FPL Scout’s Top 8 : Gameweek 15

Gameweek 15 brings a fresh set of challenges, forcing managers to navigate rotation and target the teams with the clearest offensive matchups. FootballBias looks at the case for picking these eight essential attackers and high-upside differentials, utilizing the most recent data.

1. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) vs. Arsenal (H)

Watkins receives a Medium-High confidence rating. His selection is rooted in his Elite H2H History against Arsenal, where he has recorded 6 goals in 10 career appearances, validating the note that he consistently returns against them. His Current Form is excellent, demonstrated by a brace in GW14 vs Brighton . His high shot volume will also be crucial against an Arsenal defense that may be slightly less solid at the back due to recent injury issues.

2. Phil Foden (Manchester City) vs. Sunderland (H)

Foden is an essential High confidence pick. He is the league’s form midfielder, delivering 32 points in the last two Gameweeks (GW13 and 14). His Attacking Volume is elite, consistently ranking highly for shots (18) and chances created (22). Faces Sunderland (H) (FDR 2), an opponent who has scored only 4 goals away from home (second fewest in the league). Secure minutes for a highly in-form player against an opponent Manchester City is heavily favored to score multiple goals against.

3. Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) vs. Burnley (H)

Woltemade is a clear High confidence pick due to his Elite Matchup. He faces Burnley, who have the worst away defensive record, conceding 21 goals in seven away matches and remain without an away clean sheet. Woltemade has 3 goal involvements in his last 4 games and leads Newcastle forwards for shots/chances created. A dream fixture (FDR 2) for an in-form striker at home, promising a high potential for goals.

4. Igor Thiago (Brentford) vs. Tottenham Hotspur (A)

Thiago maintains a Medium-High confidence rating. The Brentford top scorer, with 11 league goals, benefits from a high-stakes Matchup Edge against a Spurs side whose defense is inconsistent and prone to high shots conceded. His role as the primary penalty taker gives him a significant path to points. His proven consistency and role on penalties give him a high floor against a team struggling for clean sheets.

5. Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion) vs. West Ham United (A)

Minteh is a solid Medium confidence differential. He is Brighton’s Creative Hub, leading the team with 4 assists and having created 26 Chances Created this season, ranking him among the league’s top creators. He faces West Ham, who have conceded in eight consecutive matches. Minteh’s consistent creation gives him a good platform for returns against a leaky defense.

6. Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) vs. Nottingham Forest (H)

Ndiaye is rated Medium. Everton is in good home form, and Ndiaye has shown strong Goal Involvement this season with 4 goals and 1 assist. He faces a Forest side that struggles defensively on the road, despite their recent good results. Ndiaye’s consistency makes him a key part of Everton’s attack in a favorable home fixture.

7. Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

Cunha is a Medium-Low confidence differential. He faces Wolves (FDR 2), the only team without a clean sheet and the league’s worst defense. He’s highly motivated to perform, even if against his former club and is expected to be the central striker, benefiting from United’s improved attacking structure. His rating is kept moderate due to rotation risk, but his potential against the weakest opponent is tempting.

8. Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest) vs. Everton (A)

Igor Jesus is a Medium-Low confidence pick, whose selection hinges on his new-found confidence. He just scored his first Premier League goal in GW14 and is guaranteed the starting striker role for Dyche’s system. He faces an Everton side whose defense has been inconsistent at home. His role as the central striker ensures he gets the final touch on the few chances Dyche’s system creates.

Gameweek 15 strongly favors investment in the attacks of Manchester City and Newcastle, with Foden and Woltemade offering high confidence against weak defenses (Sunderland and Burnley). Meanwhile, managers should take calculated risks on differentials like Watkins (H2H form), Thiago (penalty threat), and Cunha (best overall fixture), as securing these points now is vital heading into the congested festive schedule.