FPL Head-to-Head Picks for Gameweek 8

The expected points model has Pascal Groß at 5.5 for Gameweek 8, against 5.5 for Morgan Rogers, a gap of 0.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Pascal Groß has averaged 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Morgan Rogers 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 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 5.0 for Cole Palmer, a gap of 0.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Morgan Rogers has averaged 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while 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, Pascal Groß leads on total points and the gap stands at 20. On attacking output, Pascal Groß edges the combined goals and assists count with 9 direct contributions. Pascal Groß has 3 goals and 6 assists this season; Cole Palmer has 2 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 45.7% for Pascal Groß 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 5.5 expected points for Pascal Groß.

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Priced at £6.0m and £6.0m, there is a £0.0m 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 Marc Guéhi at 6.2. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Riccardo Calafiori the edge at 7.5 projected points. With ownership at 54.1% and 17.7% 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 Maxim De Cuyper at 10.5 for Gameweek 8, against 6.5 for Ezri Konsa, a gap of 4.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Maxim De Cuyper has averaged 10.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Ezri Konsa is averaging 6.5 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, Maxim De Cuyper leads on total points and the gap stands at 22. On attacking output, Maxim De Cuyper edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Maxim De Cuyper has 2 goals and 3 assists this season; Marc Guéhi has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 41.4% for Maxim De Cuyper and 17.7% for Marc Guéhi, 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 £7.9m and £6.2m, there is a £1.7m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Pascal Groß generates more points per million this season. Morgan Gibbs-White at 3.8 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 11.5% 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 Joško Gvardiol at 2.0 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Lewis Hall, a gap of 0.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Joško Gvardiol has averaged 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Lewis Hall 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, Joško Gvardiol leads on total points and the gap stands at 11. On attacking output, Joško Gvardiol edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Semi Ajayi has 1 goals and 0 assists this season; Joško Gvardiol has 1 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 13.3% for Semi Ajayi 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 2.0 expected points for Joško Gvardiol.

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Priced at £11.8m and £7.3m, there is a £4.5m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Declan Rice generates more points per million this season. Bruno Fernandes at 2.8 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 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 Cole Palmer at 5.0 for Gameweek 8, against 1.0 for Morgan Gibbs-White, a gap of 4.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Cole Palmer has averaged 5.0 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, Alexander Isak leads on total points and the gap stands at 9. On attacking output, Alexander Isak edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has 3 goals and 1 assists this season; Alexander Isak has 5 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 23.6% for Dominic Calvert-Lewin 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 5.5 expected points for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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Priced at £4.6m and £6.2m, there is a £1.6m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, James Tarkowski generates more points per million this season. Ezri Konsa at 5.4 against James Tarkowski at 7.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Ezri Konsa the edge at 6.5 projected points. With ownership at 18% 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 Gabriel at 5.0 for Gameweek 8, against 1.5 for Semi Ajayi, 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 Semi Ajayi 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, 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 £9.0m and £6.1m, there is a £2.9m 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 Yoane Wissa at 3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Alexander Isak the edge at 4.5 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% and 13.6% 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 0.5 for Kevin Schade, a gap of 7.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Declan Rice has averaged 8.0 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, Alexander Isak leads on total points and the gap stands at 1. On attacking output, Charalampos Kostoulas edges the combined goals and assists count with 7 direct contributions. Alexander Isak has 5 goals and 0 assists this season; Charalampos Kostoulas has 3 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 13.3% for Alexander Isak 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 6.5 expected points for Charalampos Kostoulas.

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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, Alexander Isak generates more points per million this season. Gonzalo at 3 against Alexander Isak at 4.7. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Alexander Isak the edge at 4.5 projected points. With ownership at 6.8% 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 Charalampos Kostoulas at 6.5 for Gameweek 8, against 4.0 for Igor Thiago, a gap of 2.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Charalampos Kostoulas has averaged 6.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Igor Thiago is averaging 4.0 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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Priced at £5.7m and £7.5m, there is a £1.8m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Thierno Barry generates more points per million this season. Thierno Barry at 4.9 against Kai Havertz at 3.1. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Thierno Barry the edge at 4.0 projected points. With ownership at 8.2% and 6.1% 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 Gonzalo at 2.0 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Kai Havertz, a gap of 0.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Gonzalo has averaged 2.0 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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