Liverpool Fantasy Guide 2026/27: Best Picks for Sleeper and Fantrax

Last updated: Gameweek 6 · September 29, 2026

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Best Liverpool fantasy assets

Isak (Liverpool, FWD)

Isak is Liverpool’s most dominant attacking asset by a wide margin. He scores 14.52 InfoSport Points per 90—1st among all 18 Liverpool players—and carries 4 goals and an expected goals total of 3.54 through five matches. A thigh injury leaves him at 75% chance of playing, which is a likely availability status; managers should confirm his fitness before gameweek 6 but should not hesitate to start him if cleared.

Gakpo (Liverpool, MID)

Gakpo ranks 2nd in points per 90 (12.97) and leads Liverpool with 3 assists, paired with 1st-position expected assists of 1.71. His 75% chance of playing (ankle injury) also favours early confirmation. The 55.5 expected minutes reflects partial availability, but when fit his offensive output in category-scoring leagues outweighs clean-sheet risk for midfielders.

Virgil (Liverpool, DEF)

Van Dijk is the most consistent defender available. He has 90 expected minutes, a 9-point projection for gameweek 6, and sits 1st in clearances, blocks and interceptions with 43 total (compared to next-best Jacquet at 25). His 8.88 points per 90 and three consecutive double-digit scores (9.6, 11.05, 12.55) make him a safe anchor in any defensive setup.

Set pieces and penalties

Penalties: Szoboszlai takes first, followed by Isak, Gakpo, Wirtz and Mac Allister.

Corners and indirect free kicks: Szoboszlai leads, then Wirtz, Gakpo and Tsimikas.

Direct free kicks: Szoboszlai is first choice; Wirtz is second.

Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook

Liverpool have kept three clean sheets through five matches and conceded four goals, placing them 1st or tied 1st in clean-sheet count alongside six other clubs. Jacquet’s 11 tackles rank 1st of all Liverpool outfield players and his 25 clearances/blocks/interceptions rank 2nd only to Virgil’s 43, making him a high-volume defender despite just 3.5% FPL ownership. Araujo, deployed in just 56.8 expected minutes, has recorded zero goals conceded and a 9.12 points per 90 average—a strong-if-limited contributor.

Clean sheets are worth 5 InfoSport Points for defenders and 4 for midfielders, so volume in tackles and clearances amplifies value beyond shut-outs. Virgil, Jacquet and Kerkez all feature in Liverpool’s defensive unit for the next three matches (Man City H, Brentford A, Brighton H), with Man City presenting a 4-difficulty fixture and Brentford and Brighton both 3-difficulty per our model.

Fixture outlook

Liverpool face an uneven next six gameweeks. They host Man City (H, difficulty 4) in gameweek 6, travel to Brentford (A, 3) in gameweek 7, and host Brighton (H, 3) in gameweek 8. This fixture swing rewards early deployment of Isak and Gakpo before the Man City and Arsenal matches.

Players to avoid

Frimpong (DEF): Only 35.6 expected minutes and no minutes in gameweeks 3 or 5; not rotation-proof.

Barcola (MID): 56 expected minutes and 1.9% FPL ownership signals deep bench status in a competitive squad.

Tsimikas (DEF): 12.8 expected minutes and a 0.1% FPL ownership confirms backup left-back role with minimal playing time.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best Liverpool player for fantasy?

Isak leads all Liverpool players with 14.52 InfoSport Points per 90 and 4 goals in five matches. Gakpo is second (12.97 points per 90) but restricted to 55.5 expected minutes. For consistency and full availability, Virgil van Dijk (8.88 points per 90, 90 expected minutes, three clean sheets) is the safest elite pick across Sleeper and Fantrax category leagues.

Who takes penalties for Liverpool?

Szoboszlai is the primary penalty taker, with Isak second and Gakpo third on the order. Szoboszlai also leads corners and indirect free kicks, and shares direct free-kick duties with Wirtz. Penalty conversion is rare but penalty attempts increase goal upside significantly in our model.

Are Liverpool defenders good fantasy picks?

Yes. Liverpool rank 1st (tied) in clean sheets with three through five matches and have low goals-conceded counts. Virgil (43 clearances/blocks/interceptions, 8.88 points per 90) and Jacquet (11 tackles, 25 clearances/blocks/interceptions, 3.5% FPL ownership) offer both defensive floor and upside that suits Sleeper and Fantrax scoring.

Bottom line

Isak and Gakpo are the best Liverpool players for fantasy, but injury confirmation is essential before gameweek 6. Virgil and Jacquet provide unmatched defensive volume and clean-sheet equity at a fraction of FPL ownership, making Liverpool’s backline a hidden strength in category-scoring leagues.

Liverpool player stats

Season totals. CBI = clearances, blocks and interceptions combined.

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