Jarrad Branthwaite vs Joško Gvardiol: 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 |
![]() | Gvardiol DEF - Man City | 2 | 2.0 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 7.1 | 28% | £5.8m |
SLIGHT EDGE: GVARDIOL
Joško Gvardiol holds a slight edge over Jarrad Branthwaite heading into Gameweek 8, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Joško Gvardiol 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

Gvardiol
GW8
Aston Villa
Away
GW9
Brighton
Home
GW10
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW11
Fulham
Home
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.
Gvardiol
- Joško Gvardiol has registered 1 goal and 4 assists this season, totalling 41 points at £5.8m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Gvardiol a viable starting option.
- Gvardiol's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Branthwaite vs Gvardiol Gameweek 8
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