Jarrad Branthwaite vs Dara O'Shea: 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 |
 | O'Shea DEF - Ipswich Town | 7 | 7.0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2.7% | £4.0m |
PICK O'SHEA
Dara O'Shea holds a clear edge over Jarrad Branthwaite heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Dara O'Shea projects 5.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Dara O'Shea is in sharper form with 7.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Dara O'Shea 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
O'Shea
GW8
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW9
Hull City
Away
GW10
Bournemouth
Home
GW11
Spurs
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.
O'Shea
- Dara O'Shea has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 24 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 7.0 points in GW8, making O'Shea a viable starting option.
- With only 2.7% ownership, O'Shea offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs O'Shea Gameweek 8
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