Best FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 29 | FPL Companion

The Short Answer

#1 Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool) – Top Pick
#2 Erling Haaland (Man City) – Second Choice (fitness dependent)
#3 Antoine Semenyo (Man City) – Alternative if Haaland doesn't start

Why Ekitike Tops This Week's Captain Poll

Ekitike leads the FPL community captaincy poll with 38% of the vote, and the underlying numbers back it up. In his last 6 games, the Liverpool striker has posted:

• xG: 3.09 (highest among all captain candidates)
• 15 shots in the box (most of any attacker)
• 8 big chances (double that of Haaland in the same period) His fixture is also favourable.
• Liverpool face Wolves away – a team with the joint-worst defensive record in the division.
• The betting markets give Liverpool an
• 84% chance of scoring at least once, and Ekitike's numbers suggest he'll be right in the thick of it.
• Predicted points: 6.1 | Anytime return probability: 57% The betting markets give Liverpool an 84% chance of scoring at least once, and Ekitike's numbers suggest he'll be right in the thick of it. Predicted points: 6.1 | Anytime return probability: 57%

The Haaland Question

Haaland missed GW28 entirely with a minor injury concern. Pep Guardiola confirmed he was feeling better ahead of GW29, but his inclusion wasn't confirmed at time of writing. If he plays — especially at home against Nottingham Forest — he's a strong captain consideration:

• Man City have a 94% chance of scoring against Forest at the Etihad
• Haaland's anytime return probability is 71% when fit and starting
• He remains the safest floor in FPL when healthy The risk: If he doesn't start or plays limited minutes, you've wasted the armband on a half-fit striker.
• If you're chasing ranks, Ekitike is the bolder, statistically-backed choice.
• Haaland's anytime return probability is 71% when fit and starting
• He remains the safest floor in FPL when healthy The risk: If he doesn't start or plays limited minutes, you've wasted the armband on a half-fit striker.
• If you're chasing ranks, Ekitike is the bolder, statistically-backed choice.

Antoine Semenyo: The Man City Alternative

If Haaland doesn't start, Semenyo becomes the leading City pick. He's stepped up in Haaland's absence with:

• xG: 2.82 in last 6 games
• 11 shots in the box, 4 big chances
• Playing in a Man City team with a 94% chance of scoring vs Forest He ranks 3rd in the community poll with 13% of the vote and is priced at just £8.2m — offering good value if you want City coverage without full commitment to Haaland.
• Predicted points: 5.6 | Anytime return probability: 46%
• 11 shots in the box, 4 big chances
• Playing in a Man City team with a 94% chance of scoring vs Forest He ranks 3rd in the community poll with 13% of the vote and is priced at just £8.2m — offering good value if you want City coverage without full commitment to Haaland.

Full Captain Rankings (GW29)

| Rank | Player | Team | Fixture | Predicted Pts

| 1 | Hugo Ekitike | Liverpool | Wolves (A) | 6.1 |

| 2 | Erling Haaland | Man City | Forest (H) | 3.7* |

| 3 | Antoine Semenyo | Man City | Forest (H) | 5.6 |

| 4 | Bruno Fernandes | Man Utd | Newcastle (A) | 5.5 |

| 5 | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | Wolves (A) | 5.0 | 49% |

*Haaland's projected points are suppressed due to fitness uncertainty

Using FPL Companion to Decide

Not sure who to pick? Import your FPL team into FPL Companion and use the side-by-side player comparison tool to run Ekitike vs Haaland vs your current captain pick — with predicted points, fixture difficulty, and form data all in one view. Compare captain candidates →

Quick Summary

• Ekitike is the standout pick — best underlying numbers, great fixture, in form
• Haaland is risky this week — fitness concern suppresses his ceiling
• Semenyo is solid insurance — if you want Man City coverage
• Van Dijk is a differential option — worth considering if you need a defender score Whatever you choose, make sure you're making the decision with data — not a gut feeling.
• Open FPL Companion to plan your GW29 →

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Good luck in Gameweek 29! May your captain haul and your differentials deliver.