Ryan Giles vs Michael Kayode: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Giles DEF - Hull City | 1.5 | 1.5 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 | 2.9% | £4.0m |
![]() | Kayode DEF - Brentford | 0.5 | 0.5 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 5.2 | 7.1% | £4.6m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Ryan Giles and Michael Kayode 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.
- Ryan Giles projects 1.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Ryan Giles is in sharper form with 1.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Michael Kayode faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Giles
GW8
Brentford
Home
GW9
Ipswich Town
Home
GW10
Arsenal
Away
GW11
Brighton
Home

Kayode
GW8
Hull City
Away
GW9
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW10
Brighton
Away
GW11
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Giles
- Ryan Giles has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 27 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Giles a viable starting option.
- With only 2.9% ownership, Giles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Kayode
- Michael Kayode has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 24 points at £4.6m.
- Expected to score 0.5 points in GW8, making Kayode a viable starting option.
- With only 7.1% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Giles vs Kayode Gameweek 8
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