Cody Gakpo vs Granit Xhaka: Gameweek 10 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Gakpo MID - Liverpool | 1.2 | 1.2 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 5.2 | 6.9% | £7.1m |
![]() | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2.8 | 2.8 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 5.9 | 2.8% | £5.4m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Cody Gakpo and Granit Xhaka are closely matched in Gameweek 10. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Granit Xhaka projects 1.6 more expected points in GW10.
- Granit Xhaka is in sharper form with 2.8 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Cody Gakpo faces an easier GW10 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Gakpo
GW10
Crystal Palace
Away
GW11
Man Utd
Home
GW12
Everton
Away
GW13
Sunderland
Home

Xhaka
GW10
Chelsea
Home
GW11
Aston Villa
Away
GW12
Spurs
Home
GW13
Liverpool
Away
The case for each player
Gakpo
- Cody Gakpo has registered 1 goal and 3 assists this season, totalling 37 points at £7.1m.
- Expected to score 1.2 points in GW10, making Gakpo a viable starting option.
- With only 6.9% ownership, Gakpo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 32 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW10, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 2.8% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Gakpo vs Xhaka Gameweek 10
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Xhaka has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.7m.
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