Semi Ajayi vs Michael Kayode: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Ajayi DEF - Hull City | 1.5 | 1.5 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 7.1 | 13.3% | £4.2m |
![]() | Kayode DEF - Brentford | 0.5 | 0.5 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 5.2 | 7.1% | £4.6m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Semi Ajayi and Michael Kayode are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Semi Ajayi projects 1.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Semi Ajayi is in sharper form with 1.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Michael Kayode faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Ajayi
GW8
Brentford
Home
GW9
Ipswich Town
Home
GW10
Arsenal
Away
GW11
Brighton
Home

Kayode
GW8
Hull City
Away
GW9
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW10
Brighton
Away
GW11
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Ajayi
- Semi Ajayi has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 30 points at £4.2m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Ajayi a viable starting option.
- Ajayi has shown better recent form at 1.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Kayode
- Michael Kayode has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 24 points at £4.6m.
- Expected to score 0.5 points in GW8, making Kayode a viable starting option.
- With only 7.1% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ajayi vs Kayode Gameweek 8
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Ajayi has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £0.4m.
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