Kai Havertz vs Igor Thiago: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Havertz FWD - Arsenal | 2 | 2.0 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 3.1 | 6.1% | £7.5m |
![]() | Thiago FWD - Brentford | 4 | 4.0 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 2.3 | 8.8% | £7.8m |
SLIGHT EDGE: THIAGO
Igor Thiago holds a slight edge over Kai Havertz heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Igor Thiago projects 2.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Igor Thiago is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Igor Thiago faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Havertz
GW8
Everton
Home
GW9
Liverpool
Away
GW10
Hull City
Home
GW11
Newcastle
Away

Thiago
GW8
Hull City
Away
GW9
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW10
Brighton
Away
GW11
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Havertz
- Kai Havertz has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 23 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Havertz a viable starting option.
- With only 6.1% ownership, Havertz offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Thiago
- Igor Thiago has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 18 points at £7.8m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW8, making Thiago a viable starting option.
- With only 8.8% ownership, Thiago offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Havertz vs Thiago Gameweek 8
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