Riccardo Calafiori vs Ryan Giles: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Calafiori DEF - Arsenal | 7.5 | 7.5 | 44 | 1 | 2 | 7.3 | 54.2% | £6.0m |
![]() | Giles DEF - Hull City | 1.5 | 1.5 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 | 2.9% | £4.0m |
PICK CALAFIORI
Riccardo Calafiori holds a clear edge over Ryan Giles heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Riccardo Calafiori projects 6.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Riccardo Calafiori is in sharper form with 7.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Calafiori
GW8
Everton
Home
GW9
Liverpool
Away
GW10
Hull City
Home
GW11
Newcastle
Away

Giles
GW8
Brentford
Home
GW9
Ipswich Town
Home
GW10
Arsenal
Away
GW11
Brighton
Home
The case for each player
Calafiori
- Riccardo Calafiori has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 44 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 7.5 points in GW8, making Calafiori a viable starting option.
- Calafiori has shown better recent form at 7.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Giles
- Ryan Giles has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 27 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Giles a viable starting option.
- With only 2.9% ownership, Giles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Calafiori vs Giles Gameweek 8
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