Best FPL Forwards Under £8.0m: Gameweek 3

João Pedro is the number 1 ranked forward under £8.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 10.0 expected points. At £7.7m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 10.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Very Hard rated fixture against Arsenal (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 69.9% of managers, João Pedro sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £6.1m, Yoane Wissa faces Bournemouth (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 6.0 expected points. Form of 6.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£8.0m forward bracket, 6.0 xPts places Yoane Wissa near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 10.3% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Thierno Barry in the under-£8.0m forward bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Man Utd (H) in Gameweek 3, 5.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 5.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Thierno Barry does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 4.2% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Francisco Evanilson is the number 4 ranked forward under £8.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 4.5 expected points. At £6.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Newcastle (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 3.2% of managers, Francisco Evanilson sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £6.0m, Dominic Calvert-Lewin faces Brighton (A) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 4.5 expected points. Form of 4.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£8.0m forward bracket, 4.5 xPts places Dominic Calvert-Lewin near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 26.8% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Wilson Isidor in the under-£8.0m forward bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Brentford (A) in Gameweek 3, 4.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 4.5 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Wilson Isidor does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 1.0% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Kai Havertz is the number 7 ranked forward under £8.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 4.0 expected points. At £7.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Chelsea (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 7.1% of managers, Kai Havertz sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £6.0m, Gonzalo faces Crystal Palace (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 4.0 expected points. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£8.0m forward bracket, 4.0 xPts places Gonzalo near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 4.5% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Oli McBurnie in the under-£8.0m forward bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 3, 3.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 3.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Oli McBurnie does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 2.1% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Brian Brobbey is the number 10 ranked forward under £8.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £5.9m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 2.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Brentford (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 10.4% of managers, Brian Brobbey sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.9m, Igor Jesus faces Spurs (H) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 1.5 expected points. Form of 1.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£8.0m forward bracket, 1.5 xPts places Igor Jesus near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 3.2% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Igor Thiago in the under-£8.0m forward bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Sunderland (H) in Gameweek 3, 1.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 1.0 expected points from the model. At £8.0m, Igor Thiago does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 14.6% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Beto is the number 13 ranked forward under £8.0m heading into Gameweek 3, with the model projecting 1.0 expected points. At £5.4m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 1.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Man Utd (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 2.0% of managers, Beto sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.9m, Richarlison faces Nott'm Forest (A) in Gameweek 3, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 1.0 expected points. Form of 1.0 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£8.0m forward bracket, 1.0 xPts places Richarlison near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 2.1% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Sindre Walle Egeli in the under-£8.0m forward bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Liverpool (H) in Gameweek 3, 0.5 points per game over the last 2 gameweeks, and 0.5 expected points from the model. At £4.5m, Sindre Walle Egeli does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 3.1% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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