Ronald Araujo vs Jarrad Branthwaite: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Araujo DEF - Liverpool | 0.5 | 0.5 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 3.2% | £5.4m |
 | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 2 | 2.0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 | 2.4% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Ronald Araujo and Jarrad Branthwaite 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.
- Jarrad Branthwaite projects 1.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Jarrad Branthwaite is in sharper form with 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Ronald Araujo faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Araujo
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
GW10
Crystal Palace
Away
GW11
Man Utd
Home
Branthwaite
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Araujo
- Ronald Araujo has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 23 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 0.5 points in GW8, making Araujo a viable starting option.
- With only 3.2% ownership, Araujo 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.
Araujo vs Branthwaite Gameweek 8
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