Harvey Barnes vs Kevin Schade: 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 |
![]() | Schade MID - Brentford | 0.5 | 0.5 | 40 | 3 | 2 | 6.5 | 14.2% | £6.2m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Harvey Barnes and Kevin Schade 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.
- Harvey Barnes projects 1.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Harvey Barnes is in sharper form with 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Kevin Schade faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Barnes
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
GW10
Fulham
Away
GW11
Arsenal
Home

Schade
GW8
Hull City
Away
GW9
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW10
Brighton
Away
GW11
Everton
Home
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.
Schade
- Kevin Schade has registered 3 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 40 points at £6.2m.
- Expected to score 0.5 points in GW8, making Schade a viable starting option.
- Schade's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Barnes vs Schade Gameweek 8
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