Martin Ødegaard vs Josh King: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ødegaard MID - Arsenal | 2 | 2.0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 4.9 | 18.5% | £6.8m |
 | King MID - Fulham | 2 | 2.0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4.7% | £5.6m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Martin Ødegaard and Josh King are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Josh King faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
- Josh King costs £1.2m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Ødegaard
GW8
Everton
Home
GW9
Liverpool
Away
GW10
Hull City
Home
GW11
Newcastle
Away
King
GW8
Coventry City
Away
GW9
Aston Villa
Away
GW10
Newcastle
Home
GW11
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Ødegaard
- Martin Ødegaard has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 33 points at £6.8m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Ødegaard a viable starting option.
- Ødegaard's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
King
- Josh King has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 28 points at £5.6m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making King a viable starting option.
- With only 4.7% ownership, King offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ødegaard vs King Gameweek 8
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