Kristoffer Ajer vs Jarrad Branthwaite: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ajer DEF - Brentford | 4.5 | 4.5 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 4.1% | £4.5m |
 | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 2 | 2.0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 | 2.4% | £5.5m |
PICK AJER
Kristoffer Ajer holds a clear edge over Jarrad Branthwaite heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Kristoffer Ajer projects 2.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Kristoffer Ajer is in sharper form with 4.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Kristoffer Ajer faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Ajer
GW8
Hull City
Away
GW9
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW10
Brighton
Away
GW11
Everton
Home
Branthwaite
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Ajer
- Kristoffer Ajer has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 30 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.5 points in GW8, making Ajer a viable starting option.
- With only 4.1% ownership, Ajer offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite
- Jarrad Branthwaite has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 31 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Branthwaite a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Branthwaite offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ajer vs Branthwaite Gameweek 8
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