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Best Free Hit Team for FPL Gameweek 25 (GW25 Draft & Picks)
A Free Hit in Gameweek 25 should be structured around favourable fixtures, secure minutes, and high-upside selections, particularly with an early Friday deadline compressing decision-making.
This week's fixture list creates strong opportunities to target premium attackers, defenders with high clean sheet probability, and several in-form mid-priced options. The recommended XI below is built using expected goals data, clean sheet probabilities, set-piece roles, and projected FPL output.
- Check out RotoWire's updated FPL GW25 rankings and full FPL strategy guide for this week.
- For injury updates on key players, visit our FPL Gameweek 25 Injury News page, updated daily.
- Use our Fixture Difficulty Ranker to compare upcoming FPL fixture runs and plan transfers during double gameweeks.
- Visit our Predicted Lineups page for GW25, updated throughout the week up to 75 minutes before kickoff.
How This FPL GW25 Free Hit Team Was Built
This Free Hit squad prioritises:
• Teams with the best fixtures in Gameweek 25
• Players with secure minutes and defined roles
• Penalty and set-piece takers
• Defenders with strong clean sheet odds
• High-upside attackers capable of double-digit hauls
Goalkeeper
David Raya is an easy starting point. He plays behind the best defence in the league with Arsenal having conceded the fewest goals all season. A home fixture against Sunderland stands out as one of the strongest on the slate. Despite their overall performance, the Black Cats sit among the bottom three teams for expected goals.
Defenders
Gabriel remains the most reliable defender in the game. He combines elite defensive contribution numbers with genuine goal threat from set pieces, all while playing in a back line that consistently limits chances. He offers both floor and upside in this fixture.
Jurrien Timber becomes even more appealing as the third Arsenal pick with Bukayo Saka sidelined. Tripling up on the Arsenal defence makes sense given the circumstances. Arsenal have close to a 60-percent chance of a clean sheet this week according to the odds, which reflects both their defensive quality and Sunderland's lack of attacking output. Timber also tops the defender charts for expected goal involvement this season, making him one of the most attacking defenders available.
Joachim Andersen rounds out the defence as a strong budget enabler. He's delivered consistently for defensive contributions throughout the season and comes with a favourable home fixture against Everton.
Midfielders
Bruno Fernandes continues to justify his status as an elite FPL asset. Penalties, set pieces, creativity, defensive contributions and bonus accumulation all give him multiple routes to points. He was a successful captain last week and remains a strong option again, especially with a home fixture against Spurs while Erling Haaland faces Liverpool away.
Bryan Mbeumo is the clear second Manchester United attacker to own. He's playing as a central striker under Michael Carrick, looks rejuvenated and benefits from the positive momentum around United at the moment.
Mohamed Salah is an explosive differential. His minutes now look far more secure and Manchester City have shown defensive vulnerability in recent weeks. Salah's record in big games speaks for itself, and his ceiling is as high as anyone's.
Enzo Fernandez stands out in midfield with a favourable fixture against Wolves. He ranks second only to Bruno Fernandes for expected goal involvement among midfielders and could see time in advanced roles, including penalty responsibility when Cole Palmer is off the pitch.
Anthony Gordon adds further differential appeal. He finally opened his Premier League account against Liverpool and Newcastle are traditionally strong at home. Penalty duties only enhance his upside.
Forwards
Jarrod Bowen arrives in excellent form with three attacking returns across his last two starts. Penalty duties and a fixture against Burnley, who have conceded the highest expected goals in the league, make him very appealing.
Evanilson is a shrewd differential pick. He's likely on penalties with Marcus Tavernier absent, comes at an affordable price and has the benefit of a home fixture that gives him decent upside.
Final Thoughts for GW25
Gameweek 25 sets up well for a Free Hit approach, particularly with fixture concentration and several premium players landing in high-probability matchups. This squad is built to maximise both floor and ceiling by leaning into reliable defences, penalty takers, and attackers with genuine haul potential.
As always, keep a close eye on team news and predicted lineups before the deadline, as late changes can still influence optimal Free Hit construction.
Best Gameweek 25 Free Hit team
