FPL Head-to-Head Picks for Gameweek 8

The expected points model has Erling Haaland at 9.5 for Gameweek 8, against 7.0 for João Pedro, a gap of 2.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Erling Haaland has averaged 9.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while João Pedro is averaging 7.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Maxim De Cuyper leads on total points and the gap stands at 15. On attacking output, Maxim De Cuyper edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Riccardo Calafiori has 1 goals and 2 assists this season; Maxim De Cuyper has 2 goals and 3 assists. Ownership sits at 54.2% for Riccardo Calafiori and 41.4% for Maxim De Cuyper, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 10.5 expected points for Maxim De Cuyper.

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Priced at £15.7m and £5.7m, there is a £10.0m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Charalampos Kostoulas generates more points per million this season. Erling Haaland at 3.7 against Charalampos Kostoulas at 7.2. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Erling Haaland the edge at 9.5 projected points. With ownership at 77% and 9.9% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Morgan Rogers at 5.5 for Gameweek 8, against 5.0 for Rayan Cherki, a gap of 0.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Morgan Rogers has averaged 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Rayan Cherki is averaging 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, João Pedro leads on total points and the gap stands at 5. On attacking output, João Pedro edges the combined goals and assists count with 8 direct contributions. Alexander Isak has 5 goals and 0 assists this season; João Pedro has 5 goals and 3 assists. Ownership sits at 13.3% for Alexander Isak and 73.1% for João Pedro, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 7.0 expected points for João Pedro.

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Priced at £8.0m and £6.2m, there is a £1.8m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Pascal Groß generates more points per million this season. Rayan Cherki at 5.5 against Pascal Groß at 9.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Pascal Groß the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 38.3% and 45.7% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Erling Haaland at 9.5 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Kai Havertz, a gap of 7.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Erling Haaland has averaged 9.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Kai Havertz is averaging 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Riccardo Calafiori leads on total points and the gap stands at 3. On attacking output, Joško Gvardiol edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Riccardo Calafiori has 1 goals and 2 assists this season; Joško Gvardiol has 1 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 54.2% for Riccardo Calafiori and 28% for Joško Gvardiol, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 7.5 expected points for Riccardo Calafiori.

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Priced at £11.8m and £8.0m, there is a £3.8m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Morgan Rogers generates more points per million this season. Bruno Fernandes at 2.8 against Morgan Rogers at 5. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Morgan Rogers the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 28.3% and 48.5% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Rayan Cherki at 5.0 for Gameweek 8, against 1.0 for Bruno Fernandes, a gap of 4.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Rayan Cherki has averaged 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Bruno Fernandes is averaging 1.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Pascal Groß leads on total points and the gap stands at 17. On attacking output, Pascal Groß edges the combined goals and assists count with 9 direct contributions. Pascal Groß has 3 goals and 6 assists this season; Bryan Mbeumo has 4 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 45.7% for Pascal Groß and 20.8% for Bryan Mbeumo, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 8.0 expected points for Bryan Mbeumo.

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Priced at £7.3m and £8.0m, there is a £0.7m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Morgan Rogers generates more points per million this season. Declan Rice at 4.9 against Morgan Rogers at 5. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Declan Rice the edge at 8.0 projected points. With ownership at 11.5% and 48.5% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Maxim De Cuyper at 10.5 for Gameweek 8, against 3.5 for Marc Guéhi, a gap of 7.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Maxim De Cuyper has averaged 10.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Marc Guéhi is averaging 3.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Bruno Fernandes leads on total points and the gap stands at 0. On attacking output, Bruno Fernandes edges the combined goals and assists count with 4 direct contributions. Bruno Fernandes has 3 goals and 1 assists this season; Martin Ødegaard has 2 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 28.3% for Bruno Fernandes and 18.5% for Martin Ødegaard, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 2.0 expected points for Martin Ødegaard.

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Priced at £6.8m and £7.8m, there is a £1.0m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Bryan Mbeumo generates more points per million this season. Martin Ødegaard at 4.9 against Bryan Mbeumo at 5.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Bryan Mbeumo the edge at 8.0 projected points. With ownership at 18.5% and 20.8% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Ezri Konsa at 6.5 for Gameweek 8, against 5.0 for Gabriel, a gap of 1.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Ezri Konsa has averaged 6.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Gabriel is averaging 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, James Tarkowski leads on total points and the gap stands at 9. On attacking output, Marc Guéhi edges the combined goals and assists count with 2 direct contributions. Marc Guéhi has 1 goals and 1 assists this season; James Tarkowski has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 17.7% for Marc Guéhi and 18.3% for James Tarkowski, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 3.5 expected points for Marc Guéhi.

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Priced at £4.2m and £7.9m, there is a £3.7m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Semi Ajayi generates more points per million this season. Semi Ajayi at 7.1 against Gabriel at 4.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Gabriel the edge at 5.0 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% and 21.1% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Ezri Konsa at 6.5 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Virgil, a gap of 4.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Ezri Konsa has averaged 6.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Virgil is averaging 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Kevin Schade leads on total points and the gap stands at 7. On attacking output, Kevin Schade edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Martin Ødegaard has 2 goals and 0 assists this season; Kevin Schade has 3 goals and 2 assists. Ownership sits at 18.5% for Martin Ødegaard and 14.2% for Kevin Schade, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 2.0 expected points for Martin Ødegaard.

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Priced at £7.9m and £7.3m, there is a £0.6m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Declan Rice generates more points per million this season. Morgan Gibbs-White at 3.8 against Declan Rice at 4.9. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Declan Rice the edge at 8.0 projected points. With ownership at 11.5% and 11.5% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Thierno Barry at 4.0 for Gameweek 8, against 1.5 for Yoane Wissa, a gap of 2.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Thierno Barry has averaged 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Yoane Wissa is averaging 1.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Alexander Isak leads on total points and the gap stands at 14. On attacking output, Alexander Isak edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Thierno Barry has 3 goals and 0 assists this season; Alexander Isak has 5 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 8.2% for Thierno Barry and 13.3% for Alexander Isak, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 4.5 expected points for Alexander Isak.

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Priced at £5.7m and £6.1m, there is a £0.4m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Thierno Barry generates more points per million this season. Thierno Barry at 4.9 against Gonzalo at 3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Thierno Barry the edge at 4.0 projected points. With ownership at 8.2% and 6.8% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Igor Thiago at 4.0 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Kai Havertz, a gap of 2.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Igor Thiago has averaged 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Kai Havertz is averaging 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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