FPL GW17 Drafts with Fixture Analysis & Players to Target

James Maddison LEI Β£8.2

Best Upside FPL Picks from FPL GW17 ~ James Maddison

One of the most underrated FPL assets this season, Maddison has been outstanding, with 7 goals and 4 assists before the World Cup Break. Maddison does have two tough fixtures to restart his season against Liverpool and Newcastle, but this should not deter buyers as Maddison has plenty of attacking returns against tough opposition over the past two seasons. The upside for Maddison lies in those GW19-22 fixtures in which Maddison faces 3 opponents in the top 10 of most goals conceded so far this season. With many managers focusing on other mid-priced midfield options, punting on Maddison and his upside can rocket you up the ranks.Β 

Maddison stats amongst midfielders from FPL GW1-16
Maddison had the joint second-highest goal involvement amongst midfielders so far this season

Leicester City fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

Leicester City fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

Further Read: Best Midfielders To Consider For FPL GW17 | Price Point Wise

Andreas Pereira FUL Β£4.6

Best Upside FPL Picks from FPL GW17 ~ Andreas Pereira

One of the best budget enablers this season in this list? As obvious as it may seem, the inclusion of Andreas in this list is about the upside of a threemium approach that playing Andreas each GW gives you. Andreas has the 4th easiest schedule for attackers, which includes a decent DGW 19 in which he could be a captain alternative to Mitrovic (especially if the latter is suspended). With 2 goals and 5 assists this season, on set pieces and penalties, if Mitrovic is suspended, Pereira is a perfect pick to go for that aggressive high, upside three premium GW17 team.Β 

Andreas Pereira stats amongst midfielders from FPL GW1-16
Pereria has created the 2nd highest chances amongst midfielders

Fulham fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

Fulham fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

Further Read: Five Must Own Players in your GW17 Team

Rodrigo LEE Β£6.3

Best Upside FPL Picks from FPL GW17 ~ Rodrigo

A template breaker in the early part of the season, Rodrigo has been outstanding this season with 9 goals and 1 assist. Rodrigo also has shown insane underlying stats, ranking 2nd amongst all midfielders in xG. Most managers will be put off Rodrigo, given the Manchester City fixture in GW17. However, from GW18-25, Rodrigo has the 6th easiest attackers for attackers giving Rodrigo plenty of opportunities for the double-digit hauls he has provided managers with this season. With Bamford always an injury doubt, Rodrigo will be on some set pieces and penalties, giving him an even higher ceiling.Β 

Rodrigo stats amongst Leeds players from FPL GW1-16
Top five Leeds attackers sorted by xG

Leeds fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

Leeds fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

Further Read: Best Midfielders To Consider For FPL GW17 | Price Point Wise

Leandro Trossard BHAΒ  Β£7.1

Best Upside FPL Picks from FPL GW17 ~ Leandro Trossard

Trossard enters as the last high-upside pick of players outside the top 7 given the haul potential he has shown this season and his decent fixtures. Trossard has shown amazing form this season regardless of the manager, with 7 goals and 3 assists, including 2 double-digit hauls. Trossard also ranks 6th in xGI amongst all midfielders. The Arsenal and Liverpool fixtures are tricky on paper, but Trossard already scored a hat trick at Anfield. With a proven record this season, Trossard is a great pick for managers who want that differential upside player.

Trossard heatmap and shotmap from FPL GW17
Trossard tops all the goal threat metrics including shots(36), shots on target(16), shots inside box(31), big chances(9), xG(5.87) and goals(7) amongst Brighton players

Brighton fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

Brighton fixtures from FPL GW17 to 25

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