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Gameweek 38 Preview - Fantasy Premier League 2024-25 Tips and Captaincy Picks

Gameweek Tips - Fantasy Premier League, Soccer

This article provides a preview of what Gameweek 38 has in store for fantasy managers, including top captain selections and strong picks for the weekly FPL Challenge game.

Everton's 2-0 win over Southampton was the main highlight of Gameweek 37, as the Evertonians bid Goodison Park farewell. This weekend marks the end of a blissful season, as we witness five teams battle for a place in the Champions League. Ready your fantasy teams! We deliver the best FPL recommendations for the final day.

The FPL Challenge reaches its season finale with this week's task tagged 'Final Five,' where managers can only choose a team of five players (one per team), and every goal scored earns double points. As always, we’ll offer weekly breakdowns of the top assets to target and help you maximize your point potential.

The Gameweek 38 deadline for the 2024-25 Fantasy Premier League season is Sunday, May 25, at 9:30 p.m. EDT, when all 10 matches kick off simultaneously. Also, check out the rest of our excellent soccer coverage as the squad gets you all set for every EPL and UCL slate with our EPL DFS lineup picks and betting picks.

 

Gameweek 38 FPL Tips

Target Bournemouth or Arsenal Assets

As we approach the final day, it's evident that the EPL title race is over, but fantasy managers still need more points to win their mini-leagues. As a result, we'll shift our focus to teams that are still in the fight to finish strong.

AFC Bournemouth has had a fantastic season so far. The Cherries have already eclipsed their previous season's point total (48) and have a chance to finish in the top half when they play Leicester on Sunday.

Arsenal has already secured its place in next season's Champions League and has no fear of losing its second-place position. However, a mouth-watering away fixture against bottom-of-the-table Southampton makes the Gunners worth investing in for Matchday 38.

Arsenal's number one, David Raya, has kept 13 clean sheets this season and is tied with Nottingham Forest goalie Matz Sels. The Spanish international just needs one more clean sheet to beat Matz Sels and earn the Golden Glove honors for the second year in a row.

According to clean sheets odds projections, Arsenal has a 42 percent chance of shutting out the Saints. Thus, if you have numerous free transfers available, now is the ideal time to invest in Arsenal assets.

To this end, FPL managers are advised to prioritize selecting assets from either Bournemouth or Arsenal for Gameweek 38. According to goal projections, both Bournemouth and Arsenal are expected to produce a 2.40 xG (expected goals) against their respective opponents this week.

Recommended FPL assets for Gameweek 38

  • Bournemouth: Evanilson, Justin Kluivert, and Milos Kerkez.
  • Arsenal: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and David Raya.

 

Gameweek 38 Top Captain Picks

The weekend fixtures present a list of fascinating options for your captaincy choice. Players like Evanilson against Leicester, Alexander Isak against Everton, and Bryan Mbeumo against Wolves present strong cases. However, our top two captain picks this week are:

Jarrod Bowen (£7.9m) - West Ham

West Ham's skipper, Jarrod Bowen, has been phenomenal in recent weeks. The 28-year-old has amassed a total of 44 FPL points in his last five matches, contributing six attacking returns for the Hammers in that timeframe.

Taking on Ipswich on the final day, Bowen is our RotoBaller captain of the week, as he looks to help West Ham finish on a high note at Portman Road.

Mohamed Salah (£13.6m) - Liverpool

Once upon a time, "perma-captain" Mo Salah returns to our list of top captain picks this week. Despite having a great season with Liverpool, our Egyptian King, Mohamed Salah, has been on a dry spell lately, scoring only once in his last eight outings.

Matchday 38 provides an opportunity for the 32-year-old to silence the doubters, as Liverpool's final game against Crystal Palace will be held at Anfield, where they will raise their 20th Premier League trophy. With that in mind, Mo Salah is a compelling captain pick for Matchday 38.

 

FPL Challenge: Final Five - Players to Target

The FPL Challenge section for the 2024-25 season is back, and RotoBaller remains your go-to source for valuable insights on selecting the right assets for any challenge.

The 37th challenge brought the Race for Europe series to an end with its final task, dubbed "Arsenal v. Newcastle," focused on players from Arsenal and Newcastle who earned double points. The final FPL challenge is here, bringing the 2024-25 season to a close.

Week 38 of the FPL Challenge involves selecting a team of five players with an unlimited budget. In this week's task, each goal scored is awarded double points, and you can only have one player per team.

RotoBaller's final five picks for this week's challenge are:

  • In goal, Arsenal's David Raya in goal to bank on for a save point and clean sheets
  • In defense, Newcastle's Tino Livramento is the perfect wingback to rely on for potential attacking returns as the Geordies host Everton this Sunday.
  • In midfield, a duo of Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and West Ham's Jarrod Bowen will be our top midfield options. Mo Salah takes the spotlight as our captain of the week.
  • In attack, Bournemouth's Evanilson completes the attack, rounding off our lineup in a 1-2-1 formation.

Remember, you are free to select any other top FPL Challenge alternatives that are not mentioned above. Best of luck to everyone participating in this week's challenge!

Stick around for more 2024-25 Fantasy Premier League content coming soon. Hit us up on X @RotoBaller. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas!

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