FPL Head-to-Head Picks for Gameweek 8

Across the season, Erling Haaland leads on total points and the gap stands at 25. On attacking output, Erling Haaland edges the combined goals and assists count with 8 direct contributions. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has 3 goals and 1 assists this season; Erling Haaland has 8 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 23.6% for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and 77% for Erling Haaland, 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 £6.1m and £7.9m, there is a £1.8m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, João Pedro generates more points per million this season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin at 5.4 against João Pedro at 5.9. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives João Pedro the edge at 7.0 projected points. With ownership at 23.6% and 73.1% 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 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, João Pedro leads on total points and the gap stands at 29. On attacking output, João Pedro edges the combined goals and assists count with 8 direct contributions. João Pedro has 5 goals and 3 assists this season; Igor Thiago has 1 goals and 2 assists. Ownership sits at 73.1% for João Pedro 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 7.0 expected points for João Pedro.

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Priced at £8.0m and £9.7m, there is a £1.7m 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 Cole Palmer at 3.9. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Rayan Cherki the edge at 5.0 projected points. With ownership at 38.3% and 27% 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 0.5 for Kevin Schade, a gap of 5.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Morgan Rogers has averaged 5.5 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, Rayan Cherki leads on total points and the gap stands at 3. 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; Bryan Mbeumo has 4 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 38.3% for Rayan Cherki and 20.8% for Bryan Mbeumo, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 8.0 expected points for Bryan Mbeumo.

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Priced at £8.0m and £6.8m, there is a £1.2m 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 Martin Ødegaard at 4.9. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Rayan Cherki the edge at 5.0 projected points. With ownership at 38.3% and 18.5% 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 Bruno Fernandes, 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 Bruno Fernandes 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, Rayan Cherki leads on total points and the gap stands at 8. 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; Declan Rice has 0 goals and 4 assists. Ownership sits at 38.3% for Rayan Cherki and 11.5% for Declan Rice, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 8, the model projects 8.0 expected points for Declan Rice.

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Priced at £5.8m and £4.6m, there is a £1.2m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Joško Gvardiol generates more points per million this season. Joško Gvardiol at 7.1 against Ezri Konsa at 5.4. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Ezri Konsa the edge at 6.5 projected points. With ownership at 28% and 18% 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 Marc Guéhi at 3.5 for Gameweek 8, against 2.0 for Lewis Hall, a gap of 1.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Marc Guéhi has averaged 3.5 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, 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; Yoane Wissa has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 23.6% for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and 13.6% for Yoane Wissa, 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 £5.3m, there is a £1.1m 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 Lewis Hall at 6.6. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Lewis Hall the edge at 2.0 projected points. With ownership at 13.3% and 20.4% 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 £6.1m and £6.1m, there is a £0.0m 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 Gonzalo at 3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Dominic Calvert-Lewin the edge at 5.5 projected points. With ownership at 23.6% and 6.8% 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 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, Kevin Schade leads on total points and the gap stands at 10. On attacking output, Kevin Schade edges the combined goals and assists count with 5 direct contributions. Morgan Gibbs-White has 1 goals and 2 assists this season; Kevin Schade has 3 goals and 2 assists. Ownership sits at 11.5% for Morgan Gibbs-White 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 Morgan Gibbs-White.

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Priced at £7.8m and £6.1m, there is a £1.7m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Yoane Wissa generates more points per million this season. Igor Thiago at 2.3 against Yoane Wissa at 3. The Gameweek 8 expected points model gives Igor Thiago the edge at 4.0 projected points. With ownership at 8.8% 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 Alexander Isak at 4.5 for Gameweek 8, against 4.0 for Thierno Barry, a gap of 0.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Alexander Isak has averaged 4.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Thierno Barry 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, Gonzalo leads on total points and the gap stands at 0. On attacking output, Yoane Wissa edges the combined goals and assists count with 2 direct contributions. Gonzalo has 1 goals and 0 assists this season; Yoane Wissa has 1 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 6.8% for Gonzalo and 13.6% for Yoane Wissa, 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 Gonzalo.

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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, Kai Havertz leads on total points and the gap stands at 5. On attacking output, Kai Havertz edges the combined goals and assists count with 2 direct contributions. Gonzalo has 1 goals and 0 assists this season; Kai Havertz has 2 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 6.8% for Gonzalo 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 2.0 expected points for Gonzalo.

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