> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FPL Gameweek 33 Analysis – FPL GW33 Tips For Fantasy Premier League Managers - URL: https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/fpl-gameweek-33-analysis-fpl-gw33-tips-for-fantasy-premier-league-managers/ - Published: 2026-04-17T09:41:29.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-17T15:42:16.000Z - Author: Phillip le Roux - Tags: Fantasy Premier League, FPL Analysis, FPL Gameweek 33, FPL Captain Picks, FPL Stats, FPL Tips, Fantasty Premier League Tips, Fantasy Premier League Tips A new weekend of [Premier League](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/manchester-united-leeds-premier-league-2025-2026-tactical-analysis/) action gets underway tomorrow, and with only six gameweeks remaining until the end of the season, [Fantasy Premier League](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/fantasy-premier-league/) managers will be looking to boost their points tallies as much as possible in the coming weeks to finish strongly. FPL Gameweek 33 presents a major opportunity, with several teams playing twice. With so many points potentially up for grabs, we’ll take a closer look at the player everyone has been investing in this week, compare two of the best defensive options this season, and highlight some of the top-performing midfielders so far. ## **Join TFA Fantasy Premier League Competition** And a reminder to all FPL fans, this season, we also invite you to join the TFA FPL League and enjoy the journey with us in the spirit of healthy competition. [**Click Here To Join TFA FPL League**](https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/d3l72t?ref=tacticalfootballanalysis.com) Can anyone take the top spot away from Andy Ward? ![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/77f959f119f4fb2321e9ce801e2f5163/2026/04/Image-2026-04-17-at-08.42.jpeg) ## **FPL Gameweek 33 Deadline** The [Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 33 deadline](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4631147/everything-you-need-for-double-gameweek-33-of-fpl-with-the-latest-tips-and-advice?ref=tacticalfootballanalysis.com) is Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 11:00 BST ## **FPL Gameweek 33 Fixtures** Brentford are hosting Fulham. Wolves travel to Leeds. Newcastle will welcome Bournemouth. Brighton have a trip to [Spurs](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/spurs/). [Chelsea](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/chelsea-news/) face [Manchester United](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/manchester-united-news/) at Stamford Bridge. Sunderland are away to [Aston Villa](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/aston-villa-tactics/). Everton will host the Merseyside derby against [Liverpool](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/lfc-news/). Nottingham Forest have a home game against Burnley. [Manchester City](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/manchester-city/) and [Arsenal](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/arsenal-sporting-champions-league-2025-2026-tactics-tactical-analysis/) clash at the Etihad Stadium. [West Ham](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/404/) will travel to Crystal Palace. ![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/77f959f119f4fb2321e9ce801e2f5163/2026/04/Image-2026-04-17-at-08.40.jpeg) FPL Matchday 33 Schedule ## **FPL Assets Leading On Form For Gameweek 33** Let’s start by looking at the current form amongst the best FPL players for Matchweek 33 before getting into our free fantasy football tips. ![](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/77f959f119f4fb2321e9ce801e2f5163/2026/04/GW33Form.png) (Form is a metric that’s issued on the official FPL platform, which uses a player's average score per match, calculated from all matches played by his club in the last 30 days.) ### **Goalkeepers:** 1. [**Gianluigi Donnarumma**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/gianluigi-donnarumma/)is first with 7.0 points 2. [**Bart Verbruggen**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/bart-verbruggen/) is second with 6.0 points 3. [**Giorgi Mamardashvili**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/giorgi-mamardashvili/)is third with 5.5 points ### **Defenders:** 1. [**Marc Guéhi**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/marc-guehi/)is first with 15.0 points 2. [**Nico O’Reilly**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/nico-oreilly/)is second with 14.0 points 3. [**Neco Williams**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/neco-williams/)is third with 13.0 points ### **Midfielders:** 1. [**Rayan Cherki**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/rayan-cherki/)is first with 10.0 points 2. [**Mats Wiefer**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/mats-wiefer/)is second with 9.5 points 3. [**Bruno Fernandes**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/bruno-fernandes-scout-report-at-manchester-united-2025-2026-the-premier-leagues-ultimate-hybrid-creator-player-analysis/) moves to third with 8.5 points ### **Forwards:** 1. [**Jean-Philippe Mateta**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/jean-philippe-mateta/)is first with 12.0 points 2. [**Beto**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/beto/)moves to second with 11.5 points 3. [**Igor Thiago**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/igor-thiago/)is third with 8.5 points ## **Erling Haaland Might Be An Essential Pick This Weekend** [Manchester City](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/bernardo-silva-scout-report-at-manchester-city-2025-2026-where-does-pep-guardiolas-midfield-controller-fit-next-player-analysis/) forward [Erling Haaland](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/erling-haaland/) has been the most in-form striker in the [Premier League](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/premier-league/) this season, with a total of 22 goals so far. It’s no surprise that he is the most transferred-in player this week, with Manchester City having a double gameweek. City face league leaders [Arsenal](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/arsenal-news/) this weekend, a fixture many expect to be challenging, followed by a much more favourable clash against Burnley. Taking these two fixtures into account, along with Haaland’s recent Premier League form, the key question is: Is he essential for your team this weekend? Haaland has failed to register a goal or assist in his last three Premier League matches, despite playing the full 90 minutes in each. However, before that run, he had five goal contributions in four games. Most Fantasy Premier League managers still expect him to return to scoring form in [City](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/manchester-city/)’s double gameweek, which is reflected in his current ownership of 60%. He also has a strong track record against both opponents this season. Haaland scored against Arsenal in the reverse fixture and delivered a standout performance against Burnley with two goals and an assist. Managers who still have their Triple Captain chip available will be seriously tempted to use it on Haaland this weekend. For that reason alone, he could prove to be an essential pick, provided you can afford him. ## **Gabriel Magalhães Vs Marc Guéhi** [Gabriel](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/gabriel-magalhaes/) and [Marc Guéhi](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/marc-guehi/) are both players who could play a key role for their respective teams in the title race, but which one is the better option for your FPL team heading into the final stretch of the season? Marc Guéhi has played 2,610 minutes of [Premier League](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/manchester-united-leeds-premier-league-2025-2026-tactical-analysis/) football this season, while Gabriel has also spent plenty of time on the pitch for Arsenal, with 2,256 minutes played. Both defenders have posed a threat in front of goal this season. Gabriel has scored three goals and provided four assists, while Guéhi has also scored three goals, along with two assists. Their xG ([expected goals](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/xg/)) figures are very similar, with Guéhi at 1.88 and Gabriel at 1.96\. Gabriel has taken more shots, with 10 compared to Guéhi’s five. Interestingly, Guéhi has had far more touches in the opposition box this season, with 53 compared to Gabriel’s 35\. Guéhi has also hit the woodwork twice, while Gabriel has done so once. When it comes to creating chances, both players have completed three through balls this season. However, Guéhi has delivered more crosses into the box than Gabriel, with 14 compared to five. That is to be expected, as Guéhi has [Erling Haaland](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/erling-haaland/) to aim for. [Defensively](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/unlocking-a-mid-block-tactical-solutions-from-pep-guardiola-mikel-arteta-unai-emery-tactical-theory/), the two are very closely matched. Guéhi has won a total of 157 ground duels this season, while Gabriel has won 151\. In the air, Gabriel has a slight edge, winning 89 aerial duels compared to Guéhi’s 87. From an FPL perspective, there is a notable price difference between the two. Guéhi is priced at £5.1m and has accumulated 150 points. Gabriel, on the other hand, costs £7.2m and has 177 points. With these two players set to face each other this weekend, and with one of them likely to end the season as a Premier League champion, it will be interesting to see who finishes the campaign with more points. ## Sign Up For Tactical Football Analysis Free Daily Newsletter Football Tactics, Player Analysis, Scouting Reports Subscribe For Free Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## **Top 10 Midfielders With The Most FPL Points** Let’s take a look at the midfielders who have been the best performers in FPL this season ### [**Bruno Fernandes**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/bruno-fernandes-scout-report-at-manchester-united-2025-2026-the-premier-leagues-ultimate-hybrid-creator-player-analysis/) FPL Points: 193 Ownership: 44.3% Price: £10.3m ### [**Antoine Semenyo**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/404/) FPL Points: 176 Ownership: 57.0% Price: £8.2m ### [**Declan Rice**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/declan-rice/) FPL Points: 167 Ownership: 24.4% Price: £7.2m ### [**Harry Wilson**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/harry-wilson/) FPL Points: 154 Ownership: 21.6% Price: £6.1m ### [**Morgan Rogers**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/morgan-rogers/) FPL Points: 143 Ownership: 22% Price: £7.4m ### [**Casemiro**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/casemiro/) FPL Points: 143 Ownership: 3.2% Price: £5.7m ### [**James Garner**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/james-garner/) FPL Points: 142 Ownership: 4.2% Price: £5.3m ### [**Elliot Anderson**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/elliott-anderson/) FPL Points: 142 Ownership: 7.8% Price: £5.6m ### [**Morgan Gibbs-White**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/morgan-gibbs-white/) FPL Points: 135 Ownership: 5.2% Price: £7.4m ### [**Bruno Guimarães**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/bruno-guimaraes/) FPL Points: 134 Ownership: 4.3% Price: £6.8m ## **Top 3 FPL Gameweek 33 Captain Picks:** 1. [**Erling Haaland**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/erling-haaland/)vs Arsenal & Burnley 2. [**Cole Palmer**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/cole-palmer/)vs Manchester United & Brighton 3. [**Antoine Semenyo**](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/404/)vs Arsenal & Burnley ## **Differential Captain Pick Of The Week** ### **João Pedro** [Chelsea](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/josh-acheampong-scout-report-at-chelsea-2025-2026-the-blues-next-defensive-leader-player-analysis/) also have a double gameweek this weekend, and their Brazilian striker, who is currently the third-highest scoring forward in FPL, might be due a big return after blanking in his last three outings. If [João Pedro](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/joao-pedro/) can get himself into frequent scoring positions, he could reward those who give him the captaincy this weekend. ## **Playing Your Free Hit?** FPL managers who are considering using their Free Hit Chip this weekend might find some value below in our FPL Tips for GW33: GK: [Gianluigi Donnarumma](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/gianluigi-donnarumma/) (£5.6m) DEF:[ Neco Williams](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/neco-williams/)(£4.7m) DEF: [Jaka Bijol](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/jaka-bijol/) (£3.9m) DEF: [Marc Cucurella](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/marc-cucurella/) (£4.4m) MID: [Morgan Gibbs-White](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/morgan-gibbs-white/) (£7.4m) MID: [Antoine Semenyo](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/404/) (£8.2m) MID: [Cole Palmer](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/cole-palmer/) (£10.5m) MID: [Morgan Rogers](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/morgan-rogers/) (£7.4m) FWD: [João Pedro](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/joao-pedro/) (£7.7m) FWD: [Erling Haaland](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/erling-haaland/) (£14.5m) FWD: [Igor Thiago](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/igor-thiago/) (£7.3m) BENCH: [Martin Dúbravka](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/martin-dubravka/) (£4.0m) BENCH: [Harry Wilson](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/harry-wilson/) (£6.1m) BENCH: [Brayden Clark](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/arsenal/) (£3.7m) BENCH: [Josh Nichols](https://tacticalfootballanalysis.com/tag/arsenal/) (£3.7m) ## **Final Thoughts** Gameweek 33 is here, and with only a handful of matches remaining, FPL managers have a huge opportunity to make decisive moves and climb the rankings. Double gameweeks will play a key role in shaping your strategy, with several teams playing twice and offering the potential for big points hauls. Balancing form and fixtures is more important than ever. While some players come into this gameweek in strong form, others present value simply due to the number of matches they will play. Choosing the right captain and potentially making use of chips like the Triple Captain could make a significant difference. Staying up to date with team news, injuries, and rotation risks will be crucial, especially with a packed schedule. Smart planning and well-timed decisions could be the difference as the season enters its final stretch. Gameweek 33 is all about maximising opportunities and staying one step ahead. Here’s to another exciting and high-scoring FPL gameweek!