Jarrad Branthwaite vs Leif Davis: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 2 | 2.0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 | 2.4% | £5.5m |
 | Davis DEF - Ipswich Town | 0.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 6.5 | 7.4% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jarrad Branthwaite and Leif Davis 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.
- Leif Davis faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Branthwaite
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
Davis
GW8
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW9
Hull City
Away
GW10
Bournemouth
Home
GW11
Spurs
Away
The case for each player
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.
Davis
- Leif Davis has registered 2 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 26 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 0.5 points in GW8, making Davis a viable starting option.
- With only 7.4% ownership, Davis offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Davis Gameweek 8
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