FPL Head-to-Head Picks for Gameweek 8

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 £8.0m and £8.0m, there is a £0.0m 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 Rogers at 5. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Morgan Rogers the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 38.3% 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 Pascal Groß at 5.5 for Gameweek 8, against 5.0 for Rayan Cherki, a gap of 0.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Pascal Groß has averaged 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Rayan Cherki is averaging 5.0 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, Erling Haaland leads on total points and the gap stands at 35. On attacking output, Erling Haaland edges the combined goals and assists count with 8 direct contributions. Erling Haaland has 8 goals and 0 assists this season; Kai Havertz has 2 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 77% for Erling Haaland and 6.1% for Kai Havertz, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 9.5 expected points for Erling Haaland.

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Priced at £6.0m and £5.8m, there is a £0.2m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Riccardo Calafiori generates more points per million this season. Riccardo Calafiori at 7.3 against Joško Gvardiol at 7.1. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Riccardo Calafiori the edge at 7.5 projected points. With ownership at 54.1% and 28% 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 Morgan Rogers at 5.5 for Gameweek 8, against 1.0 for Bruno Fernandes, a gap of 4.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Morgan Rogers has averaged 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Bruno Fernandes is averaging 1.0 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 19. 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; Ezri Konsa has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 54.1% for Riccardo Calafiori and 18% for Ezri Konsa, 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 £5.3m and £5.8m, there is a £0.5m 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 Joško Gvardiol at 7.1. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Maxim De Cuyper the edge at 10.5 projected points. With ownership at 41.4% and 28% 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 Morgan Rogers at 5.5 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Martin Ødegaard, a gap of 3.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Morgan Rogers has averaged 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Martin Ødegaard 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, 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. Bruno Fernandes has 3 goals and 1 assists this season; Rayan Cherki has 4 goals and 2 assists. Ownership sits at 28.3% for Bruno Fernandes and 38.3% for Rayan Cherki, 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 £6.2m and £7.8m, there is a £1.6m 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 Bryan Mbeumo at 5.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Bryan Mbeumo the edge at 8.0 projected points. With ownership at 45.7% 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 Rayan Cherki at 5.0 for Gameweek 8, against 5.0 for Cole Palmer, a gap of 0.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Rayan Cherki has averaged 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Cole Palmer is averaging 5.0 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, 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 £4.2m and £5.3m, there is a £1.1m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Maxim De Cuyper generates more points per million this season. Semi Ajayi at 7.1 against Maxim De Cuyper at 11.1. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Maxim De Cuyper the edge at 10.5 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% and 41.4% 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 Declan Rice at 8.0 for Gameweek 8, against 5.0 for Rayan Cherki, a gap of 3.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Declan Rice has averaged 8.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Rayan Cherki is averaging 5.0 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, Joško Gvardiol leads on total points and the gap stands at 6. On attacking output, Joško Gvardiol edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Gabriel has 0 goals and 0 assists this season; Joško Gvardiol has 1 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 21.1% for Gabriel and 28% for Joško Gvardiol, 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 Gabriel.

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Priced at £11.8m and £6.8m, there is a £5.0m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Martin Ødegaard generates more points per million this season. Bruno Fernandes at 2.8 against Martin Ødegaard at 4.9. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Martin Ødegaard the edge at 2.0 projected points. With ownership at 28.3% and 18.5% 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 Cole Palmer at 5.0 for Gameweek 8, against 0.5 for Kevin Schade, a gap of 4.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Cole Palmer has averaged 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Kevin Schade is averaging 0.5 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, Bruno Fernandes leads on total points and the gap stands at 3. On attacking output, Bruno Fernandes edges the combined goals and assists count with 4 direct contributions. Bruno Fernandes has 3 goals and 1 assists this season; Morgan Gibbs-White has 1 goals and 2 assists. Ownership sits at 28.3% for Bruno Fernandes and 11.5% for Morgan Gibbs-White, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 1.0 expected points for Bruno Fernandes.

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Priced at £5.3m and £6.2m, there is a £0.9m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, James Tarkowski generates more points per million this season. Lewis Hall at 6.6 against James Tarkowski at 7.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Lewis Hall the edge at 2.0 projected points. With ownership at 20.4% and 18.3% 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 1.0 for Morgan Gibbs-White, a gap of 7.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Bryan Mbeumo has averaged 8.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Morgan Gibbs-White is averaging 1.0 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, Charalampos Kostoulas leads on total points and the gap stands at 23. On attacking output, Charalampos Kostoulas edges the combined goals and assists count with 7 direct contributions. Charalampos Kostoulas has 3 goals and 4 assists this season; Yoane Wissa has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 9.9% for Charalampos Kostoulas 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 6.5 expected points for Charalampos Kostoulas.

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Priced at £9.0m and £7.8m, there is a £1.2m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Alexander Isak generates more points per million this season. Alexander Isak at 4.7 against Igor Thiago at 2.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Alexander Isak the edge at 4.5 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% 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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The expected points model has Charalampos Kostoulas at 6.5 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Kai Havertz, a gap of 4.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Charalampos Kostoulas has averaged 6.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Kai Havertz 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, Thierno Barry leads on total points and the gap stands at 10. On attacking output, Thierno Barry edges the combined goals and assists count with 3 direct contributions. Thierno Barry has 3 goals and 0 assists this season; Gonzalo has 1 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 8.2% for Thierno Barry and 6.8% for Gonzalo, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 4.0 expected points for Thierno Barry.

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