FPL Head-to-Head Picks for Gameweek 8

The expected points model has Erling Haaland at 9.5 for Gameweek 8, against 1.5 for Yoane Wissa, a gap of 8.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Erling Haaland has averaged 9.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Yoane Wissa is averaging 1.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Erling Haaland leads on total points and the gap stands at 40. On attacking output, Erling Haaland edges the combined goals and assists count with 8 direct contributions. Gonzalo has 1 goals and 0 assists this season; Erling Haaland has 8 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 6.8% for Gonzalo and 77% for Erling Haaland, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 9.5 expected points for Erling Haaland.

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Priced at £7.9m and £7.8m, there is a £0.1m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, João Pedro generates more points per million this season. João Pedro at 5.9 against Igor Thiago at 2.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives João Pedro the edge at 7.0 projected points. With ownership at 73.1% and 8.8% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has João Pedro at 7.0 for Gameweek 8, against 4.0 for Thierno Barry, a gap of 3.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: João Pedro has averaged 7.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Thierno Barry is averaging 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Riccardo Calafiori leads on total points and the gap stands at 19. On attacking output, Riccardo Calafiori edges the combined goals and assists count with 3 direct contributions. Riccardo Calafiori has 1 goals and 2 assists this season; Ezri Konsa has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 54.1% for Riccardo Calafiori and 18% for Ezri Konsa, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 7.5 expected points for Riccardo Calafiori.

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Priced at £5.3m and £5.8m, there is a £0.5m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Maxim De Cuyper generates more points per million this season. Maxim De Cuyper at 11.1 against Joško Gvardiol at 7.1. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Maxim De Cuyper the edge at 10.5 projected points. With ownership at 41.4% and 28% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Bryan Mbeumo at 8.0 for Gameweek 8, against 5.5 for Morgan Rogers, a gap of 2.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Bryan Mbeumo has averaged 8.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Morgan Rogers is averaging 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Pascal Groß leads on total points and the gap stands at 22. On attacking output, Pascal Groß edges the combined goals and assists count with 9 direct contributions. Pascal Groß has 3 goals and 6 assists this season; Declan Rice has 0 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 45.7% for Pascal Groß and 11.5% for Declan Rice, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 8.0 expected points for Declan Rice.

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Priced at £11.8m and £6.8m, there is a £5.0m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Martin Ødegaard generates more points per million this season. Bruno Fernandes at 2.8 against Martin Ødegaard at 4.9. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Martin Ødegaard the edge at 2.0 projected points. With ownership at 28.3% and 18.5% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Joško Gvardiol at 2.0 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Virgil, a gap of 0.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Joško Gvardiol has averaged 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Virgil is averaging 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Cole Palmer leads on total points and the gap stands at 8. On attacking output, Cole Palmer edges the combined goals and assists count with 6 direct contributions. Morgan Gibbs-White has 1 goals and 2 assists this season; Cole Palmer has 2 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 11.5% for Morgan Gibbs-White and 27% for Cole Palmer, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 5.0 expected points for Cole Palmer.

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Priced at £9.7m and £7.3m, there is a £2.4m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Declan Rice generates more points per million this season. Cole Palmer at 3.9 against Declan Rice at 4.9. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Declan Rice the edge at 8.0 projected points. With ownership at 27% and 11.5% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Dominic Calvert-Lewin at 5.5 for Gameweek 8, against 1.5 for Yoane Wissa, a gap of 4.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Dominic Calvert-Lewin has averaged 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Yoane Wissa is averaging 1.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, James Tarkowski leads on total points and the gap stands at 21. On attacking output, James Tarkowski edges the combined goals and assists count with 2 direct contributions. Ezri Konsa has 0 goals and 0 assists this season; James Tarkowski has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 18% for Ezri Konsa and 18.3% for James Tarkowski, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 6.5 expected points for Ezri Konsa.

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Priced at £6.0m and £6.2m, there is a £0.2m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, James Tarkowski generates more points per million this season. Marc Guéhi at 6.2 against James Tarkowski at 7.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Marc Guéhi the edge at 3.5 projected points. With ownership at 17.7% and 18.3% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Bryan Mbeumo at 8.0 for Gameweek 8, against 0.5 for Kevin Schade, a gap of 7.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Bryan Mbeumo has averaged 8.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Kevin Schade is averaging 0.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Lewis Hall leads on total points and the gap stands at 5. On attacking output, Lewis Hall edges the combined goals and assists count with 2 direct contributions. Semi Ajayi has 1 goals and 0 assists this season; Lewis Hall has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 13.3% for Semi Ajayi and 20.4% for Lewis Hall, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 2.0 expected points for Lewis Hall.

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Priced at £4.2m and £4.6m, there is a £0.4m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Semi Ajayi generates more points per million this season. Semi Ajayi at 7.1 against Ezri Konsa at 5.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Ezri Konsa the edge at 6.5 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% and 18% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Dominic Calvert-Lewin at 5.5 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Gonzalo, a gap of 3.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Dominic Calvert-Lewin has averaged 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Gonzalo is averaging 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Alexander Isak leads on total points and the gap stands at 1. On attacking output, Charalampos Kostoulas edges the combined goals and assists count with 7 direct contributions. Alexander Isak has 5 goals and 0 assists this season; Charalampos Kostoulas has 3 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 13.3% for Alexander Isak and 9.9% for Charalampos Kostoulas, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 6.5 expected points for Charalampos Kostoulas.

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Priced at £9.0m and £7.8m, there is a £1.2m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Alexander Isak generates more points per million this season. Alexander Isak at 4.7 against Igor Thiago at 2.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Alexander Isak the edge at 4.5 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% and 8.8% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Alexander Isak at 4.5 for Gameweek 8, against 4.0 for Thierno Barry, a gap of 0.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Alexander Isak has averaged 4.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Thierno Barry is averaging 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Alexander Isak leads on total points and the gap stands at 19. On attacking output, Alexander Isak edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Kai Havertz has 2 goals and 0 assists this season; Alexander Isak has 5 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 6.1% for Kai Havertz and 13.3% for Alexander Isak, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 4.5 expected points for Alexander Isak.

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Priced at £5.7m and £7.8m, there is a £2.1m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Thierno Barry generates more points per million this season. Thierno Barry at 4.9 against Igor Thiago at 2.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Thierno Barry the edge at 4.0 projected points. With ownership at 8.2% and 8.8% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Igor Thiago at 4.0 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Kai Havertz, a gap of 2.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Igor Thiago has averaged 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Kai Havertz is averaging 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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