FPL Head-to-Head Picks for Gameweek 8

The expected points model has João Pedro at 7.0 for Gameweek 8, against 5.5 for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a gap of 1.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: João Pedro has averaged 7.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is averaging 5.5 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, Erling Haaland leads on total points and the gap stands at 17. 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; Charalampos Kostoulas has 3 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 77% for Erling Haaland and 9.9% for Charalampos Kostoulas, 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 £15.7m and £7.8m, there is a £7.9m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Erling Haaland generates more points per million this season. Erling Haaland at 3.7 against Igor Thiago at 2.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Erling Haaland the edge at 9.5 projected points. With ownership at 77% 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 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, Morgan Rogers leads on total points and the gap stands at 2. On attacking output, Cole Palmer edges the combined goals and assists count with 6 direct contributions. Cole Palmer has 2 goals and 4 assists this season; Morgan Rogers has 4 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 27% for Cole Palmer and 48.5% for Morgan Rogers, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 5.5 expected points for Morgan Rogers.

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Priced at £11.8m and £6.2m, there is a £5.6m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Pascal Groß generates more points per million this season. Bruno Fernandes at 2.8 against Pascal Groß at 9.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Pascal Groß the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 28.3% and 45.7% 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 Cole Palmer, 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 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 6. 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; Cole Palmer has 2 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 38.3% for Rayan Cherki and 27% for Cole Palmer, 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 £7.3m, there is a £1.1m 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 Declan Rice at 4.9. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Declan Rice the edge at 8.0 projected points. With ownership at 45.7% and 11.5% 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 Rayan Cherki at 5.0 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Martin Ødegaard, a gap of 3.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Rayan Cherki has averaged 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while 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 4. 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; Kevin Schade has 3 goals and 2 assists. Ownership sits at 38.3% for Rayan Cherki and 14.2% for Kevin Schade, 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 £8.0m and £7.9m, there is a £0.1m 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 Gibbs-White at 3.8. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Rayan Cherki the edge at 5.0 projected points. With ownership at 38.3% and 11.5% 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 Joško Gvardiol at 2.0 for Gameweek 8, against 1.5 for James Tarkowski, a gap of 0.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Joško Gvardiol has averaged 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while James Tarkowski is averaging 1.5 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, Kevin Schade leads on total points and the gap stands at 7. On attacking output, Kevin Schade edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Bruno Fernandes has 3 goals and 1 assists this season; Kevin Schade has 3 goals and 2 assists. Ownership sits at 28.3% for Bruno Fernandes and 14.2% for Kevin Schade, 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 £11.8m and £7.9m, there is a £3.9m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Morgan Gibbs-White generates more points per million this season. Bruno Fernandes at 2.8 against Morgan Gibbs-White at 3.8. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Bruno Fernandes the edge at 1.0 projected points. With ownership at 28.3% and 11.5% 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 Gabriel at 5.0 for Gameweek 8, against 1.5 for James Tarkowski, a gap of 3.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Gabriel has averaged 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while James Tarkowski is averaging 1.5 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, Cole Palmer leads on total points and the gap stands at 8. On attacking output, Cole Palmer edges the combined goals and assists count with 6 direct contributions. Morgan Gibbs-White has 1 goals and 2 assists this season; Cole Palmer has 2 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 11.5% for Morgan Gibbs-White and 27% for Cole Palmer, 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 Cole Palmer.

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Priced at £6.1m and £9.0m, there is a £2.9m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Dominic Calvert-Lewin generates more points per million this season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin at 5.4 against Alexander Isak at 4.7. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Dominic Calvert-Lewin the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 23.6% and 13.3% 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 Martin Ødegaard at 2.0 for Gameweek 8, against 0.5 for Kevin Schade, a gap of 1.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Martin Ødegaard has averaged 2.0 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, Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads on total points and the gap stands at 15. On attacking output, Dominic Calvert-Lewin edges the combined goals and assists count with 4 direct contributions. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has 3 goals and 1 assists this season; Igor Thiago has 1 goals and 2 assists. Ownership sits at 23.6% for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and 8.8% for Igor Thiago, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 5.5 expected points for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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Priced at £4.2m and £6.4m, there is a £2.2m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Semi Ajayi generates more points per million this season. Semi Ajayi at 7.1 against Virgil at 4.5. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Virgil the edge at 2.0 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% and 15.2% 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 Alexander Isak at 4.5 for Gameweek 8, against 1.5 for Yoane Wissa, a gap of 3.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Alexander Isak has averaged 4.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Yoane Wissa is averaging 1.5 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, Alexander Isak leads on total points and the gap stands at 14. On attacking output, Alexander Isak edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Thierno Barry has 3 goals and 0 assists this season; Alexander Isak has 5 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 8.2% for Thierno Barry and 13.3% for Alexander Isak, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 4.5 expected points for Alexander Isak.

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Priced at £5.7m and £7.8m, there is a £2.1m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Charalampos Kostoulas generates more points per million this season. Charalampos Kostoulas at 7.2 against Igor Thiago at 2.3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Charalampos Kostoulas the edge at 6.5 projected points. With ownership at 9.9% 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 Igor Thiago at 4.0 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Kai Havertz, a gap of 2.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Igor Thiago has averaged 4.0 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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