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Best Free Hit Team for FPL Gameweek 16
Looking for the optimal Free Hit draft for FPL Gameweek 16? This Gameweek offers elite fixtures for premium attackers, strong clean-sheet odds for several top defences and multiple in-form mid-priced midfielders. This Free Hit squad targets players with explosive ceilings, secure minutes, set-piece involvement and the best projections heading into GW16.
- Check out RotoWire's updated FPL GW16 rankings and full FPL strategy guide for this week.
- For injury updates on key players, visit our FPL Gameweek 16 Injury News page, updated daily.
- Use our Fixture Difficulty Ranker to compare upcoming FPL fixture runs and plan transfers ahead of AFCON.
- Visit our Predicted Lineups page for GW16, updated throughout the week up to 75 minutes before kickoff.
Best Goalkeeper for a Free Hit in FPL Gameweek 16
Bernd Leno looks like a strong starting point for GW16. Fulham rank among the top three sides for clean-sheet probability and face a Burnley attack that sits bottom of the league for expected goals. Given how toothless Burnley have been, Leno offers both security and save potential.
Best Defenders for a Free Hit in FPL Gameweek 16
Joachim Andersen has been a defensive contributions machine this season, hitting the threshold in 10 of his 15 starts. He continues to provide exceptional value and remains a dependable option.
Jurrien Timber plays in one of the most reliable defences in the league and carries significant attacking upside. His expected goal involvement numbers are among the best for defenders. When deployed at centre-back last Gameweek, Timber reached the defensive contribution threshold, which highlights how safe he is for points regardless of role.
Despite missing Wednesday's Champions League match, he's not expected to be a major risk to miss GW16. As always, stay tuned to RotoWire's Lineups page for updates.
Piero Hincapie is expected to gain more minutes with Gabriel, William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera all missing time. Arsenal have a healthy 60-percent clean sheet probability this week, making a defensive double up entirely justified. With his price and expected game time, Hincapie is a smart inclusion.
Best Midfielders for a Free Hit in FPL Gameweek 16
Bukayo Saka is the standout captaincy option for Gameweek 16. Wolves' collapse against Manchester United was alarming, conceding more than 27 shots and over four expected goals. In a matchup like this, Saka's ceiling is enormous. Combine that with penalties and the possibility of a clean sheet point, and the appeal speaks for itself.
Bruno Fernandes remains one of the most reliable midfielders in the game. He sits top of the midfield rankings and has a favourable home fixture against Bournemouth.
Bryan Mbeumo has been consistent all season and a home fixture against Bournemouth gives him further potential for returns.
Matheus Cunha looked lively against Wolves and posted an expected goal involvement above one. He is a major differential this week with secure minutes.
Dango Ouattara is another strong differential. With Kevin Schade suspended, he should see increased minutes, and at home to Leeds he provides an excellent edge for Free Hit managers.
Best Forwards for a Free Hit in FPL Gameweek 16
Erling Haaland is a straightforward pick almost every Gameweek and remains the standout forward option.
Igor Thiago continues to offer exceptional value, scoring in five of his last seven league starts. With a favourable fixture run and very limited alternatives in the forward pool, he stands out as one of the best long-term budget forwards to own.
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