FPL Head-to-Head Picks for Gameweek 8

The expected points model has Morgan Rogers at 5.5 for Gameweek 8, against 5.0 for Rayan Cherki, a gap of 0.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Morgan Rogers has averaged 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Rayan Cherki is averaging 5.0 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, João Pedro leads on total points and the gap stands at 29. On attacking output, João Pedro edges the combined goals and assists count with 8 direct contributions. João Pedro has 5 goals and 3 assists this season; Yoane Wissa has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 73.1% for João Pedro and 13.6% for Yoane Wissa, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 7.0 expected points for João Pedro.

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Priced at £8.0m and £6.2m, there is a £1.8m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Pascal Groß generates more points per million this season. Rayan Cherki at 5.5 against Pascal Groß at 9.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Pascal Groß the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 38.3% and 45.7% 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 Erling Haaland at 9.5 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Gonzalo, a gap of 7.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Erling Haaland has averaged 9.5 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, Riccardo Calafiori leads on total points and the gap stands at 3. On attacking output, Joško Gvardiol edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Riccardo Calafiori has 1 goals and 2 assists this season; Joško Gvardiol has 1 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 54.2% for Riccardo Calafiori and 28% for Joško Gvardiol, 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 £11.8m and £6.2m, there is a £5.6m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Pascal Groß generates more points per million this season. Bruno Fernandes at 2.8 against Pascal Groß at 9.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Pascal Groß the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 28.3% and 45.7% 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 Riccardo Calafiori at 7.5 for Gameweek 8, against 1.5 for James Tarkowski, a gap of 6.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Riccardo Calafiori has averaged 7.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while James Tarkowski 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, Riccardo Calafiori leads on total points and the gap stands at 15. 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; Virgil has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 54.2% for Riccardo Calafiori and 15.2% for Virgil, 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 £7.8m and £8.0m, there is a £0.2m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Bryan Mbeumo generates more points per million this season. Bryan Mbeumo at 5.3 against Morgan Rogers at 5. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Bryan Mbeumo the edge at 8.0 projected points. With ownership at 20.8% and 48.5% 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 Pascal Groß at 5.5 for Gameweek 8, against 0.5 for Kevin Schade, a gap of 5.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Pascal Groß has averaged 5.5 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, Maxim De Cuyper leads on total points and the gap stands at 13. On attacking output, Maxim De Cuyper edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Maxim De Cuyper has 2 goals and 3 assists this season; James Tarkowski has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 41.4% for Maxim De Cuyper 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 10.5 expected points for Maxim De Cuyper.

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Priced at £4.2m and £5.3m, there is a £1.1m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Maxim De Cuyper generates more points per million this season. Semi Ajayi at 7.1 against Maxim De Cuyper at 11.1. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Maxim De Cuyper the edge at 10.5 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% and 41.4% 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 Rayan Cherki at 5.0 for Gameweek 8, against 1.0 for Morgan Gibbs-White, a gap of 4.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Rayan Cherki has averaged 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Morgan Gibbs-White is averaging 1.0 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, Joško Gvardiol leads on total points and the gap stands at 6. On attacking output, Joško Gvardiol edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Joško Gvardiol has 1 goals and 4 assists this season; Lewis Hall has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 28% for Joško Gvardiol 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 Joško Gvardiol.

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Priced at £11.8m and £6.2m, there is a £5.6m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Kevin Schade generates more points per million this season. Bruno Fernandes at 2.8 against Kevin Schade at 6.5. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Bruno Fernandes the edge at 1.0 projected points. With ownership at 28.3% and 14.2% 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 Gabriel at 5.0 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Lewis Hall, a gap of 3.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Gabriel has averaged 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Lewis Hall 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 9. On attacking output, Alexander Isak edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has 3 goals and 1 assists this season; Alexander Isak has 5 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 23.6% for Dominic Calvert-Lewin 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 5.5 expected points for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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Priced at £6.0m and £4.6m, there is a £1.4m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Marc Guéhi generates more points per million this season. Marc Guéhi at 6.2 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 17.7% 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 Charalampos Kostoulas at 6.5 for Gameweek 8, against 5.5 for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a gap of 1.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Charalampos Kostoulas has averaged 6.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin 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, James Tarkowski leads on total points and the gap stands at 17. On attacking output, James Tarkowski edges the combined goals and assists count with 2 direct contributions. James Tarkowski has 1 goals and 1 assists this season; Virgil has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 18.3% for James Tarkowski and 15.2% for Virgil, 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 Virgil.

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Priced at £9.0m and £6.1m, there is a £2.9m 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 Yoane Wissa at 3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Alexander Isak the edge at 4.5 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% and 13.6% 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 £7.5m, there is a £1.8m 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 Kai Havertz at 3.1. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Thierno Barry the edge at 4.0 projected points. With ownership at 8.2% and 6.1% 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 Gonzalo at 2.0 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Kai Havertz, a gap of 0.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Gonzalo has averaged 2.0 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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