Best Free Hit Team for FPL Gameweek 22 (GW22 Draft & Picks)
Constructing a Free Hit team for FPL Gameweek 22 should centre on favourable fixtures, reliable minutes and players with genuine upside. This Gameweek offers clear opportunities to invest in premium attackers, defenders with strong clean-sheet potential, and several in-form mid-priced options.
With fixture swings emerging and rotation risks increasing, Gameweek 22 is a key moment to use the Free Hit chip to target high-ceiling matchups.
The recommended Free Hit XI below is based on expected goals data, clean-sheet probabilities, set-piece roles and projected returns.
- Check out RotoWire's updated FPL GW22 rankings and full FPL strategy guide for this week.
- For injury updates on key players, visit our FPL Gameweek 22 Injury News page, updated daily.
- Use our Fixture Difficulty Ranker to compare upcoming FPL fixture runs and plan transfers during AFCON.
- Visit our Predicted Lineups page for GW22, updated throughout the week up to 75 minutes before kickoff.
How This FPL GW22 Free Hit Team Was Built
This Free Hit squad prioritises
• Teams with the best fixtures in Gameweek 22
• Players with secure minutes and defined roles
• Penalty and set-piece takers
• Defenders with strong clean sheet odds
• High-upside attackers capable of double-digit hauls
Best Goalkeeper for a Free Hit in FPL Gameweek 22 (GW22)
Guglielmo Vicario is a strong one-week pick with Tottenham hosting a West Ham side that has struggled badly in attack. The Italian combines good save volume with a realistic clean sheet chance, which is ideal on a Free Hit.
West Ham have failed to score in their last two away matches, one at Manchester City and the other at Wolverhampton.
Best Defenders for a Free Hit in FPL Gameweek 22 (GW22)
Pedro Porro has a share of set pieces, plays in an advanced role and is always capable of producing an attacking return. Against West Ham at home, he offers both clean sheet potential and genuine upside in the final third.
Gabriel continues to set the standard for defenders in FPL. Arsenal boast the strongest defence in the league, and Gabriel's aerial threat from corners keeps him involved at both ends of the pitch, no matter the matchup. Even in tight matches, his defensive contributions and bonus potential make him extremely reliable.
Matty Cash adds another layer of upside. He's involved in set pieces, plays aggressively on the right side of Villa's defence and benefits from a home fixture with bookmakers giving Villa around a 40-percent chance of a clean sheet against Everton. Seen in the RotoWire Cheat Sheet, it's the third-best odds to secure a clean sheet in Gameweek 22.
That blend of attacking involvement and defensive stability makes him an excellent Free Hit pick.
Best Midfielders for a Free Hit in FPL Gameweek 22 (GW22)
Bukayo Saka remains the standout Arsenal attacker. He' likely first choice for penalties, takes a share of set pieces and continues to deliver consistent returns even when Arsenal are not at their best. He's one of the safest midfield picks available.
Bruno Fernandes offers one of the strongest all-round profiles in the game. Penalties, free kicks, chance creation, bonus accumulation and defensive contributions give him multiple routes to points every week. He also leads midfielders for expected goal involvement, which underlines how central he is to everything Manchester United do.
Xavi Simons is included to target West Ham's fragile defence. With no team conceding more goals this season, backing a Spurs attacker makes sense, and Simons appears the most secure for minutes among their midfield options at a reasonable price.
Dominik Szoboszlai remains appealing in a thin midfield pool. Set pieces, penalties and a home match against Burnley provide a good platform for returns. Rated as one of the best matchups this season with an implied total well above the rest, Liverpool players are needed in GW22.
Cody Gakpo is a bold differential. He's likely to start on the left and faces a Burnley side that allows plenty of chances. Triple Liverpool attack is risky, but bookmakers project them to score heavily this week.
Best Forwards for a Free Hit in FPL Gameweek 22 (GW22)
Erling Haaland needs little explanation. Secure minutes, penalties, elite finishing and relentless shot volume keep him at the top of the captaincy conversation.
Hugo Ekitike looks set to benefit from his recent impact off the bench in the FA Cup and should start against Burnley. With their defence conceding the highest expected goals in the league, this is about as good a fixture as it gets for a forward.
Best Captain for FPL Gameweek 22
Erling Haaland will always be the most popular captaincy option, but in Gameweek 22, Liverpool players have to be considered. Szoboszlai maybe is the safest due to minutes and set pieces, but Ekitike maybe has the best upside for the Reds with the best odds to score.
Final Thoughts on the Best Free Hit Team for GW22
Gameweek 22 sets up well for a Free Hit approach, with clear fixture advantages and several players offering both security of minutes and genuine upside. This squad is built to capitalise on those conditions by targeting reliable defences, penalty takers and high-ceiling attackers capable of delivering decisive hauls.
Keep a close eye on team news and predicted lineups before the deadline, as late changes can still influence optimal Free Hit construction.
Best Gameweek 22 Free Hit team
