Harvey Barnes vs Florian Wirtz: 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 |
 | Wirtz MID - Liverpool | 3.5 | 3.5 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 3.5 | 5.1% | £7.2m |
SLIGHT EDGE: WIRTZ
Florian Wirtz holds a slight edge over Harvey Barnes heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Florian Wirtz projects 1.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Florian Wirtz is in sharper form with 3.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Barnes
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
GW10
Fulham
Away
GW11
Arsenal
Home
Wirtz
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
GW10
Crystal Palace
Away
GW11
Man Utd
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.
Wirtz
- Florian Wirtz has registered 0 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 25 points at £7.2m.
- Expected to score 3.5 points in GW8, making Wirtz a viable starting option.
- With only 5.1% ownership, Wirtz offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Barnes vs Wirtz Gameweek 8
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