Harvey Barnes vs Martin Ødegaard: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Barnes MID - Newcastle | 2 | 2.0 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 5.2 | 7.7% | £6.1m |
 | Ødegaard MID - Arsenal | 2 | 2.0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 4.9 | 18.5% | £6.8m |
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Harvey Barnes and Martin Ødegaard 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.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Barnes
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
GW10
Fulham
Away
GW11
Arsenal
Home
Ødegaard
GW8
Everton
Home
GW9
Liverpool
Away
GW10
Hull City
Home
GW11
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
Barnes
- Harvey Barnes has registered 1 goal and 3 assists this season, totalling 32 points at £6.1m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Barnes a viable starting option.
- With only 7.7% ownership, Barnes offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ødegaard
- Martin Ødegaard has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 33 points at £6.8m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Ødegaard a viable starting option.
- Ødegaard's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Barnes vs Ødegaard Gameweek 8
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