FPL Head-to-Head Picks for Gameweek 8

Priced at £15.7m and £7.9m, there is a £7.8m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, João Pedro generates more points per million this season. Erling Haaland at 3.7 against João Pedro at 5.9. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Erling Haaland the edge at 9.5 projected points. With ownership at 77% and 73.1% 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 Erling Haaland at 9.5 for Gameweek 8, against 5.5 for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a gap of 4.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Erling Haaland has averaged 9.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while 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, Maxim De Cuyper leads on total points and the gap stands at 15. On attacking output, Maxim De Cuyper edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Riccardo Calafiori has 1 goals and 2 assists this season; Maxim De Cuyper has 2 goals and 3 assists. Ownership sits at 54.1% for Riccardo Calafiori and 41.4% for Maxim De Cuyper, 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 £6.2m and £8.0m, there is a £1.8m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Pascal Groß generates more points per million this season. Pascal Groß at 9.4 against Morgan Rogers at 5. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Pascal Groß the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 45.7% 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 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, 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 £6.1m and £15.7m, there is a £9.6m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Erling Haaland generates more points per million this season. Gonzalo at 3 against Erling Haaland at 3.7. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Erling Haaland the edge at 9.5 projected points. With ownership at 6.8% and 77% 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 2.0 for Gonzalo, a gap of 5.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: João Pedro has averaged 7.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while 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 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 54.1% 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 £6.8m and £8.0m, there is a £1.2m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Morgan Rogers generates more points per million this season. Martin Ødegaard at 4.9 against Morgan Rogers at 5. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Morgan Rogers the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 18.5% 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 Bryan Mbeumo at 8.0 for Gameweek 8, against 5.5 for Pascal Groß, 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 Pascal Groß 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, Maxim De Cuyper leads on total points and the gap stands at 24. 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; Gabriel has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 41.4% for Maxim De Cuyper and 21.1% for Gabriel, 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 £5.3m and £4.6m, there is a £0.7m 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 Ezri Konsa at 5.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Maxim De Cuyper the edge at 10.5 projected points. With ownership at 41.4% 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 Maxim De Cuyper at 10.5 for Gameweek 8, against 3.5 for Marc Guéhi, a gap of 7.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Maxim De Cuyper has averaged 10.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Marc Guéhi is averaging 3.5 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, Rayan Cherki leads on total points and the gap stands at 11. On attacking output, Rayan Cherki edges the combined goals and assists count with 6 direct contributions. Rayan Cherki has 4 goals and 2 assists this season; Martin Ødegaard has 2 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 38.3% for Rayan Cherki and 18.5% for Martin Ødegaard, 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 Rayan Cherki.

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Priced at £8.0m and £7.9m, there is a £0.1m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Rayan Cherki generates more points per million this season. Rayan Cherki at 5.5 against Morgan Gibbs-White at 3.8. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Rayan Cherki the edge at 5.0 projected points. With ownership at 38.3% 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 Marc Guéhi at 3.5 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Virgil, a gap of 1.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Marc Guéhi has averaged 3.5 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, Kevin Schade leads on total points and the gap stands at 7. On attacking output, Kevin Schade edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Martin Ødegaard has 2 goals and 0 assists this season; Kevin Schade has 3 goals and 2 assists. Ownership sits at 18.5% for Martin Ødegaard and 14.2% for Kevin Schade, 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 Martin Ødegaard.

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Priced at £7.9m and £7.8m, there is a £0.1m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Bryan Mbeumo generates more points per million this season. Morgan Gibbs-White at 3.8 against Bryan Mbeumo at 5.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Bryan Mbeumo the edge at 8.0 projected points. With ownership at 11.5% and 20.8% 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 Ezri Konsa at 6.5 for Gameweek 8, against 1.5 for Semi Ajayi, a gap of 5.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Ezri Konsa has averaged 6.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Semi Ajayi 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, Marc Guéhi leads on total points and the gap stands at 7. On attacking output, Marc Guéhi edges the combined goals and assists count with 2 direct contributions. Semi Ajayi has 1 goals and 0 assists this season; Marc Guéhi has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 13.3% for Semi Ajayi and 17.7% for Marc Guéhi, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 3.5 expected points for Marc Guéhi.

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Priced at £6.8m and £7.9m, there is a £1.1m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Martin Ødegaard generates more points per million this season. Martin Ødegaard at 4.9 against Morgan Gibbs-White at 3.8. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Martin Ødegaard the edge at 2.0 projected points. With ownership at 18.5% 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 Alexander Isak at 4.5 for Gameweek 8, against 4.0 for Igor Thiago, 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 Igor Thiago 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, Kai Havertz leads on total points and the gap stands at 5. On attacking output, Kai Havertz edges the combined goals and assists count with 2 direct contributions. Kai Havertz has 2 goals and 0 assists this season; Yoane Wissa has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 6.1% for Kai Havertz 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 2.0 expected points for Kai Havertz.

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Priced at £7.5m and £7.8m, there is a £0.3m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Kai Havertz generates more points per million this season. Kai Havertz at 3.1 against Igor Thiago at 2.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Igor Thiago the edge at 4.0 projected points. With ownership at 6.1% 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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