Murillo vs Virgil: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Murillo DEF - Nott'm Forest | 2 | 2.0 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 4.9 | 2.1% | £5.5m |
 | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 2 | 2.0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 15.2% | £6.4m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Murillo and Virgil 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.
- Murillo faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Murillo
GW8
Ipswich Town
Away
GW9
Brentford
Away
GW10
Man City
Home
GW11
Bournemouth
Away
Virgil
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
GW10
Crystal Palace
Away
GW11
Man Utd
Home
The case for each player
Murillo
- Murillo has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 27 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Murillo a viable starting option.
- With only 2.1% ownership, Murillo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 29 points at £6.4m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
Murillo vs Virgil Gameweek 8
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