The Scout looks at how the Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR) can help managers plot their transfers in Fantasy Premier League.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
After a slow start to the season, Wolves have started to find form.
Their two wins in 2019/20 have both come in the last two Gameweeks, with back-to-back 2-0 victories over Watford and Manchester City.
They are set for a favourable run of opponents that could turn the heads of FPL managers.
According to the FDR, five of their next eight matches score just two.
Wolves' next eight opponents
| GW | Opp | FDR | GW | Opp | FDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | SOU (H) | 2 | 13 | BOU (A) | 3 |
| 10 | NEW (A) | 2 | 14 | SHU (H) | 2 |
| 11 | ARS (A) | 4 | 15 | WHU (H) | 3 |
| 12 | AVL (H) | 2 | 16 | BHA (A) | 2 |
Here are three Wolves players for FPL managers to target.
Willy Boly (£5.0m)
The centre-back has provided three clean sheets and an assist in seven Gameweek appearances.
Boly’s defensive contribution is a key factor and has earned him additional points on every occasion Wolves have achieved a shutout.
Indeed, no defender has bettered his seven bonus points this season.
His winner in Wolves’ recent UEFA Europa League match at Besiktas was also a reminder of the attacking potential that helped the Frenchman score four Premier League goals last season.
Adama Traore (£5.0m)
His two goals against Man City have made a big impact on FPL managers' plans during the international break.
Traore is the fourth-most bought midfielder for Gameweek 9, transferred in by over 59,000.
He has started each of the last five Gameweeks and appears to have secured a role as a regular under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Traore’s total of five shots from Gameweek 4 is the third highest for Wolves, while his tally of eight chances created is the second highest.
Raul Jimenez (£7.1m)
The Mexican set up both of Traore’s goals at the Etihad Stadium to earn a season-high haul of 10 FPL points.
Jimenez has two goals and two assists over the first eight Gameweeks, and his all-round potential is further shown by the underlying statistics.
His 16 shots inside the penalty area are more than double any team-mate.
And his total of 11 chances created is second only to the 14 of Gerard Deulofeu (£6.1m) among FPL forwards.
Owned by just 8.7 per cent, Jimenez could be a standout differential for managers looking to freshen up their forward lines.
Also in this series
Part 1: FDR Focus: Target Arsenal attack
Part 2: FDR Focus: Brighton offer short-term value
Part 3: FDR Focus: Fixtures point to Foxes
