In this article, we will look at the best forwards to pick for your Fantasy Premier League team in Gameweek 22 of the 2024/25 FPL season.
Let’s look at our watchlist we regularly update before each gameweek. Here are the attackers to pick from, with our comments and ratings of each.
Read more about GW22 in our guide: FPL Gameweek 22: Tips, Captain, Transfer Targets & Team Selection
Best forwards to consider in Gameweek 22 and beyond: Our watchlist
1. Alexander Isak – 9.7/10
Isak is in top form, leading the rankings with 7.1 points per game and a strong value of 14.4. His 0.88 expected goal involvements per 90 and +4.93 xGI difference showcase his clinical finishing, although sustaining this overperformance might be challenging. A home fixture against Bournemouth (3.35 next fixture difficulty) and pretty easy average difficulty of 2.77 over the next three gameweeks make him an outstanding pick
2. Erling Haaland – 8.6/10
Haaland remains a premium forward option, averaging 6.0 points per game with 17 total involvements. His 0.83 expected goal involvements per 90 and -0.35 xGI difference suggest he’s delivering exactly as expected. An away fixture against Ipswich (2.29 next fixture difficulty) offers a fantastic opportunity for returns. However, his 4.06 average difficulty over the next three gameweeks hints at tougher matchups ahead. Even so, Haaland’s reliability makes him difficult to overlook.
3. Chris Wood – 8.3/10
Wood is quietly making his mark, averaging 5.9 points per game with a stellar value of 17.6. His 0.41 expected goal involvements per 90 and +6.40 xGI difference suggest he’s punching above his weight, raising some questions about sustainability. That said, a home fixture against Southampton (2.00 next fixture difficulty) and an average difficulty of 2.81 over the next three gameweeks still make him an excellent option.
4. Ollie Watkins – 7.7/10
He is getting back to form. Watkins is a solid, reliable choice, combining 4.9 points per game with 13 total involvements and a value of 11.5. His 0.73 expected goal involvements per 90 and +1.16 xGI difference indicate steady but unspectacular returns. An away match against Arsenal (4.90 next fixture difficulty) limit his immediate appeal, but after that, Villa have 3 nice fixtures where he could shine. Make sure to keep an eye on him and consider him from GW23.
5. Raúl Jiménez – 7.6/10
Jiménez offers a budget-friendly forward choice, delivering 4.2 points per game with 10 total involvements and a strong value of 15.4. His 0.65 expected goal involvements per 90 and +0.58 xGI difference show he’s performing right in line with expectations. With an away fixture against Leicester (2.58 next fixture difficulty) and a 3.16 average difficulty, Jiménez is a practical option for managers keeping an eye on their budget.
Top over & underperformers among forwards this season
Forwards – Top Overperformers (Delta = Goal involvements – Expected involvements)
Wood: +6.40
Cunha: +6.11
Isak: +4.93
Forwards – Top Underperformers (Delta = Goal involvements – Expected involvements)
Archer: -2.76
Calvert-Lewin: -1.73
Onuachu: -1.09
Tips for picking the best forwards for your FPL team
- If you pick premium forwards, make sure he is also a good captaincy option.
- Also, consider forwards that are talismans for their teams – especially the cheaper ones
- Form and fixtures are also important parts of your decision-making process
- Consider probabilities when picking forwards in FPL. Let bookies any time goalscorer odds to help you with that. You can find them here: Premier League Goalscoring Odds.
Reliable FPL forwards with stable points output in the previous 3 seasons
Read more in our article: Best long-term FPL picks for 2023/24 season
How many points should you expect from your forwards in Fantasy Premier League?
Do not have unrealistic expectations from your FPL forwards.
- Usually, the top-scoring forwards can get around 180-230 points per season (on some occasions even more, but this is the realistic expectation from premium FPL forwards) – that is 4.7 – 6 points per match
- Good mid-priced FPL forwards (usually 6.5m – 9m range) can get approximately 130-160 points per season, so expect around 3.4 – 5 points per match on average
- Budget forwards can get around 90 – 110 points per season = 2.4 – 2.9 points per match
- The points of midfielders and forwards usually came in waves or in clusters – so the run of “form” can be followed with a run of blanks.
How are forwards awarded points in FPL?
The majority of FPL points for forwards go through goals – 4 points – and assists – 3 points – that’s their main source of points.
And usually, when FPL forwards register two attacking returns, he is more likely to earn bonus points as well.
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hello, I just read your articles about the best players in every position, which says buy hold sell, etc
but now I am confused about something maybe you can help me with it
if you mention a player to BUY, but at the same time to buy that player I’ll have to sell a player that you say HOLD, so in this situation what should I do?
i only sell the players that you suggest to SELL only?
And what about the players you don’t mention at all either buy or sell or hold, that means I shouldn’t have them at all?