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GAMEWEEK 37 2025/26

FPL Captain Picks GW37 (2025/26 Season)

GW37 captaincy looks like a week for balancing safety with one calculated upside route. These picks use current FPL form, ownership, points per game and fixture difficulty.

By FPLai • May 11, 2026
Gabriel image
Gabriel
vs BUR (H)
Haaland image
Haaland
@ BOU (A)
Casemiro image
Casemiro
vs NFO (H)
Top Pick · Safety

Haaland MCI

@ BOU (A) (A) Penalties Mins: Medium
The Case

Haaland profiles well because the blend of form, role and fixture is stronger than most alternatives. The FDR is 4, ownership is 64.4%, and penalty duty is a meaningful bonus. This is a cleaner pick if you want to avoid unnecessary risk.

The away fixture makes transition threat important, so this pick needs involvement in the highest-quality chances.

Expert Verdict
"Captain if protecting rank"
Risk
HIGH
Ceiling
HIGH
Form: 5.5Points per game: 6.8Ownership: 64.4%
Alternative · Balanced

Gabriel ARS

vs BUR (H) (H) Mins: High
The Case

Gabriel profiles well because the blend of form, role and fixture is stronger than most alternatives. The FDR is 1, ownership is 45.2%, and penalty duty is not the core case. This is a cleaner pick if you want to avoid unnecessary risk.

ARS have the home platform, so set pieces and sustained pressure matter for this pick.

Expert Verdict
"Strong alternative"
Risk
MEDIUM
Ceiling
HIGH
Form: 6.2Points per game: 6.7Ownership: 45.2%
Differential · Rank chasers

Casemiro MUN

vs NFO (H) (H) Mins: Medium
The Case

Casemiro profiles well because the blend of form, role and fixture is stronger than most alternatives. The FDR is 3, ownership is 5.4%, and penalty duty is not the core case. This is the aggressive route if you need upside.

MUN have the home platform, so set pieces and sustained pressure matter for this pick.

Expert Verdict
"Differential upside"
Risk
HIGH
Ceiling
HIGH
Form: 6.0Points per game: 5.0Ownership: 5.4%

Summary

PlayerFixtureRiskCeilingBest For
Haaland @ BOU (A) HIGH High Safety
Gabriel vs BUR (H) MEDIUM High Balanced
Casemiro vs NFO (H) HIGH High Rank chasers

Final Recommendation

Safety Pick

Haaland

If you are protecting rank, captain Haaland and avoid turning a solid week into a coin flip.

Differential

Casemiro

If you are chasing, Casemiro gives you a different route without abandoning the data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best FPL captain for Gameweek 37?
Haaland is our top recommended captain for GW37. If you are protecting rank, captain Haaland and avoid turning a solid week into a coin flip.
Should I captain Haaland in GW37?
Yes, Haaland is the safest captain option for Gameweek 37. If you are protecting rank, captain Haaland and avoid turning a solid week into a coin flip.
Who is a good differential captain for Gameweek 37?
Casemiro is a strong differential option for GW37. If you are chasing, Casemiro gives you a different route without abandoning the data.
What is the best captain pick for FPL GW37?
Our AI analysis recommends Haaland as the top captain pick for Gameweek 37. For those chasing rank, Casemiro offers differential upside.
Who are the avoided captain options for GW37?
Players to avoid captaining in Gameweek 37 include B.Fernandes, Rayan, Doku, Saka due to difficult fixtures or poor form.
What fixtures should I target for captaincy in GW37?
The best fixtures for captaincy in Gameweek 37 include: Haaland (@ BOU (A)), Gabriel (vs BUR (H)), Casemiro (vs NFO (H)). Home fixtures against weaker opposition generally offer the highest ceiling.

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