Alexander Isak vs Igor Thiago: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Isak FWD - Liverpool | 4.5 | 4.5 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 4.7 | 13.3% | £9.0m |
 | Thiago FWD - Brentford | 4 | 4.0 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 2.3 | 8.8% | £7.8m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Alexander Isak and Igor Thiago 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.
- Alexander Isak projects 0.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Igor Thiago faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Isak
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
GW10
Crystal Palace
Away
GW11
Man Utd
Home
Thiago
GW8
Hull City
Away
GW9
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW10
Brighton
Away
GW11
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Isak
- Alexander Isak has registered 5 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 42 points at £9.0m.
- Expected to score 4.5 points in GW8, making Isak a viable starting option.
- Isak has shown better recent form at 4.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
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.
Isak vs Thiago Gameweek 8
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