Jarrad Branthwaite vs Harry Maguire: 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 |
![]() | Maguire DEF - Man Utd | 3 | 3.0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3.3 | 6.6% | £4.8m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MAGUIRE
Harry Maguire holds a slight edge over Jarrad Branthwaite heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Harry Maguire projects 1.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Harry Maguire is in sharper form with 3.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Harry Maguire 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

Maguire
GW8
Bournemouth
Home
GW9
Chelsea
Away
GW10
Aston Villa
Home
GW11
Liverpool
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.
Maguire
- Harry Maguire has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 16 points at £4.8m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW8, making Maguire a viable starting option.
- With only 6.6% ownership, Maguire offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Maguire Gameweek 8
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