Issa Diop vs Murillo: 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 |
 | Murillo DEF - Nott'm Forest | 2 | 2.0 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 4.9 | 2.1% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Issa Diop and Murillo 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.
- Issa Diop projects 0.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Murillo faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Diop
GW8
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW9
Hull City
Away
GW10
Bournemouth
Home
GW11
Spurs
Away
Murillo
GW8
Ipswich Town
Away
GW9
Brentford
Away
GW10
Man City
Home
GW11
Bournemouth
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 has shown better recent form at 2.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Murillo
- Murillo has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 27 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Murillo a viable starting option.
- With only 2.1% ownership, Murillo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs Murillo Gameweek 8
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Diop has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.6m.
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