Jarrad Branthwaite vs Michael Kayode: 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 |
 | Kayode DEF - Brentford | 0.5 | 0.5 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 5.2 | 7.1% | £4.6m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jarrad Branthwaite and Michael Kayode 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.
- Michael Kayode faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Branthwaite
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
Kayode
GW8
Hull City
Away
GW9
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW10
Brighton
Away
GW11
Everton
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.
Kayode
- Michael Kayode has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 24 points at £4.6m.
- Expected to score 0.5 points in GW8, making Kayode a viable starting option.
- With only 7.1% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Kayode Gameweek 8
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