Jarrad Branthwaite vs Trai Hume: 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 |
![]() | Hume DEF - Sunderland | 2 | 2.0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2% | £4.3m |
SLIGHT EDGE: HUME
Trai Hume holds a slight edge over Jarrad Branthwaite heading into Gameweek 8, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Trai Hume faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
- Trai Hume costs £1.2m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Branthwaite
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away

Hume
GW8
Leeds
Home
GW9
Coventry City
Away
GW10
Chelsea
Home
GW11
Aston Villa
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.
Hume
- Trai Hume has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £4.3m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Hume a viable starting option.
- With only 2% ownership, Hume offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Hume Gameweek 8
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