Jarrad Branthwaite vs Virgil: 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 |
 | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 2 | 2.0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 15.2% | £6.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VIRGIL
Virgil holds a slight edge over Jarrad Branthwaite heading into Gameweek 8, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Virgil 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
Virgil
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.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 29 points at £6.4m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
Branthwaite vs Virgil Gameweek 8
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