We’ve rounded up the five best FPL attackers to own for Gameweek 3, based on the latest betting odds to score or assist.
Erling Haaland – Brighton vs. Manchester City – £14.1m – 31.2% Ownership
Haaland captainers may still be recovering from his blank at home to Tottenham last week, but the bookies are backing him to deliver at Brighton.
The Norwegian is priced at 19/20 to score, making him the most likely goalscorer in the Premier League this weekend. He has also been given a 60% implied probability to score or assist at odds of 4/6.
Compare Erling Haaland’s odds to score or assist vs. Brighton here.
| Erling Haaland's Returns | Best Odds | Implied Probabiltiy |
|---|---|---|
| To Score Anytime | 19/20 | 51.3% |
| To Score 2+ Goals | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| To Score a Hat Trick | 22/1 | 4.3% |
| To Score or Assist | 4/6 | 60% |
| To Record an Assist | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Benjamin Šeško – Manchester United vs. Burnley – £7.5m – 8.1% Ownership
Despite playing the full 90 minutes in Manchester United’s shock midweek defeat to Grimsby Town, Benjamin Šeško is still well fancied to return in FPL this weekend.
At odds of 4/6 to score or assist, Šeško is joint-top with Haaland in the To Score/Assist market. However, when it comes to goalscoring alone, he ranks just seventh most likely among forwards in Gameweek 3.
Compare Benjamin Šeško’s odds to score or assist vs. Burnley here.
| Benjamin Sesko's Returns | Best Odds | Implied Probabiltiy |
|---|---|---|
| To Score Anytime | 33/20 | 37.7% |
| To Score 2+ Goals | 17/2 | 16.7% |
| To Score a Hat Trick | 50/1 | 4.3% |
| To Score or Assist | 4/6 | 60% |
| To Record an Assist | 5/1 | 16.7% |
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João Pedro – Chelsea vs. Fulham – £7.6m – 57.6% Ownership
After a 15-point haul against West Ham in Gameweek 2, João Pedro is back among the top forwards for Chelsea’s home clash with Fulham.
The Brazilian is odds-on at 5/6 to score or assist and is the fifth most likely forward to score in Gameweek 3 with anytime goalscorer odds of 6/4.
Compare João Pedro’s odds to score or assist vs. Fulham here.
| Joao Pedro's Returns | Best Odds | Implied Probabiltiy |
|---|---|---|
| To Score Anytime | 6/4 | 40% |
| To Score 2+ Goals | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| To Score a Hat Trick | 40/1 | 2.4% |
| To Score or Assist | 4/6 | 60% |
| To Record an Assist | 4/1 | 20% |
Richarlison – Tottenham vs. Bournemouth – £6.7m – 11.3% Ownership
Richarlison has made a flying start for Spurs, already ranking joint-second for total FPL points among forwards this season (17).
The Brazilian matches João Pedro in the To Score/Assist market at 5/6, but his anytime goalscorer odds of 29/20 (40.8% probability) put him narrowly ahead of his compatriot this weekend.
Compare Richarlison’s odds to score or assist vs. Bournemouth here.
| Richarlison's Returns | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| To Score Anytime | 29/20 | 40.8% |
| To Score 2+ Goals | 15/2 | 11.8% |
| To Score a Hat Trick | 34/1 | 2.9% |
| To Score or Assist | 5/6 | 54.5% |
| To Record an Assist | 4/1 | 20% |
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Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace – £9m – 21.7% Ownership
It’s been a frustrating start for Ollie Watkins owners with back-to-back blanks, but the bookmakers are still rating him highly for Gameweek 3.
The England international is priced as the second most likely goalscorer this weekend with an implied probability of 41.7%. Could this finally be his week?
Compare Ollie Watkins’ odds to score or assist vs. Crystal Palace here.
| Ollie Watkins's Returns | Best Odds | Implied Probabiltiy |
|---|---|---|
| To Score Anytime | 7/5 | 42% |
| To Score 2+ Goals | 17/2 | 11.8% |
| To Score a Hat Trick | 40/1 | 2.4% |
| To Score or Assist | 10/11 | 52.4% |
| To Record an Assist | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Honourable Mentions
| FPL Forwards | Probability to score | Probability for goal or assist |
|---|---|---|
| Hugo Ekitike | 32.3% | 52.4% |
| Chris Wood | 40% | 50% |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 33.3% | 47.6% |
| Igor Thiago | 32.3% | 41.7% |
| J Strand Larsen | 28.6% | 38.1% |
