Riccardo Calafiori vs James Justin: 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 |
![]() | Justin DEF - Leeds | 4 | 4.0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 | 2.1% | £4.5m |
PICK CALAFIORI
Riccardo Calafiori holds a clear edge over James Justin heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Riccardo Calafiori projects 3.5 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

Justin
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
GW10
Spurs
Home
GW11
Chelsea
Away
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.
Justin
- James Justin has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 34 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW8, making Justin a viable starting option.
- With only 2.1% ownership, Justin offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Calafiori vs Justin Gameweek 8
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CF
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