Issa Diop vs James Justin: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 2.5 | 2.5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 4.4 | 11% | £3.9m |
![]() | Justin DEF - Leeds | 4 | 4.0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 | 2.1% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: JUSTIN
James Justin holds a slight edge over Issa Diop heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- James Justin projects 1.5 more expected points in GW8.
- James Justin is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Diop
GW8
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW9
Hull City
Away
GW10
Bournemouth
Home
GW11
Spurs
Away

Justin
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
GW10
Spurs
Home
GW11
Chelsea
Away
The case for each player
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 17 points at £3.9m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW8, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 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.
Diop vs Justin Gameweek 8
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