Top Bournemouth Picks for FPL Double Gameweek 33
Six Premier League clubs, Bournemouth included, face two matches in Gameweek 33. This makes it the biggest Double Gameweek of the FPL season.
Fixtures and context
Bournemouth travel to Newcastle and then host Leeds next Wednesday. Both opponents show mixed underlying numbers.
| Opponent | xG rank (last six) | xG rank (season) | xGC rank (last six) | xGC rank (season) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 14th | 10th | 18th | 7th |
| Leeds | 13th | 11th | 4th | 12th |
Newcastle outlook
Newcastle are 14th after a Gameweek 32 defeat at Selhurst Park. They had a three-week break that did not help their form.
The Magpies have kept one clean sheet in their last 18 matches. Their recent expected goals conceded (xGC) has worsened.
Leeds outlook
Leeds have tightened defensively recently. They conceded four goals across the last six matches.
However, Leeds have scored only three goals in that same span. Both Leeds and Bournemouth have conceded six penalties this season.
Head-to-head and set-piece notes
Bournemouth have historically troubled Newcastle at St James’ Park. The Cherries scored nine goals in their last three visits.
Bournemouth have not lost to Newcastle in the league since 2019/20. Newcastle sit among the bottom five for set-piece goals conceded.
Rotation and minutes
Bournemouth faced weekend-to-midweek turnarounds in Gameweeks 25-26 and 28-29. Manager Andoni Iraola made only two changes on both occasions.
Eli Kroupi Junior (£4.6m) and Ryan Christie (£4.9m) started just one of the two matches on both double occasions. That suggests rotation risk in Double Gameweek 33.
Defensive stability
The back four looks less at risk of rotation. Rayan (£5.5m) has started every league match since his full debut.
Alex Scott (£5.0m) has completed 90 minutes in each of the last 12 Gameweeks. That consistency strengthens their defensive case.
Top Bournemouth picks for FPL managers
Below are the most appealing Bournemouth options for managers not using chips. These picks suit Free Transfers and careful squad planning.
Defence
James Hill (£4.2m) and Marcos Senesi (£5.2m) are the defensive stand-outs. Their partnership began in Gameweek 19 and has paid dividends.
Since Gameweek 19, the pair rank first and second among defenders for DefCon points. Hill offers a useful £1.0m saving over Senesi.
Adrien Truffert (£4.7m) leads full-backs for DefCon points in that period, with assists in the last two Gameweeks. He remains third in the Fantasy pecking order.
Álex Jiménez (£4.5m) has contributed DefCon points just twice this season and is a lower-priority option.
Attack
Eli Kroupi’s minutes are unpredictable. He averaged a minutes-per-goal figure of 131.1, better than some pricier forwards.
There is a realistic possibility of rotation between Kroupi, Danny Welbeck (£6.3m) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£5.6m). Expect mixed starts.
Marcus Tavernier (£5.4m) and Adam Scott (£5.0m) offer greater security of starts. Both look most likely to play twice in Double Gameweek 33.
Adam Scott has completed 90 minutes in 12 successive Gameweeks. He met the DefCon threshold in eight of those fixtures.
His Gameweek 32 strike was his third of the season. That goal followed the introduction of Tyler Adams (£4.9m), who allowed Scott to push forward.
Tavernier returned from injury in Gameweek 28. Since then, his numbers for shots and chances created rank him among midfield contributors.
He supplies multiple scoring routes, including set pieces and a share of penalties. Rate My Team (RMT) places him as Bournemouth’s leading asset for the Gameweek.
How to use these picks
Managers avoiding chips should prioritise players with start probability. Defenders with stable minutes are safer transfers.
Midfielders and attackers with consistent 90-minute records suit double fixtures. Balance rotation risk against upside when planning transfers.
