Jarrad Branthwaite vs Milos Kerkez: 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 |
![]() | Kerkez DEF - Liverpool | 1.5 | 1.5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2% | £5.3m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jarrad Branthwaite and Milos Kerkez 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 0.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Milos Kerkez 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

Kerkez
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
GW10
Crystal Palace
Away
GW11
Man Utd
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.
Kerkez
- Milos Kerkez has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 16 points at £5.3m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Kerkez a viable starting option.
- With only 2% ownership, Kerkez offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Kerkez Gameweek 8
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